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2023-01-27 10:59
Networking problems frequently challenge administrators. Introducing a virtualized switch to the mix adds another layer of complexity and multiple failure points. We can use the popular Wire… Read More
2022-10-07 11:38
It has been one of the defining moments and turning points in modern technology – virtualization in computing. Virtualization and the technologies that include virtualized resources ha… Read More
2022-09-29 09:49
Microsoft Azure enables you to create different workloads and host them in the cloud. These workloads are virtual machines, databases, NSG, load balancers, and many others. They are stored w… Read More
2022-09-15 12:34
Windows Admin Center is now available in Azure to manage Azure Stack HCI on-premises.
Register Windows Admin Center with Azure – Azure Stack HCI | Microsoft Docs
With Windows Admin Ce… Read More
2022-08-26 14:48
Azure Benefits is an offer from Microsoft that enables customers to use older operating systems and extend their support free of charge.
You can see the major three benefits listed below… Read More
2022-07-06 21:34
Normally your Azure Stack HCI environment consists of the following components:
Azure Stack HCI Server Hardware
Azure Stack HCI Network Equipment
Azure Stack HCI Operating System
Windows Ad… Read More
2022-06-24 11:07
Long ago, near the beginning of my technical career, I worked for a company that serviced a niche PC peripheral. One customer’s system behaved so poorly that she needed a service call… Read More
2022-06-17 15:15
For many years, a home IT lab was a “requirement” for any budding IT Pro – you needed a place to test out new software and learn. In some ways, this requirement has lessene… Read More
2022-06-03 16:39
Today, there is no question that IT admins are busier than ever, juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. These include managing and administering Exchange email services, both on-premi… Read More
2022-05-06 11:58
Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) is the defacto directory service in today’s enterprise. Most organizations run Active Directory on-premises to provide access to inter… Read More
2022-04-29 14:53
In 1999, Microsoft previewed the first version of Active Directory in Windows Server 2000. Later, in April 2003, they improved it in Windows Server 2003. Since then, Active Directory has bee… Read More
2022-03-29 13:58
Hybrid cloud is taking the IT world by storm. Major vendors like Microsoft have been making significant strides towards Hybrid cloud technologies over the last several years, and many custom… Read More
2022-03-25 11:26
In Windows Server 2012, Microsoft released the first version of SDN (Software Defined Networking) to address the challenges with non-centralized infrastructure management. This was based on… Read More
2022-03-11 11:40
Launched in “early preview” in November 2021 the next version of System Center is going to be released in the first quarter of 2022.
In this article, we’ll look at what&rs&hell…Read More
2022-01-28 12:28
It’s an interesting time to be an IT professional. The cloud is seeing increasing adoption for a number of reasons. On-prem infrastructure is now being influenced by cloud technologies… Read More
2022-01-14 11:02
In this article, we’re going to look at Virtual Private Networks in Azure and how you can use them. As you may know, a Virtual Private Network or VPN is an encrypted tunnel over the In… Read More
2021-12-24 11:02
It’s been a big year for Microsoft. Major structural decisions have forged a new path forward for Hyper-V and Azure. Let’s look back on the most significant developments of 2021… Read More
2021-12-17 11:29
One of the security features IT Pros were missing in the first three versions of Hyper-V Server was securing virtual machines against potential host compromise. The idea behind this feature… Read More
2021-12-03 12:28
The purpose of this blog post is to help build some clarification around Microsoft Network Virtual Appliances and other Network Security Partners.
If you are working with the Partner Ecosys… Read More
2021-11-30 13:34
‘Tis the season to be caring – for your loved ones, for each other, and yes, even for your data and mailboxes. If you’re a Microsoft 365 administrator, celebrate with us. A… Read More
2021-11-12 15:11
Back in October 2008, Microsoft shipped the first Hyper-V Server version in Windows Server 2008. It was and still is, the technology that supported businesses to virtualize multiple operatin… Read More
2021-11-03 09:59
Something that Microsoft has always tried to do, and sometimes succeeded spectacularly well in (looking at you – Small Business Server 2011) and sometimes not so much (looking at you … Read More
2021-10-29 10:29
It’s that time again! A new version of Windows Server is upon us and as usual, we produced a comprehensive webinar for system admins that covers all of the “What’s New?&rdq&hell…Read More
2021-10-22 14:35
Each release of the Windows Server operating system represents a milestone of new technologies, capabilities, and features that help organizations solve the present technology challenges fac… Read More
2021-10-07 15:13
In this article, I will focus on Azure File Sync, explaining the service and the use cases. I will not be able to touch everything about Azure File Sync, but I will try to include the most i… Read More
2021-10-01 07:24
Microsoft already provides a good guide on how to migrate to Azure Virtual WAN, however, there are several frequently asked questions not covered there which streamline the migration process… Read More
2021-09-24 16:05
Azure Bastion can be seen as a Jump Host or Secure Admin Station as a service. It allows connecting to Azure Virtual Machines using a secure browser like Google Chrome, Edge, or Firefox via… Read More
2021-09-16 18:10
Hashicorp Terraform has made a name for itself as an Infrastructure as Code powerhouse, capable of interacting with many different environments. A newcomer onto the Infrastructure as Code sc… Read More
2021-09-09 15:21
In the depths of Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), where the graphical interface cannot reach, network traffic shaping tools await the brave administrator. Most clusters work perfec… Read More
2021-08-27 09:21
For all IT professionals, storage infrastructure is very much at the core of the services we provide in our datacenters. That said there seems to be this industry misconception that there ha… Read More
2021-08-20 07:46
There has been an explosion of cloud technologies in the past few years. Today, many organizations are migrating business-critical resources to cloud environments due to the many advantages… Read More
2021-08-13 07:49
With Azure virtual WAN at the current point of maturity, I noticed more and more landing zone deployments based on virtual WAN are coming up. Both in the greenfield and for migration.
