Overview In Windows Server 2012, dcpromo has been deprecated. Using Server Manager (UI): In order to make the windows server 2012 domain controller we will install ADDS (Active Directory Domain Services) role from the server manager on Windows Server 2012. All the Latest security updates must applied before installing the Role. First we willContinue reading “Windows Server 2012: Set Up your First Domain Controller (step-by-step)”
Category Archives: Windows Server 2012 – MCSA
Changing the MTU on windows command prompt
Open a command line window as an Administrator (ie. right click on All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt and select Run as administrator) … Type the command netsh and wait for prompt Type the command interface and wait for prompt Type the command ipv4 and wait for prompt Type the command set subinterface “Local AreaContinue reading “Changing the MTU on windows command prompt”
Block a single domain through DNS on windows server 2003/2008/2012
We just got a phishing attempt and I felt really bad that I could not stop people from accessing a domain. Isn’t there a way to override a domain in our DNS just for a while so I can stop people from accessing a domain? Yes, you could create a zone for that domain. NoContinue reading “Block a single domain through DNS on windows server 2003/2008/2012”
How to Allow or Block a Website or URL by using GPO in Windows Server 2008
Requirements: Windows Server 2003 R2 or above versions (Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012) Domain Controller In this Tutorial we will be using Windows Server 2008 server, the procedure that you are about to read will be similar to Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2012. Open up the Group Policy Management Editor and locateContinue reading “How to Allow or Block a Website or URL by using GPO in Windows Server 2008”
HTTP Status Code Definitions
10.1 Informational 1xx This class of status code indicates a provisional response, consisting only of the Status-Line and optional headers, and is terminated by an empty line. There are no required headers for this class of status code. Since HTTP/1.0 did not define any 1xx status codes, servers MUST NOT send a 1xx response toContinue reading “HTTP Status Code Definitions”
L2TP/IPSec VPN clients (Windows 7 manual configuration)
Configure the VPN connection Go to “Start”, then “Control Panel”, then “Network and Internet”, then “Network and Sharing Center”. Click “Set up a new connection or network”. Select “Connect to a workplace” and click “Next”. Click “Use my Internet connection (VPN)”. For “Internet address:” enter “vpn2.net.ed.ac.uk”. For “Destination name:” enter e.g. “UoE L2TP VPN”. SelectContinue reading “L2TP/IPSec VPN clients (Windows 7 manual configuration)”
Configure DNS forwarders in Windows Server 2012 R2
In the first article in our series on DNS forwarders, we looked at some best practices for DNS forwarding. In this second article I’ll show you how to configure a DNS server with forwarders in Windows Server 2012 R2. As always with Windows, you can change, add, and remove forwarders by using either the Windows GUIContinue reading “Configure DNS forwarders in Windows Server 2012 R2”
Configure a DNS Server on Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 to use OpenDNS
First, make sure that your clients are pointing to your Windows DNS server. I know this sounds pretty obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people miss this step. If you’re in an Active Directory (AD) environment, your clients really need to be pointing to DNS that is running on your Domain Controller (DC). IfContinue reading “Configure a DNS Server on Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 to use OpenDNS”
How To Install Trusted Root Certification Authority With MMC
Requirement: sometimes we need to install a third part Certificate as “Trusted Root Certification Authority”. Solution: You can run windows MMC tool by following: 1) Start MMC Tool Click Start -> Run -> Entry MMC and click ‘OK’ 2) Click File -> Add/Remove SnapIn… 3) Add Certificate Select ‘Certificates’ in left panel and click ‘Add’Continue reading “How To Install Trusted Root Certification Authority With MMC”
Distribute Certificates to Client Computers by Using Group Policy
Applies To: Windows Server 2012 You can use the following procedure to push down the appropriate Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates (or equivalent certificates that chain to a trusted root) for account federation servers, resource federation servers, and Web servers to each client computer in the account partner forest by using Group Policy. Membership in DomainContinue reading “Distribute Certificates to Client Computers by Using Group Policy”
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