Using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) replaces the KMS Server in regards to keep track and installing product keys and activation the workstations on the network. This post will discus in detail on how to add a workstation from the network and how to activate the Microsoft license from the VAMT program.
Using GAM to bulk create accounts
Each year, we need to create new accounts for students. The easy way to do this is using the GAM scripts, and creating the account in bulk.
What is GAM (Google Apps Manager)
GAM is a command line tool that allows administrators to manage many aspects of their Google Apps Account. This page provides simple instructions for downloading, installing and starting to use GAM.
Disabling Pop-Up Blockers on Windows 10 for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
All new browsers now, by default, turn on pop-up blockers to help protect you and your computer from unwanted information being displayed on the screen or downloaded to your computer while you are browsing the Internet. The problem is, there are some applications that we use on the Internet that require Pop-ups to work correctly. […]
Bulk Creation of Accounts Using PowerShell
With the introduction of the new server and domain, we had to come up with a new procedure for the bulk creation of the accounts. No longer is it as simple as using a .bat script and creating the account, creating the directory, setting the ownership, and then adding them to a group. Now, we […]
FM Audit Moved to TPAW-02
FMAudit is a utility that is used by our printer and copier vendors that is used to monitor our printings and supplies on the network on a regular basis.
Secondary (Backup) DNS Servers
We now have Secondary DNS Servers on “ALL” of the domain controllers within the new TIGERDEN active directory structure. I began to research how to install this and set this up; however, this was either done automatically when installing the Active Directory OR when I turned on this setting on the main server.
Domain Level Shares (DFS)
With DFS (Distributed File System) on Server 2016, you can created domain level shares that is replicated across multiple servers. This accomplishes two very important things. First, there is a backup copy of the same data on two physical servers automatically, and second, it will speed up the network access since the client will contact […]
Using LPD Command to obtain LPAD Information
You can view many different items using the LDP command. This is the information that LPAD uses when it connects to the Active Directory; however, it will also help you with other items such as copying specific DC/OU information when you need it for other configurations.
Installing Reflections on Windows 10 Computer
Reflection software is used by our fiscal department for processing financial records on NEOMIN. This software is terminal emulation software and these directions are what is needed in order to install this software on a Windows 10 computer.