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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012: Installation

crtechtipsMay 15, 20194 min read

Windows Server Update Services Prerequisites Before you begin installing the WSUS role on Windows Server 2012, the server should meet the following prerequisites: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must be installed on the WSUS server.The Network Service account must have full access…

PowerShell: Alert me when Disk Space is running low on my Windows Servers (E-Mail Notification)

crtechtipsMay 2, 20191 min read

Have you ever ran into a situation where your disk space on your Windows Server were running low and you had to constantly remote into the server to check the disk space? Now, imagine if you had to do this…

Must have PowerShell Tool for SysAdmins

crtechtipsMay 2, 20194 min read

Hey Guys, as a Windows SysAdmin some of your primary tools is Active Directory and PowerShell. I want to share this tool I found online from Patrick Gruenauer – Author of https://sid-500.com/ You can download the tool from here: https://sid-500.com/2018/05/22/active-directory-domain-services-section-version-1-1/…

Useful PowerShell Scripts/Commands

crtechtipsMay 2, 20197 min read

Step 1: Get-Help, Get-Command, Get-Member and Get-Alias Thanks to Justin for pointing out that I left out probably the most useful command. Get-Help. I’ve added some of my other favorite commands for learning as well, which I still use almost…

Volume Activation for Windows: Configuring KMS with AD Roles for Windows 2012 / 2012R2

crtechtipsMar 16, 20194 min read

Configuring KMS with Windows 2012 Server Roles Step-By-Step Installing the Volume Services Role for KMS To begin the installation of the KMS host in the Windows Server 2012 / 2012R2 machine, begin by adding a role: On the next screen, select Role-based or…