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Server Manager opens at every logon because of a scheduled task. Turn it off in Task Scheduler, with one schtasks line, or with Disable-ScheduledTask in PowerShell.
Enable logging of dropped packets in Windows Firewall per profile from the console, or with one Set-NetFirewallProfile line that sets the log file and size.
Step-by-step guide to install Windows Server 2019 with Desktop Experience. Learn how to set up a secure and stable Windows Server environment from scratch..
Step-by-step guide to install Windows Server 2019 Server Core. Learn how to set up a minimal, secure, and efficient Windows Server environment.
Step-by-step guide to install Exchange Server 2019 on Windows Server 2019, including prerequisites, Active Directory setup, and admin tips.
Install Windows Admin Center on Windows Server 2019 Server Core — a PowerShell guide covering domain setup, secure access, and server management.
Server Core has no GUI for this: open PowerShell and run Add-Computer with -DomainName, -Credential and -Restart, then confirm the join after the reboot.
Step-by-step guide to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) on Windows Server 2019 using Server Manager.
Learn how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2019 Server Core using PowerShell. Step-by-step setup for your AD DS role.
Step-by-step guide to install Exchange Server 2016 on Windows Server 2012 R2, including prerequisites, AD setup, and post-installation configuration.
Step-by-step guide to install Exchange Server 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2, including prerequisites, AD preparation, and full installation walkthrough.
Step-by-step guide to setting up Windows Server 2012 R2 - hostname, RDP access, time zone, static IP, domain join, and system locale configuration.
Learn how to install and configure WSUS on Windows Server 2012 R2 for centralized patch management. Step-by-step guide with screenshots and best practices.
Step-by-step guide to install and configure a DHCP server on Windows Server 2012 R2. Learn to assign IPs, set exclusions, and reserve addresses with ease.
Learn how to install Windows Server 2016 step by step using official media. Get a stable, secure setup with the Desktop Experience.
Learn how to disable Server Manager autostart in Windows Server 2012 R2 using Server Manager settings, Task Scheduler, CMD, and PowerShell.
Learn how to enable the Active Directory Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2012 R2 to easily recover deleted AD objects. Step-by-step admin guide.
Learn how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) on Windows Server 2012 R2 step-by-step using Server Manager. Ideal for sysadmins.
Step-by-step guide to install Windows Server 2012 R2 using official media with a GUI setup. Get a clean, secure server installation.
Step-by-step guide to install Exchange Server 2010 on Windows Server 2008 R2. Includes prerequisites, AD setup, and full installation walkthrough.
Step-by-step guide to install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) on Windows Server 2008 R2. Configure DNS, static IP, and promote to domain controller.
Comprehensive step-by-step guide to install Windows Server 2008 R2 using official ISO media. Ensure stability and performance with a clean setup.
