In this blog, I will show you how to take screenshots using snipping tools in Windows 11. Snipping is a useful tool native to Windows 11 for taking screenshots and simple editing. I have been using professional screen capture and editing software for a long time, so when I decided to write this blog, I worked from virtually zero experience. As it turns out, Snipping has a few peculiarities, so it was also a learning curve for yours truly.
Take Screenshots using Snipping Tool
The most recommended method for opening the Snipping tool is to use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + SHIFT + S. However, this technique has its limitations. That keyboard combination does not open the full Snipping app but merely opens a control bar positioned at the top centre of the screen.
The following options are available. Rectangle Window Full screen Freeform
You can select the type of screenshot you want to take: rectangular, Freeform, Window, or Fullscreen. When using this method, the screenshot does not open in the Snipping app but is automatically saved to the Clipboard. That’s fine if you want to copy and paste the screenshot into a document.
Editing Screenshots Created by Snipping Tool
If you use the keyboard shortcut method and the screenshot is saved to the Clipboard, but you want to apply edits or annotations, you will need to open it in Paint.
Open Paint Highlight the screenshot in the Clipboard “mouse over” and press CTRL + C to copy. Click on Paint and press CTRL + V to paste. If you want to apply simple edits to a screenshot, you’re better off launching the full Snipping tool app. Open the Start menu, scroll down the list of programs, and click the Snipping tool.
Click on three dots and select open file.
If you’d like to use a shortcut to the Windows taskbar, you’d prefer. Click the Snipping tool item in the list of all programs, select More, and then Pin to the taskbar. Clicking New will open the control bar, take your screenshot, and the result will appear in the body of the Snipping app and be ready to edit.
Clicking the down arrow key adjacent to New will open a delayed capture menu (which is not available via the control bar).
The sniping tool is quite basic and, as stated, does include a few peculiarities. However, it is a significant advantage that it is already available as part of Windows 10. Snipping is suitable for basic screenshots and simple editing.
This blog will examine how to restrict control panel access with group policy. You will learn how to disable the control panel access for specific users. I will also teach you how to select only specific control panel items.
The control panel provides access to several different system settings. In a business network, you likely don’t want your users to be able to modify these settings. The good news is that you can use group policy to restrict access to the items in the control panel.
Restrict Control Panel Access via Group Policy
How to Disable Control Panel for Specific Users
In this example, I will disable the control panel for all users in the Sales OU. Open the group policy management console. Go to the OU where you want to restrict control panel access. Right-click and choose “Create a GPO in this domain, and Link it here”
Type the GPO name. I will name it “Access Control Panel”
Right-click on the created GPO and select edit.
Browse to:
User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel
Double clicks to open the policy “Prohibit access to Control Panel and PC Settings”.
Select Enabled to enable this policy and click on OK.
I will log onto a computer and verify that access to the control panel is blocked. Type the command:
gpupdate /force
I’m logged into the computer as a user in the Sales OU. When trying to access the control panel, the user receives the message below.
If someone logs into a computer in a different OU, they still have access to the control panel. If you want to apply this policy to specific users in different OUs, you need to use group policy filtering.
Show Only Specified Control Panel Items
If you want users to have access to only specific control panel items, follow these instructions. On the group policy management console. Right-click on an OU and select “Create a GPO in this domain, and Link it here”
Give the GPO a name. “Limit Control Panel Items”.
Now, right-click on the created GPO and select edit.
Browse to:
User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel
Double-click to open the policy “Show only specified Control Panel items”.
Click on Enabled and click on the Show button.
To display a control panel item, you must enter the control panel item’s canonical name. Refer to the Microsoft Canonical names of control panel items to see a full list of canonical names.
I will allow access to devices and printers and Internet options.
Devices and Printers
Canonical name: Microsoft.DevicesAndPrinters GUID: {A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A} Supported OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Module name: @%systemroot%\system32\DeviceCenter.dll,-1000
Internet Options
Canonical name: Microsoft.InternetOptions GUID: {A3DD4F92-658A-410F-84FD-6FBBBEF2FFFE} Supported OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Module name: @C:\Windows\System32\inetcpl.cpl,-4312 Pages
I will then insert the canonical names into the GPO settings.
Click ok and OK again. Login to your computer and update the group policy with the below command.
