TechNote: Creating a Windows Operating System WIM

Need to turn a Windows 10 desktop into a WIM (Windows Imaging Format) for rapid deployment? In this challenge we look at a simple way (using basic tools) to create a WIM for deployment using WDS (Windows Deployment Services). This article focus on creating the WIM in a simple manner; it does not cover (a) […]

TechNote: Configuring Time in an Active Directory environment

This TechNote outlines how time should be configured in an Active Directory (AD) environment. In Active Directory, time sync occurs automatically throughout the forest, and only the PDC emulator fsmo role-holder in the forest root needs specific setup. You can tell which is the PDC emulator DC by typing this command “netdom /query fsmo”. It’s […]

TechNote: Group Policy Central Store

For Active Directory administrators, Group Policy Management plays an important role in delivering a manageable platform for the business; both from a security and configuration perspective. Using the Central Store for your Administrative Templates will ensure that Group Policy management is consistent, regardless of the server or workstation being used for management tasks. If you […]