Microsoft systems, scripts, diagnostics

Microsoft administration, explained in full

In-depth guides on Active Directory, Windows Server, and PowerShell, with troubleshooting scenarios you can follow step by step. Read the open reference free, or join to unlock member-only walk-throughs and tools.

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Active Directory, Windows Server, PowerShell, coding

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Where the work happens

Practical coverage for the systems you run and the scripts you write.

Directory services

Active Directory

Domain design, replication checks, group policy troubleshooting, and account hygiene, explained with the commands and output that matter.

Infrastructure

Windows Server

Role configuration, patching, event log triage, and service diagnostics, written as scenarios you can follow on a real server.

Automation

PowerShell

Scripts shown in context with their output explained, so you learn why each line exists before you reuse it.

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