Unusual ISP rule or something?
Unusual ISP rule or something?
Sadly I operate in an environment that doesn’t prioritize these matters, which is why I reached out... My organization is large but depends heavily on old technology to function, especially in my department (about 10-15 people, less than 5% of the company). In my office there are two users running WinXP, one with Vista, four with Windows 7, and others using Windows 10—some with pro versions, others with enterprise editions. It’s quite a chaotic setup. Recently I had to reinstall Windows and everything is now working, except for language-related issues; some colleagues still wonder why certain programs display an English interface despite the context.
Could using a local admin account be sufficient? It seems like a convenient method for employees to access areas they shouldn't normally have.
You can assign Domain Admin rights to a single machine, which is why we gather the computer name. Yes, a local admin account would suffice and exists on every device, but sharing the master admin password would affect all PCs in the network. We prefer granting Domain Admin privileges because we can manage them at the server side and limit access to specific machines. I think we provide domain user rights rather than admin, but it’s essentially the same.
Back then, IT teams set up their own update servers. When you attempted to install Windows or other Microsoft programs, it would reach the internal server for testing. It seems they still do this today, though I’m not entirely sure. Remember, Pro/Enterprise Windows could link to a domain.
This subject remains intriguing even if it doesn't assist me directly... I often questioned the methods used in the IT team. I've set up numerous local devices, recently moving my primary home computer to Windows 10 after just two hours—Windows 7 worked well for me, but I also required software unsupported on that OS. However, I've never handled servers before.
It's strange they didn't consider adding another network device. Security seems really weak given all the other concerns you've mentioned.
You needed to reinstall Windows because the current setup wasn’t functioning properly. IT should have addressed the issue promptly, but it seems they didn’t prioritize your needs. As someone in IT, I aim to collaborate closely with them and avoid unnecessary workarounds.