How to setup a VPN Server in Windows Server 2008
This article will explain the procedure for setting up a VPN server in Windows Server 2008. The VPN protocol used will be PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol). The method …
Installing and enabling IIS and FTP on Windows Server 2008 R2
Open Server Manager, go to Roles and click “Add Roles” In the Add Role Wizard, select Web Server (IIS) role to install Click Next until you reach Select Role Services …
How to Logoff Remote Desktop Sessions from the Command Line
It’s happened to all of us. You try to logon to an administrative remote desktop on a server, but you can’t because both administrative RDP sessions are in use. Oftentimes …
Unable to start the MSSQLServer service – MSSQLServer Event ID 26014
When you try to star the MSSQL service using a Managed Service Account and it does not start, you get MSSQLServer Event ID 26014. …
File Screening via de commandline
Filescreening is a method used to control what files can be placed in a directory. You might want to prevent storage of MP3 files or executables. I wil use an …
Overview of Scheduled Tasks
I like the tree view for scheduled task as you can categorize the tasks, but the GUI offers no way of an overview of all tasks. The command line helps …
Speed up GPO software install
Software distribution using GPO’s can be a good way to install msi packages, but can delay the startup process, especially if the package is large and the network is slow. …
Managed service accounts
Years ago I learned to accept the fact that you sometimes just need to have service accounts with never-expiring passwords. Until Microsoft launched Windows 2008 R2 that is. Managed Service …
Installing Failover Clustering With Windows Server 2008 R2
Creating a Cluster with Windows Server 2003 was a little bit confusing for administrators. Now with Windows Server 2008, its much easier. In this article I will be showing you …
6 Tips for a Successful Patching Process
Whether your servers run Windows or Linux, whether your workstations are Windows 7 or Macs, and no matter what vendor your network gear comes from, one of the most …