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Backup and Restore Users on a Remote SQL Database with T-SQL and PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

I’ve added a lot of skills to my tech toolbox over the years, and I’ve found PowerShell to be the most useful addition. As my skills with PowerShell increased, I’ve looked to use it more. That’s a great thing, because PowerShell is so prolific on Microsoft systems today, that in many instances it’s become the primary way…

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Apple Posts Blockbuster Earnings but Disappoints Investors

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Apple posted a profit of $10.7 billion on revenues of $50 billion while selling an incredible 47.5 million iPhones, and still manage to disappoint investors.

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Microsoft Delivers $2.1 Billion Operating Loss on Phone Write-Down

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

It was a solid quarter for Microsoft, with the firm posting $22.2 billion in revenues for the previous quarter. But 8 billion in write-downs don’t help.

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Even with Updating Changes, Windows 10 Will Retain 10 Year Support Lifecycle

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Yes, Windows 10 is doing many things differently, but it will stick the standard ten-year support life cycle, while requiring users to stay up-to-date.

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Microsoft’s Project Venus: Extending Azure Backup Features

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn gives us a look at Microsoft’s new Project Venus, which is a multi-step project that will quickly add desired features to Azure Backup.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: July 17, 2015

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Because no PC should be left behind in the Windows 10 upgrade wave, this week’s other news includes a new theory about when Surface Pro 4 might ship, more.

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Working with the PowerShell ISE and Script Snippets

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks shows us how to work with the PowerShell and script snippets to save you from excessive typing.

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Despite PC Doldrums, Intel Beats Expectations

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Intel announced earnings for the second quarter of 2015, posting net income of $2.7 billion on revenues of $13.2 billion, beating expectations.

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Microsoft Issues Final Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows Server 2003

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

It’s the end of an era: On Tuesday, Microsoft issued its final set of Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows Server 2003.

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Bye Windows Server 2003, In Remembrance

Last Update: Jun 27, 2025

Aidan Finn looks back on his experience when he first deployed Windows Server 2003 and considers what might have happened in the future.

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Enable Two-Factor Authentication with Microsoft Accounts and Outlook.com

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn steps for enabling two-factor authentication for your Microsoft accounts for increased security and protection against leaks.

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WPC 2015: 5 Announcements IT Pros Should Care About

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn lists five announcements emerging from Microsoft’s 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference that IT pros should care about.

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