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How does the PXE boot process work?

Techielass on 10-07-2019 04:01 PM
Within the IT department imaging devices for end users is something that we’ve probably all had to do at some point, eit...
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PowerShell Basics: How to Force AzureAD Connect to Sync

Anthony Bartolo on 10-03-2019 12:01 AM
In every organization, the possibility of role changes or change of contact information can occur quite frequently. Azur...
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Step-By-Step: Manage file storage growth with Azure File Sync

Pierre Roman on 09-30-2019 11:55 PM
At this point I’m sure you’re heard about Azure File Sync. If you have not, Azure File Sync (AFS) is a service that cent...
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Step-by-Step: How to work with Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA)

Dishan_Francis on 09-25-2019 09:01 PM
Services Accounts are recommended to use when install application or services in infrastructure. It is dedicated account...
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How does Azure Stack HCI fit into Hybrid Cloud Services?

thomasmaurer on 09-24-2019 12:01 AM
Let's have another look at the Azure Stack HCI Solutions and how they can help you to build a Hybrid Cloud environment.
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PowerShell Basics: How To Unlock A User In Active Directory via PowerShell

Anthony Bartolo on 09-19-2019 12:01 AM
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes end users forget their passwords and lock themselves out of their Active Directory ac...
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Inventory Dashboards Using the Power of Azure Resource Graph

Phoummala Schmitt on 09-17-2019 06:37 AM
Seeing your Azure resources visually can help you make better decisions on how to manage your environment, identify risk...
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Step-By-Step: Managing Windows 10 with Administrative ADMX templates

Anthony Bartolo on 09-12-2019 12:01 AM
Windows 10 Administrative templates, released back in August 2015, are offered as language-neutral .admx files and langu...
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Tags - An easy way to gain insight into your cloud resources

Phoummala Schmitt on 09-10-2019 04:41 AM
Keeping your resources organized, whether in the cloud or on-premises, is a critical part of managing your environment. ...
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Just move it to the cloud

Phoummala Schmitt on 09-05-2019 09:03 AM
Just move it to the cloud. It's simple right. However some things are easier said than done. After deciding you are movi...
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Manage multiple Azure tenancies with Azure Lighthouse

Sonia Cuff on 09-03-2019 02:00 AM
Azure has management capabilities for resources in an individual environment (tenancy), but what if you have multiple en...
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One Year Update: Only constant is change...

Rick Claus on 08-29-2019 12:05 AM
Rick Claus talks with Donovan Brown about a recent internal reorganization to build a team specifically pulled together ...
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An Introduction to Azure Resource Graph

Phoummala Schmitt on 08-27-2019 02:56 PM
Do you the need the ability to see what's running in your subscriptions at all times quickly? Here's the service for you...
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Tips for securing your privileged accounts

Phoummala Schmitt on 08-22-2019 12:30 AM
Security is hot on everyone’s mind these days. As it should be with all the recent reports of hacking and data breaches....
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PowerShell Basics: How to Create an Azure AD App Registration

Anthony Bartolo on 08-20-2019 12:01 AM
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is Microsoft's fully managed multi-tenant identity and access capabilities for app ser...
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Countdown to End of Support 2020!

Phoummala Schmitt on 08-14-2019 10:21 PM
The support countdown clock is ticking. On January 14, 2020, support for several Microsoft products will end. That's 5 s...
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Connecting Azure Shell in the new Windows Terminal (Preview)

Pierre Roman on 08-13-2019 12:01 AM
I’ve been a real fan of 2 ways of managing my Azure resources: number one, the new Window Terminal (Preview) and number ...
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IT Governance: Everyone needs it even when they think they don’t

