Best of 2020 Archives

Open-source security tools for cloud and container applications

Articles, Containerization / By Twain Taylor / December 31, 2020

Containerization has elements that need special attention. These open-source security tools can ensure the security of your container environment.

Deploying fully patched Windows 10 computers: A guide for IT pros

Articles, Windows 10 / By Mitch Tulloch / December 30, 2020

Every IT pro has at one point deployed Windows PCs. But deploying fully patched Windows PCs is another issue. Here are some ways to do it

Setting up static IP address for Linux: Easier than you think

Networking, Tutorials / By Sukesh Mudrakola / December 29, 2020

Static IP address are important for an array of networking tasks. Here’s how to set up a static IP address when using Linux.

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Microsoft 365 troubleshooting: Diagnostic tools at your fingertips

Microsoft 365, Tutorials / By Edward van Biljon / December 28, 2020

Many Exchange Server troubleshooting tools don’t work with Microsoft 365. Fortunately, Microsoft has a bunch of new diagnostic tools you can use.

Managing disk and file system partitions in an Azure Linux VM

Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Tutorials / By Anderson Patricio / December 25, 2020

Whether you are studying for Linux certifications or just want to know more about how Azure supports the Linux operating system, this tutorial is for you.

Microsoft 365 administration: Configuring Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365, Tutorials / By Amy Babinchak / December 24, 2020

In this second part of our ongoing series on Microsoft 365 administration, we take a deep-dive into configuring Microsoft Teams.

Free remote work tools for IT teams during coronavirus pandemic

Tech News / By Twain Taylor / December 23, 2020

Setting up remote workstations during the coronavirus crisis so employees can work from home is not easy. These free remote work tools can help.

Windows Virtual Desktop: Get started with this step-by-step guide

Microsoft Azure, Tutorials / By Mitch Tulloch / December 22, 2020

Windows Virtual Desktop lets you deploy virtualized desktops and apps on Azure. Here’s how to set it up with fxlogic containers for profile management.

Hyper-V virtual machine won’t start? Here are some fixes

Articles / By Brien Posey / December 21, 2020

There are many reasons that a previously perfectly functioning Hyper-V virtual machine won’t start. Here are some solutions to this frustrating problem.

What is Microsoft saying to SMBs, MSPs, and IT pros?

Articles / By Amy Babinchak / December 18, 2020

With its products and at its tech conferences, Microsoft has been sending a very clear message to SMBs and IT pros. Keep learning or you’ll be left behind.