I wrote a Powershell script to check, apply and remove a workaround for the Windows DNS Server (CVE-2020-1350) if you are unable to apply the patch right away. The Vulnerability affects Windows DNS Servers was announced one or two days ago. Continue reading “CVE-2020-1350 – WINDOWS DNS SERVER – Applying a Workaround with Powershell”
MS SQL DB Backup and Restore with Powershell
Microsoft SQL Server is such a popular product that needs no introduction. Like every robust piece of software it requires knowledge and experience to be maintained properly… and that’s is the reason for DBA existence, right? I’m just joking!
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How to Upgrade Windows Admin Center with Powershell
As announced few hours ago at Ignite this year Windows Server 2019 will be available this October . But to me my biggest take-away is that Windows Admin Center is been updated to version 1809, to support Windows Server 2019 and Azure hybrid scenarios. Continue reading “How to Upgrade Windows Admin Center with Powershell”
How to deploy Windows Admin Center on Windows Server 2016 Core with Powershell
Windows Admin Center is a powerful tool that was Generally available after Easter this year and was presented last year under the code-name Project Honolulu.
Windows Admin Center is a lightweight, browser-based GUI platform and toolbox for IT Admins to manage Windows Server and Windows 10. It’s the evolution of a familiar in-box administrative tools, such as Server Manager and Microsoft Management Console (MMC) into a modernized, simplified, integrated, and secure experience.
Windows Admin Center is a natural evolution from the traditional in-box server management tool when you need to connect via RDP to a server or use MMC, RSAT(Remote Server Administration tools) / Server Manager to a Modern web app. The benefit of deploying WAC on your environment is that will help you manage windows machines (server/computers) on-premises or Azure cloud VMs.
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