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Windows file systems showdown: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS and ReFS
22 Sep 2020Some older file formats continue to find life in the enterprise decades after they were developed for their versatility -- in certain situations. Read More
Microsoft's NTFS flaw: What are the potential consequences?
06 Aug 2018A security researcher exposed an NTFS flaw that Microsoft deliberately hasn't patched. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the bug works and why it isn't being treated as severe. Read More
Windows NTFS flaw posted after disclosure gets nowhere
30 Apr 2018Proof-of-concept code showing how an NTFS flaw can shut down Windows systems was published by a security researcher nine months after he disclosed it to Microsoft. Read More
This PowerShell module takes control of NTFS permissions
26 Mar 2015One simple install of the File System Security PowerShell Module can help manage NTFS permissions for user access to folders. Read More
How to use SDelete to ensure deleted data is gone for good
24 Oct 2023When data is deleted from a disk, is it gone? One way to make sure file info is permanently erased is to use SDelete, a utility specifically tailored to remove key data. Read More
Reveal Windows file server permissions with PowerShell's help
03 Mar 2023An unauthorized permissions change on a file share could lock out other users. Learn how to automate a report that shows permissions on the server to find these problems fast. Read More
How to disable removable media access with Group Policy
22 Sep 2023Removable media can pose serious security problems. But there is a way to control who has access to optical disks and USB drives through Windows' Active Directory. Read More
4 PowerShell modules every IT pro should know
27 Mar 2023Find out how to use four of the most popular PowerShell community modules in the PowerShell Gallery to help better manage your data center and automate certain tasks. Read More
Compare block vs. file vs. object storage differences, uses
31 Oct 2023Object storage has surged in popularity, but file and block still have clearly defined uses. Access, metadata and performance are among admins' key considerations. Read More