Windows Server Backup: A Step-by-Step Guide

How familiar are you with Windows Server Backup? You may be surprised by its value in your organization. I’ll explain what its main purpose is and how to use it to back up an Active Directory domain controller and fileservers. What is Windows Server Backup? Windows Server has had a built-in backup application since Windows…

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Strategic IT Planning in Complex Organizations

In the ever-changing world of IT, aligning strategic objectives with evolving user needs and business goals is a formidable challenge, especially in large, multifaceted organizations. In a recent interview on Petri’s UnplugIT podcast, Tim Aberle, a principal IT architect at a Fortune 500 entertainment company, shed light on this intricate process. The insights he provided…

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Microsoft Leads the Way in Responsible AI Integration and ESG Compliance

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a sci-fi fantasy to a part of the everyday vernacular for individuals and businesses alike. The guidance and insights in this blog post dissect how AI can apply to all aspects of ESG compliance and how companies like Microsoft are shining examples of how to integrate responsible AI…

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Do I Need Antivirus on Azure Stack HCI?

As Azure Stack HCI becomes more common in datacenters and at the network edge, I would like to highlight some frequently asked questions I have encountered during the last few months about software and Azure Stack HCI antivirus. Does Microsoft support third-party software on Azure Stack HCI? In general, you can say “Microsoft does not…

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Making Microsoft Azure Penetration Testing Work to Combat Threats

This short guide explains how Microsoft Azure penetration testing solutions can work to enhance a native public cloud platform within Azure, and what IT professionals can do to proactively defend against evolving numbers of serious threats, thus bolstering their security posture. As far as public cloud infrastructure solutions go, there is perhaps none more versatile…

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SMB Over QUIC Integration in Windows Server 2025: A Leap for Datacenter Connectivity

Microsoft is planning to add the Server Message Block (SMB) over QUIC technology to all editions of Windows Server 2025. The company is currently testing the feature with select users in Windows Server Insider Datacenter and Standard editions. What is SMB over QUIC? SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file-sharing protocol that allows users…

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Ignite 2023: Microsoft Loop Now Generally Available with New Capabilities and Improvements

Microsoft announced this morning the general availability of its Microsoft Loop app for commercial customers on both web and mobile platforms. The new Loop app offers several additional capabilities designed to enhance the collaborative experience for employees. “Today we announced the general availability of the Microsoft Loop app, the app built for the new way…

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How to Create a Dockerfile Step by Step

Docker is a popular software platform that developers can use to run applications inside a lightweight environment known as a Docker container. You can run Docker containers using standard Docker images found on the Docker hub. However, you can also use a Dockerfile to create a Docker image with a specific configuration. In this article,…

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Expert Guide to Azure Stack HCI Network Requirements: Hardware Essentials – FAQ Part 1

As Azure Stack HCI becomes more widely deployed in datacenters and at the edge, I would like to highlight some frequently asked questions I have encountered during the last few months on Azure Stack HCI network requirements. Azure Stack HCI Network Requirements This series will focus on frequently asked questions about Azure Stack HCI and…

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