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How to Configure Group Policy to Reapply Settings

Last Update: Apr 28, 2023

How to ensure that Group Policy settings are applied every time Group Policy is processed.

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Most Useful PowerShell Cmdlets for Managing and Securing Active Directory

Last Update: Jul 18, 2022

How to manage and secure Active Directory using PowerShell; I’ll look at the most useful PowerShell cmdlets and give examples of how to use them.

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How to Audit Permission Changes on Windows File Servers

How to set up auditing to track changes to permissions on Windows File Servers.

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Windows 10 Tip: Manage Telemetry Settings

Here’s a quick tip on how to set the telemetry level in Windows 10 using Group Policy.

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Mastering Active Directory OU: A Comprehensive Guide to Organizational Units

Last Update: Oct 24, 2023

If you’ve been an IT Pro for many years (OK, decades), you likely know what an Active Directory OU (Organizational Unit) is. But, what if you’re new to the IT field or new to Microsoft Active Directory? No need to fret or get flustered – read my post to find out about OUs, what they are, and…

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How to Create a Group Policy Central Store

Last Update: Apr 28, 2023

How to centralize Group Policy templates to make managing configuration settings easier in a domain environment.

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Configure Global Object Access Auditing in Windows Server

Keeping tabs on file and registry access in Windows Server has never been easier! Learn to configure Global Object Access Auditing in this how-to guide.

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Enabling Windows 10 Device Guard

Russell Smith shows you how to get up and running quickly with Device Guard in Windows 10 Enterprise.

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Backing Up Group Policy Objects

Backing up your Group Policy Objects allows you to restore group policy settings without having to perform an entire Active Directory restoration. In this article, Brien Posey walk you through the process.

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How to Create a Windows Server 2012 R2 Authentication Policy

Learn how to create authentication policies and silos using PowerShell in Windows Server 2012 R2

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