Network Management


How To Create Pipeline Chain Operators in PowerShell 7

Represented by the pipe symbol (found on the backslash key on most keyboards), the PowerShell pipeline allows one command's output to be treated as input for another command.

How PowerShell 7 Makes Better Sense of Error Messages

Earlier versions of PowerShell only had one way to display errors, and it wasn't always the most helpful. Microsoft's support of the Get-Error cmdlet in PowerShell 7 makes error messages much more useful.

Microsoft 365 Apps Get New Monthly Update Channel plus Channel Name Changes

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the establishment of a new monthly update channel plus plans to rename existing update channels for organizations using the Microsoft 365 Apps service, formerly known as "Office 365 ProPlus."

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Getting Started with Dbatools for SQL Server

An open source project gives DBAs the ability to channel PowerShell for automating and scaling complex SQL Server tasks, starting with the most basic: database backups.

Microsoft Adds Help for Azure Active Directory Conditional Access Settings

Microsoft this week announced three new features for assessing Azure AD Conditional Access policy settings, which have all reached "general availability" (GA).

Microsoft Adds Single Sign-On Access for All Azure Active Directory Users

Microsoft offered an overview of its recent Azure Active Directory release milestones, including free single sign-on access (SSO) for all of its online services subscribers, per a Thursday announcement.

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IT's Post-Pandemic Future: The Lasting Impact of the Remote Work Surge

As business restrictions slowly begin to lift, IT pros face a new landscape similar to the BYOD boom -- but instead of new devices, they'll be dealing with new logistics.

Microsoft Explains Windows Machine Password Resets for Remote Workers

Microsoft this week explained how the machine password mechanism for Windows systems works, and the effects when people have shifted to working remotely.

Microsoft Teams and Exchange Online Getting ID Protections via Continuous Access Evaluation

Microsoft on Tuesday explained that it is implementing its own version of Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) identity and access protections for certain Office 365 and Azure Active Directory users.

Multifactor Authentication and Password Reset Registration Now Available for Azure AD Users

Microsoft on Thursday announced the commercial release of a more simplified Azure Active Directory registration process that adds multifactor authentication (MFA) and self-service password reset features for end users.

How To Use PowerShell To Fix Hyper-V Virtual Disk Chains

Problem: Mounting a Hyper-V virtual hard disk outside of the VM breaks the VM. Solution: PowerShell.

How To Track Down Hyper-V VM Errors

Occasionally, Hyper-V's error alerts raise more questions than answers. Here's how to clear up these mystery errors.

Office 365 Network Onboarding Tool Preview Now Can Detect VPNs

Microsoft recently announced an update to a "proof-of-concept" Office 365 Network Onboarding Tool, which is designed to help organizations check the effectiveness of their connections to Office 365 services.

How To Use .CSV Files with PowerShell, Part 2

In the second part of this series, Brien shows how to import a .CSV file into a PowerShell array, including two methods for zooming in on just the specific data you need and filtering out the rest.

Microsoft 365 Business To Get Azure Active Directory Premium P1 Perks

Subscribers to Microsoft 365 Business (which is being renamed this month to "Microsoft 365 Business Premium") will be getting Azure Active Directory Premium P1 licensing at no additional cost.

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