Network & Systems

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
2 years
2,081 words
3

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Active Directory / Monitoring / Network & Systems / PowerShell

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 […]

Active Directory / Network & Systems

4 mins
2 years
523 words
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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 […]

Active Directory / Monitoring / Network & Systems / Security

20 mins
2 years
2,863 words
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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 […]

Artificial Intelligence / Network & Systems / Security

4 mins
2 years
526 words
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Microsoft Security Copilot: Empowering defenders at the speed of AI

Microsoft recently unveiled Security Copilot, an innovative tool designed to provide seamless collaboration between security teams. With Security Copilot, defenders can gain […]