Convert Windows Server Evaluation to Standard/Datacenter Edition

You want to convert your windows server evaluation edition to a standard or datacenter edition. How to activate a server via KMS Before we can activate the server via KMS or MAC we need to convert the evaluation edition into an standard or datacenter. Check the current Edition Here you see the server edition. If … Weiterlesen

The Requested Template is not Supported by this CA (Error 0x80094800)

A few days ago, I ran into a problem while trying to deploy a newly created certificate template. Every time a user requested a certificate from that template, the request failed with the following error: The requested certificate template is not supported by the CA. Denied by Policy Module 0x80094800. The request was for a … Weiterlesen

Block downloading and installing „Malicious Software Removal Tool“ via Update

The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, usually known as MRT, is often delivered automatically through Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or WSUS. In some environments, this behavior is not desired because administrators want to control exactly when the tool is installed, or because update management should remain as predictable as possible. If MRT should still be … Weiterlesen

Update DNS Server Settings for DHCP Reservations with PowerShell

When a DNS service is moved to a new server, updating all related DHCP reservations manually can quickly become tedious. PowerShell is a much better option because the DHCP cmdlet Set-DhcpServerv4OptionValue can change option 6, which is the DNS server setting, for reserved IPv4 addresses directly. In this case, the goal was to update the DNS server … Weiterlesen

Hello world!

Hello World – My IT Blog is Launching! Hello! Ralf here, IT administrator with over 20 years of experience. Today’s the day: My blog for Microsoft technologies, IT security, and PowerShell automation. After years of practical experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, and PKI projects, I’m now sharing my solutions – ready to use … Weiterlesen