Curre… Read More
2021-08-11 09:48
It’s that time of the year again: SysAdmin Day has arrived, and with it comes infinite gratitude for the men and women who support us 24/7. For all the times you’ve prevented cat… Read More
2021-08-06 07:09
Storage technologies are always changing and evolving while at the same time bringing immense benefit to our datacenters. We have come a long way from IDE spinning rust drives, iSCSI/FC prot… Read More
2021-07-08 12:51
Security is becoming increasingly important and considering the attacks on Solarwinds and Kaysea that have shaken the IT industry, there has never been a better time to reassess your own sec… Read More
2021-06-18 09:08
PowerShell is an effective and powerful way to achieve administrative tasks that either require some degree of automation or perform an action that isn’t possible in the Exchange Onlin… Read More
2021-06-03 10:52
There are few if any technologies that you will find are more popular and trending among SysAdmins as Kubernetes. Kubernetes is a game-changer in the world of containers. It provides the pat… Read More
2021-05-26 14:44
How do IT professionals and businesses use the email security features of Microsoft 365? Do MSPs feel safe using these features? Do they think they’re useful?
We’re running a sur… Read More
2021-05-21 14:33
During the spring Microsoft Ignite 2021, as you might have seen, Microsoft announced a new service called Azure Route Server in public preview.
When looking at the new service, you… Read More
2021-05-13 07:50
As you might have seen from other posts, I’m currently writing more articles around Azure Virtual WAN and today I want to have an in depth look at what Azure vWAN is.
To start off, I&r&hell…Read More
2021-04-29 08:27
At the recent Ignite 2021 conference Microsoft announced the preview of the next version of Windows Server 2022. This is not huge news as we can follow the direction that Windows Server is h… Read More
2021-04-09 16:13
Which hypervisor provides the best virtual machine for Windows 10 and other operating systems? Let's compare and find the answer.
Read the post here: The Best Virtual Machine for Windows 10 Read More
2021-04-01 14:50
Learn how to write your own cmdlets, how you can share them with others and much more in our second part of the PowerShell cmdlets guide.
Read the post here: PowerShell Cmdlets: What they ar… Read More
2021-03-18 15:33
PowerShell cmdlets provide many powerful capabilities for automation, management and configuration. But what are they and what do they do? Let's have a closer look.
Read the post here: Powe… Read More
2021-03-05 08:02
Microsoft Ignite 2021 was packed with announcements, so we gathered 3 MVP's for a discussion on the main reveals that emerged from the event.
Read the post here: Key Takeaways from Microsoft… Read More
2021-02-26 09:25
PsExec is a powerful command-line utility that allows managing, administering, and configuring remote Windows hosts. Learn more about PsExec, and how it can be used.
Read the post here: Ps… Read More
2021-02-19 07:42
Microsoft Hyper-V is a robust hypervisor that can easily be automated using PowerShell. Here is a look at the top 10 PowerShell commands for Hyper-V.
Read the post here: Top 10 PowerShell co… Read More
2021-02-11 14:17
12 of the most commonly asked questions answered about backup & disaster recovery answered by two industry experts
Read the post here: Your Backup & Disaster Recovery Questions Answe… Read More
2021-01-29 08:01
Ever used Azure Files before? If not, read through for a complete introduction into Azure Files and Azure File Sync, as well as scenarios where to use them.
Read the post here: Should I be u… Read More
2021-01-27 19:13
A step by step guide on how to connect Site 2 Site VPN Device to a virtual WAN which is not a managed CPE Partner using Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro.
