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Windows Server vNext Privileged Access Management

Russell Smith gives us the low-down on Microsoft’s ‘Just-In-Time’ Privileged Access Management model, a feature which will be updated in Windows Server vNext.

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How to scan QR codes in Windows Phone 8.1

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Using a Windows Phone? Russell Smith shows us how to scan QR codes in Windows Phone 8.1 using Bing Vision in this quick how-to article.

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Build a Troubleshooting Toolkit using PowerShell

Are you constantly being the IT pro for friends and family? Save time by building a custom troubleshooting toolkit with PowerShell that you can use over and over.

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Are Docker Containers Better than VMs?

Last Update: Jun 27, 2025

Russell Smith shows us how Docker works, explains the differences between Linux containers and hypervisors, and discusses whether Docker containers are better than VMs.

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Episode 1: Nov 6th, 2014 10:15pm – Show Premiere

Some of the best conversations with friends or colleagues are often happen over a nice glass of wine or lounging around in the hotel lobby at a tech conference. Current Status will bring that relaxed atmosphere, where everyone is there to have a good time, to the comfort of your home. Who says tech has to…

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Choosing a Microsoft Certification: Exchange, Lync, and SharePoint? Or Office 365?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Not sure where you should focus your training efforts? Peter DeTender provides tips for choosing a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification.

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PowerShell Problem Solver: Finding Long File Names

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn an easy method for finding file name length with Windows PowerShell in Jeff Hicks’ latest PowerShell Problem Solver article.

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Setting Up a Site Mailbox in SharePoint Online

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

J. Peter Bruzzese shows us how to create a site mailbox with SharePoint Online for better collaboration with outside members of an organization.

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Microsoft Showcases Azure Active Directory Sync Services and Windows 10 MDM Features

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Russell Smith gives us a run-down of updates to Microsoft Azure Active Directory, the Windows Store, and new mobile device management features that will be baked into Windows 10.

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New Features in Windows Server vNext

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

While Microsoft has remained relatively tight-lipped about the new features in Windows Server vNext, Aidan Finn gives us an early look.

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How to Use Microsoft Azure Automation

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Russell Smith shares tips for using Microsoft Azure Automation to schedule Azure runbooks to batch regular administrative tasks in the cloud.

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An IT Pro’s Perspective on the TechEd Europe 2014 Keynote

Last Update: Jul 02, 2025

Contributing Editor Aidan Finn gives us his opinion of the TechEd Europe 2014 keynote from the perspective of an experienced IT professional.

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