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Microsoft has rolled out a new streamlined migration experience to help Azure Arc customers simplify and speed up SQL Server migrations. This capability, which is available in preview, is powered by Azure Database Migration Service. According to Microsoft, this new experience introduces end-to-end migration capabilities in SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc. These include simplified…

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,…

Security agencies have issued an advisory about a hacking group that is infiltrating Microsoft Teams and Slack to gather intelligence and launch phishing attacks on employees. The FBI and other cybersecurity agencies have warned that the Scattered Spider hacking group is leveraging ransomware and social engineering techniques to target victims. According to the joint advisory,…

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…

Microsoft is phasing out support for native public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online. Organizations are being urged to complete their migrations before the October 2025 deadline to avoid service disruptions and added complexity. The native public folder migration feature in Exchange Server 2010 is a built-in method to help…

AI agents are evolving from just tools into collaborative teammates, reshaping the way businesses operate and compete. Yet despite their potential, trust issues are holding organizations back, with only 2 percent having fully scaled their deployment of Agentic AI. According to a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute, AI agents are emerging as a…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of linkable token identifiers for Entra ID customers. This new capability enables organizations to trace a user’s session across Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Graph workloads using a single authentication event, streamlining investigation and response. Cybersecurity teams often face challenges in tracking and responding to identity-based attacks, especially when attackers…

Microsoft has detailed all the new features and capabilities added to Microsoft Intune in July 2025. The company has announced that Local Admin Password Solution (LAPS) integration is now generally available for macOS automated device enrollment. Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) is a security feature that helps organizations manage and protect local administrator account passwords…

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…

A 158-year-old logistics company in the UK, KNP, has been forced to shut down after a devastating ransomware attack wiped out critical data and crippled operations. The breach, which is believed to have originated from a weak employee password, resulted in the loss of approximately 700 jobs and underscores the growing threat ransomware poses to…

Microsoft has officially released Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) for enterprise and education customers. This built-in Windows feature helps reduce internet bandwidth usage by locally caching frequently accessed content within an organization’s network. “As more organizations move to a cloud-native approach to device management, internet bandwidth consumption has become a major pain point. Without on-premises distribution…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft’s arbitrary choice to restrict Copilot+ PC features on devices with NPUs, while many PCs with powerful GPUs could also support them.