Understanding Group Policy Preferences (GPP)

Introduction Group Policy Preferences (GPP) are a powerful feature in Windows that allow administrators to configure various settings for users and computers in a Windows domain. Unlike regular Group Policy settings, Preferences provide a more user-friendly and flexible way to manage configurations. This article explains what GPP is, how to use it, and the differences … Read more

Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to DNS (Domain Name System)

Introduction In today’s digital age, the internet is an important part of our daily lives. From searching for information to shopping, communicating, and streaming, the internet is our go-to tool. But have you ever wondered how your device knows exactly where to find the websites you visit? The answer lies in the Domain Name System … Read more

Understanding RAID Levels: Performance, Redundancy, and Use Cases

Introduction In today’s digital world, storing data is crucial for everyone, whether you’re an individual or a business. As the volume of data increases, ensuring its safety, accessibility, and speed becomes critically important. One of the most common ways to manage data efficiently is through RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology. RAID combines multiple … Read more

Key Steps to Resolve Active Directory Problems

Introduction. This article offers a guide to diagnosing and resolving common Active Directory (AD) issues. While it doesn’t cover advanced troubleshooting, the goal is to provide a clear understanding of how and when to identify specific problems, along with effective steps to resolve them 1) Check AD Services. What it means: Active Directory runs on … Read more

Ghost Actors: Understanding the Ransomware Threat, Exploited Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation Strategies

Introduction As the world rapidly advances, cybercrime is evolving at an alarming rate. Every day, organizations across the globe fall victim to these digital attacks. Among the most devastating cyber threats are ransomware attacks, where attackers lock or encrypt a victim’s data, demanding a ransom in exchange for restoring access. In recent years, the frequency … Read more

Verify Network Ports on a Domain Controller

1. Introduction In this article, we’ll explore script that tests the connectivity of various TCP and UDP ports on a domain controller. The script is useful for Domain Administrator / Windows Administrator/ Network administrators or system engineers to troubleshoot network connectivity, verify that critical ports are open, and ensure that services like DNS, LDAP are functioning … Read more

Salary Hikes in 2025!

2025 Salary Trends: Smaller Increases, New Expectations—Are You Ready? As the new fiscal year approaches, employees’ concerns are starting to surface once again—whether it’s about expected salary hikes or the rising cost of school fees. It’s that time of year when everyone starts asking: Will there be a salary hike this time? If so, how … Read more

The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding DNS (Domain Name System)

Beginner’s Guide for DNS (Domain Name System) Introduction In today’s world, the internet is a huge part of our daily lives—whether we’re looking for information, shopping, communicating, or entertaining ourselves. But have you ever wondered how your device knows exactly where to find the websites you visit? The answer is the Domain Name System (DNS). … Read more

Best Practices for Securing Active Directory: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction to Active Directory Security When setting up Active Directory (AD), security must be a top priority. Every level of the system, from small details to large configurations, needs attention. This includes managing AD users, security groups, organizational units (OUs), group policies, user access rights, patching, firewalls, network security, and encryption protocols. In my experience, … Read more

Today’s Blog: Essential Commands for Daily Use!

Introduction In today’s blog, I’ll be sharing some basic, yet incredibly useful, PowerShell commands that you can use on a daily basis. These commands cover a range of tasks such as checking system details, monitoring processes, and managing disk usage. I won’t be going too deep into each command today, but these are some of … Read more