OS’s

  • Viewing-the-NTP-registry-values-that-are-configured-for-your-Windows-Server

    Set NTP Server Windows 2016 or Windows 2019

    There is no question about it, having accurate time in your environment set in critical infrastructure systems is a must. Many business-critical applications and infrastructure systems rely on accurate time synchronized between them to ensure the system functions as expected.…

  • Using-customization-specs-with-your-VMware-Windows-Server-2019-template

    VMware Windows Server 2019 Template Best Practices

    Deploying Windows Server 2019 virtual machines from template is a great way to streamline the process of getting up and running with a new instance of Windows Server in your vSphere infrastructure quickly and easily. Templates help to take much…

  • Verifying-Windows-10-2004-as-the-current-build-for-the-new-Windows-File-Recovery-app

    Windows 10 v2004 recover deleted files with Windows File Recovery App

    Have you ever deleted a file that you did not mean to delete? Are you like me and often use the SHIFT+DEL function to bypass deleting to the recycle bin? Without restoring from a backup or going back to restore…

  • Use-the-RD-gateway-address-in-your-remote-desktop-connection

    Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services without Domain

    What if you have a need for running Windows Server 2019 as a remote desktop services server but you are not running a domain? If your Windows Server 2019 server is in a workgroup in an edge environment possibly and…

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    See which apps you can install with Winget commands

    The new Windows Package Manager along with winget was announced at the Build 2020 conference. The tool is now available using the App Install Microsoft Store application on Windows 10 Preview builds. I love the direction Microsoft is going in…

  • Installing-VSCodes-using-the-Windows-Package-Manager-preview-winget-install-command

    Installing New Windows Package Manager Winget in Windows 10

    Since the beginning of time, Linux has had a native package manager included in the distros natively. System administrators have loved this about Linux. It is a great way to control and manage the software that is installed. It makes…

  • Users-who-login-to-rd-web-access-will-now-see-the-collection-that-has-been-assigned

    Windows Server 2019 RD Web Access Configuration

    When configuring remote desktop services, one of the powerful capabilities that it provides is remote desktop web access, or rd web access as many know it as. Remote desktop services has become even easier to configure over the last few…

  • Remote-Desktop-MSTSC-settings

    Remote Desktop Gateway Server 2016 or 2019 Configuration

    There is no question, there have been a lot of organizations that have had to shift their focus to remote working over the past few weeks/months. If you are a Windows Server shop and also maintain Windows clients for your…

  • Hyper-V-failed-to-change-state-error-fix

    Hyper-V Failed to Change State Error Fix

    If you have ran Hyper-V for any length of time, you know that encountering an issue that prevents you from starting your virtual machines is a “show stopper”. There is an error in particular that can prevent your Hyper-V VMs…

  • Migrate-Windows-Server-2008-R2-to-2019-with-Storage-Migration

    Migrate Windows Server 2008 R2 to 2019 with Storage Migration

    With the January 14, 2020 deadline rapidly approaching, getting off Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 should be a priority. The End of Life designation will now mean no more security updates or official support from Microsoft. You can migrate…