Windows
Add DNS Forward Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2025
A forward lookup zone is the most common DNS zone type – it resolves hostnames to IP addresses.…
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How To
Configure Virtual Directory on Windows IIS Server
A virtual directory in IIS (Internet Information Services) maps an alias in a website URL to a physical…
Databases
Install SQL Server Developer on Windows Server 2025
SQL Server Developer Edition is a free, full-featured version of Microsoft SQL Server licensed for development and testing.…
How To
Install WSUS on Windows Server 2025
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a server role that lets you centrally manage and distribute Windows updates…
Security
Open a Port in Windows Server Firewall
Windows Defender Firewall is the built-in host firewall on every Windows Server installation. It filters inbound and outbound…
How To
Install SQL Server Management Studio on Windows
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is Microsoft’s primary tool for managing SQL Server instances, Azure SQL databases, and…
How To
Add DNS Reverse Lookup Zone in Windows Server 2025
Reverse DNS (rDNS) maps an IP address back to a hostname – the opposite of a standard forward…
Automation
Automate Windows Server Administration with Ansible
Ansible can manage Windows servers just as effectively as Linux. Instead of SSH, Ansible communicates with Windows hosts…
Windows
Install and Configure DNS Server in Windows Server 2025
DNS (Domain Name System) is the backbone of name resolution in Windows networks. The DNS Server role in…
How To
Install and Use Chocolatey Package Manager on Windows
Chocolatey is an open-source package manager for Windows that brings Linux-style software management to the command line. It…
How To
Complete Guide to Installing Active Directory Services on Windows Server 2022/2025
With the help of Active Directory Services, often refered to as AD, administrators can control user accounts, workstations,…
How To
Windows Server 2025 Installation on KVM with Virt-Manager
Windows Server 2025 has new performance features, scalability and security that make it a great suited for the…