Create a stretched cluster with Azure
To simulate a working streched cluster in Azure we need at least these resources: Firstly we create two resource groups in different regions. In my case I chose to put one resource group in the…
Building a Hyper-V Failover Cluster on Server Core
Building a Failover Cluster usually requires expensive SANs and dedicated hardware. This guide documents how to achieve High Availability (HA) using two Dell OptiPlex nodes (running Windows Server Core) and a QNAP NAS for shared…
Configure DHCP Failover
To perform this task you need the following: On each server we connect through Windows Admin Center or RDP and install the DHCP Role. In my case i just restarted the whole server. After rebooting…
Configuration management
To work with DSC you have to have an automation account first. To create an automation account, go to your Azure portal and search for Automation Account and create one. Note: because State configuration gets…
Installing and configuring Windows Admin Center
You can download the Windows Admin Center installer on the Microsoft web page. Windows Admin Center | Microsoft Evaluation Center Note: You cannot install the WAC on a domain controller! Start the installer and click…
JEA – Just Enough Administration
Just Enough Administration (JEA) is an administrative technology that allows you to apply role-based access control (RBAC) principles through Windows PowerShell remote sessions. Instead of allowing users general roles, which often comes hand in hand…