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Configure AD sites for optimized replication topology
AD sites configuration optimizes replication by mapping physical network topology -- locations, WAN links, subnets and domain controllers -- for efficient database synchronization.
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Test conditional access with Microsoft Entra ID What If tool
Admins should employ regular use of this simulation tool to ensure conditional access policies have no conflicts and avoid access problems that can slow down users.
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Use PSResourceGet to manage PowerShell modules and scripts
The updated package manager for PowerShell improves performance, simplifies module management and streamlines repository handling to free up time for automation tasks.
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Test conditional access with Microsoft Entra ID What If tool
Admins should employ regular use of this simulation tool to ensure conditional access policies have no conflicts and avoid access problems that can slow down users.
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How to work with Jumpstart ArcBox for IT Pros
Get familiar with Microsoft's ready-to-deploy environment that simulates real scenarios to help admins to learn hybrid cloud management through the company's Azure Arc tool.
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Plan your domain controller migration to Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 offers a slew of new Active Directory features, but users must migrate their domain controllers before they can realize the benefits.
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How will enterprises handle changes in Exchange Server SE?
With current Exchange Server versions expiring in October, Microsoft's move to subscriptions and a tight migration deadline puts pressure on organizations keeping on-premises email.
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How to install and set up MSIX and msixbundle
IT admins should know that one of the simplest ways to deploy Windows applications across a fleet of managed desktops is with an MSIX bundle and MSIX files.
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Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise
Microsoft looks to provide a consistent Azure-style experience with its latest infrastructure offering for organizations that face challenges with data sovereignty and compliance.
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How will enterprises handle changes in Exchange Server SE?
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Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Intune key comparisons
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Plan your domain controller migration to Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 offers a slew of new Active Directory features, but users must migrate their domain controllers before they can realize the benefits.
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Test conditional access with Microsoft Entra ID What If tool
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Admin's guide to Azure Arc Hyper-V management
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How to manage Windows Server in an air-gapped environment
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Test conditional access with Microsoft Entra ID What If tool
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How to find and customize your PowerShell profile
Give a more streamlined approach to PowerShell by learning how to customize your PowerShell profile to optimize workflows, enhance security and adapt to different environments.
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Azure Arc setup tips for on-premises server management
Admins should explore their patching options now that Microsoft deprecated WSUS. Azure Arc offers integration with Azure to give the operations team a unified management approach.
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August Patch Tuesday addresses 107 vulnerabilities
Admins have no zero-days this month, but organizations that still rely on Exchange Server or SharePoint Server will have several serious flaws to resolve.
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Microsoft targets 130 vulnerabilities on July Patch Tuesday
Admins will want to focus on issuing corrections for the large number of flaws, some of which require no user interaction, in Windows RRAS and Microsoft Office.
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Windows Server OS and management
June Patch Tuesday resolves Windows zero-day
Microsoft fixes 66 bugs, including an actively exploited WebDAV remote-code execution flaw, but the BadSuccessor vulnerability remains unpatched.