Gpupdate /force
When the user opens the control panel, they can only access the items listed in the GPO. In the below example, the user only has access to the devices and printers and internet options control panel items.
This blog will help you to setup remote desktop gateway on Windows server. How to understand remote desktop gateway, provide an overview of security issues, and discuss how best to address common problems. Remote Desktop Gateway is a Remote Desktop Services role on Windows Server that is utilized to provide secure access to remote desktops and published Remote Apps from the Internet through an HTTPS gateway. A server with the RD Gateway role is an intermediary between external RDP clients and internal RD services. When using RDGW, users don’t need to install a VPN to connect to RDS in a corporate network. The Remote Desktop Connection client (mstsc.exe) is used to connect.
Setup Remote Desktop Gateway in Server
Install the Remote Desktop Role
Connect to the host server using RDP with admin credentials.
Open the Server Manager and select Add Roles and Features.
Click Next.
Select “Role-based or feature-based installation” and click Next.
Choose a server from the server pool and click Next.
In the Features role, click next. On the Remote Desktop Services, click next. In the Select roles service page, select Remote Desktop Gateway.
Click Add Features when prompted. Click Next.
In Network Policy and Access Services, click Next. Network Policy and Access Services, click next. Web Server Role (IIS), click next. Role services, click next. In the Confirm installation selections, click Install and wait for the installation to complete.
Installation successful.
You must now implement the Connection Authorization Policy.
Create Connection Authorization Policy and Remote Authorization Policy
Connection Authorization Policy (CAP): you can specify which groups can access resources behind the Remote Desktop Gateway. You can also use Active Directory Users or Active Directory Computer Objects groups. Resource Authorization Policy (RAP): This policy allows you to restrict server access based on group members. You will need to create Active Directory groups and add servers to these groups.
Search Remote Desktop Gateway Manager and open it.
Expand Policies and select Connection Authorization Policies. Right-click on it, select Create New Policy, and choose Wizard.
Select “Create an RD CAP and an RD RAP (recommended)” and click Next.
Create a Connection Authentication Policy
Type a name (Policy-Allowed-for-RDGateway) for your Connection Authentication Policy and click Next.
Click Add Group… To create one or more user groups associated with this RD CAP. Users who belong to these groups can access this RD Gateway server. The most effective approach is to create a separate user group in Active Directory to which you add users you want to enable using Remote Desktop Gateway. For this example, we created a group in Active Directory named RDGW.
Click on add group.
Type group name (RDGW), click check names, and choose ok.
Click Next.
In Device Redirection, you can determine if RD Gateway should transfer local resources, such as printers and ports, to the remote desktop machine for someone who accesses a computer remotely. You do not have to alter anything unless you specifically want to. Click Next.
Check the box “Enable idle timeout” and “Enable session timeout” and then click next.
In RD CAP settings summary, click next.
Create a Resource Authorization Policy
Type a name (Servers-Available-Via-RDGateway) for your Resource Authentication Policy and click next.
Click Add Group… to add one or more user groups that will be allowed to access network resources. Users in these groups will be able to access servers on the network via the remote desktop. For this purpose, we selected the same RDGW group when constructing the Connection Authorization Policy. Click next
Click Browse and select a group that contains the servers you want the above user groups to access the desktop.
For this guide, we chose the built-in group called Domain Controllers. However, you can create one or more groups of servers, one for each department. This allows you to assign groups based on department users, enabling them to access only certain servers.
Select “Allow connections to these ports” and specify the port. Otherwise, select “Allow connections only to port 3389”. Click next
In RD RAP settings summary, click Finish.
The new authorization policy wizard will create your CAP and RAP policies. Click close
We have installed the Remote Desktop Gateway and created CAP and RAP policies. You now have to install an SSL certificate on RD Gateway.
Install an SSL Certificate on RD Gateway
The Remote Desktop Gateway requires a valid SSL certification. For this guide, we utilized a self-signed certificate. We strongly suggest you purchase an SSL certificate for your server (using a fully qualified domain name) from a commercial Certificate Authority (CA) or a wildcard SSL certificate for the domain.
We already have your SSL certificate; you can follow these instructions to install the SSL certificate on Remote Desktop Gateway. In the Remote Desktop Gateway Manager, click the name of your gateway server and then click Properties.
