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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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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
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 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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Automating domain joins for Azure VMs with Terraform
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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.