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Enable BitLocker on a System Drive Without TPM in Windows 8 and Server 2012

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

In this Ask an Admin, discover how to enable BitLocker on a system drive to change local policy in Windows 8 and Server 2012.

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Installing the DNS Server Role on Windows Server 2008 R2

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

With the introduction of Active Directory, the use of DNS is even more important. Install the DNS server role in Windows Server 2008 R2 in part 1.

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Dynamic Access Control: Introduction to the Technology and Components

Last Update: May 24, 2025

Got questions about Dynamic Access Control? Check out this introduction, in which we go over terminology and basic properties.

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How to Create a Multi VM vApp in vCloud Director

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

Need more than one VM vApp? Discover how to make a multi VM vApp in vCloud Director with the help of this handy how-to guide!

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Enable LSA Protection in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

Are you safe from Pass the Hash attacks? Typically lsass.exe is disabled by default – discover how to enable it in this Ask an Admin!

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Enabling Hyper-V Extended Replication

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn how to enable Hyper-V Replica Extended Replication, a new feature in Windows Server 2012 R2 (WS2012 R2). It’s as easy as A-B-C (replication)!

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Remote Network Access: Enabling Network Access Protection

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Find out how to reconfigure the NPS policies for our SSTP connections and enable them to require NAP details in pt. 6 of our series.

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5 Top iOS Note-Taking Apps for System Administrators

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

We compiled a list of our favorite iOS note-taking apps do we recommend for sysadmins. Did your fave make the grade? Find out more in this article!

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Easily Change Windows 8.1 Edition Without Reinstalling

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Switching Windows versions without a reinstall is a snap. Learn more in this easy-to-follow guide!

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Disabling Access to Removable Storage in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Later

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

USB sticks can lead to security risks. Learn how to apply a policy to quickly block all removable storage in this Ask an Admin.

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Configure the Default Location of a User Profile in Windows 8.1

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Discover what it takes to configure a user profile default location within Windows 8.1 (and other versions of Windows) in this guide.

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Remote Network Access: Health Validation

In pt 5 of our series, install and configure Health Registration Authority (HRA), work with Network Access Protection (NAP) and configure health policies.

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