File Services
DFS Considerations: 1. NTFS permissions still apply. One must set additional folder security settings on…
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RSA SecureID Authentication
Implementation Objectives: 1. Install the primary instance as a virtual appliance 2. Use software/hardware tokens…
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Reset Windows XP Activation
Reboot >> F8 >> Safe Mode >> Logon as Adminitrator >> CMD: rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk >>…
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Symantec Antivirus
Issue: Symantec Embedded Database stuck on "Starting" status Resolution: a. Backup License Files b.…
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Veritas Backup Exec Account Setup to Authenticate Domain Controllers
1. ADUC >> Create domain user account named "backup" belonging to Administrators, Backup Operators groups…
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User Account Control
Via Domain Policy: Create new GPO >> Edit >> Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows…
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Print Server Setup
Enable WSD Discovery: CMD >> Services.msc >> set DNS Client, Function Discovery Provider Host, SSDP…
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AWS Highlights
Features: 1. Multi-regions: compliance with Section 404 of COBIT requirements 2. Amazon S3 with redundancy,…
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DNS Load Balance
LdapSrvWeight to proportionally distribute AD referral traffic (default 100) Regedit >> HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters >> New DWORD…
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Setup Multiple SMTP Servers
- Add SPF record for both SMTP servers that are authorized to send email for…
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Configure Remote Servers to Download Contents from Microsoft Directly instead of WSUS
Log onto Local Server >> Group Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System…
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Websense Notes
Reminder: when changing Websense Server Name, one must also update it's associated pointer in Web…
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Quick 1-liner: Raise Domain Functional Level from 2003 to 2012 R2
This command is required to enable 2012R2 functional level (group policy replication) adprep /domainprep /gpprep…
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How to convert Windows evaluation to a licensed version
Determine installed Windows version: DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition Check possible target editions: DISM /online…
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Windows Desktop Preparation using FOG
1. Install FOG on Centos or Ubuntu 2. Download Windows Essentials: https://ninite.com/7zip-chrome-cutepdf-firefox-java8-realvnc-vlc/ 3. Download Windows…
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Run mmc with elevated domain administrator permissions
Method 1: Create a link with this path C:\Windows\System32\runas.exe /profile /env /user:[domain]\[user] "cmd /c mmc…
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Uninstall Windows Product Key
Obtain activation ID: slmgr /dlv Remove activation (example): slmgr /upk xxxx2e65-04b7-44c9-9d7b-ef402816xxxx slmgr /upk xxxx72c7-36b3-4e4b-b435-fd0b09b9xxxx
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Delegate Administration Priviledges to Junior Admins
View Current Delegated Permissions: MMC Concole >> View Advanced Features >> Right-click desired OU, Properties…
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Setup Virtual DMZ and Trust Zones with PFSense
I. Setup Route at Core Router1. Configure subnet, ip helper address, and default route---------- Example…
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Desktop Virtualization
I. Benefits 1. Accessibility and convenience 2. Consistency of desktop experience 3. Data security…
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