1. Howto install a new domain on Server 2012 Core

    ```powershell <# Setting up a 2012 RC Domain Controller using Server Core and Powershell only :D  When done installing and configuring your new password. In CMD type start powershell and continue This post has been updated to include CIM cmdlets instead of WMI Diskpart command has been removed and replaced by CIM cmdlets Added CIM commands for enabling RDP Some typos have been removed #> …


  2. Howto compensate for bad CMDlet implementations! PSO

    One of the finest new features since server 2008 is the ability to create multiple password policies. Server 2008R2 takes this one step further by allowing its implementation through PowerShell CMDlets. One biggie though… If you try to set the lockout duration to indefinitely (administrative intervention necessary), you just can’t do it. …


  3. Quick win

    I’ll be doing a lot off PowerShell scripting to help you on your way for a more secure Windows environment. This one is a quick win! …


  4. RODC Allowed Password Replication made easy!

    What is the use of a RODC in an environment that is totally centralized in a data center? Answer: A highly controllable and secure authentication (proxy) for remote users! …


  5. Windows Advanced Firewall Remote Management in a Kerberos only Domain

    I know not a lot of people created or transitioned to a forest/domain which expelled NTLM in total, but I know for sure when time will progress a lot more people will take this step. When the time comes and you’ll take the small step for men, but giant step for your authentication security you’ll be confronted with some nasty bugs of which I will highlight one in this post. …