Navigate to the SSL Certificate tab and select or import an existing certificate.
Select your pfx certificate file from the file system and type the password for the certificate when prompted. You have successfully installed the certificate on the default SSL port (TCP Port 443) so that you can import the certificate.
How to Test Remote Desktop Gateway Connection
The easiest way to test your Remote Desktop Gateway connection is to configure your Remote Desktop Client to access the Gateway server. If your host computer and Remote Desktop Gateway are ready, follow the steps. Launch the Remote Desktop Connection app (Start, type “remote desktop connection”), and launch Remote Desktop Connection.
Select the Advanced tab. Under the Connect from anywhere section, select Settings.
Select the RD Gateway server settings, enter your hostname or IP, and click OK.
Select the General tab and click Connect.
Provide your Remote Desktop Gateway Server credentials, and after you have been authenticated onto the Gateway server, provide your credentials to be authenticated onto the Remote Desktop server.
This blog will explore how to use breaks in Word 365. Users who are not familiar often mistakenly make the mistake of creating new sections or pages by simply hitting their Enter key repeatedly until they have created the appearance of a new page or a new section in their document. It drives me crazy when I receive a document to work on and encounter this. It takes a lot of time and keystrokes. I am all about getting things done efficiently and quickly.
The issue with this technique is that if you or anybody else goes back and modifies a previous paragraph in the document, inserts an image, or resizes anything that occurs before all those carriage returns, all of that space just shifts to an unexpected location in the content.
You need to know that a break is different than just pressing the Enter key on your keyboard. In fact, if you open any Word document and enable the Show/Hide feature, you will see all of the hidden formatting marks (non-printing characters) in that document, including all spaces, pilcrows (paragraph markings), and section breaks.
All spaces will appear as tiny dots between each word if your formatting marks are visible. Section breaks, however, will appear in dotted lines with the words Section Break and then the kind of break following in parentheses.
You can create two basic types in Word: Page breaks and section breaks. Most people are familiar with page breaks and the most popular. However, there are also other types of page breaks: column and text wrapping. A column break stops the text in one column and repeats the text at the beginning of your next column. A text wrapping break will separate text from objects on web pages. Those three breaks are the type of page breaks you will find in Word. This leads us to create a page break and a section break.
Use Breaks in Word 365
Follow the steps below to learn how to use breaks in Microsoft Word 365. Once your document is completed and you have decided which type of break will work for you, save your document. Firstly, you must move your insertion point to where you would like your break to begin. You must go to the layout tab and Breaks, which will open the Breaks menu.
Toward the top, you will see Page. Click on this to insert a page break. That was easy. Now, we can move to the section breaks. There are different types of section breaks besides the one we discussed earlier, which starts a new section and keeps the text on the same page. These include the next page break, the even page section break, and the odd page section break.
What is the reason why all these breaks are necessary? The answer is that section breaks are useful when you want a portion of your document to look different and stand out more than the rest. Each section can have its own look, with its own page orientation, style, headers, and footers, and other ways of formatting.
Follow the instructions below to learn how to insert a section break. Move your insertion point to where you would prefer your break to start. In the Layout tab, click Breaks. It will open the Breaks menu.
In the middle of the menu, you will see Section Breaks. Select Continuous to insert a continuous section break.
In this blog, I will walk you through how to schedule Windows reboot with Group Policy. This guide will be compatible with a Windows Server 2022 or a client operating system (Windows 10, 11).
Creating Group Policy to Schedule Windows Reboot
From a domain controller, create a group policy on the OU that includes the computers you want to restart, right-click on it, click Create a GPO in this domain, and link it here.
Right-click on scheduled tasks, click go to New and then click on Scheduled task (at least Windows 7).
On the General tab, name the task and indicate the user NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
We will now configure the triggers of the scheduled task. Select the Triggers tab and click on the New button.
Specify a scheduled time, select Daily to configure the execution time as per the requirement and click on ok to create the trigger.
The trigger is added.
Now, we are going to add our action, to restart a Windows computer. Select the Actions tab and click on New.
Action: choose Start a program In the Program/script field: Type the below path:
C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe
Specify the following parameters: -s -t 0 -f to configure computer shutdown. (f for shutdown and type r for restart) Click OK
Select Apply and OK.