Phoummala Schmitt on 08-08-2019 03:18 AM
Accelerate. Speed. Velocity. Businesses need to be agile. They need to quickly adopt to new business trends or else they...
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How to create a Custom Hyper-V Quick Create VM Gallery

thomasmaurer on 08-08-2019 12:01 AM
You can create a custom Hyper-V quick create VM Gallery to speed up deployments of custom Virtual Machines on Hyper-V in...
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Azure Cloud Shell Tips for SysAdmins: Part III - Using Azure CLI

jaydestro on 08-06-2019 12:01 AM
In my last blog post Azure Cloud Shell Tips for SysAdmins Part II - Using the Cloud Shell tools to Migrate, I use some o...
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How to Manage DHCP using PowerShell

OrinThomas on 08-01-2019 03:55 AM
Learn how to create and configure DHCP scopes, manage leases and reservations using PowerShell.
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How to Migrate Active Directory from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2019

Dishan_Francis on 07-30-2019 06:20 AM
Windows Server 2019 was available for public (GA) from early October 2018. In past i have written many articles about do...
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Azure Cloud Shell Tips for SysAdmins: Part II - Using the Cloud Shell tools to Migrate

jaydestro on 07-25-2019 12:01 AM
In my last blog post Azure Cloud Shell Tips for SysAdmins (bash) I discussed some of the tools that the Azure Cloud Shel...
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How to In-Place Upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019

thomasmaurer on 07-23-2019 12:05 AM
As you know the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are out of support on January 14th, 2020. Customer will n...
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Azure Cloud Shell Tips for SysAdmins: Part I - Bash and tools for Cloud Shell

jaydestro on 07-18-2019 12:01 AM
The Azure Cloud Shell is one of my favorite things about using Azure. Many of the administrative tasks that I may have h...
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How to Copy Azure Storage Account Files with AzCopy and Azure AD Credentials

thomasmaurer on 07-16-2019 12:02 AM
In AzCopy you can use Azure AD to authenticate against Azure to upload and download files from Azure Blob Storage. Check...
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How to use PowerShell & Azure Policy to check settings inside a VM

Sonia Cuff on 07-11-2019 02:00 AM
Steps & PowerShell script for applying Azure Policy to a VM to check for configuration compliance.
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How to Manage Local Users and Groups using PowerShell

OrinThomas on 07-09-2019 03:46 AM
Managing local users and groups is a bit of a chore, especially on computers running the Server Core version of Windows ...
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Azure Bastion - Access your Azure virtual servers without a public open RDP port

Sonia Cuff on 07-04-2019 02:05 AM
Traditionally, administrative access to a server in Azure has required either open RDP or SSH ports, or managing a separ...
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How to Create Azure Monitor Alerts for Non-Compliant Azure Policies

Tao Yang on 07-02-2019 12:01 AM
Azure Policy allows organization to define and enforce how Azure resources should or should not be used. It allows for t...
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Rick Claus
in Windows Server 2008 End of Support: How to Get Extended Security Updates on 01-20-2020
My thoughts exactly @sushanthamin - that is why I always respond to questions from customers by asking for more info on the workload, what it's used for, where it's accessed and if it's a built in role to Windows Server that is critical to their operations. Each workload in your datacenter needs to ...
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sushanthamin
in Windows Server 2008 End of Support: How to Get Extended Security Updates on 01-20-2020
Good Information. There are many customers who are at present stuck on MS Win Server 2008. Going on Cloud would be an immediate challenge considering the type of application the customer(s) might be running.
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Rick Claus
in Windows Server 2008 End of Support - Active Directory and DNS Migration on 01-16-2020
DOH!   Thanks @oohgodyeah for that catch. fixed.
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oohgodyeah
in Windows Server 2008 End of Support - Active Directory and DNS Migration on 01-16-2020
The hyperlink at the end of the article is bad; it's linking to just https://aka.ms not the full https://aka.ms/ws2008ADMigration
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Rick Claus
in How to Migrate Windows Server 2008 R2 FSMO roles to Windows Server 2019 on 01-14-2020
@Bijay_George - DNS will be included in the migration if you so choose to during the DCPROMO process. This assumes that you are using AD integrated DNS zones. DHCP will need to be manually migrated (there are tools for that) and it is the subject of a future post. I go through what's involved in the...
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