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Windows Server: Security and Compliance Services

Windows Server: Security and Compliance Services

Table of Contents * Overview * Operating System Security Features * Identity and Access Management * Network Security Controls * Auditing and Compliance * Patch Management and Update Assurance * Advanced Threat

Lauren Garcia • • 10 min read
Windows Server: Windows Admin Center & PowerShell

Windows Server: Windows Admin Center & PowerShell

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * PowerShell for Windows Server * Integration: WAC & PowerShell * Quick Reference Table * Conclusion Overview of Windows Admin Center & PowerShell

Lauren Garcia • • 7 min read
Windows Server: Group Policy

Windows Server: Group Policy

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Main Administrative Tools * Common Administrative Tasks * Troubleshooting & Best Practices * Conclusion Windows Server: Group Policy Overview What Is Group

Lauren Garcia • • 6 min read
Windows Server: Internet Information Services (IIS)

Windows Server: Internet Information Services (IIS)

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Common Use Cases * IIS Architecture * Typical Deployment and Management Tasks * Basic PowerShell Tasks * Security Best Practices * Documentation & Logging

Lauren Garcia • • 11 min read
Windows Server: Hyper-V

Windows Server: Hyper-V

Table of Contents * Overview * Installing Hyper-V Role * Creating a Virtual Network * Creating a Virtual Machine * Managing VM Templates (for Automated Deployment) * Common Post-Deployment Tasks * Cluster

Lauren Garcia • • 11 min read
Windows Server: File and Storage Services

Windows Server: File and Storage Services

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Feature Table * Common Architecture Patterns * Deployment and Management * Security Best Practices * Considerations for Modern Environments * Useful PowerShell Examples * Troubleshooting

Lauren Garcia • • 11 min read
Windows Server: Domain Name System (DNS)

Windows Server: Domain Name System (DNS)

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Windows Server DNS Roles * DNS Setup & Configuration Steps * DNS Security Best Practices * DNS Troubleshooting * Example: PowerShell Commands * Integration

Lauren Garcia • • 10 min read
Windows Server: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Windows Server: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Functions * Deployment Scenarios * Best Practices * Common Management Tools * Security Considerations * Conclusion Overview: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) What

Lauren Garcia • • 8 min read
Windows Server: Deep Dive

Windows Server: Deep Dive

Table of Contents * Overview * Core Components * Prerequisites * Configuration * Validation * Troubleshooting * Conclusion Windows Server: Deep Dive Overview What Is Windows Server? Windows Server is Microsoft’s

Lauren Garcia • • 9 min read