Ever since Windows Server was first introduced back in the '90s, the tool of choice for managing system services has been the Service Control Manager. It is possible, however, to manage system ...

When a key service goes down on a server, you will usually hear about it from a user or another office such as the help desk when they begin receiving calls from users. It's also entirely possible ...

PowerShell combines the speed of the command line with the flexibility of a scripting language, making it a valuable Windows administration tool. Here are a few basic commands you'll want to master.

We have already seen how to export a list of Running, Stopped, and Disabled Services using Services Snap-in or ServiWin tool; now, let us see how to do it using the command line. The Get-Service ...

PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve reporting, and supercharge your workflow.

Microsoft replaced the standard command prompt with Windows PowerShell — a much more powerful CLI-based tool that can be used for scripting and automating tasks. Along with automating complex or ...

Although PowerShell can be a bit intimidating at times, Microsoft has built in a comprehensive help system that should be able to assist you with most of your PowerShell related questions. Anyone who ...

Many information technology (IT) professionals use Windows Software Update Services (WSUS) to manage updates across all their Windows systems and other third-party software. When WSUS is paired with ...

As any system administrator knows, using a domain account as a service account is a great practice. Of course, making sure that the account is using the lowest level of privileges is just as important ...