Monitor/log print jobs
Logging the print jobs on Windows Print Server. Got to your print server.Event Viewer --> Applications and Service Logs --> Microsoft --> Windows --> Print Service --> Operational --> Enable…
Rebooting a server/workstation remotely
If you do not have RDP access to a server or workstation, use WMI to do the task. PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> $SRV = Get-WmiObject win32_operatingsystem -ComputerName 192.168.4.100 -Credential (Get-Credential) PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>…
Domain Admin Accounts locked out of DCs after implementing GPO
While testing implementing RMF security controls vulnerability ID V-63877 - Deny log on locally user right on workstations to Enterprise Admins and Domain Admin group via GPO, I basically logged…
Microsoft March 2018 updates
I could not pull the updates on the WSUS this morning since the air gap internet access was down. I test the patches rigorously before I bring over and apply…
Guide to exclude single user or computer to exclude from the Group Policy
SP does not bode well with DOD FIPS compliance. There is no work around except to get a waiver to exclude the SP server from implementing FIPS 140-2. FIPS 140-2…
Exchange 2013 Recovery Procedures
Proper documentation is vital for recovery. Experiences taught me how important it is to test and document it. Also I've come across Exchange or MS Windows admins who have taken…
Windows 7 recreating user profile with profilename.domain or profilename.domain.000
After I did in-place repair of Windows 7 VM when I logged in, I found a new profile name was created adding domain(peter.lama.contoso) at the end. It would not log…