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How to deploy Cisco Duo for Citrix (NetScaler) Gateway (Citrix ADC) – nFactor

To add Duo two-factor authentication to your Citrix Gateway with nFactor you’ll configure the Duo Authentication Proxy as a secondary RADIUS authentication server. Primary authentication happens directly between the Citrix Gateway and your Active Directory, LDAP, or other identity store, which enables additional features such as AD password resets.

Before starting, make sure that Duo is compatible with your Citrix Gateway device. Log on to your Citrix Gateway via the web interface and verify that your Citrix Gateway firmware is version 12.1-51.16 or later and your Citrix Receiver or Citrix Workspace clients support 12.1 or later.

Also verify that your Citrix Gateway is licensed for Advanced Authentication Policy. As of Citrix Gateway release 13.0-67.x, the “Standard” license also includes nFactor for Gateway/VPN, while Citrix ADC requires an “Advanced” or “Premium” license to use nFactor.

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How to steal IP of old domain controller for new Windows Server 2022 domain controller

Today, I am going to show you how to steal IP address of decommissioned old domain controller for new Windows Server 2022 domain controller.

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How to configure Azure Site Recovery

An essential part of our Ransomware defense strategy is having an update to date Disaster Recovery Solution. In a Ransomware attack, the only option might be recovering to a DR Site like Azure.

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How to onboard servers to Azure Security Center

Azure Security Center adds essential services like Vulnerability Management, Advanced Persistent Threat Protection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Recommendations, Security Policies and more. We will onboard TMWAC01 to Azure Security Center using Windows Admin Center.

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How to tune SRV records for old domain controllers

To prevent old domain controllers from authenticating clients, we can tune their Service Records by modifying their local registry. This will drain off any of the live Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) connections for these domain controllers before decommissioning.

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How to verify jobs with Azure Backup

We can check the status of our Azure Backups with the local Azure Backup Agent that has been installed from Windows Admin Center.

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How to transfer FSMO roles

As part of the migration process the Flexible Single Master Operations Roles (FSMO) will need to be transferred to TMDC03. It is quite common to have these roles spread out throughout the infrastructure. It is also very important to understand what each of these five roles does in a multi-master Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) domain.

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How to deploy Azure backup via Windows Admin Center

Azure Backup deployed via Windows Admin Center provides some excellent cloud-based protection for critical workloads. In addition, azure Backup has a great Item level restore option available for any protected items.

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How to install cumulative patches 11.0.1.1261 P20220302 for Veeam Backup & Replication 11a

Veeam released patches for Veeam Backup & Replication on March 12, 2022. Multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-26500, CVE-2022-26501) in Veeam Backup & Replication allow executing malicious code remotely without authentication. This may lead to gaining control over the target system.

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How to install active directory domain services on a Windows Server 2022 member server

The process of Migrating to Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) for Windows Server 2022 involves adding new domain controllers.

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How to configure Azure update

Managing updates via Azure Updates should now be available and pre-configured on TMWAC01 (Windows Admin Center server). These steps will have us review these settings, as it does take some time for the uploads and scans of information to make this fully serviceable.

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How to use Windows backup to backup active directory domain services

It is essential, before upgrading Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to have a good backup of Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS). This is done by taking the system state backup of at least one domain controller in each domain in the Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) Forest.

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How to setup Azure Arc

Integrating on-premises environments has never been easier using Azure Arc. Azure Arc provides a bridge between Azure base resources on on-premises. This is now the 1st recommended step after configuring Azure Hybrid Services in Windows Admin Center.

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How to upgrade the Active Directory Domain Services Forest and Domain for Windows Server 2022

The commands listed below to upgrade Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) Forest and Domain’s are taken from our production methods of procedures. This process can be performed by simply running adding a Windows Server 2022 Domain Controller. If ADPrep.exe hasn’t been run it will run automatically. In a production environment we like to have more granular control and verification processes for any Schema modifications.

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How to configure Azure Integration with Windows Admin Center

In these steps, we will configure Azure Hybrid Integration with Windows Admin Center. These steps are required to configure Hybrid Services such as Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.

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How to verify the SYSVOL replication state (FRS or DFSR)

Prior to proceeding with the upgrade of Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to Windows Server 2022 we must upgrade the replication of the SYSVOL. This is especially relevant if you ADDS Forest came from Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003. The steps below will help us verify and upgrade the replication model of the SYSVOL if required.

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How to open .HEIC in Windows 10

Are you getting emails from IPHONE come sometimes with attachments as .HEIC extensions but cannot open them natively in Windows 10? No worry, please follow below steps, the OneDrive automatically converts them.

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