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An Overview of the Microsoft Cloud Platform System

Last Update: Jun 26, 2025

Aidan Finn gives an overview of Microsoft’s Cloud Platform System, which is the company’s cloud-in-a-rack solution built on Dell hardware.

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PowerShell Problem Solver: Find Installed Software Using PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this PowerShell Problem Solver, Jeff Hicks shows us a way to easily find installed software on your computer with PowerShell.

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Could Windows 10 and Windows Server vNext End the Reliance on Passwords?

Could Windows 10 and Windows Server vNext’s new next generation credentials capability help end our reliance on passwords? Russell Smith shares his thoughts in his latest article.

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How to Build Azure-Like Virtual Machines on Hyper-V

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn serves us a method for creating virtual machines on Hyper-V that are similar to those that you can run in Microsoft Azure.

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How to Configure Internet Explorer 11 Enterprise Mode Logging

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith shows us how to enable Internet Explorer Enterprise Mode logging by using Internet Information Services (IIS).

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How to Enable Internet Explorer 11 Enterprise Mode

Last Update: Jul 04, 2025

Russell Smith explains the difference between Internet Explorer Compatibility View and Enterprise Mode, and provides steps on setting up Enterprise Mode using Group Policy.

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Episode 2: Nov 13th, 2014 Guest: Tom Hollingsworth

Join the #CurrentStatus crew and our very first guest Tom Hollingsworth (@networkingnerd), when we discuss where the IT landscape is headed. Is it just Skittles-eating unicorns flying in the clouds, or do we still have fields of green grass growing? We’ll also find out if Tom is a red or white wine kinda guy.

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Export Hyper-V Configuration Using PowerShell

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Jeff Hicks provides a helpful PowerShell function that lets you export or backup the configuration for select virtual machines on your Hyper-V server.

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Protect Privileged Credentials in Windows Server 2012 R2 using the Protected Users Group

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Leverage a protected users group in Windows Server 2012 R2 to protect privileged credentials in this how-to article.

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PowerShell Problem Solver: Find Script Commands

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Determine what cmdlets or modules are needed to run a script with this helpful Windows PowerShell tip.

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Building a PowerShell Troubleshooting Toolkit Revisited

Cut down on the time needed to download your customized PowerShell troubleshooting toolkit with the help of a workflow.

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How to Price Microsoft Azure on Open Licensing

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

The Microsoft Azure Open Calculator is a powerful tool for pricing your Azure solution on open licensing.

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