Learn about improvements to security auditing in Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10.
Windows Server
Windows Server 2016: DFS-R vs. Storage Replica
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What is the difference between Dfs-R and Storage Replica in Windows Server 2016?
Microsoft Adds DHCP Tools to RSAT for Windows 10
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Install the RTM version of the Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10.
How to Reset Default Security ACLs in Windows
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Learn how to reset Windows Server security to default settings.
Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: Microsoft Earnings Special Edition
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Because there’s nothing quite like the bitter taste of Starbucks coffee, this edition of Short focuses largely on Microsoft’s quarterly financial results.
Add a Taskpad to a Custom MMC
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Learn how to create a new taskpad view in a Microsoft management console (MMC).
Sponsored: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Nano Server
Aidan Finn and Mike Resseler discuss features and functionality available in Microsoft Nano Server.
Windows Server 2016: Apply Filters on DNS Queries
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Learn how to block DNS queries to malicious domains using DNS Policies in Windows Server 2016.
Sponsored: Introduction to Docker Images on Windows Server
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Docker Images are the transportable component of containers and provide a template that describes what each container looks like. There are two base Docker images provided by Microsoft, Windows Server 2016 Core and Nano, which can be used as a starting point for your containers.
Install Windows Server DHCP, Configure Scopes, and Authorize in AD
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Learn how to install and configure a Windows DHCP Server using PowerShell.
Customize Nano Server Using Nano Server Image Builder
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Customize Nano Server images using a free tool from Microsoft.
Initialize and Format a Disk in Windows Using Disk Management
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Initialize and format a disk using Disk Management.
Sponsored: Securing Windows Containers with Hyper-V
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A malicious user could break out of a container if they uncover a design fault in the implementation of containers or an unpatched OS vulnerability. However, Windows Server addresses these security challenges by providing the option to place containers into Hyper-V partitions