There are two dependencies to run the upgrade assistant. MSBuild The “try-convert” .NET tool The .NET Upgrade Assistant tool also …
Migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
You’ve always had the ability to migrate from other email services to Microsoft 365. In recent years it’s been easier …
PowerShell modules to interact with secrets go GA
It’s official, version 1.0 of Microsoft.PowerShell.SecretManagement and Microsoft.PowerShell.SecretStore are available on PowerShell Gallery. I’ve been wanting to work with HashiCorp’s …
Linux resources for Lenovo devices
I posted some pdf’s for the P43s and P53 ThinkPads, but if you’re looking for more information about capability with …
Differences between Azure SQL Database and Microsoft SQL Server
I’ve been asked many times about the differences between Azure SQL Database and databases within Microsoft SQL Server. When I …
Release Candidate versions of PowerShell modules to interact with Secrets
There’s been preview versions of these modules that I’ve been following; but that ended today. The first Release Candidate is …
Development Team Velocity
Microsoft has a resource now that will help you calculate your Developer Velocity Index. This assessment is designed to help …
Fixing Windows 10 Corruption with PowerShell
This isn’t anything new but after a few quick searches on Google, I was only hitting pages using the older …
Quick RSAT Install for Windows 10
For the past few versions of Windows 10, Microsoft has made the Remote Server Administration Tools available through Features on …
Using Microsoft Authenticator for MFA and Azure AD Account Info
I’ve probably added about 10 accounts, which had MFA or two-factor authentication requirements, to Microsoft Authenticator app running on my …
Download Cisco (and Meraki) Visio Stencils
I recently had to create documentation for an environment which had Meraki devices. I don’t usually create in-depth documentation for …
Unable to change docs.microsoft.com to high contract theme
I recently clearly my browser cache and when I went back to docs.microsoft.com, it was bright again.(As in there was …
Keep the kids occupied with brain powered games
As newsletters from Microsoft continue to fill my inbox day in day out; I came across one of them that …
Running QuickBooks remotely
I had some requests come in for running QuickBooks remotely from several tech companies, specifically, Managed Service Providers. These mass …
Running Windows 10 OEM VM in Hyper-V locally
The previous version of this article referenced a licensing document released by Microsoft which was misinterpreted. Under the Windows 10 …
Running Linux on the ThinkPad P43s and P53s
Lenovo has released official documentation for running Linux on the ThinkPad Mobile Workstation product line. Officially supported flavors of Linux …
Major AGILE changes to ITIL v4 framework – last modules coming soon
The modules to be released this year are the “ITIL 4 Specialist High-Velocity IT” module and the “ITIL 4 Specialist …
Transfer DHCP Server configuration to another server with PowerShell
I had a call the other day export import
Custom Configs for Microsoft Edge
This can come in handy if your developing an extension for Microsoft Edge. Of if you’re developing an extension for …
Stop browser based tracking and data sharing
This is primarily geared at interest-based advertising, but can also be used to limit (in some capacity) what data is …