Somerset Sysadmin

5 mins
1 week
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The Dangers of Phishing: A Real-Life Incident and the Importance of Cybersecurity

In today’s digital landscape, cyber attacks have become a persistent threat, targeting individuals and organizations alike. The recent high-profile attacks on companies […]

6 mins
1 year
813 words
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Elevating Cybersecurity: A Story of Standards, Strategy, and Success

In the realm of cybersecurity, achieving and maintaining certifications such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus is a testament to a […]

Active Directory / Leadership / Network & Systems / Teamwork

14 mins
1 year
2,081 words
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Frozen Servers, Melting Trust: The Day IT Went Dark

I previously shared a post called We all have war stories! and, today, I’m going to tell a story that has stayed […]

Leadership

3 mins
2 years
349 words

Gardening Leave: Protecting Interests and Fostering a Smooth Transition

Gardening leave refers to the practice where an employee is asked to stay away from the workplace after handing in their notice. […]

Artificial Intelligence / Automation / Leadership / Mental Health / Microsoft 365 / Power Apps / Teamwork

5 mins
2 years
718 words
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The Illusive 4-Day Workweek: A Dream or a Reality?

In the bustling world of 24/7 connectivity and ever-demanding corporate expectations, the idea of a 4-day workweek might seem like a distant […]

Active Directory / Backup / Network & Systems / Security / Teamwork

10 mins
2 years
1,420 word
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A cautionary tale about the Necessity of Robust Backups and BCDR Planning

In the world of IT, we often stress the importance of robust backups and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plans. Today, […]

Programming / Software Development / Testing

3 mins
2 years
412 words
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Windows Sandbox

I recently came across a valuable discovery that doesn’t appear to have been widely publicised! Windows Sandbox is an incredibly useful feature […]

Backup / Network & Systems

2 mins
2 years
257 words

Replication is not a backup!

I have encountered this situation numerous times, and it has become increasingly important for people to acknowledge the gravity of the matter. […]

Active Directory / Automation / Network & Systems / PowerShell / Programming

2 mins
2 years
207 words

Getting storage info using PowerShell

I recently encountered a task where I needed to determine the current storage capacity of all servers in a domain. Since there […]

Backup / Leadership / Monitoring / Network & Systems / Security / Teamwork

3 mins
2 years
342 words

There’s often no need to rush!

I recently encountered a frustrating situation involving a rushed server update that lacked proper planning and collaboration within the team. This incident […]