IT Knowledgebase Articles

While virtually every organization makes sure their servers are backed up, that’s not always the case for endpoints. While some larger organizations have backup products that are capable of protecting desktop PCs and mobile devices like laptops, many smaller and medium sized business do not. I think it’s fair to say that a good percentage…

In this article, I provide a complete overview of the zero trust security model. What is zero trust security? Zero Trust Security is a modern cybersecurity model whose fundamental principle is based on the approach “never trust, always verify.” Unlike the traditional cybersecurity model, which follows the principle of “trust but verify,” Zero Trust Security…

Microsoft Exchange Online is a cloud-based messaging platform that provides enterprise-grade email, calendaring, and collaboration tools as part of the Microsoft 365 suite. This article explores its key features, service limits, differences from on-premises Exchange (2016/2019), and an overview of what’s involved in migrating from an on-premises environment. What is Microsoft Exchange Online? Microsoft Exchange…

Learn about key Manage-Bde commands, scripting possibilities, and troubleshooting tips to secure drives efficiently in enterprise or standalone environments—your ultimate goal – to have all of your devices BitLocker-protected. How to use Manage-Bde First, we’ll start with preparing to use the tool. Prerequisites First, you’ll only find the tool running on Pro, Enterprise, and Education…

This blog post walks you through how to use PowerShell to delete files using the Remove-Item cmdlet. How to delete a file and/or a folder using PowerShell To delete a single file, you can use this example, where you replace ‘c:\stuff\Mailboxes.csv’ with the path of the file you want to delete. Unless you specify verbosity,…

In this article, I’ll show you how to quickly install Git on Windows, set Visual Studio Code (VS Code) as the default editor, and install the GitHub CLI, all using the command line. Install Git on Windows In this example, we’ll use the winget and git commands to install and configure Git on your local…

This article delves into Microsoft Exchange Online HVE (High Volume Email) key capabilities, use cases, setup process, and best practices for optimizing high-volume email workflows. What is High Volume Email (HVE) in Exchange Online? Exchange Online High Volume Email (HVE), in preview since April 2024, is designed to support organizations that need to send large volumes…

PowerShell is a command-line language designed to automate the management of Windows systems, and it excels at pulling system-level details from local or remote machines. With PowerShell, IT teams can quickly gather compliance data from hundreds of PCs, generate reports, and build repeatable workflows that scale. In this article, I’ll show you how to check…

As organizations transition to hybrid and cloud-native environments, understanding the distinctions of Entra ID vs Active Directory becomes crucial. This article explores architecture, capability, integration models, and security, providing IT professionals with a clear comparison of the two solutions. Entra ID vs Active Directory – What are these platforms? Microsoft Active Directory, introduced in 1999…

The dsregcmd command is an important tool for troubleshooting device authentication and registration issues in Microsoft Entra ID. It helps admins figure out if a device is correctly joined to Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid-joined, or domain-joined Active Directory. Running dsregcmd By analyzing the output of dsregcmd /status, IT administrators can diagnose and resolve authentication, compliance, and…