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NTFS Permissions: A Comprehensive Guide

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Windows allows users to assign permissions to files and folders, for added security and to control which users can perform specific actions on files and folders. Learn all you need to know about basic permissions, folder permissions, user permissions, explicit permissions, and much more. What are NTFS permissions? NTFS permissions, first introduced with Microsoft Windows…

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Get-ADComputer: The PowerShell Command for Managing Active Directory Computers

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The Get-ADComputer PowerShell cmdlet is a powerful tool for managing AD computers. It can be used to retrieve information about computer objects, search for computer objects based on specific criteria, and perform various actions on computer objects. What is Get-ADComputer used for? Get-ADComputer is a PowerShell cmdlet that retrieves one or more computers from Active…

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5 Ways to Clean the AppData Folder in Windows

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The inner workings of the Windows operating system are a labyrinth of files and folders, each with its own specific role and significance. Among these, the AppData folder is a critical yet often overlooked, or possibly misunderstood component. In this article, we will delve into the AppData folder in Windows, exploring its purpose, structure, and…

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Master the Power of File and Directory Management with Get-ChildItem in PowerShell

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The Get-ChildItem PowerShell cmdlet is a powerful tool for listing files and folders in a variety of ways. In this blog post, we will explore the different features of the Get-ChildItem cmdlet and show you how to use it to get the most out of your PowerShell experience. What is Get-ChildItem? At a high level,…

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Understanding Active Directory Organizational Units (OUs)

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If you’ve been an IT Pro for many years (OK, decades), you likely know what an Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU) is. But, what if you’re new to the IT field or new to Microsoft Active Directory? No need to fret or get flustered – read my post to find out about OUs, what they are, and…

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Understanding Multi-Tenant Organizations in Microsoft 365

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Multi-tenant organizations (MTOs) are a new feature in Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) that has reached the public preview stage in mid-2023. An MTO is a group of up to five Entra ID tenants linked together to offer your users seamless collaboration and the sharing of resources. In this article, I’ll…

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How Immutable Backups Protect Against Ransomware

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Ransomware protection is one the most important topics for IT Pros and C-Level technology executives. Learn how immutable backups and immutable storage help to protect your organization against data corruption and loss, malware, viruses, and ransomware – and how to implement them.  This post is sponsored by Object First Veeam 2023 Ransomware trends report – most ransomware targets backups In May…

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What is a Multi-Tenant Organizations in Microsoft 365?

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Multi-tenant organizations in Microsoft 365 have just hit public preview in August of 2023. In this article, I will give you an overview of the Microsoft 365 multi-tenant organization scenario and the related capabilities in Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID). I will also detail the various scenarios Microsoft offers for multi-tenant organizations and…

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What is a Roaming User Profile on Windows?

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Roaming profiles are a Windows feature that allows user profiles to be used across multiple workstations within a network. A user profile contains personalized application settings, desktop configurations, application preferences, and other user-specific data. In this article, I will show you how to deploy roaming user profiles in your Windows environment so that users have…

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How to Use the PowerShell Get-MessageTrace Command in Office 365

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The PowerShell Get-MessageTrace command can help Office 365 admins track down the delivery and processing of email messages that may not be getting into their users’ mailboxes. In this article, I’ll show you how to use the Get-MessageTrace command to manage and analyze email message traces in Office 365. Using PowerShell Get-MessageTrace with Exchange Online…

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