Network Management


Cross-Tenant Access Settings Come to Azure Active Directory

Microsoft this week announced that cross-tenant access settings for external collaboration are now available in public preview for Azure Active Directory users.

Office Macro Blocking by Default Coming This Year for Some Windows Users

Microsoft announced on Monday that it will be bringing a new default for Windows Office users that is said to "block Internet macros by default."

Microsoft Credits Multifactor Authentication in Blocking Second-Stage Phishing Attacks

Microsoft explained last week that it is seeing multiphase phishing attacks getting tried that could be successful against organizations that haven't implemented multifactor authentication (MFA).

Microsoft Teams Gets External Chat Enhancements, Equipment Recycling and New IT Controls

Microsoft recently made a few Teams announcements of note.

Security Management Eased for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Users

Microsoft is rolling out a somewhat more streamlined approach for managing devices that use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, according to a Thursday announcement.

Microsoft Commercially Releases PowerShell 7.2

Microsoft this week announced the "general availability" commercial release of PowerShell 7.2.

What Is TempDB and Why Does It Matter?

Time to hit the basics and dive into how theSQL Server database engine works.

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Microsoft Outlines Passwordless Options for Organizations

The case for a passwordless future was made by Microsoft luminaries in a 1.5-hour online presentation.

'Underdeveloped' New Ransomware Yanluowang Identified

A Symantec cybersecurity team at Broadcom Inc. is warning of a recently discovered ransomware family that's already been seen in the wild.

Microsoft Touts 'Cloud-Native Windows Endpoints' for Remote Device Management

Microsoft advocated for the use of so-called "cloud-native Windows endpoints" to address the needs of remote workforces in a Monday announcement.

Windows 11 Is Commercially Released and So Are Most of the Tools

Most of the configuration and deployment tools for Windows 11 are now released for IT pro use, with a few exceptions, Microsoft indicated this week.

Windows 11: Made for a Hybrid Workforce

Microsoft's latest OS, Windows 11, is now officially available as a free upgrade for some Windows 10 users.

Progress Buys Kemp Technologies

Progress Software on Thursday announced the acquisition of load balancer solutions company Kemp Technologies.

Microsoft Releases PowerShell Script To Check Windows 11 Upgrade Readiness

Microsoft announced the release of a PowerShell script for checking hardware readiness for Windows 11 upgrades, and promised an Endpoint Analytics tool will be arriving "over the next few days."

Azure Virtual Desktop Now Supports End Users Joined via Azure Active Directory

Azure Virtual Desktop host pools can now be joined to the Azure Active Directory service, Microsoft announced.

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