How to Check Domain Controller Health
Domain controllers (DCs) are the backbone of Active Directory. If a domain controller is misconfigured, failing to replicate, or underperforming, it can lead to authentication issues, group policy failures, and…
How to Fix Trust Relationship Between Workstation and Primary Domain
You boot up a Windows machine, try to log in using your domain credentials—and then get slammed with the dreaded message:“The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain…
How to Export AD Users to CSV via PowerShell
Whether you’re conducting an audit, preparing for a migration, or simply managing user inventory, exporting Active Directory user data to CSV is a common administrative task. Doing it manually is…
How to Create a PowerShell Scheduled Task
Automating repetitive tasks in Windows is a cornerstone of system administration and IT efficiency. One of the most effective ways to ensure scripts run consistently is by scheduling them using…
How to Automate Active Directory Cleanup (Stale Users & Computers)
Active Directory (AD) environments inevitably accumulate stale objects — user accounts for departed employees, computer accounts for devices no longer used, or objects lingering in outdated OUs. These “ghosts” of…
How to Deploy Windows Updates with WSUS and Intune
Modern organizations rely on regular patching to maintain security, performance, and compliance. Combining the power of WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) with Intune, organizations can achieve a flexible, scalable, and…
How to Automatically Rotate Service Account Passwords
Service accounts are often the unsung workhorses in an organization—running services, scheduled jobs, backend automations. Yet because they’re often “set and forget,” their credentials remain static for long periods, posing…
How to Back Up VM Instances to Your On‑Prem Storage
Many organizations rely heavily on cloud virtual machines (VMs) for scalability, flexibility, and global reach. Yet having a local backup copy on on‑premises systems adds crucial resilience—fast restoration, regulatory compliance,…
Best Practices for SSH Bastion Host Setup
In many organizations, allowing unlimited SSH access from external networks to internal servers is too risky. A bastion host (or jump box) provides a controlled, auditable gateway: all SSH access…
How to Configure Windows Defender Firewall via GPO
In enterprise environments with many Windows machines, manually configuring host firewalls is inefficient and error prone. Setting up Windows Defender Firewall centrally using Group Policy ensures consistent security rules across…