The scheduled task is added.
Our scheduled task is almost ready, and we need to configure the task to operate with the user not logged in and the highest privileges. Open the task by double-clicking on it; as shown in the screenshot below, the user has been changed.
Specify the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user again. Select whether the user is logged in or not Check the box Run with highest privileges. Click OK
Group Policy is ready.
How to Verify Group Policy on a Computer
From a PC where group policy applies, use the gpupdate /force command to update the GPOs and then restart the computer. From a PC where group policy applies, use the gpupdate /force command to update the GPOs and then restart the computer.
After restarting the system, log in to the task scheduler and then the task scheduler; you must open the task scheduler as an administrator, otherwise, you will only see the scheduled tasks of the logged-in user. As we can see, the scheduled task has been added, and the computer will automatically reboot every day as you configured it.
Conclusion:
In this blog, you have learned how to create a group policy to create a scheduled task and how to program the automatic restart or shutdown of computers. This solution effectively allows the automatic shutdown of computers at a scheduled time; however, it is not possible to stop the task if, for some reason x or y, a user is still working on the computer. will be turned off.
This blog explains how to change time zone on Windows Server 2024. How can I set the time zone and configure NTP on a Windows Server? The time zone on the Windows device must be aligned with the geographical location of your computer. This guide provides instructions on configuring the time zone in Windows Server and desktop versions (Windows 10 or 11) using Control Panel, command prompt, PowerShell, or Group Policy.
Change Time Zone on Windows Server 2022
Change the Time Zone in Windows using the Control Panel
Run the command ms-settings:dateandtime or search date & time settings or click the clock icon in the system tray and choose to Adjust date/time.
By default, Windows automatically synchronizes the time and selects the correct time zone for your computer (the Set time zone automatically option is enabled). To manually set a time zone, use this option and select a time zone from the drop-down list.
You can utilize the classic “Date and Time” Control Panelapplet to manage time zone on Windows. Run the command timedate.cpl If you received any error message, follow the instructions below for administrator permissions.
Click on change time zone.
Set the time zone according to your requirements and click ok.
Allow Change Time Zone permission via Group Policy
In this case, ensure that your account has permission to alter the time zone settings in Windows. Open the local Group Policy editor (gpedit.msc). Navigate to:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policiers\User Rights Assignment
Open Change the time zone policy.
Verify administrators.
After resetting your GPO settings, run the command prompt as an administrator and run the timedate.cpl command, and you can now alter your current time zone. You can change the time zone from the command prompt as a solution.
Change Time Zone Using Command Prompt
Search for Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator option.
To confirm the current time zone, type the following command.
tzutil /g
Type the below command to note the time zone you want and hit Enter.
tzutil /l
Type the below command and press Enter to set.
tzutil /s “Arab Standard Time”
Enter the following command to verify if the time zone was updated successfully.
tzutil /g
Setup Time Zone using PowerShell
Search for PowerShell, and Run as administrator.
To confirm the current time zone, type the following command.
Get-TimeZone
To get the time zone, type the following command.
Get-TimeZone -ListAvailable
Enter the following command to set the new time zone.
Set-TimeZone -Name “Arab Standard Time”
To verify the time zone was updated successfully, type the following command.
The time zone settings have multiple values, as seen in the screenshot below.
To determine the exact value for each of the ten registry entries, first select the time zone in the local Date & Time configuration. Afterward, simply examine the registry values. Note: all the available time zones are also listed in the registry in the key. Open your Group Policy Management Console via search.
Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Time Zones
Right-click on your local domain and choose. Create a GPO to this domain and link it here…
Right-click, click on Registry, select New, and then Registry Wizard. Now that we have all the information we need, we can set the precise time zone for the local machine.
On the wizard’s first page, ensure that Local Computer is selected and click Next.
On the second tab, the Registry Browser, locate the registry key.
HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\TimeZoneInformation
Select the box of each registry value. Use the scroll bar on the right to scroll down in the list. Click Finish.
The registry values have been imported.
First, we need to create a new collection. Right-mouse, click on Registry, select New, and then Collection Item.
Type a name (TimeZone) for the collection item. Now, you can move all individual registry items to this (TimeZone) per drag-and-drop.
