it management

In a recent blog post on the Windows IT Pro Blog, the article delves into the myths and misconceptions surrounding the transition to cloud-native management, focusing on Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and the newly released Windows 11. By exploring common questions and misconceptions, the...

Hello, I am new to this forum and could use some help. In my company, I have found myself managing the IT part although I am not a systems engineer I have a windows 2008 R2 virtual machine that acts as domain controller (Domain functional level 2003, forest functional level 2000). This vm has...

I am setting up Group Policies (GPO) in my Active Directory environment on Windows Server 2022 to apply specific settings to users and computers in my domain. What are some key tips for ensuring an efficient GPO implementation and avoiding common issues? Additionally, what tools or procedures do...

Devices are more important than ever to the K-12 education experience, whether students need to participate in class remotely or in-person, complete digital homework or connect with educators to get support. Surface Laptop SE is our most affordable device yet, a slim and sleek classic laptop...

Windows is the heartbeat of modern work: consistent, reliable, familiar, intuitive – quietly supporting the apps and experiences in Microsoft 365 that empower people to do more, achieve more. Enabling IT to manage and secure devices regardless of how, when and how frequently they connect. We...

First let me say that I am a developer who was recently given the job of IT Manager (so-to-speak) and I do have some IT knowledge, but my server knowledge is very weak. So my first issue is that we have some old archived files that need to be restored. The process is to go to the backup...

After reading lots of articles I need still clarification about some basic facts: At first: There is a "normal" built-in Windows Updates service available in ALL Win10 versions. Beside this "basic" update mechanism there is a so called "WSUS" service. This is a separate (software) server which...

Along with Tuesday’s release of the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, small and medium-sized businesses can find updates for Windows 10 Pro, which includes ways for IT pros and business owners to better manage their organization’s devices. As support ends for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020...

Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Duration: 1 hour With 1 in 5 organizations today using some or all of Office 365, businesses experiencing mergers or acquisitions now need to likely include the consolidation of Offi Continue reading...

Win XP may still be lurking in your organization. Here's where you might find it and how to go about securing Windows XP. Continue reading...

I work for a large agency spanning metropolitan area. AD has 1 forest with multiple domains with trusts. I am working on upgrading our domain to W2016 The current AD servers are W2008, functional level windows2008R2forest Q. I was told we can't upgrade our domain to windows 2016 servers until...

Windows 10 is a paradox — an operating system that is ushering in the post-operating-system computing environment.That's not through any special feature in Windows 10, but rather, through the very model of the operating system itself. Microsoft has p Continue reading...

IT security isn’t just a problem—it’s a global crisis. Download this white paper and find out how Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) can help. We’ll share 20 best practices that will serve as a good starting point for administrators Continue reading...

In many industries, business-grade laptops would never survive in the extreme conditions they face. That's where rugged laptops fill their needs. Continue reading...

Revision Note: V1.0 (December 12, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for the AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization. This advisory...

Early in my career I recall the days where I would drive to work and sit at my desk using my large CVT monitor and tower PC working on a new marketing plan for a seasonal campaign. I would then email the plan or fax to multiple people in different locations for a follow-up conference call a few...

Our goal with Windows 10 has always been to modernize the way IT interacts with Windows devices, adopting simpler and easier approaches that leverage cloud-based services and help employees be more productive with Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)...

Migrating legacy web apps to modern standards can be both costly and time consuming. IT departments are generally cost centers, and it makes sense for enterprises to want to maximize the ROI on their existing LOB apps. Many of these sites may continue to exist without being upgraded for a while...

Editor’s Note: Last year, we shared Forrester Consulting’s Total Economic Impact (TEI) study of Windows 10 (June 2016) which found significant IT management cost savings, security and productivity benefits for Windows 10 customers. In December 2016, Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft...

hy guys, I have in my admistration a network formed by more than 300 pc in different places interconected by vpn. In each location i have one router microtik. To decrease the time of intervation in case that the connection falls, i would like to implement a solution of monitoring for those...