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Category: Active Directory

Frozen Servers, Melting Trust: The Day IT Went Dark
Active Directory / Leadership / Network & Systems / Teamwork
  • November 28, 2023
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  • 14 mins
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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 […]

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A cautionary tale about the Necessity of Robust Backups and BCDR Planning
Active Directory / Backup / Network & Systems / Security / Teamwork
  • October 19, 2023
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  • 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, […]

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Getting storage info using PowerShell
Active Directory / Automation / Network & Systems / PowerShell / Programming
  • May 29, 2023
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  • 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 […]

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We all have war stories!
Active Directory / Backup / Teamwork
  • May 8, 2023
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  • 4 mins
  • 2 years
  • 462 words

We all have war stories!

During a recent conversation with one of my staff, they expressed concerns about the consequences of making mistakes, fearing potential disciplinary action […]

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Set Windows Event Log Max Size on Domain Controllers
Active Directory / Monitoring / Network & Systems / PowerShell
  • May 1, 2023
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  • 1 min
  • 2 years
  • 138 words

Set Windows Event Log Max Size on Domain Controllers

Recently, we received a request to set the maximum log size of all domain controllers to 25MB. Considering the significant number of […]

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Migrating from NTFRS to DFSR
Active Directory / Network & Systems
  • April 24, 2023
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  • 4 mins
  • 2 years
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Migrating from NTFRS to DFSR

I recently posted about my top 10 tips for a healthier active directory, and one of the items was to migrate from […]

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Top 10 tips for a healthier Active Directory
Active Directory / Monitoring / Network & Systems / Security
  • April 17, 2023
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  • 20 mins
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Top 10 tips for a healthier Active Directory

The state of Active Directory instances that I have come across over the years has left me amazed. It is rare that […]

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About me

Certified Microsoft and Veeam IT engineer with extensive experience in managing physical and virtual environments, including cloud-based solutions. Skilled in team collaboration, and problem-solving. Passionate about leveraging technology to improve people's lives. Confident in tackling any challenge.

Latest posts

The Dangers of Phishing: A Real-Life Incident and the Importance of Cybersecurity
The Dangers of Phishing: A Real-Life Incident and the Importance of Cybersecurity
May 7, 2025
Elevating Cybersecurity: A Story of Standards, Strategy, and Success
Elevating Cybersecurity: A Story of Standards, Strategy, and Success
March 25, 2024
Frozen Servers, Melting Trust: The Day IT Went Dark
Frozen Servers, Melting Trust: The Day IT Went Dark
November 28, 2023
Gardening Leave: Protecting Interests and Fostering a Smooth Transition
Gardening Leave: Protecting Interests and Fostering a Smooth Transition
November 6, 2023

Recent Posts

  • The Dangers of Phishing: A Real-Life Incident and the Importance of Cybersecurity
  • Elevating Cybersecurity: A Story of Standards, Strategy, and Success
  • Frozen Servers, Melting Trust: The Day IT Went Dark
  • Gardening Leave: Protecting Interests and Fostering a Smooth Transition
  • The Illusive 4-Day Workweek: A Dream or a Reality?

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