Many users experience an issue where the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Outlook becomes disabled. This prevents them from scheduling Teams meetings directly from Outlook, causing frustration and workflow interruptions. This problem usually happens when Outlook detects performance issues and places the Teams add-in under Disabled or Slow COM Add-ins. Fortunately, you can re-enable it […]
Recreating the SUSDB and WSUS Content Folder in WSUS (Windows Server)
Maintaining your WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if the SUSDB is cluttered with old or unnecessary updates, or the Content folder has become bloated due to accidental settings changes. At times like these, starting fresh with a clean database and content repository can be the most efficient solution. Here’s your […]
Resolving ADFS Site Unreachability (Accessible Only via Localhost) by Adding SSL Binding to 0.0.0.0:443
When working with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), one common pain point is SSL bindings and how ADFS responds to requests via hostname vs. raw IP. Recently, I encountered the following scenario: This caused both the Load Balancer (LB) and ADFS Proxy (WAP) to mark the server as offline. The Root Cause ADFS relies on […]
How to Enable RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) in Kali Linux
If you want to access your Kali Linux machine remotely using a Windows-style RDP client, you can easily set it up using xrdp. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to enable RDP on Kali Linux. Step 1: Update Your System First, update the package list to ensure you are installing the latest version […]
🛠️ How to Enable Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10/11 if It’s Greyed Out (Internet Sharing Disabled by Network Administrator)
Are you unable to enable Mobile Hotspot on your Windows 10 or 11 device? Is the “Sharing” tab showing an error like: “Internet Connection Sharing has been disabled by the network administrator” Don’t worry — this typically happens due to Group Policy or Registry restrictions on your system, especially in managed environments. Follow the steps […]
Resolving OneDrive Access Issues After Recreating a User Account in Microsoft 365
When a user is deleted and then re-created with the same username in Microsoft 365, OneDrive may still reference the old account. This occurs because the new account, despite having the same User Principal Name (UPN), possesses a different unique ID. Consequently, SharePoint and OneDrive might retain references to the outdated ID, leading to access […]
Patching OpenSSL on Windows running Apache
Step 1 Create a backup of the whole server. Step 2 Visit this website for the latest OpenSSL ZIP: https://kb.firedaemon.com/support/solutions/articles/4000121705 Step 3 Extract or browse for the x64/bin directory from the ZIP file Step 4 Open another File Explorer and go to C:\XAMPP\APACHE\BIN directory Step 5 Rename the following files: openssl.exe, libcrypto-3-x64dll, libssl-3-x64.dll Step 6 Copy […]
Manually re-enroll a Hybrid Azure AD Join Windows 10 / Windows 11 device to Microsoft Intune without loosing the current configuration
Thanks to Maxime Rastello for creating this article. Without data or configuration loss There is a way to manually re-enroll your Windows 10 PC without loosing all the current configuration and apps deployed by Microsoft Intune. This method is not officially supported by Microsoft As you may know, automatic enrollment can be triggered either by […]
Azure Front Door Access Logs
📘 Log Query Used We ran the following Kusto query in Azure Log Analytics to search for specific access events through Azure Front Door: kustoCopyEditAzureDiagnostics| where Category contains “FrontDoorAccessLog”| where requestUri_s contains “<target-endpoint>”| where originIp_s contains “<origin-ip>”| where clientIp_s contains “<client-ip>”| project originIp_s, clientIp_s, requestUri_s 🧾 Query Breakdown
🛠️ How to Create a Custom SSRS Report to Get All Software Products by a Specific Company
If you’re managing a large IT environment and want to generate a report that lists all software installed across systems from a specific company — like Microsoft, Adobe, or Google — you’re in the right place. In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a custom SQL query for SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) that […]
🔐 Essential Windows Commands for Managing Passwords
Whether you’re a system admin, helpdesk technician, or a curious power user, password management is something you’ll deal with often. Here’s a neat little collection of powerful Windows command-line tools you can use to reset, set, and manage passwords—without opening a single window or GUI. 🔁 1. Reset a Password for an Active Directory User […]
How to Generate a Report of Client Device Uptime in SCCM with Serial Numbers
Monitoring client device uptime is crucial for ensuring system health, stability, and compliance—especially in enterprise environments. In Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), you can quickly fetch and export this information using a simple SQL query. In this guide, we’ll walk you through a SQL script that retrieves the hostname, last boot time, and uptime in […]
Convert Azure NSG Flow Logs to CSV
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How to Disable 3DES and Blowfish and Enable AES via Group Policy (GPO)
This step-by-step guide will show you how to configure your Windows Server to disable 3DES and Blowfish ciphers while enabling and prioritizing AES, all through Group Policy (GPO). By implementing this configuration, you can enhance the security of your servers and meet modern cryptographic standards. Step 1: Open Group Policy Management Step 2: Configure SSL […]
How to Disable Widgets in Windows 11 Using GPO
Widgets in Windows 11 can be distracting or unnecessary in certain environments. You can disable them through Group Policy Objects (GPO) by using the “News and Interests” ADMX and ADML files exported from a Windows 11 device. This guide outlines the steps to copy the necessary files, import them into the Active Directory (AD) server, […]
Windows Server Standard or Datacenter
If your server is running an evaluation version of Windows Server Standard or Datacenter edition, you can convert it to an available retail version. Run the following commands in an elevated command prompt or PowerShell session.
Register an Azure SQL Server VM with the SQL IaaS Agent Extension
How to Register an Azure SQL Server VM with the SQL IaaS Agent Extension Using PowerShell and CLI When we install SQL Server in Azure VM. The SQL IaaS Agent Extension enables advanced management capabilities for SQL Server Virtual Machines (VMs) in Azure, such as automated backups, patching, and simplified license management. In this article, […]
Error while importing drivers into SCCM with SQL Server 2022
We get below error trying to import Drivers on to SCCM with SQL 2022 Microsoft.ConfigurationManagement.ManagementProvider.WqlQueryEngine.WqlQueryException Not found , property = CI_ID This issue occurs due to the Database compatibility with the SCCM Current branch. In order to fix this issue, we need to alter the CM DB compatibility from 160 to 150. Here is the […]
Change IP of a VM via Azure Serial Console Access (SAC)
Commands to Manage IP Configuration in SAC To work with the IP configuration, follow these steps: 1. Enter the Networking Context SAC uses command channels for different contexts. To switch to the network management context, use: SAC> cmdSAC> ch -si 1 This brings up the Command Line Interface of the Server. 2. View Network Interfaces […]
OpenVPN on a Nessus Linux VM
Step-by-Step Guide to Install OpenVPN on Nessus Linux VM: 7. Verify VPN Connection for Nessus Scans: Once the VPN is established, you can perform vulnerability scans using Nessus by targeting the internal network that is now accessible via the VPN connection. To confirm connectivity between your Nessus Linux VM and the remote systems, you can […]