Afterward, you can delete the Registry Wizard Values collection item (all underlying folders are automatically deleted). The registry item has been created and will be distributed to all machines to which the Group Policy applies.
After configuring the time zone, restart your system to allow the changes to take effect.
In this blog, we will learn how to delete old user profiles from Windows 11. There may be a chance when you need to remove a user profile from your computer. Although this can be stressful, it is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s all you need to know. Sometimes, a user may want to delete a user’s profile from Windows 11 for various reasons. These reasons may include file corruption inside the user’s profile, specific apps misbehaving, or a complete reset from the user to get a fresh start.
Administrators should sometimes delete old users (retired or inactive users, etc.) from C:\Users on Windows workstations and servers. The Windows user profile cleanup task is most commonly employed on Remote Desktop Services terminal servers.
What is a User Profile on Windows
A user profile is a directory of stored user settings and information for the connected user account. To understand it better, take the following steps. Power on your PC/laptop with the Windows 11 operating system and click on the This PC icon. Here, you will likely see a drive with the name Local Disk (C:) click on it. Now, click on users to verify all user profiles on your system. You can view the content in a user profile. It contains various files and folders where information is stored.
In addition, a user account is your entry point to enter Windows 11. The user profile is created while installing your Windows installation, and you can sign in to your desktop/laptop with a user account and create multiple user profiles inside.
Delete Old User Profile from Windows 11
There are different ways to delete a user profile in Windows 11:
How to manually delete a user profile
Click on This PC icon. You will find one or more hard drives in the Devices and Drive section. Click on Local Disk (C:) or the drive that has the Windows icon. Click on “Users” to check all user profiles on your system. Right-click on the user profile you want to delete and choose to delete. Select the user profile and click on the delete icon to delete a user profile from Windows.
Delete Old User Profile via Registry
Press the Windows + R key to open the Run Command window. Type regedit and click on the ok to open the registry editor.
Locate and open the FileList folder and go to the “ProfileImagePath.” Right-click on this file and select the delete option. You’ll receive a warning message, but you can proceed by clicking Yes. Open the registry editor and restart your PC. You won’t see the deleted profile in the “Users” folder after restarting.
How to Delete a User Profile through System Properties
Open the run command by pressing the Windows + R key. Type “systempropertiesadvanced” and click ok.
Click on the Advanced tab from the top menu and click on the Settings button under the User profile option.
A new user profile will appear. Select the profile you want to delete and click the delete button. Select Yes when a new window appears for confirmation. After restraining the PC, the deleted profile will no longer appear.
How to Delete a User Profile from Settings App
Right-click on the Windows 11 button and select Settings.
Click on Accounts and then open Other Users.
Now select the profile you wish to delete and remove it.
This blog will explore how to disable auto bullets numbering in Microsoft Word 365. Having said that, many people find these automatic bullets and a lot of pain.
You can disable automatic bullets and numbering in Word 365 by changing AutoFormat settings in the AutoCorrect dialogue box. Automatic bullets and numbering are switched on by default, but you can turn these options off or on when needed. If Word appears to be automatically formatting your document, there are other AutoFormat as you type options that can be turned off.
I appreciate the software’s efforts to make things easier for me, but it is usually incorrect. Fortunately, this feature can be switched off. Disable the feature in Word that automatically begins to enter numbered or bulleted text for you.
How can I set a default bullet in Word?
The primary bullet in Word is the black pointed bullet, and the easiest way to add a bullet to your list is to click the bullet button on the Home tab in the Paragraph group. You can add other bullets to your list in the Bullet Library section. You can also change the list level or define New bullets where you can insert new bullets using pictures or symbols.
Disable Auto Bullets, Numbering in Word
In Microsoft Word 365, select the File menu and then select Options.
In the Word options page, select the Proofing tab from your left pane. Select AutoCorrect Options….
Click on the “AutoFormat As You Type” tab. Uncheck the box “Automatic bulleted lists” and “Automatic numbered lists”. Click ok
Some users may also want to look at the Advanced menu under Cut, copy, and paste.
“Pasting between documents” “Pasting between documents when style definitions conflict” “Pasting from other programs” To “Keep Text Only” Click ok.
Visit Microsoft to learn more about turning on or off automatic bullets or numbering.
