Michael has been an IT Pro since 1998. He has worked predominantly in the Windows world including client and server operating systems, on-prem systems engineering (AD, DNS, etc.), and over the last ten years or so has embraced and immersed himself in all things Microsoft 365 - including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID. He has written articles here on Petri based on these technologies. Michael strives to help other IT Pros with getting more efficient (especially with PowerShell) in their day-to-day tasks and offering solid assistance on larger projects.
Last Update: Jul 29, 2025
PowerShell can download files from the Internet and your local network to your computer. Learn how to use PowerShell’s Invoke-WebRequest and Start-BitsTransfer cmdlets to download files here. Welcome to another post on how PowerShell can assist you in your daily job duties and responsibilities. Being able to download files from the Internet and your local…
Last Update: Jun 07, 2025
A OneDrive synchronization issue can cause a user to experience data loss. Learn how to reset OneDrive synchronization here. The symptoms of OneDrive sync issues When OneDrive is running and working as expected, it is a boon for users to keep their content synchronized and always up-to-date on all their devices. However, like with many…
System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) 2022 is the latest version of Microsoft’s monitoring solution for your enterprise. This guide will show you how to install your first ‘Management Server’, which is the server that handles all the communication and sending of data to its SQL databases for historical retrieval and analysis. In case you missed…
Last Update: Jun 07, 2025
In early April 2022, Microsoft proudly announced System Center 2022. This is the latest version of the on-premises catalog of infrastructure server solutions for your company. System Center 2022 includes Microsoft Endpoint Manager (formerly Configuration Manager), Operations Manager (SCOM), Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), Orchestrator, Data Protection Manager (DPM), and Service Manager (SCSM). In this post,…
Last Update: May 05, 2025
Robocopy is a powerful command-line tool for Windows that allows users to synchronize files and folders from one location to another. Learn more about everything you can do with Robocopy here. What is Robocopy? Robocopy stands for “Robust File Copy.” It is a powerful (and potentially scary) command-line utility to copy or move files from…
hMailServer is a free email server for organizations, businesses, and individuals which is easy to install and simple to use. Find out how to install and configure hMailServer in this overview. What is hMailServer? Have you ever wondered if there were any decent alternatives to Microsoft Exchange as your mail server? Well, there is! hMailServer…
Outlook Room Finder uses the Places service to find free conference rooms available in your organization’s building. Here’s what you need to know about how it works. What is the Outlook Room Finder? Over the years, the various iterations of what we refer to as ‘Outlook’ have gotten better at helping users schedule meetings. The…
Last Update: Jun 05, 2025
What Is Windows Server 2022? Windows Server 2022 is Microsoft’s latest version of Windows Server in the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC). They release new versions on this channel about every three years or so. This version is notable for its advancements and improvements, making it essential to install Windows Server 2022]. The most recent version…
Last Update: Jun 07, 2025
If you want to use Hyper-V on Windows Server Core, you’ll have to do that without a Graphical User Interface (GUI), which requires some knowledge about the different Hyper-V installation options? We’re going to explore them all in that guide, and we’ll also explain why you may find Windows Server Core to be a great…
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
PowerShell is an essential tool for IT admins, and it makes it easy to audit Active Directory user accounts with the Get-AdUser command. In this guide, we’re going to detail how to get started with the popular Active Directory cdmdlet. Introduction to the Get-AdUser PowerShell cmdlet The Get-AdUser cmdlet is one of the most popular Active…
Last Update: Jun 08, 2025
Windows 10 makes it easy to download and install fonts to use in programs and apps. Learn the various methods and websites you can utilize to grow your fonts collection on your Windows PC. How to install a font in Windows 10 Let’s go through how to install a font in Windows 10 using the…
Last Update: Jun 08, 2025
Outlook Email Encryption Options Outlook email encryption ensures that any email you send with Microsoft’s email client is encrypted before it leaves your computer. In this guide, we’re going to detail how to encrypt email in Outlook, as well as why you may want to start using this feature whether it’s for business communications or…