Let's face it, Windows machines get hacked, and in some environments it happens a lot. Fortunately, Microsoft has built numerous tools into Windows so administrators and power users can analyse a ...

Though most business users rarely use it, Microsoft Windows has a text-based Command Line interface in addition to the usual graphical user interface of buttons, windows and menus. Most often, ...

Here is the list of command-line tools and the names of almost all common applications that are used by users in the Windows operating system. You can directly run them right from the start menu ...

Often overlooked, it's a powerful tool that can make your life a lot easier. Especially now that Microsoft has updated its functionality. It is safe to say that the command line tool sqlcmd has not ...

You may assume the command line is only for system admins or developers; but for any power user, it's a great tool if you need to automate installs, clean up clutter ...

Most of the day-to-day operations of managing an Active Directory environment can be done from the Graphical User Interface (GUI), but the commands available from a command prompt can be very powerful ...

While it may not always be the best choice in Windows, there are certain things you can only do from the command line. We've talked about a few command line essentials before, like using tracert to ...

Learn how to do basic CRUD operations on JAR, WAR, and EAR files using the command line. Although Java IDEs and numerous graphical tools make it easier than ever to view and manipulate the contents of ...

Changing the permissions on files or folders for multiple users and groups can be a major administrative nuisance. Luckily, the Windows command-line tool Cacls.exe can help, especially when used in ...