Orin Thomas
@orinthomas.com
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Model Spaceship Gatherer. Author of 45 technical books. Cloud Advocate. aka.ms/orin
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The new edition of Windows Server Inside Out is available. It includes everything from Securing AD and Hardening Windows Server, to how to host and manage Hyper-V, integrate with Azure Services and how to host generative AI workloads like Ollama and Foundry Local.
www.amazon.com/Windows-Serv...
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The new edition of Windows Server Inside Out is available. It includes everything from Securing AD and Hardening Windows Server, to how to host and manage Hyper-V, integrate with Azure Services and how to host generative AI workloads like Ollama and Foundry Local.
www.amazon.com/Windows-Serv...
12 days ago
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Configure Backup & Recovery for Windows Server IaaS VMs hosting IIS websites in an Azure availability set
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Configure Backup & Recovery for Windows Server IaaS VMs
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP-IvqWa9TU
12 days ago
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Native NVMe in Windows Server 2025 (~80% IOPS gains over WS22)
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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Announcing Native NVMe in Windows Server 2025: Ushering in a New Era of Storage Performance | Microsoft Community Hub
We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Native NVMe support in Windows Server 2025—a leap forward in storage innovation that will redefine what’s possible...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windowsservernewsandbestpractices/announcing-native-nvme-in-windows-server-2025-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-storage-p/4477353
about 1 month ago
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Announcing Support for S2D Campus Cluster on Windows Server 2025
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Announcing Support for S2D Campus Cluster on Windows Server 2025 | Microsoft Community Hub
Applies to: Windows Server 2025 Failover Clustering with the 2025-12 Security Update (KB5072033) (26100.7462) applied on each Failover Cluster node. First, I...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/failoverclustering/announcing-support-for-s2d-campus-cluster-on-windows-server-2025/4477075
about 1 month ago
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Deploy and configure an Azure Application Gateway for load balancing and website protection.
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hhuGuCLr7U
about 1 month ago
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Windows Server Failover Clustering with Storage Spaces Direct & SAN Storage
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Announcing Support for S2D and SAN Coexistence | Microsoft Community Hub
Applies to: Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 Failover Clustering Failover Clustering has supported SAN storage since Windows NT 4.0 Server,...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/failoverclustering/announcing-support-for-s2d-and-san-coexistence/4475351
about 1 month ago
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Overview of Windows Admin Center Virtualization Mode
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Overview of Windows Admin Center Virtualization Mode
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4NP9p75EFM
about 2 months ago
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No need to use WinGet to install Nano to edit files from the terminal - Just use: edit filename in Windows Terminal
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3 months ago
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Same Same, But Different, But Still Same
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3 months ago
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Deploy Azure DNS Public Zones
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Deploy Azure DNS Public Zones
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsqpy89K8Dw
4 months ago
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Install and run Azure Foundry Local LLM server & Open WebUI on Windows Server 2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6FU...
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Install and run Azure Foundry Local LLM server & Open WebUI on Windows Server 2025
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6FUjWN13X4
4 months ago
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reposted by
Orin Thomas
Sonia Cuff
4 months ago
👀 Microsoft Ignite session catalog!
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@birmo.bsky.social
Another Book for the BirmoShelf
4 months ago
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Enable Certificate-Based Authentication for Windows Admin Center Gateway Servers with AD CS
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/itopsta...
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Enable Certificate-Based Authentication for Windows Admin Center Gateway Servers with AD CS | Microsoft Community Hub
Implementing certificate-based authentication for Windows Admin Center (WAC) involves leveraging smart card login (user certificates) in Active Directory. In...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/itopstalkblog/enable-certificate-based-authentication-for-windows-admin-center-gateway-servers/4455790
4 months ago
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Install Latest Version of PowerShell on Windows 11
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4 months ago
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Customize your PowerShell prompt with Oh-My-Posh
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4 months ago
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Delegate Active Directory password reset permissions using the Delegation of Control Wizard.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5kK...
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Delegate Active Directory password reset permissions using the Delegation of Control Wizard
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5kKHF6ZlYY
4 months ago
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Install and Configure Windows Server 2025 Server Core
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdLV...
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Install and Configure Windows Server 2025 Server Core
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdLVGwPrlC0
4 months ago
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Overview of Windows Server Management Tools & Finding The Right Tool For The Job
www.youtube.com/watch?v=szTZ...
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Overview of Different Windows Server Management and Administration Tools
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szTZ8Wvv65Y
4 months ago
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This AI generated song about the Windows Registry is great
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMAB...
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AI Slop Song Teaches You the Windows Registry
YouTube video by ThioJoe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMABp9z3C_g
4 months ago
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Configure Windows Admin Center in the Azure Portal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwgf...
