Welcome to “Everything 4 IT” Your go-to resource for simplifying daily IT operations! At Everything 4 IT, we aim to deliver straightforward, actionable content that breaks down complex IT processes into simple, digestible steps. Our articles cover a range of topics including Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, and more, all designed to empower you … Read more
Exchange servers play a critical role in ensuring seamless email communication within organizations. As such, maintaining their stability and functionality is essential. Regular maintenance tasks like applying Windows updates, installing Microsoft Exchange updates, or troubleshooting require precise planning and execution to avoid service disruptions or data loss. To ensure a smooth maintenance process, administrators must … Read more
Introduction Domain Controllers (DCs) are critical to an Active Directory (AD) environment, ensuring synchronization among servers. One crucial folder that replicates across Domain Controllers is SYSVOL, which contains group policies and scripts that are essential for domain operations. When SYSVOL replication breaks, it often results from issues in either the File Replication Service (FRS) or … Read more
Understanding the Difference Between Microsoft Exchange DAG and DAC When managing an Exchange Server environment, especially if you’re aiming for high availability and disaster recovery, two critical features come into play: Database Availability Group (DAG) and Datacenter Activation Coordination (DAC). These features have been available since Exchange Server 2010 and continue to be supported in … Read more
Applies to: Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 Managing FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operation) roles in a Windows domain can be crucial for keeping Active Directory functioning smoothly. There are five FSMO roles, including the Primary Domain Controller (PDC) Emulator role, which is responsible for various critical tasks like time synchronization. In this guide, I’ll … Read more
Ransomware has become a major threat to individuals, businesses, and even government institutions. This type of malware locks your files or entire system, demanding payment (often in cryptocurrency) to restore access. However, with the right knowledge and precautionary measures, you can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to such attacks. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Microsoft has officially announced that Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE), the next version of Exchange Server, will be released in the third quarter of 2025. This version represents a shift to a subscription-based model, aligning more closely with other Microsoft products like SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. Exchange Server SE will be available for download through … Read more
Introduction As the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, protecting family devices from online threats, advertisements, and inappropriate content is crucial. Two popular DNS solutions for this purpose are AdGuard DNS and OpenDNS. Both of these services offer free and premium versions that can help manage access to specific types of … Read more
Introduction Windows Server is a critical element for enterprises that need robust server solutions for deploying and managing business services. With each new release, Microsoft makes significant improvements in terms of security, performance, hybrid cloud capabilities, and management experience. Windows Server 2022 is the latest addition to this lineage, following Windows Server 2019 and Windows … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Install Microsoft Exchange 2019 Microsoft Exchange 2019 is a robust email server designed for business communication, offering features like email, calendaring, task management, and more. Installing Exchange 2019 on your server may seem daunting, but by following these steps carefully, you’ll have a fully operational server. This guide will walk you … Read more