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Google launches the Google Cloud Trace to help developers make their cloud apps faster and more efficient. Jeff James explains why this new tool should mean good things for IT pros using cloud services.

In this PowerShell Problem Solver, Jeff Hicks shows us how to export Active Directory groups to a CSV file in Windows PowerShell.

Aidan Finn takes a look back at the biggest headlines in the world of Microsoft this year, and puts together a summary of what he considers to be the top Microsoft news stories of 2014.

Aidan Finn provides an overview of Microsoft Azure online backup, and gives his take on whether the new online backup service is ready for primetime.

Haven’t tried Windows 10 yet? Daniel Petri shows us how to install the Windows 10 Technical Preview in this step-by-step tutorial and deep-dive into the Windows 10 install process.

Aidan Finn teaches us about forced tunneling, a new Azure feature that lets you control the flow of traffic from your Azure virtual networks.

Microsoft Azure recently suffered a widespread outage, which impacted many users across the globe. Aidan Finn takes a look at the cause, and asks what Microsoft could have done differently.

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

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.

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.

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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