How to import an OpenSSL CSR into Windows CA Server !!!

To import a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) into a Windows Certificate Authority Server, you must define a certificate template.  OpenSSL does not do this because this is a Microsoft only concept.  With the use of the Windows ‘certreq’ command, you can apply a template type during the request import process.  This command should be available […]

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How to check Active Directory Health !!!

First of all, monitoring the Windows Event Viewer is a must. Take the time to check through all of the Event Log queues including the Application, Security and System log. On Domain Controllers the DFS Replication, Directory Service and DNS Server logs should also be reviewed. Leverage the sort and error fields to filter out […]

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How to Optimize SSD HDD in Windows !!!

  The following are some tips to optimize your Solid State Drive (SSD) on a Windows (7 or 8) machine. 1. Verification of ACHI Mode Make sure your SATA controller is set to AHCI mode (you can do so in your BIOS). AHCI is needed for native TRIM support in Windows 7. It’s recommended to run […]

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