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

  1. Submit your request via contact form
  2. We assess the scope and confirm approach
  3. Work is performed via secure remote access — documented and verified
  4. You receive a change summary and any recommendations

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