In this blog, we will explore the Windows server maintenance checklist step by step. Computer networks must function smoothly and avoid downtime or data loss by regularly checking servers for various performance criteria. For organizations that have their own servers, this job is assigned to the network administrator. In other instances, managed service providers perform server maintenance and regularly monitor server equipment and software to ensure optimal performance levels.
Monthly Windows Server Maintenance Checklist Details
Preparation
Server Name The static IP address of the server MAC address of the server Maintenance Date
Operating system updates can enhance the security of the system. An Operating System update contains new applications and software with enhanced features. You should always update your production system in parallel. After you have completed the updates on the dev/test system, check if all the applications are operating correctly.
Check application updates
Web applications are responsible for over 95% of all security breaches worldwide. Using the most recent version ensures that any problem they’ve resolved is no longer an issue for you. Remember to perform a complete backup before updating in case something breaks. You can automate operations when a new update appears in your applications.
Verify Server Backups are Working
Ensure your backups are functioning before making any changes to your production system. If you delete critical data, you may wish to perform some test recoveries. While you should already have automatic system backups scheduled regularly, these efforts are insufficient if you haven’t even tested whether the backups are doing what they should be. Even checking that you have the right server location is something to remember.
Change Passwords
Changing passwords regularly reduces the risk of live passwords being stolen by a hacker. You should change passwords every three to six months. If you have given out passwords to others for any reason, consider changing them after the people you gave it to are done with their job. With our departments and locations feature, you can set this activity private so nobody doesn’t need to see when the passwords are changed. Therefore, your servers will be safer.
Look at Server Utilization
Review your server’s CPU, RAM, disk, and network utilization. Be proactive if they are nearing their limits. You may need to plan to add resources to your server or merge with a new one. Most monitor tools can help you set them to notify you when usage exceeds a certain threshold. This will result in a run for your team.
Check Disk Usage
Keep your production system clean; they are not an archived system. Delete old logs, emails, and software versions that are no longer used. Maintaining your system free of outdated software limits the security issues that can occur. The more data you have, the faster it will be to recover it. Don’t allow it to exceed 90% of its disk capacity. Alternatively, reduce usage or add more storage. A major issue for your servers is that if any partition exceeds 100%, your server may stop responding, database tables can be corrupted, and data may be lost.
Resolve Hardware Errors
Modern server operating systems monitor and log hardware errors. Review logs to identify hardware problems. Resolve hardware errors before they cause a server crash.
Check for disk read/write issues.
Check the logs for network failures.
Perform all driver, software updates, and controller firmware
Update or replace any drives that have failed or are showing signs of failing
Run a system consistency check
You can configure server monitoring services with applications. It sends alerts when hardware malfunctions occur. It can prevent issues caused by hardware failures.
Server Security
Check the operating system update, configuration, and other potential security risks. Test the state of the server, database, and network security using remote auditing tools.
Maintaining the physical environment where servers exist is as crucial as maintaining the server. You may find it beneficial to maintain a server room.
Cleaning the room, floors, etc.
Cooling systems
Rack-based equipment used for air handling
Electrical maintenance
Inspection of all cables
Non-interruptible power supply, such as backing up batteries
Detection of water or moisture
Scanning of infrared power connectivity
Ensure that fire suppression systems, including sprinkler systems, operate in case of a fire.
Free standing equipment
Chillers
Additional Server Maintenance Checklist Considerations
Perform a Server Malware Scan
Performing a malware check on your server machines should be part of your routine. Use a useful tool to scan for known databases of viruses and malware for Linux machines.
In this blog, you will learn how to create a Microsoft 365 group with an admin center and PowerShell. Microsoft 365 groups are used to create resources such as teams, outlook inboxes, shared calendars, and access to Microsoft 365 resources. Groups allow your users to share and collaborate with files, emails, and other resources.
Types of Microsoft 365 Groups
There are different types of Groups in Microsoft 365. There are Microsoft 365, Security, Distribution, and Dynamic Distribution groups.
How to Create a Microsoft 365 Group Using the Admin Center
Expand the Teams and groups, and click on Active Teams & groups. Click on “Add a Microsoft 365 group”.
Type a name for the Microsoft 365 group and type in a detailed description in the Description field. In this example, I’m going to name this group the IT Team. Click Next
Now, we need to assign owners to the group. Owners have the right to add or remove members to the group, as well as permissions in the resources. Click on + Assign owners.
