How to setup Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution)
With so many cyber attacks you need to setup multiple layers of security. One way attackers gain access to networks is through end user computers.…
Templates not showing up in Group Policy Management (GPO Microsoft)
I recently setup LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution), in order to rotate my local admin passwords. One of the steps requires you to install the…
How to apply for and renew Azure Nonprofit Grant
Microsoft is gracious enough to provide a yearly $2,000 grant to all 501c3 nonprofits that apply for it. The problem is that the steps to…
Enable Bitlocker Automatically using Group Policy Object
Looking for a way to auto enable BitLocker on all of your Windows 10 and Windows 11 endpoints? Microsoft allows for setting up BitLocker settings…
Bare Metal Backup to Azure
Are you looking for a disaster recovery solution for your on-prem servers? In this post we’ll walk through the steps to setup a MABS (Microsoft…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bare Metal Image Over Internet And Domain Join
For those of us who had to get users setup quickly during the pandemic you probably had to make many trips to the office to…
How To Create A Company-Wide Signature
Looking for consistency in your company’s email signatures? Tired of sending out the “official” signature only to find staff didn’t use it? If you have…
Request Files Securely Using Office 365
Have you ever tried to request a large file from someone at another company or even within your own company? If you have someone send…
What Do I Get With Enterprise Mobility + Security E5?
Microsoft has a large selection of Office 365 subscriptions, but unless you understand these services how do you make an educated decision on which subscription…
Microsoft Experts Available To Non-Profits
Microsoft has done a great job of providing tools to non-profits for free or at a substantial discount. That’s great, but what if the non-profit…
Get More From Your TechSoup.Org Subscription
TechSoup specializes in helping non-profits with purchasing hardware and software. They also provide other services like training, consulting and helpdesk. Prior to TechSoup non-profits were on…
Welcome To TechHelp For Non-Profits!
First, I want to say thank you for visiting our site and second, I want to explain how this site came about. While most for…