PowerShell, once exclusive to the Windows ecosystem, is now a cross-platform automation and configuration management framework. It allows you to use its object-oriented pipeline and powerful cmdlets on Linux systems, providing a bridge between Windows and Linux administration tasks. Why Use PowerShell on Linux? The first thing you might ask...
Learn how to bulk create Active Directory users with PowerShell and CSV, including CSV formatting, OU validation, logging, idempotency, and safer onboarding workflows.
If you are impacted by the current Blue Screen of Death outage affecting Windows users who have implemented CloudStrike Services, here is a workaround to get your systems working quickly. Quick Guide – Follow these Steps Full Detailed Guide The steps below expand upon the quick guide above. Step 1...
This guide is split into two sections: 1) how to install AWS CLI via the command line and 2) how to update AWS CLI via the command line. It explains how to do this for Linux, Windows, and macOS. PART1: Install AWS CLI via Command Line #1: Install the AWS...
Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 officially reached their end-of-life (EOL) on October 10, 2023. This means Microsoft has ceased providing regular security updates, non-security updates, and technical support for these products. If you still have servers running this operating system, they are exposed to significant security vulnerabilities and compliance...
Window Server 2025 is here. You can download a preview from Microsoft right now. Click here to register for the latest iso image, and then come back and follow this procedure to learn how to download, install, and configure Windows Server 2025. I will be using Hyper-V to create a...
Boot older Windows systems into Safe Mode with the right method for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, and use the newer guide for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft has done it again; first, they renamed Office 365 to Microsoft 365, and now they have renamed Azure AD to Entra Verified ID. Hey there, identity management enthusiasts!👋 Guess what? Microsoft just sprinkled some rebranding magic on our beloved Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)! Say hello to its new...
Deploying Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) remains an essential part of enterprise identity management in 2026. While cloud-native solutions like Microsoft Entra ID continue to expand, the Windows Server 2022 on-premises or hybrid footprint is essential for local resource management, legacy application support, and granular GPO control. In our...
A fast Active Directory PowerShell cheat sheet with copy-and-paste commands for users, groups, computers, passwords, stale accounts, and quick reporting.
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