Using ipconfig: Breakdown of Commands and Options
The ipconfig command is built into the Windows 11 and Windows Server operating systems and provides valuable info about your computer’s network settings. The base…
Windows Server
How to Use iPerf to Test Network Bandwidth
In this tutorial you will learn how to use iPerf3 to measure throughput and simulate network loads on your networking infrastructure. iPerf3 is a useful,…
Using PowerShell String Concatenation
If you work with PowerShell for more than a hot minute, it’s likely that you’ll need to concatenate strings or variables at some point. Whether…
Using PowerShell to Get AD Group Members
You can use the Get-AdGroupMember cmdlet in PowerShell with the Identity parameter to retrieve members of an AD group, which can consist of nested groups,…
How to Rename a Computer or Server with PowerShell
There is a plethora of reasons a computer or server might need to be renamed. It could be due to a reorg, a merger, or…
Using Group Policy to Map Network Drives (Step-by-step)
Using group policy is the ideal method of mapping network drives. Not only is it easier to understand for people who aren’t into scripting, it’s…
Windows Server 2016 Editions & Versions Comparison
When installing Windows Server 2016 you need to know the right version to use. Microsoft licensing is very particular when it comes to what edition…
Add Windows Server 2016 Domain Controller to Existing Domain
Given that Active Directory is the heart of your network, you should always have at least two Domain Controllers. This will help prevent rebuilding your…
How to Install PowerShell Modules in Windows 10 & Windows Server
It’s no secret that PowerShell is a very powerful and useful tool. That usefulness, though, can be expanded by adding modules such as Active Directory…
How to Force Group Policy Update Remotely
There are a number of reasons you might want to force a group policy update either locally or remotely on a computer or server. Perhaps…
Using GPResult Command to Check Group Policy
If you’ve worked with Group Policy within Active Directory for more than a day, chances are you’ve needed to know what group policy objects were…
How to Check Windows Server Uptime
Like many things in the Microsoft Windows universe, there are several ways to check Up Time of your systems. Fortunately, they are all easy and…