Search for the owner(s) you want to add to the group, then select the box to the left of the name. Once you have all the owners you want to add, click on Add bottom.
Click Next.
Now, you can add members. Each member of the group has the same rights. The owner of this group is the only member with elevated permissions. Click on Add Members. Search for the names of the members you wish to add to the group. Once you have all the members you would like to add, click on Add bottom. Click next
Next, we are going to modify the settings for the group.
Edit Settings Microsoft 365 Group
Group email address
You must select a unique and easily recognizable email address for your group. This will be used by anyone who is emailing this group, including individuals outside the organization.
Privacy
You must select the Privacy level of your group. If you select Public, anyone can join the group without obtaining approval from the owner of the group. If you select Private, only the owner can add members to the group.
Role assignment
Under Role Assignment, you can select to enable Admin roles to be assigned to this group. By selecting this option, you can automatically assign an admin role to members of this organization. In this case, I will not allow this, so I will leave the box unchecked.
Add Microsoft Teams to your group.
You can create a Microsoft Teams Team from this group. It is selected by default. I am not going to create a Team from this group, so I will not check the box. Click next
Review your settings. You can edit any settings you require on this page. If everything is what you want, click Create Group. Review and finish adding the group. You can edit any settings you require on this page. If everything is what you want, click Create Group.
You will find the confirmation page. Click Close.
Create a Microsoft 365 Group with PowerShell
In this example, I will create a Microsoft 365 group using PowerShell. I Please visit Microsoft to learn more about it.
This blog shows you how to configure folder redirection with group policy. How can you redirect a folder on the Windows Server with a group policy? Folder redirection is the method of keeping a profile folder from a network location or other location on the local computer. Most user profiles and settings are stored in a local profile. By redirecting folders, you can access data regardless of which computers you are logged in.
Requirements
Domain Controller Server (SRV2022) Client PC running Windows 11 (Windows11)
Create a Shared Folder
In the C drive, click on the Home tab and click New folder. Enter Redirection, and then press enter.
Right-click the Redirection folder, and then click Properties.
Click on the Sharing tab and click on Share.
Click the drop-down arrow, type Everyone, and click Add.
For Everyone, select the Permission Level Read/Write and click share.
Create a Group Policy to Redirect the Documents Folder
Search Group Policy Management and open it.
Right-click on your local domain, click Create a GPO in this domain and link it here.
In the New GPO dialog box, in the Name box, type Folder Redirection, and click ok.
Now, right-click on the Folder Redirection and select Edit to Configure Folder Redirection with Group Policy.
In the Group Policy Management Editor, Go to:
User Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Folder Redirection
Right-click on Documents and select Properties.
In the Document Properties, on the Target tab, click the setting drop-down arrow. Settings: Select Basic-Redirect everyone’s folder to the same location. From the Target folder location, select Create a folder for each user under the root path. In the Root Path, type \DC2022\Redirection, and select ok.
In the Warning dialog box, select Yes.
Close the Group Policy Management Editor.
How to Test Folder Redirection
Sign in to Windows11 as Windows11\Administrator with the password.
Open the command prompt, enter the following command, and hit Enter:
Gpupdate /force
Type Y and press Enter.
Login again Right-click on Documents and select Properties.
Verify that on the General tab, the Location field has a value of. \SRV2022\Redirection\user.
This blog will guide you through the different ways to access Event Viewer on Windows 11. Event Viewer can be a great tool for system administrators to resolve problems or errors. You can find valuable information about logon events, policy changes, and system and application events. In this blog, we will show you 9 ways to access Event Viewer in Windows 11.
Access Event Viewer in Windows via Run
Press the Windows key + R button to open the Run box. Type eventvwr and press Enter. This will open the Event Viewer right now.
Open Event Viewer via Windows Search
The easiest way to access the Event Viewer on Windows 11 is to search for it on the Start menu. Click on the search bar and type Event Viewer. It should be the first step.
Access Event Viewer in Computer Management
Right-click on This PC icon on your desktop and select Manage from the drop-down menu.
In the Computer Management window, expand the System Tools and select Event Viewer to display the event logs.
Launch Event Viewer Right-Click on Windows 11
Just right-click on the Windows 11 icon and choose Event Viewer.
