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September Patch Tuesday Updates Cause Group Policy Issues on Windows PCs

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue with the recent Windows updates, which prevents users from copying or moving files/shortcuts via Group Policy Object (GPO). The issue is caused after installing the September Patch Tuesday updates, and it affects all supported versions of Windows. Earlier this month, several IT admins complained that the GPO could no…

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Latest Windows Server 2022 Update Improves Protection Against Ransomware Attacks

Last Update: Aug 21, 2022

Microsoft has released the optional patch (KB5016693) for Windows Server 2022. The new cumulative update brings enhancements to the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, storage replication, file compression, and bug fixes. First up, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is getting some improvements that should make it better at preventing ransomware attacks on Windows Server machines. There is…

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9 Essential Tools for Linux Administration

Last Update: Aug 03, 2022

Need to manage a Linux server? Stuart Burns has a list of essential Linux administration tools that will make your admin tasks a bit easier.

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Latest Windows Server Updates May Cause Printing and Scanning Issues

Last year, Microsoft released security updates to address Windows Server printing issues in some business printers and scanners that use a smart card for authentication purposes. Now, the company has rolled out new optional updates to disable the temporary fix on Windows Server 2019 machines. In an updated support document, Microsoft warned that installation of…

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How To Get NTFS File Permissions Using PowerShell

Last Update: Jul 23, 2022

In today’s Ask the Admin, Russell takes a look at using PowerShell to determine the NTFS permissions set on files and folders.

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How to Reset Default Security ACLs in Windows

Last Update: Jul 19, 2022

Learn how to reset Windows Server security to default settings.

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How to Enable Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2022 for Remote Administration

Last Update: Jul 08, 2022

Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a feature in Windows Server 2022 that lets multiple users connect simultaneously and access applications and a desktop remotely. But Remote Desktop can also be used by IT for remote administration. It’s important to understand that if you want to connect to Windows Server 2022 to remotely manage the server,…

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Latest Windows Server vNext Insider Build Brings Support for LAPS

Last week, Microsoft announced the release of the Windows Server vNext Insider build 25151. This new preview build of the Server OS comes with a couple of new features and changes, including support for the legacy Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) product and more. LAPS, which was previously available as a separate download, has now…

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Understanding Windows Server 2022 Licensing

Last Update: Jun 26, 2022

Don’t blame yourself if you missed it, because Microsoft quietly released Windows Server 2022 in September of 2021 with very little fanfare or publicity. With the new release, there are always questions about licensing and any changes that Microsoft may have made. So, if you are confused or wondering about Microsoft’s licensing for Windows Server…

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Microsoft to Fix Windows Bug Breaking Wi-Fi hotspots After Installing Latest Patch Tuesday Update

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue causing the Wi-Fi hotspot feature to not work as expected on Windows devices. The software giant explained on the Windows Health dashboard that some PCs may be unable to use the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality after installing the June Patch Tuesday updates. The Wi-Fi hotspot is a built-in feature…

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