Windows Server Administration
Windows Server administration services for Active Directory, RDP, DNS, IIS, Group Policy, updates, users, permissions, backup, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Windows Server administration without hiring a full-time sysadmin
On-demand Windows Server administration for businesses that need professional support without the cost of a dedicated IT employee. We handle Active Directory, RDP, DNS, IIS, Group Policy, updates, permissions and day-to-day server maintenance.
Platforms and technologies
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Active Directory
IIS
RDP / Remote Desktop Services
PowerShell
Group Policy
What we cover
Active Directory
- User account management — creation, modification, disabling, password resets
- Group management and membership
- Organizational Units (OUs) and delegation
- Group Policy Objects (GPOs) — creation, editing, troubleshooting, inheritance
- Domain trusts and basic replication monitoring
- AD-integrated DNS zones
Core server services
- DNS server — zones, records, forwarding, conditional forwarders, troubleshooting
- DHCP server — scopes, reservations, options, failover
- IIS — site creation, bindings, SSL, application pools, troubleshooting
- RDP and Remote Desktop Services — configuration, licensing, session management
- File Server — shares, NTFS permissions, DFS basics, quotas
- Print Server — printer deployment, driver management, queue troubleshooting
Maintenance and security
- Windows Updates and WSUS — approval, scheduling, failed update remediation
- Windows Firewall — rules, profiles, advanced security
- Certificate management — request, install, renewal, CA basics
- Event Log review — security events, application errors, system warnings
- Task Scheduler — jobs, triggers, troubleshooting
- Windows Server Backup — configuration, verification, restore
- PowerShell scripting for automation and bulk operations
Common tasks we handle
- User and permission issues — access denied, locked accounts, group membership
- RDP troubleshooting — connection failures, licensing issues, session limits
- Windows Updates — stuck updates, failed installations, reboot management
- IIS configuration — new sites, SSL binding, application pool recycling, 500 errors
- DNS problems — resolution failures, zone issues, replication delays
- Event log review and interpretation for service failures
- Service failures — services not starting, crash recovery, dependency issues
- Backup verification and restore testing
- Active Directory support — replication issues, account lockouts, GPO conflicts
- Performance issues — high CPU, memory pressure, disk I/O bottlenecks
- Group Policy troubleshooting — policies not applying, conflicts, gpresult analysis
Scope and limits
We handle day-to-day Windows Server administration, maintenance and troubleshooting. The following require separate project scoping:
- Complex Active Directory redesign or multi-forest architecture
- Microsoft 365 / Azure AD hybrid configuration
- Compliance audits and enterprise security assessments
- Large-scale migration projects (though we can assist with planning)
For dedicated infrastructure auditing, see YourInfraAudit.com.
How it works
- Submit your request via contact form
- We assess the scope and confirm approach
- Work is performed via secure remote access — documented and verified
- You receive a change summary and any recommendations
Get started
Need Windows Server help without the overhead of a full-time hire?
See pricing for service options.
Related services
- Network administration — firewalls, VPN, routing
- Backup and recovery — backup strategy and disaster recovery
- Security hardening — server and service hardening