Read the post here: How to configure Azure… Read More
2021-01-21 14:34
A deep dive into what Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics have to offer, how to onboard on Azure Monitor, and what’s new.
Read the post here: What are Azure Log Analytics and Azure M… Read More
2021-01-15 07:44
Learn what Blob Storage is, how it works, how to design resiliency and data protection based on your business scenarios, and how to recover from disasters.
Read the post here: Azure Blob Sto… Read More
2021-01-07 16:25
Azure Availability Sets and Azure Availability Zones are part of a plethora of technologies you can use to ensure your applications stay up at all times.
Read the post here: Azure Availabili… Read More
2020-12-25 07:30
Several technologies work together in Microsoft 365, helping you manage the lifecycle of your data and documents. Here is an overview of some of the helpful features.
Read the post here: M36… Read More
2020-12-18 11:22
It's been a tough year for everyone, so here's a little gift. For every entry, we'll also donate $10 to charity and give you a chance to win a Grand Prize!
Read the post here: Holiday Season… Read More
2020-12-17 20:40
Making sure you have verified backups of your data and VMs in Azure is critical. Cross Region Restore (CRR) is a new feature that helps you with this.
Read the post here: Cross Region Resto… Read More
2020-12-10 19:40
Azure Archive Storage is a capable, flexible, and affordable storage solution which performs within advertised SLA and data durability figures. Learn more.
Read the post here: Why you should… Read More
2020-12-09 17:23
We run down the 10 most essential concerns for any backup strategy. How many are you taking into consideration?
Read the post here: The Ten Commandments of Backup Read More
2020-12-03 21:28
Windows Server 2019 Essentials provides capabilities for small to medium-sized businesses. How does it compare to Windows Server 2019 Standard? Let's see.
Read the post here: Windows Server… Read More
2020-11-26 15:55
Check out the foundations of Azure security, the steps you need to take, and how to think differently about security in the cloud.
Read the post here: Why you should be using Azure Security… Read More
2020-10-29 20:38
Everything you need to know about UAC Virtualization, a service intended to limit system-level changes to privileged Administrative accounts
Read the post here: What is UAC Virtualization? Read More
2020-10-23 05:44
Having a problem with a broken NIC configuration in Azure? This detailed solution based on best-practices will help you repair it.
Read the post here: How to repair a broken NIC configuratio… Read More
2020-10-15 14:46
Azure AD is the directory for your Microsoft 365 tenant, as well as the Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform for your Azure PaaS and SaaS deployments.
Read the post here: What All Admins M… Read More
2020-10-08 15:46
Azure Stack Edge is designed to be a "black box" compute, storage and intel solution. But there is a way to peek inside and reveal hardware specifications
Read the post here: How to Find Har… Read More
2020-10-01 14:28
Do you know how OAuth attacks work? Learn how to use Multi Factor Authentication and Conditional Access to help protect your business.
Read the post here: How to Secure Your Apps and Data w… Read More
2020-09-24 16:18
At Ignite 2020 Microsoft announced new security capabilities and a rename of most tools. How does this fit into the overall security of your company?
Read the post here: Microsoft Security U… Read More
2020-09-23 20:57
At Ignite 2020, Principal Program Manager Dr Reshmi Yandapalli showed some exciting updates for Azure Virtual WAN. Let's see what the fuss is about!
Read the post here: What’s new… Read More
2020-09-23 13:57
In his 2020 keynote, Satya Nadella outlined Microsoft's focal areas and solutions. Here are the highlights of what the future looks like for Microsoft
Read the post here: Satya Nadella&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-09-17 15:25
In the hybrid cloud world we live in today, using Identity Protection (IdP) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) can help you lower your security risks.
Read the post here: Managing Ide… Read More
2020-09-10 16:22
Read about Microsoft Azure Security Center, a cloud-based infrastructure security management system built to strengthen cloud and datacenter security
Read the post here: How to Boost your Az… Read More
2020-09-03 16:31
This article reviews the scenarios, features, requirements, and best practices for using Storage Migration Services for Windows Server and Azure
Read the post here: How to Use Storage Migrat… Read More
2020-08-27 13:41
The differences between the standalone version of Office 2019 and Office bundled with Office 365, and how to decide which is best for you
Read the post here: Office 365 vs Office 2019: Pros… Read More
2020-08-20 12:28
This article explains the best practices for how to recover data from a backup and bring your services back online as fast as possible
Read the post here: How to Quickly Recover and Restore… Read More
2020-08-13 14:43
This article explains the formation of Hyper-V's lingering checkpoints and how to safely clean them after a failed checkpoint
Read the post here: How to Clean Up After a Failed Hyper-V Check… Read More
2020-08-05 15:10
This article focuses on administration and management for OneDrive for Business. Learn the hottest tips and tricks that will ensure an undisturbed workflow
Read the post here: OneDrive for B… Read More
2020-07-31 10:07
Think because you don't hear from sysadmins, they are not doing anything of value? Think again.
