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Russell Smith
Editorial DirectorRussell Smith, the Editorial Director at Petri IT Knowledgebase, has over two decades of hands-on experience in IT, in both small business settings and government IT infrastructure projects.
Russell started writing for Windows IT Pro Magazine in the early 2000s. Since then, he has contributed insights to various IT publications, including Petri and CDW. His authoritative voice has resonated across industry blogs, where he dissects complex topics into an ‘easy read’.
Russell has authored over a thousand articles, each a testament to his depth of knowledge. His expertise doesn’t stop there: he wrote a book on Privilege Management and co-authored another for Microsoft’s MOAC series. Moreover, Russell’s commitment to education shines through in the courses he crafted for Pluralsight.
He is also presenter on his own YouTube channel, This Week in IT, and the current presenter of Petri Dish.
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Managing Windows Server 2012 with Server Manager
Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
- May 31, 2013
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Learn how to more effectively manage Windows Server using the new Server Manager tool in Windows Server 2012.
Joining Windows Server 2012 to a Domain
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- May 30, 2013
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Learn how to join Windows Server 2012 to an AD domain using Server Manager in this quick ‘n easy Ask an Admin.
Forcing a Remote Group Policy Update with GPMC
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- May 28, 2013
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Take advantage of this new Windows Server 2012 feature and learn how to update Group Policy remotely using the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2012
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- May 23, 2013
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Learn how to enable Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2012 so that you can remotely administer a server.
Why You Shouldn’t Disable the Firewall in Windows Server
- May 21, 2013
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It was once common practice to turn off Firewall in Windows as part of a PC or server build. Learn why you shouldn’t disable Windows Server Firewall on your PC.
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012: Installation
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- May 20, 2013
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Become a WSUS wizard! Learn to install and configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012.
Using Remote Desktop Connection Manager
Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
- May 16, 2013
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In this Ask an Admin, discover how to manage remote desktop connections with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM).
Enable the Active Directory Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2012
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- May 14, 2013
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Learn how to enable the Active Directory recycle bin in Windows Server 2012 using the Active Directory Administrative Center.
Dedicated Forest Root Domains in Active Directory
- May 09, 2013
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New Ask an Admin! Check out the benefits and disadvantages of using a dedicated forest root domain in your Active Directory design.
Check a Domain Controller Configuration with the DCDiag Tool
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- May 07, 2013
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Learn to wield the dcidiag.exe tool like a pro! Discover how to use check a DC configuration with the DCDiag tool in this Ask an Admin column.
Changing the IP Address of a Domain Controller
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- May 02, 2013
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As part of your IT infrastructure, DCs should be assigned an IP address. Learn to change the IP address of a domain controller in this edition of Ask an Admin.
Performing an Offline Domain Join in Active Directory
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 30, 2013
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Need to join a client to an AD domain that isn’t connected to a domain controller? Learn how to perform an offline domain join in AD in this tutorial.