Read "Windows Nano Server Deployment 101, Part 2: The Execution," here. Earlier this week, I heard someone say that once Windows Server 2016 is released, Nano Server will become the new preferred ...

In this post, we will learn what is Passive Mode and how to enable Defender for Endpoint in Passive mode (EDR in Block Mode) ...

If you are a server admin and part of an organization, you will be asked to configure Work Folders. They provide a super convenient solution for storing work files ...

Microsoft's Windows Deployment Services can help you standardize deployment of new and refreshed equipment. Here's what you need to know about the installation and configuration processes. Ask any ...

Read "Windows Nano Server Deployment 101, Part 1: The Setup," here. In the first part of this series, I explained that I had created a proof of concept, graphical installer for Nano Server. If you ...

When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...

Learn how to utilize a free component of Windows Server to deploy Windows Vista quickly to multiple computers. If you need to install Microsoft Windows on more than a handful of computers, roaming the ...

The last time I set up our Server 2012R2-based WDS server, I somehow got it to automatically fill in the server/share name prompt the clients see after they PXE boot. After installing the necessary ...

This update makes improvements to Windows setup binaries or any files that setup uses for feature updates in Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update makes improvements to the ...

Microsoft this week released an OOBE update for Windows 11 24H2 under KB5048779. Alongside that, the company has also released a Dynamic update for setup files. These are monthly updates the company ...