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Russell Smith
Editorial DirectorRussell Smith, the Editorial Director at Petri IT Knowledgebase, has over two decades of hands-on experience in IT, in both small business settings and government IT infrastructure projects.
Russell started writing for Windows IT Pro Magazine in the early 2000s. Since then, he has contributed insights to various IT publications, including Petri and CDW. His authoritative voice has resonated across industry blogs, where he dissects complex topics into an ‘easy read’.
Russell has authored over a thousand articles, each a testament to his depth of knowledge. His expertise doesn’t stop there: he wrote a book on Privilege Management and co-authored another for Microsoft’s MOAC series. Moreover, Russell’s commitment to education shines through in the courses he crafted for Pluralsight.
He is also presenter on his own YouTube channel, This Week in IT, and the current presenter of Petri Dish.
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What Is Software Defined Networking In Windows Server 2016?
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 21, 2017
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Russell Smith
Russell Smith takes a look at how Software Defined Networking in Windows Server 2016 can add a virtualization layer on top of your physical network hardware.
Making the Most of Virtual Desktops, Task View, and Snap Assist in Windows 10
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 20, 2017
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Russell Smith
Russell Smith takes a look at putting virtual desktops to use with a bit of help from Task View and Snap Assist in Windows 10.
Create an Azure Virtual Machine Using a Customized Virtual Hard Disk
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 18, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to attach a customized virtual hard disk to a new Azure virtual machine.
Manage Azure Resources with Visual Studio Cloud Explorer
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 17, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to hierarchically browse Azure resources using Cloud Explorer in Visual Studio.
How to Copy a Virtual Hard Disk in Microsoft Azure
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 07, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to copy a virtual hard disk in Azure using AzCopy.
What You Need to Know About the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Apr 05, 2017
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Russell Smith
Understand what the EU GDPR is and how it might affect your company.
3 Tips for Working with the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Apr 04, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to avoid some of the common problems with the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services agent.
3 Ways to Get More from IT — And Not Be a BOFH
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Mar 30, 2017
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Russell Smith
In this article, Russell Smith shares his thoughts about how to live peacefully with the tech in your life.
Azure Autoscaling with VMSS and Managed Disks, Part 3: Vertical Autoscaling
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Mar 28, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to vertically scale VMs in a VMSS using Azure Automation.
Windows 10: Intelligence and Office 365 Integration in Windows Ink
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Mar 27, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how Windows Ink enables pen input in useful ways in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
Microsoft Azure: Enable Encryption for Data at Rest
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Mar 24, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to enable Storage Service Encryption for storage accounts in Microsoft Azure.
Deploying Windows Server 2016 Containers Using Azure and Docker
Last Update: Sep 04, 2024
- Mar 24, 2017
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Russell Smith
Learn how to get started quickly with Windows Containers and Docker with a little bit of help from Microsoft Azure.