In this article, we will show how to install software on user computers in an Active Directory domain using GPO.The built-in Windows GPO features allow you to deploy programs that are only distributed as MSI or ZAP packages. Other types of apps you will have to install in alternative ways:...
You can use Group Policies to copy specific files and folders to user computers in the Active Directory domain. You can place files on the Desktop, in a particular user profile directory, or in any other folder on a local drive. With GPO, you can automatically copy and update various...
Even though we store more and more data in the cloud, drive mapping is still a common practice these days. Network drive mapping lets you easily access files and folders stored on network drives and servers. Drive mapping can be done with a Group Policy (GPO), PowerShell, and manually in...
You can rename user accounts in Active Directory in several ways. You can use AD graphical snap-ins, command-line tools, or PowerShell cmdlets. How to Rename an Active Directory User with Active Directory Console? The easiest and most intuitive way to rename an AD user is to use the Active Directory...
Automation is king in today’s dynamic IT environments. Running PowerShell scripts with Task Scheduler is a vital skill set, particularly beneficial for system administrators to automate repetitive tasks and bolster efficiency with Windows Servers and clients. What is Task Scheduler? Task Scheduler is a built-in tool within the Microsoft Windows...
In this tutorial, we will show you how to convert ESD to WIM file from the Command prompt, using the DISM tool, or PowerShell scripts. ESD file is a new highly compressed image distribution format developed by Microsoft. The ESD (Electronic Software Download) image files are used to deploy the...
DHCP reservation is the creation of a special entry on the DHCP server. Thanks to this, the same IP address from the DHCP scope address pool will be issued for a specific device (MAC address). In this article, we’ll look at how to create and manage reservations on a DHCP...
The article shows how to use Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs) to configure proxy server settings on domain-joined computers running Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012R2. These proxy server settings are used by all modern browsers, including Internet Explorer 11 (reached end of support on June 2022), Google Chrome, Microsoft...
In order to grant local administrator permissions on domain computers to technical support personnel, the HelpDesk team, certain users, and other privileged accounts, you must add the necessary Active Directory users or groups to the local Administrators group on servers or workstations. In this article, we’ll show you how to...
When you connect a new USB device to your computer, Windows automatically detects the device and installs the appropriate driver. As a result, the user can use the connected USB drive or device almost immediately. If your organization’s security policy prohibits the use of portable USB storage devices (flash drives,...
