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Group Policy (GPO) in Active Directory: A Simple Guide from Basic to Advanced

In our last post, we set up an Active Directory server. Now comes the most useful part: Group Policy (GPO) . Imagine you need to block USB drives on 200 computers, or set the same wallpaper for every employee. Doing it one PC at a time would take days. With Group Policy, you do it once from the server , and it applies to every computer automatically. 1. What is Group Policy? Think of Group Policy as the rule book of your office . You write a rule once, stick it on a department's notice board (an OU), and everyone in that department follows it. Key terms: GPO (Group Policy Object) – One set of rules, for example "Block USB" or "Company Wallpaper". Link – Attaching a GPO to a Site, Domain or OU. A GPO does nothing until it is linked. Computer Configuration – Rules for the machine. They apply when the PC starts, no matter who logs in. User Configuration – Rules for the person. They apply when the user logs in, on any PC. GPMC – Group Policy Managemen...

Active Directory (AD) Server Configuration: A Simple Guide from Basic to Advanced

Whether a company has 50 employees or 5,000, the first question is always the same: "Who can log in to which computer, who can open which files, and what should the password rules be?" The answer is Active Directory (AD) . In this short guide, you will learn what AD is, what you need before you start, and how to set up an AD server step by step. 1. What is Active Directory? Think of AD as an office's digital register . A reception register lists every employee's name, ID card and access. In the same way, AD keeps a record of every user, computer, printer and group in your network. From one place you can reset passwords, create new users, or block someone's access. A few key terms (this is all you need to remember): Domain – The name of your company network, for example corp.company.com Domain Controller (DC) – The server that runs AD. It checks every login. Forest / Tree – A group of one or more domains (used by large companies). OU (Organizational ...

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Introduction to OS

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  Introduction to OS ·                   An operating system (OS) is system software that is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. Categories of Operating System           Types of Operating System                一    Based on Tasks / Program execution §   Single Tasking §   Multi-Tasking ー  Based on user environment §   Single User §   Multi-User Client OS  is the preferred Operating System for Desktop and Laptops, example Windows 10, Linux Mint, MAC OS. Network OS  is the preferred Operating System for the servers and Mainframe devices, these are powerful devices used to control the client machines. IOS  stands for Internetwork Operating System, these are the most used versions in Cisco Routers and Switches, At pr...

TCP/IP

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                                                             TCP/IP                              {Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol}       The protocol that make up TCP/IP defines-- How data is transmitted across a Network? How data should be formatted so other networked system can understand it?       Two key  TCP/IP features support Decentralisation-- End Node Verification  :-   The two Endpoint of any data transfer are responsible for making sure it was successful = No centralised control system. Dynamic Routing  :-  End node can transfer data over multiple paths and the ...

Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration!!

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  What is Windows 10 migration, and how do you implement Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration ? Migration Process Microsoft has announced end of life (EOL) for Windows 7, meaning enterprises that want to continue receiving security updates and support will need to migrate their systems from Windows 7 to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020. Although there are plenty of challenges involved in Windows 10 migration, there are many benefits for enterprises too; upgrading their systems to Windows 10 will provide enhanced OS security, new tools for a better user experience, and an opportunity to redefine their Active Directory. Overall, Windows 10 migration is a huge opportunity for enterprises to build a more stable, secure network. In this blog, we’ll see what Windows 10 migration is, why businesses should migrate, and how they can accomplish Windows 10 migration one step at a time.   What is Windows 10 migration?    Migrating devices from Windows 7 to Windows ...

Fix! No Display Issue

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  8 Solutions - Your  PC  Turns On But  No Display Test your monitor. Make sure your computer has completely restarted. Verify that the power supply voltage switch is set correctly. Perform a hard reset. Clear the BIOS memory. Reseat the memory modules. Understand LED lights. Check Hardware.                                                                                                                                                                            ...