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Automating domain joins for Azure VMs with Terraform
Streamline the provisioning of Windows VMs in Azure, then securely join them to the on-premises AD domain using Terraform in combination with Azure Key Vault.
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Checking Exchange Online health with PowerShell automation
Learn how to use scripts to streamline Exchange Online monitoring, produce reports and address issues related to mail flow and other key areas before they affect your organization.
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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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Learn how to build PowerShell functions that work in multiple scenarios and stay easy to manage, even as your scripts grow more complex.
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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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Microsoft Ignite 2025 conference coverage
Our guide to Microsoft Ignite 2025 has everything you need to know about the annual conference, including live news updates, expert analysis and highlights from last year's show.
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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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Checking Exchange Online health with PowerShell automation
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See PowerShell parameter default values in action
Learn how to build PowerShell functions that work in multiple scenarios and stay easy to manage, even as your scripts grow more complex.
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How to access Windows 11 BIOS configuration with hotkeys
Configuring Windows 11 firmware settings requires that admins access the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface. Using so-called 'BIOS keys' makes this process quick and easy.
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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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Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Intune key comparisons
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Automating domain joins for Azure VMs with Terraform
Streamline the provisioning of Windows VMs in Azure, then securely join them to the on-premises AD domain using Terraform in combination with Azure Key Vault.
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How to join Linux to an Active Directory domain
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Checking Exchange Online health with PowerShell automation
Learn how to use scripts to streamline Exchange Online monitoring, produce reports and address issues related to mail flow and other key areas before they affect your organization.
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Test conditional access with Microsoft Entra ID What If tool
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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 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
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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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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.