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Microsoft Introduces Low Priority VMs to Cut Batch Processing Pricing

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft is introducing a way to complete batch processing jobs in Azure with pricing reductions of up to 80% if you are willing to live on the fringe of capacity.

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Using RPOs and RTOs to Drive Your Disaster Recovery Strategy

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

When you’re creating a disaster recovery strategy for your business, there are two main criteria that you need to consider: your Restore Point Objectives and your Restore Time Objectives. Take a look at how your RPOs and RTOs affect your DR strategies.

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Modern SharePoint Web Parts : Document Library and List Web Parts Are Finally Here!

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

The Modern SharePoint Team Site releases Document Library and List Web Parts, which provides for an easier and more user-friendly experience for business users.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: May 19

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because nothing happens quickly in New Orleans, this edition of Short Takes on a ransomware attack. WannaCry, WannaCry, WannaCry. Why does it always have to be WannaCry?!

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Hyper-V Virtual Machine Groups

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn shows you how to use virtual machine groups on Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V to manage a set of virtual machines, including adding support for operational actions on VHDX Sets.

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6 Steps to Prevent WannaCrypt and Other Ransomware

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Take a look at the steps which, when taken together, should minimize your risks of being successfully attacked by ransomware such as WannaCrypt, CryptoLocker, and a plethora of other variants that are ravaging businesses of all sizes around the world.

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Windows Server 2016 Joins Windows Insider Program

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Windows Server 2016 is joining the Insider Program this summer.

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Bypass the Lock Screen in Windows 10

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In today’s Ask the Admin, I will show you how to set up Windows 10 to bypass the lock screen.

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SharePoint Online Administration Joins the 21st Century. Office 365 Admins Relieved

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Microsoft gave details of many new features at the SharePoint Virtual Summit. Introducing a modern SharePoint Admin Center is the best feature in my eyes, but then again, I am not a SharePoint Pro.

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Microsoft will Open Two New Data Centers in Africa in 2018

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has announced that they will be opening up two new Azure regions in Africa in 2018.

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Veeam Looks to Expand its On-Premises Horizon with support for AWS

Last Update: Jul 08, 2025

Veeam is looking to move beyond the on-premises data center and has announced that they will soon be supporting Amazon’s cloud platform.

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Bash for Windows Comes to Windows Server 2016

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft announces that the Windows Subsystem for Linux is coming to Windows Server 2016 at Build 2017.

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