IT operations and infrastructure management

Find tips related to deploying and maintaining the Microsoft-based infrastructure, such as Windows file servers, printers and VPN. Learn how to use PowerShell to automate deployment and troubleshooting tasks and perform bulk operations in the Windows environment.

Tutorial 22 Sep 2023
How to disable removable media access with Group Policy

Removable media can pose serious security problems. But there is a way to control who has access to optical disks and USB drives through Windows' Active Directory. Continue Reading
Tip 18 Sep 2023
What's new in Microsoft Graph PowerShell v2?

The company overhauled the new version of its software development kit and updated PowerShell modules that replace legacy methods for managing Microsoft's cloud-based services. Continue Reading

Answer 13 Feb 2007

Cannot reply or forward in Outlook Web Access

If you can't reply or forward in Outlook Web Access (OWA), you may need to add your Exchange Server URL to Internet Explorer's Trusted Sites list. Continue Reading
Tip 06 Feb 2007

Simple WMI tricks for AD administrators

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) can be a great asset for Active Directory admins. Expert Gary Olsen offers useful WMI tips and tricks for locating and gathering information from objects in an enterprise. Continue Reading
Tip 10 Jan 2007

Beware of bare linefeeds in Exchange Server email

A bare linefeed is a single linefeed character that isn't preceded by an ASCII carriage return. In some instances, virus scanners or security appliances will insert bare linefeeds into an Exchange Server email and cause delivery failures. Continue Reading
Tip 02 Jan 2007

Configuring DNS server properties

When followed correctly, DNS is fairly simple to use in Active Directory. However, it's even easier when you understand certain configurations. Expert Gary Olsen breaks down the DNS complexities that every admin should know about. Continue Reading