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Last Update: Apr 11, 2025
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Cayosoft: Unraveling the Future of Identity and Access Management
Cayosoft started life as a license management solution for Microsoft 365 and it gradually evolved into a comprehensive backup, protection, and administration product for Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID. In this episode of Petri Dish, Petri’s Editorial Director, Russell Smith, talks to Cayosoft CEO and founder Bob Bobel about managing complexity in Identity…
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Mastering the PowerShell Not Equal Operator
PowerShell boasts various powerful comparison operators and arithmetic operators, the “Not Equal” operator (-ne) is particularly useful in conditional logic and scripting. Understanding its nuances and real-world applications can significantly enhance your scripting efficiency. Let’s explore mastering the PowerShell Not Equal operator (-ne) thoroughly, including logical operators and case sensitivity considerations. What is the PowerShell…
Apr 16, 2025 Tim Warner
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SharePoint vs Teams: Choosing the Right Collaboration Platform for Your Needs
This article will explore SharePoint vs Teams and how the tools work separately, together, and whether you should choose SharePoint, Teams, or both. Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams are powerful collaboration tools, but they serve different purposes. Let’s get started. What is Microsoft SharePoint? Microsoft SharePoint, released in 2001 as Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, is…
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Unlocking the Power of Microsoft KMS: An Overview of Deployment and Usage
This article delves into the essentials of setting up and activating a Windows KMS Server (Key Management Service), a crucial component for managing the volume activation of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office products in on-premises (Active Directory) enterprise environments. Introduction – What is Windows KMS Server? The Key Management Service in Windows Server is…
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Connect-MgGraph: Essential Guide to Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK in 2025
In this article, you’ll master the critical Connect-MgGraph cmdlet, level-up your security game, and confidently manage your resources using modern authentication. The call to adventure: Why Microsoft Graph matters Microsoft Graph has rapidly evolved from being just another management API into the central pillar for Microsoft 365 and Azure resource administration. Historically, IT pros managed…
Apr 8, 2025 Tim Warner
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Exchange Server Subscription Edition: An IT Pro Guide to Exchange Server in 2025
Exchange Server Subscription Edition (ESSE) is the new version of Microsoft’s on-premises email and calendaring solution, due to be released early Q3 of 2025. This blog post provides a detailed overview of Exchange Server Subscription Edition, tailored for IT professionals new to Exchange Server or transitioning from older versions. Discover how little is new with…
Last Update: Apr 04, 2025
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How To Find Windows 10 Stop Codes and Fix Errors Quickly
Windows 10 doesn’t reliably give you easy access to stop codes when it crashes. Plus, these codes may flash on your screen for just half a second! In this guide, we’ll show you how to find Windows 10 stop codes, find the reasons behind Windows 10 crashes, and guide you to solidify your Windows reliability…
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How to Choose Between RAID 0 Vs. RAID 1
RAID 0 and RAID 1 are two of the standard RAID storage levels that you can use to create large data stores by combining multiple disk drives. In this article, we’ll explain the main differences between RAID 0 and RAID 1 and help you determine how to choose the best RAID level for your projects….
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How To Install Active Directory Users And Computers (ADUC): A Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, we’ll show you how to install Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) and the basics of working with it so you can manage Active Directory. Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is built as an add-on for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), and it’s the go-to tool for IT Pros to manage…
Last Update: Dec 18, 2024
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Using Windows Boot Manager to Fix Startup Errors on Windows
Windows PCs may sometimes encounter issues during startup, and that can happen when Windows fails to load properly. In this post, we’ll explain how you can use Windows Boot Manager to troubleshoot boot errors and get your PC up and running again. What is Windows Boot Manager? Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe) is Microsoft’s proprietary Unified Extensible Firmware…
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How to Use PowerShell For Loop, While Loop, and Other Loops
In this article, we will review PowerShell For loops, While loops, Do-While loops, and Do-Until loops. I’ll explain how PowerShell loops are constructed and how to define conditions to enter or exit a loop. PowerShell For loop The For loop is а counting loop, and it’s mostly used when you need to repeat a task…
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IT Expert Answers: How to Check Your PowerShell Version
Whether you’re a PowerShell pro or just starting out, it’s useful to know how to check your PowerShell version. We’ll explain how to do that in this guide. How to check your PowerShell version Let’s quickly check the version of PowerShell installed on your device: For more details on the different ways to check the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
An often-overlooked element of security is the Web Application Firewall (WAF), especially in cloud computing. In this article, I explain what a WAF does, the different kinds of WAF, and I discuss why you should deploy one or more WAFs in your architecture. What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? A Web Application Firewall, often…
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Active Directory (AD)
Achieving True MFA in Active Directory by Securing Every Authentication Factor
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become important for user security within Active Directory environments. By implementing additional verification steps, MFA makes it more difficult for adversaries to gain unauthorized access and it is essential for any organization aiming to secure its Active Directory infrastructure. However, despite investing heavily on MFA to stop cyberattacks, top research reports…
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Active Directory Faces Greater Risks Than Ever in 2024
You are woken by a call at 7am to find out your Active Directory (AD) infrastructure has been hit by ransomware. The helpdesk is overwhelmed by calls from users who can’t log in and management is already demanding to know how long it will take to restore. You break into a cold sweat realizing IT…
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Outlook: How to Convert OST to PST
In this guide, you will learn about Outlook OST and PST files, why you might need to convert OST files to a PST, and how to convert OST files to PST format. What is an OST file? An OST file, or Offline Storage Table file, is a data file that is created by Microsoft Outlook…
Last Update: Sep 20, 2024
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Exchange Server
How to Mount an Exchange Database on a Different Server?
Sometimes, situations arise when an Exchange Server administrator needs to mount an Exchange database on a different server. Here are a few examples: Now, let’s look at how to mount an Exchange database on a different server. Process for mounting an Exchange database on a different server Start by making sure that the integrity of…
Sep 4, 2024 Bharat Bhushan
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NTLM Bites Back and Copilot Vision Is Watching You
This Week in IT, a legacy authentication protocol is still causing woes for many organizations this week as hackers continue to exploit it, Copilot Vision is coming to Edge users in the US for free, and Windows 11 gets offered to some corporate users despite Intune policies to block it. Links and resources Episode overview…
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Windows 11 New QMR Feature and Big Start Menu Update
This Week in IT, Windows 11 QMR finally reaches Windows Insiders, Microsoft Accounts are getting a new login experience, and Power BI prices get a big hike. Links and resources Episode overview This Week in IT, Russell discusses recent updates and changes in Microsoft’s products and services, particularly focusing on Windows 11, Microsoft accounts, and…
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