How to reduce AWS EBS volume size
I recently migrated a Windows server to AWS and realized that the disk size on the root volume was was way too big for the utilization. So, what I thought I could do was reduce the volume size in Disk…
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Manage Windows Server updates using AWS Patch Manager
If you manage a handful of servers then OS updates can be done manually, but if you manage hundreds or thousands of servers then that’s a different story. You need an automated response to server updates. Enter Patch Manager, an…
Step by Step: AWS Config Remediation
For those of you wanting to setup AWS Config Remediation I’ve listed the steps below. I walked through this process on a YouTube video, but since there are a few steps more than usual I decided to create this post. …
Supercharge your CLi
In this post, we’ll explore how Windows Terminal can revolutionize your command line experience inside of Windows 11. Windows Terminal offers a streamlined interface for maximizing productivity when working in the command prompt, bash or Powershell, all at the same…
CentOS Alternatives
As a Linux administrator, CentOS has likely been a trusted choice for your server environments for many years. However, recent changes with CentOS have left many administrators searching for alternative distributions that align better with their needs. In this blog…
Quick Guide: Lab Setup For Active Directory, DNS And DHCP
Over the years I’ve tested many aspects of Microsoft’s Active Directory. Sometimes those tests resulted in unforeseen consequences on my production environment. When Hyper-V came along it was the perfect tool to test different environments including Active Directory. In this…
How To Save 20% On Your AWS Cloud Storage
One of the major responsibilities for anyone who manages their company’s cloud workloads is keeping costs down. I’m constantly looking at alternative EC2 instance types (Virtual Machines for Azure), to see if I can move to newer and cheaper compute.…
AD Domain Controller Sync And How To Fix It
Ever have an instance when making changes to one Active Directory Domain Controller and it doesn’t propagate to other domain controllers? In this post I’ll show you how to check the sync health of your domain controllers and how to…
How To Save Bitlocker Recovery Key To Active Directory
Most Network Administrators use Bitlocker to secure their laptops and PCs. It’s built into Windows and best of all it’s free. (NOTE: Bitlocker is not included with Windows 10/11 Home.) It’s fairly easy to setup, but one problem is saving…
Using LetsEncrypt For Windows SSL Certificates
I looked at a free SSL Certificate Authority called Let’s Encrypt years ago, but the certificates only lasted 90 days and then you had to manually recreate the requests. This works fine for test and development systems, but not so much for…