It’s been quiet on the Windows Server front in recent months. But in the last few weeks Microsoft has released two new preview builds of Windows Server vNext, which will become Windows Server 2021 on the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). Not only that, we got to see a list of new features. Both new builds include the full Desktop Experience and Server Core installation … [Read more...] about Microsoft Readies Windows Server 2021 with New Preview Builds
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Marvell Refocuses Thunder Server Platforms Towards Custom Silicon Business
Yesterday during Marvell’s quarterly earnings call, the company had made a surprise announcement that they are planning to restructure their server processor development team towards fully custom solutions, abandoning plans for “off-the-shelf” product designs. The relevant earning call statements are as follows: "Very much aligned with our growing emphasis on custom … [Read more...] about Marvell Refocuses Thunder Server Platforms Towards Custom Silicon Business
TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot Become Mandatory for Windows Server Hardware in 2021
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it will be raising the security standard for the next major release of Windows Server. Starting 1st January 2021, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot will be required rather than optional for new server hardware. Existing hardware can be ‘Additional Qualification’ certified to show that it meets the new standards. Microsoft says that the change … [Read more...] about TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot Become Mandatory for Windows Server Hardware in 2021
Windows Server: Protected Privileged Accounts
In this Ask the Admin, I’ll outline some of the security features in Windows Server that can be used to help keep sensitive accounts safe. Windows Server contains several technologies to help keep privileged accounts secure, including the Protected Users group and Authentication Silos. Before you look at implementing any of the solutions below, be sure to check out … [Read more...] about Windows Server: Protected Privileged Accounts
Nintendo Blames ‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’ Server Problems On ‘High Traffic’
Nintendo has now issued a statement to address the disappointing performance of “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” upon its debut on mobile platforms Android and iOS. The Japanese video game company has explained why players are experiencing server problems and assured fans that it is now investigating the issue. “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” officially launched earlier this … [Read more...] about Nintendo Blames ‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’ Server Problems On ‘High Traffic’
How to Install OpenLiteSpeed HTTP Server with PHP 7.1 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
OpenLiteSpeed is an open source HTTP server developed by LiteSpeed Technologies. It is a high performance and lightweight HTTP server which comes with a Web-based GUI for administration. OpenLiteSpeed can handle more than hundred thousand concurrent connections with low resource usage (CPU and RAM), and supports many OS like Linux, Mac OS, FreeBSD, and SunOS. The server … [Read more...] about How to Install OpenLiteSpeed HTTP Server with PHP 7.1 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Install a Centralized Log Server with Rsyslog in Debian 9
In Linux, the log files are files that contain messages about the system functions which are used by system administrators to identify eventual issues on the machines. The logs help administrators to visualize the events that happened in the system over time periods. Usually, all log files are kept under /var/log directory in Linux. In this location, there are several … [Read more...] about Install a Centralized Log Server with Rsyslog in Debian 9
Windows Server 2016: Understanding Microsoft’s Enhanced Security Administrative Environment
In today’s Ask the Admin, I’ll look at Microsoft’s recommendations for securing Active Directory forests using its Enhanced Security Administrative Environment (ESAE) model. It is no secret that security is a major headache for organizations in today’s Internet-connected landscape but securing existing production Active Directory (AD) forests can be difficult for two … [Read more...] about Windows Server 2016: Understanding Microsoft’s Enhanced Security Administrative Environment
Windows Server 2016: Short-Lived Active Directory Group Membership
In today’s Ask the Admin, I’ll show you how to temporarily add users to Active Directory groups. The Just-in-Time (JIT) administration model was introduced in Windows Server 2016 and allows system administrators to grant users privileges for a limited period of time. Adding to PowerShell Just-Enough-Administration (JEA), which restricts users to a pre-defined list of … [Read more...] about Windows Server 2016: Short-Lived Active Directory Group Membership
Monitoring: How To Install Sensu on Ubuntu 16.04 Server
Sensu is a free and open source tool for composing a monitoring system. It is entirely written in Ruby. It uses RabbitMQ to handle messages and Redis to store its data. Sensu focuses on composability and extensibility, allowing to reuse monitoring checks and plugins from tools like Nagios and Zabbix. This framework was designed to work with software like Puppet, Chef … [Read more...] about Monitoring: How To Install Sensu on Ubuntu 16.04 Server