SERVER MANAGEMENT
Top 9 Windows Server Roles and their Alternatives
Windows Server provides much in terms of functionality to an organization. Here are the top 9 roles it serves, as well as alternatives to them.
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)
Safeguard Windows RDP Ports with MFA
In order to deal with brute-force attacks on RDP within Windows, IT organizations need to enforce MFA. Here’s how to do so with the cloud.
WINDOWS
The IT Guide to Enforcing Full Disk Encryption – Windows Edition
FDE is one of the most critical security features to enable on your user’s systems. This is the IT guide to enforcing FDE for Windows® systems.
WINDOWS
Windows 7 End of Life (EOL)
If you're a fan of the Windows OS, it is likely that you loved Windows 7 at least a little bit. But with it facing end of life, what options do you have?
DIRECTORY-AS-A-SERVICE (DAAS)
Evolution of the JumpCloud PowerShell Module
A key tool for automating JumpCloud® Directory-as-a-Service® is the JumpCloud PowerShell Module, which has evolved significantly over the past few years.
WINDOWS
Windows Server 2008 End of Service (EOS)
If you are wondering what the next move is after Microsoft officially goes End of Service with Windows Server 2008, read on to find out more.
WINDOWS
GPO Alternative for Windows
As IT organizations move away from Microsoft Active Directory, the on-prem IdP, IT admins are in search of a GPO alternative for Windows.
MSP / PARTNER
Microsoft® Partner Network Protests Before Inspire Conference
The lack of reassurance provided from Microsoft was the final straw for many partners who are claiming to see the writing on the wall.
RADIUS
Windows® Network Policy Server Replacement
As more IT infrastructure shifts to the cloud, many IT admins are searching for a Windows® Network Policy Server (NPS) replacement.
RADIUS
Windows Network Policy Server from the Cloud
Is there an option for a Windows® Network Policy Server (NPS) from the cloud? The short answer is yes, but the solution isn’t from Microsoft.
WINDOWS
Windows Datacenter Alternative for Nonprofits
We’ll cover the new licensing and pricing for Windows Datacenter, along with a cost-effective alternative for nonprofits on a budget.
WINDOWS
Introduction to the Windows® Domain Controller
With this introduction to the Windows® Domain Controller, you will learn the basics of the domain, as well as discover a cloud alternative.
