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PowerShell recovery scripts using WBAdmin no longer work in Windows 11, but VHDX mounting offers a manual workaround for restoring files.
07/18/2025
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Microsoft this week announced it will be bringing its Extended Security Update (ESU) program for on-premises Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, offering organizations critical protection as they approach the end of life.
07/16/2025
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With VMware pricing changes shaking up the market, Microsoft MVP Émile Cabot explains why Hyper-V is emerging as a cost-effective, enterprise-ready alternative for virtualization and hybrid cloud strategies.
07/08/2025
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Hanging onto unused data is a hacker's dream, and shredding old drives isn't enough to thwart them. A robust data sanitization plan is the most underrated way to slash your attack surface.
07/07/2025
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Drowning in device sprawl, inconsistent policies and security blind spots? A longtime Microsoft expert shares how to untangle the chaos.
07/01/2025
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Businesses trying to extend the life of their Windows 10 devices can now begin appealing Microsoft for the privilege.
06/27/2025
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New capabilities aim to address growing data security challenges in AI-integrated environments.
06/26/2025
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With security analytics steadily becoming more AI-driven, Microsoft stands alone as the leading cloud hyperscaler owing to its advanced AI capabilities and long-term roadmap, according to the findings of a recent Forrester paper.
06/25/2025
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
Establishing host groups and consistent naming conventions in System Center Virtual Machine Manager is essential for managing large Hyper-V environments efficiently and at scale.
06/24/2025
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IBM has launched a new software stack aimed squarely at enterprise IT teams tasked with managing the complex governance and security challenges posed by autonomous AI systems.
06/18/2025
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
PowerShell offers a lightweight and efficient solution for backing up SQL Server Express databases on local workstations without the need for full system backups.
06/13/2025
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The new GA release enables on premises and private cloud workflow execution with local processing, enhanced observability and multi-region support.
06/12/2025
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
Hyper-V has come a long way since 2012, and as one IT pro recently found out, it’s now a surprisingly capable solution for running a lab environment on the go -- assuming your hardware can keep up.
06/10/2025
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Microsoft announced the general availability of its redesigned Message Trace feature for Exchange Online, marking the completion of a long process that started with the first preview in 2023 and recently shown off in its final public preview.
06/04/2025
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Despite headlines suggesting a slowdown, Microsoft's decision to pause select datacenter projects reflects a calculated reassessment driven by fast-moving AI advancements -- not a pullback in demand or investment.
05/30/2025
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Facing rising trade tensions and anxiety over data sovereignty, Microsoft unveils a plan to shore up its European cloud footprint -- one that could reset how U.S. cloud giants operate abroad.
04/30/2025
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In a climate of tight budgets and seismic technological shifts, IT vendors are stepping up to help organizations stay innovative -- and stay ahead.
03/18/2025
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Microsoft's cancellation of a handful of U.S.-based AI datacenter leases last week has some analysts concerned about the future of generative AI.
02/24/2025
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On Monday, Microsoft released the last major update for Exchange Server 2019. The aging Exchange Server is set to lose support on Oct. 14, 2025.
02/11/2025
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
While shaming might be your first instinct, understand and explaining will have better results.
01/17/2025
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
Here are some very plausible (and one longshot) possibilities we may see come to fruition in 2025.
01/13/2025
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Microsoft has announced a new $80 billion investment in AI-enabled datacenters for fiscal year 2025, with over half of the funds earmarked for U.S.-based projects.
01/06/2025
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Microsoft has announced the public preview of its enhanced Message Trace feature in the Exchange admin center (EAC) for Exchange Online.
12/16/2024
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Microsoft has unveiled a water-efficient datacenter design that aligns with the company's Datacenter Community Pledge initiative announced earlier this year.
12/09/2024
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Microsoft on Tuesday announced some upcoming pricing changes for enterprise customers of its cloud-based subscription services.
11/12/2024