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Sponsored: Best Practices for Securing Remote Desktop Connections

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Properly securing your Remote Desktop Connections is vital because of the far-reaching access and capability that Remote Desktop Connection has. Find out how to manually secure your Remote Desktop Connections.

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After NSA Exploits Leak, Microsoft Finds Itself in an Odd Position

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has quietly patched security vulnerabilities used by the NSA after they were made public over the weekend but who tipped off Microsoft remains unknown.

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Creating Active Directory User Accounts with ADSI and PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Jeff Hicks continues his series on using Active Directory with PowerShell, ADSI, and LDAP by walking you through the creation of Active Directory accounts.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: April 14

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because Windows Vista is finally dead, this edition of Short Takes looks at the last stand for an unfairly maligned Windows version, the Creators Update, and upcoming Microsoft hardware events.

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Restore Azure Virtual Machines to an Availability Set Using PowerShell

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Learn one way to restore an Azure virtual machine from Azure Backup and join that machine to an existing availability set.

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Bringing Compliance to Office 365 Groups

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

As part of the Office 365 data governance framework, tenants can now create retention policies that apply to the mailbox and team site belonging to Office 365 Groups. The process is quite straightforward, but some gotchas exist that you need to think about!

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Choosing an Azure Virtual Machine — April 2017

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

We will dig into choosing between the different series and sizes of Azure virtual machines.

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Using the Patterns and Practices PowerShell with SharePoint

Last Update: Sep 18, 2025

Learn about a superior tool called Patterns and Practices PowerShell with SharePoint Online and on-prem.

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Microsoft Adds New Features to Azure Active Directory

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Azure Active Directory B2B is now generally available and the company is expanding options available to European users too.

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Microsoft Announces Windows Event For May 2nd in NYC

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Microsoft has announced a Windows event for May 2nd where the company is expected to talk about Windows Cloud and refresh hardware.

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Intersecting DSC Configuration Design and Personal Style

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

DSC configurations require logical thinking through the steps necessary to make changes to a server’s configuration. Learn my process for developing a DSC configuration.

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Driving Adoption for Office 365, Part 5

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Learn about driving adoption for Office 365 with a focus on measuring, planning, and budgeting.

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