This video is a comprehensive tutorial on using Microsoft Azure Backup Service (MABS) to back up virtual and physical machines to the Azure Cloud. It starts by explaining the different backup services available, including Microsoft Azure Backup Server and Microsoft Data Protection Server, and then focuses on setting up MABS. […]
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are powerful tools for driving growth and innovation in the tech industry, but the complexities of IT M&As can present significant challenges. To ensure a seamless integration and get the most value from your deal, implement strategies that address both technical and organizational aspects. Here are […]
If you work in the IT Department with Microsoft Windows technologies, you frequently need to determine details of a Windows Service. To help our Windows technicians we created this list of the top 100 Windows services in use today, along with a bit of detail to help them determine what […]
“Connect Before Logon” is a feature offered by some VPN clients that allows users to establish a VPN connection before logging into their Windows account. This is particularly useful in corporate environments where access to network resources and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) is required at logon. Here’s how it works […]
AI is about making smarter applications that improve user experience and functionality. From automating tedious tasks to enhancing software testing and maintenance, AI is a key player in modern software practices. If you want to learn more about AI, check out this article on how to create generative AI models. […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you will be familiar with generative AI and if you’re a tech or a CTO, you should already know that there are a number of privacy issues with generative AI. We have a simple article explaining how to disable Adobe Acrobat AI features […]
We just published a short article explaining why it might be a good idea to disable Generative AI functions in some software. Most notably, Adobe’s AI ingests into its learning model whatever you ask of it. That means if you ask it a question about something confidential that confidential information […]
In this short article we are going to provide half a dozen answers to common Local System account questions. What is The Local System Account In Windows? The Local System account is a user account created when the operating system is installed and is used primarily to run Windows Services […]
Virtual machines built in azure will be defaulted to having updates automatically downloaded and installed when they are released on patch Tuesday. When you look at windows update you will see it says Some settings are managed by your organization which inplies that there is a group policy object being […]
In this short video we demonstrate the three ways to use a Group Policy to uninstall software from Windows 10 and Windows 11 client PC’s. If you have a Microsoft Windows Domain, you have access to easily uninstall software using Active Directory Group Policy. To get started, launch the GROUP […]
In this short video we demonstrate how to push software to Windows 10 and Windows 11 client PC’s using Group Policy. To get started, launch the GROUP POLICY MANAGEMENT TOOL, create new policy then expand COMPUTER CONFIGURATION > POLICIES > SOFTWARE SETTINGS > SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
If you need to figure out which server is the WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) server or you need to know if the computer you are working on is pointing to a particular WSUS server, you need to know where the WSUS registry key is. The WSUS Registry Key is: […]
Most larger companies will want to keep track of the what the IT staff are doing to Active Directory. In particular it is important to know who created, disabled and deleted accounts or made changes to email or security groups. On a Domain Controller (or something with RSAT tools installed), […]
Most companies are worried about data exfiltration which is a fancy CTO / CISO way of saying data leaving your company. It used to be that most security and IT staff spent their days focusing nearly exclusively on hacks coming from outside the company, but today we see more and […]
NOTE: Oct 30 2023 – We had a client who thought the bounce was occurring ON A REPLY. It was not; it was simply that the bounce (NDR) on the original message was RECEIVED AFTER they had replied. the bounce was taking 3+ minutes to be received and in that […]
Microsoft recently added new channels to Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office 365) and renamed the old channels New Name Channel Code Previous Names Beta Channel BetaChannel Insider, Insider Fast, Monthly Current Channel (Preview) CurrentPreview Monthly Channel (Targeted), Targeted, Insiders, Slow, Preview Current Channel Current Monthly Channel, Monthly, Deferred Monthly Enterprise Channel […]