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Windows Server Management

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Preparing to Resize Your Windows Cloud VPS
Ensure a smooth Windows Cloud VPS resize. Learn why you should never partition your drive, and how to use defrag and chkdsk to prevent&helli…
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Renewing an SSL Certificate on a Windows Core Managed Server
Renewing an SSL Certificate on Windows Core Managed server via IIS is straightforward. Save the renewed certificate as a .cer file on the se…
2 min read
Resetting Passwords in ADAAS
With Active Directory as a Service (ADAAS), you can reset passwords and unlock users yourself. Our guide shows you how to manage users from&…
2 min read
Scoping Ports in Windows Firewall
Security is paramount in today's digital landscape. Scope Windows Firewall ports to allow only trusted IP addresses for added protection.
2 min read
Understanding the web.config IIS file
If your server uses IIS, you can use web.config files to control your website's configuration without editing your server configuration file…
2 min read
Upgrade MySQL 5.x in Plesk for Windows
On Plesk servers, all software upgrades must be done within the control panel. This guide shows how to upgrade MySQL 5.x to MariaDB on&helli…
2 min read
Using ESET Antivirus for Windows
Liquid Web provides fully-managed anti-virus ESET for Windows servers. It's monitored, updated, and conducts real-time scans, offering prote…
2 min read
Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to Log into Your Windows Server
While Plesk handles most server tasks, for remote access to a Windows server, use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Liquid Web servers support…
4 min read
Using the MAD (Malicious Activity Detection) Interface
Protect your Windows server from brute force attacks with our free MAD software. It now includes a graphical interface so you can easily man…
3 min read
Using Windows GPO to Manage Windows Updates
Learn to manage Windows Server updates using Windows GPO or PowerShell. Configure Automatic Updates, disable the service, and prevent forced…
5 min read
Windows Firewall
Secure your server with Windows Firewall. Our guides show you how to open ports, manage IP rules, and configure this built-in security tool.
1 min read
Windows Resource Monitor
Is your Windows Server slow? Use the Resource Monitor (Resmon) to diagnose high CPU, memory, or disk usage. Our guide shows you how to&helli…
5 min read