I'm trying to determine the least-privilege approach for administering Windows DHCP. I'm considering moving DHCP off the domain controller and DNS server so those roles are separated. If…
We currently use two Windows Server 2016 domain controllers for DNS. I've built Server 2022 replacement domain controllers, but our IP addressing scheme has changed, so the new…
We currently use two Windows Server 2016 domain controllers for DNS. I've built Server 2022 replacement domain controllers, but our IP addressing scheme has changed, so the new…
Changing DHCP options and static configurations does not prove that every client has migrated. Appliances, containers, VPN profiles, hard-coded application settings, and rarely booted systems may continue querying…
I recently started a hybrid network administration and help desk position. My background is in front-end development, but after being laid off I earned my Network+, Security+, and…
I recently started a hybrid network administration and help desk position. My background is in front-end development, but after being laid off I earned the Network+, Security+, and…
I'm primarily a network administrator working with Cisco equipment, firewalls, and related infrastructure. I'd like to learn DevOps because I'm interested in automation, repeatable workflows, and the development-to-deployment…
I work mainly as a network administrator with Cisco devices, firewalls, and related infrastructure. I'd like to learn DevOps, especially automation and the development-to-deployment workflow, and I'm hoping…
Our environment no longer has domain controllers because identity and device management are handled through cloud services such as Entra and Intune, with some systems managed through Arc.…
I'm migrating three domain controllers from Windows Server 2016 to 2022. Two of the existing domain controllers host DHCP in a failover load-balancing configuration. I'd like to move…
I don't know much about the underlying technology, but network printers seem like they can be surprisingly frustrating to deploy and maintain. Is the difficulty mainly caused by…
I have several DNS servers across multiple networks, including a BIND master at 192.168.0.200, Active Directory DNS servers at 192.168.0.225 and 10.1.1.250, and a BIND resolver on a…
I'm starting my fourth semester studying Information Systems Management at Auburn. During the first week of class, nearly every discussion centered on AI, including how much it will…
I'm really confused about the roles of network administrators and system administrators. Can someone help me understand what sets them apart, and if there are any skills that…
I'm looking for some insight on how to approach a situation I've been dealing with. For over ten years, I've been providing free tech support and network administration…
Hey everyone! I just graduated and landed my first job in IT, specifically in networking, and I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about diving into this…
Hey everyone! I just started my first job as a Junior Network Administrator and I'm enjoying the experience so far. However, I've hit a snag with our UPS…