Read the post here: It’s Time to Recognize the Real Value of System Admins Read More
2020-07-21 20:43
Azure Stack HCI gives us the ability to run virtual machines on-premises on hyperconverged infrastructure but what does this mean for Hyper-V?
Read the post here: Is Azure Stack HCI a Game C… Read More
2020-07-16 20:42
This article explains how Azure Spot can provide a scalable virtualization management solution saving you from using unnecessary VMs.
Read the post here: How to Use Azure Spot to Reduce Azur… Read More
2020-07-09 15:35
This article looks at what Microsoft OneDrive for Business is, and how to govern the features that make up this excellent cloud storage solution.
Read the post here: Why You Should Use OneDr… Read More
2020-07-03 15:01
Find the latest insides into how ExpressRoute is evolving and becoming more valuable in addition to a simple MPLS or Datacenter Interconnect to Azure
Read the post here: How to Use Azure Exp… Read More
2020-06-18 15:57
In this article, we break down the complete pricing of Microsoft 365, and how you can help your business maximize your investment in M365 services
Read the post here: The Real Cost of Micros… Read More
2020-06-11 14:38
Learn about the hardware and software requirements of installing Hyper-V in Windows 10, as well as its many administrative or daily task uses
Read the post here: How to Install or Disable Hy… Read More
2020-06-04 14:27
Security has never been more vital due to huge rise in remote working. Here are the most pressing Office/Microsoft 365 security questions answered
Read the post here: Your Office/Microsoft 3… Read More
2020-05-25 15:40
Microsoft's Conditional Access allows admins to tread the line between security and ease-of-use with next-generation identity services in the cloud age
Read the post here: How Conditional Ac… Read More
2020-05-21 15:17
Advanced Threat Protection uses machine learning to protect Microsoft 365 apps in real-time. Here's what you need to know to get it running effectively
Read the post here: How to Enable Adva… Read More
2020-05-15 14:32
This article shows options a Microsoft 365 administrator has when setting up retention policies for Exchange, SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 workloads
Read the post here: Managing Mailbo… Read More
2020-05-07 15:56
In Microsoft 365, deleted mail can be in one of three states: Deleted, Soft-Deleted, or Hard-Deleted. This article explains recovery options from each state
Read the post here: How to Recove… Read More
2020-04-30 15:55
Microsoft has finally pulled the plug on the Office brand - but what does this mean for current users?
Read the post here: R.I.P. Office 365, Long Live Microsoft 365 Read More
2020-04-23 15:12
Learn about Microsoft Global Network and the ways of interconnecting with cloud services such as Oracle, Google or AWS, by using Azure as Backbone
Read the post here: How to use Microsoft Gl… Read More
2020-04-15 14:28
Celebrate World Backup Day 2020 with Altaro. Get a guaranteed $20 Amazon voucher plus a chance to win one of our grand prizes - it's free to enter!
Read the post here: World Backup Day Conte… Read More
2020-04-07 09:27
Everything you need in order to understand and plan your Disaster Recovery Times, including Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
Read the post here: RTO and… Read More
2020-03-30 16:26
Everything you need in order to ensure the best backup and restore strategy of your media in case of unexpected disasters or failures
Read the post here: The Acid Test for Your Backup Strate… Read More
2020-03-26 15:23
Discover the top 5 challenges facing IT admins managing remote operations, alongside the best practice solutions from Microsoft and other service providers
Read the… Read More
2020-03-20 12:10
Backing up services and data is critical. Here are the best practices of building resiliency into your backup infrastructure and minimizing data loss
Read the post here: How to Build Redunda… Read More
2020-03-12 21:16
Guest clustering is an increasingly popular deployment configuration for Windows Server Failover Clusters where the entire infrastructure is virtualized
Read the post here: How to Run a Wind… Read More
2020-02-28 15:49
PowerShell gives you the best combination of power and simplicity when managing Hyper-V. Use this guide to install the PowerShell Module on Hyper-V.
Read the post here: How to Install the Hy… Read More
2020-02-27 17:04
Everything you need in order to plan, configure and optimize your SOFS infrastructure, focused primarily on Hyper-V scenarios
Read the post here: The Complete Guide to Scale-Out File Server… Read More
2020-02-20 20:32
ReFS has gained several features over NTFS since launch. With its maturation, should you start using it for Hyper-V?
Read the post here: NTFS vs. ReFS – How to Decide Which to Use Read More
2020-02-14 11:00
Azure Proximity Placement groups are as a VM logical grouping capability used to decrease inter-VM network latency. But what does that actually mean?
Read the post here: What Exactly are Pro… Read More
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