Active Directory Certificate Authority - add issuer information
A customer approached me and asked whether it would be possible to store additional information in his certification authority. Specifically, company information such as name and address would be stored. This would eliminate the need to enter this information manually each time a certificate is requested. The aim was to increase the internal trustworthiness of […]
Beware of pitfalls - do you have Microsoft's security baselines under control?
I regularly have the “pleasure” of installing new domain controllers (DCs), for example when new operating system versions are released. Currently, this is Windows Server 2025. I have already done this successfully in various environments. However, in one environment, I encountered a problem that could potentially have major implications. I will briefly describe this below. […]
Windows Server Summit | Recap & what's next
And what am I supposed to do with all this news now? With Windows Server 2025, there have been some significant changes under the hood. Now, the usual round of questions and concerns will likely begin - DieUltimately, everyone must answer these questions for themselves. The following scenarios are intended to help identify added value […]
Windows Server Summit | Credentials
Local infrastructure no longer exists for Microsoft. Everything revolves around the cloud. A few years ago, that may indeed have been the case. Gradually, all certifications for traditional server products were phased out, including the sorely missed Messaging Administrator (Exchange Server). Now, the truth lies somewhere in between – we live in a hybrid world […]
Windows Server Summit | Windows Admin Center
I thought I needed System Center to manage my Windows servers! Not necessarily anymore – I can, of course, continue using my existing products. However, with the Windows Admin Center (WAC), Microsoft provides a mature and constantly evolving solution that allows me to manage my servers regardless of their location – and it's completely free! […]
Windows Server Summit | (Software-defined) Networking
Windows Server is much more than just a server - it can also be a storage system or a switch, if desired! The statement is deliberately general. 😏 However, it's true that Windows Server has been capable of providing much more than just classic services like Active Directory, DNS, and WSUS for years. The rise […]
Windows Server Summit | From VMware to the cloud
Broadcom's licensing policy and its treatment of partners must be considered questionable, to say the least. This article is not intended to be a rant about Broadcom or VMware. However, the question of whether switching to a different solution might be a good step is already on your mind. This article provides an overview of […]
Windows Server Summit | Hyper-V
We have been using VMware for years. Hyper-V or other solutions cannot compete with it. This article is not intended to be yet another “away from VMware” rant. However, given the developments surrounding Broadcom and its questionable licensing policy, it may be worth taking a look at the alternatives. 🤔 With Hyper-V, Microsoft provides a […]
Windows Server Summit | AD certificate authority
Certificate authorities —once established, it's best never to touch them again. Certification authorities (CAs) are indeed quite static constructs and require careful planning in advance. If subsequent adjustments are necessary, this often means a complete reinstallation. And maintaining a CA is usually not an IT department's favorite task. However, CAs can make a valuable contribution […]
Windows Server Summit | Azure Migrate
Our systems are so complex that we have to continue operating them locally. The cloud doesn't work for us. Maybe. But it would be nice if there were a simple and, above all, free way to check whether this is really the case. And that's where Azure Migrate comes in! What is Azure Migrate? Firstly, […]
