The best of both worlds - here you will find articles on all topics that connect local infrastructure with cloud services.
Create home directories automatically - with PowerShell!New!!
Lesedauer 5 MinutenIn many companies, employees still have access to personal directories on the file server—so-called home directories. These directories can be used to store files intended solely for personal use (though ideally not music collections 😉). While there are now more modern approaches to this—such as OneDrive and the associated redirection of known folders—not all companies […]
Annoyed by RDP warnings? Get rid of them - with signed RDP files!
Lesedauer 3 MinutenRemote access to Windows systems is typically achieved via a Remote Desktop connection. No special configuration is required for this (apart from file shares). However, RDP files are considered insecure by default, as there is no way to verify their origin. For this reason, Windows displays a warning when such a file is opened. This […]
Modern Authentication in Exchange Server - farewell, NTLM and Kerberos!
Lesedauer 13 MinutenFor some time now, Microsoft has been pointing out that the NTLM authentication protocol is outdated and that organizations should disable it entirely.However, this is easier said than done. In practice, there are still many (older) applications that continue to use NTLM instead of Kerberos for authentication. If NTLM were disabled, these applications would no […]
Control granular permissions for servers and clients via Active Directory—with group policies and PowerShell!
Lesedauer 6 MinutenLocal Active Directory infrastructures remain widespread and are therefore a popular target for attackers. To effectively reduce the attack surface and harden the infrastructure against attacks, numerous guides and articles are now available. Broadly speaking, the recommendations can be divided into the following topics: Topic Empfehlung(en) Zero Trust - No system or user is automatically […]
Connect an application with custom attributes to Entra ID - that's how it works!
Lesedauer 5 MinutenActive Directory remains the primary authentication and authorization platform for many companies. However, it is now somewhat outdated. For example, third-party solutions are required to add MFA functions. In addition, modern alternatives are available that add many more features in terms of convenience and security. Microsoft is clearly positioning Entra ID as the successor to […]
Windows Server Summit | Recap & what's next
Lesedauer 2 MinutenAnd what am I supposed to do with all this news now? With Windows Server 2025, there have been some significant changes under the hood. Now, the usual round of questions and concerns will likely begin - DieUltimately, everyone must answer these questions for themselves. The following scenarios are intended to help identify added value […]
Windows Server Summit | Credentials
Lesedauer 2 MinutenLocal infrastructure no longer exists for Microsoft. Everything revolves around the cloud. A few years ago, that may indeed have been the case. Gradually, all certifications for traditional server products were phased out, including the sorely missed Messaging Administrator (Exchange Server). Now, the truth lies somewhere in between – we live in a hybrid world […]
Windows Server Summit | Windows Admin Center
Lesedauer 2 MinutenI thought I needed System Center to manage my Windows servers! Not necessarily anymore – I can, of course, continue using my existing products. However, with the Windows Admin Center (WAC), Microsoft provides a mature and constantly evolving solution that allows me to manage my servers regardless of their location – and it's completely free! […]
Windows Server Summit | (Software-defined) Networking
Lesedauer 2 MinutenWindows Server is much more than just a server - it can also be a storage system or a switch, if desired! The statement is deliberately general. 😏 However, it's true that Windows Server has been capable of providing much more than just classic services like Active Directory, DNS, and WSUS for years. The rise […]
Windows Server Summit | From VMware to the cloud
Lesedauer 2 MinutenBroadcom's licensing policy and its treatment of partners must be considered questionable, to say the least. This article is not intended to be a rant about Broadcom or VMware. However, the question of whether switching to a different solution might be a good step is already on your mind. This article provides an overview of […]
