Tag: File server

PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language built on the .NET framework that simplifies administration of Microsoft products. It uses cmdlets to manage system settings, objects, and services, enabling automation of repetitive tasks and faster execution of complex operations. With...

NTFS access control lists (ACLs) enforce least-privilege access on Windows file systems, and PowerShell provides efficient tools to manage them. Administrators can use Get-Acl to review permissions, Set-Acl to assign or remove rights, and methods like PurgeAccessRules or SetAccessRuleProtection to...

Copying files from one server to another is a fairly frequent task that system administrators face. As with most things in IT, there are many ways to accomplish this task.  The method you choose will depend on your situation and your personal preferences.  The information below assumes that both...

This last week, a thread in Spiceworks discussed a rogue sys admin that had come back to haunt this company. I read through the different threads and one in particular jumped out at me: “You people sound like a bunch of cops. Don’t you trust anyone? In order to trust someone, you must be...

Today we are going to talk about finding “lost” files with File Server auditing. But first, how many of you are aware that users have a lot in common with a five year old? Now, before I start getting hate mail, before folks start driving by my house and shooting at it (warning, I shoot back)...