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Configure Windows Admin Center in the Azure Portal
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwgfZOdZx_k
5 months ago
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Shielded VM Template Creation in a Hyper-V Guarded Fabric
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Shielded VM Template Creation in a Hyper-V Guarded Fabric | Microsoft Community Hub
To set up a shielded virtual machine template on a Hyper-V guarded fabric, you need to prepare a secure environment (Host Guardian Service, guarded hosts)...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/itopstalkblog/shielded-vm-template-creation-in-a-hyper-v-guarded-fabric/4450300
5 months ago
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How to perform a Memory RAM check using Windows Memory Diagnostics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTxJ...
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How to perform a Memory RAM check using Windows Memory Diagnostics
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTxJKL6mNO4
5 months ago
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How to manually configure DNS on your Windows 11 Wifi connection.
youtu.be/YW6dFVwddpY
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How to manually configure DNS on your Windows 11 Wifi connection
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://youtu.be/YW6dFVwddpY
5 months ago
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Enable, Disable and Understand Windows Protected Print Mode
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jUb...
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Enable and Disable and Understand Windows Protected Print Mode
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jUbVkwu7nY
5 months ago
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VMWare VM Hyper-V Conversion tool in Windows Admin Center (public preview)
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
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Introducing the VM Conversion tool in Windows Admin Center – Public Preview | Microsoft Community Hub
As organizations update their infrastructure, a growing number are seeking adaptable, Microsoft-supported solutions that address current...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windowsservernewsandbestpractices/introducing-the-vm-conversion-tool-in-windows-admin-center-%E2%80%93-public-preview/4446604
5 months ago
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Windows 11 Disk Management. Basic, Dynamic, GPT, MBR, Simple, Spanned & Mirrored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym1x...
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Windows 11 Disk Management. Basic, Dynamic, GPT, MBR, Simple, Spanned & Mirrored.
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym1x6xDs_Uk
5 months ago
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Survey issued by the product team on Security Hardening in the Enterprise for the next version of Windows Server
forms.office.com/r/1uubZqukKh
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Microsoft Forms
https://forms.office.com/r/1uubZqukKh
5 months ago
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Three different methods to join a Windows 11 computer to an Active Directory domain
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Three different methods to join a Windows 11 computer to an Active Directory domain
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edXN07DX1Gc
5 months ago
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Enable Copilot in Azure and manage IaaS VMs using Copilot in Azure
youtu.be/jG4eTpF6hWc
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Enable Copilot in Azure and manage IaaS VMs using Copilot in Azure
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://youtu.be/jG4eTpF6hWc
5 months ago
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Creating Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates using VS Code and GitHub Copilot
youtu.be/UCmYEIsJ4PM
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Creating Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates using VS Code and GitHub Copilot
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://youtu.be/UCmYEIsJ4PM
5 months ago
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@nedpyle.com
just watched this docco. Even more info than the Rinzler book about your favourite movie. A+
5 months ago
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@nedpyle.com
Great analysis of Aliens
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTIx...
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Aliens: Is the Special Edition Actually Better?
YouTube video by Random Film Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTIxbBRurwA
6 months ago
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Apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) with Intune
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/coreinf...
9 months ago
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@thespaceshipper.com
I assume you're all in ;-)
9 months ago
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See my Windows Server Summit session, Beyond the MCSE: Windows Server training and certification on demand and at your convenience at:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/window...
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Beyond the MCSE: Windows Server training and certification - Windows Server Summit
Take your skills to the next level. Learn about the different Windows Server training and certification options, including the freely available Active...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsserver-events/beyond-the-mcse-windows-server-training-and-certification/4397260
9 months ago
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Windows Server certification was the jump off point for many of today's IT Professionals. In this Windows Server Summit session this Tuesday afternoon (US PDT) I explain the current offerings and how you can obtain a free credential in "Beyond the MCSE"
techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/window...
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9 months ago
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@nedpyle.com
Did you get this?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ9r...
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Aliens Expanded: Collector's Edition - available now
YouTube video by Alien Theory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ9rk8qELDY
9 months ago
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Find out more at
aka.ms/wss2025
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9 months ago
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Finally got a Neb
9 months ago
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General Availability of ACLs for local users for Azure Blob Storage SSH FTP:
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azurest...
9 months ago
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Your regular reminder to disable SMB1 on your older Windows Server computers
youtu.be/L_oPcUB-ysU
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How to check for and disable SMB1 on Windows Server
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://youtu.be/L_oPcUB-ysU
9 months ago
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@nedpyle.com
10 months ago
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CPU oversubscription and new CPU jitter counters in Windows Server 2025
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows...
10 months ago
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reposted by
Orin Thomas
Jeffrey Woolsey
10 months ago
Windows Server Summit is just around the corner! Mark your calendar!
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10 months ago
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Application Control for Business (The artist formerly known as Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), Application Control for Windows and Code Integrity.) - Schema Definition
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/coreinf...
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Application Control for Business, Schema Definition | Microsoft Community Hub
Watching my miniature schnauzer, Raven, explore my backyard, I’m reminded of the importance of having a clear set of rules and guidelines. Just like Raven...
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/coreinfrastructureandsecurityblog/application-control-for-business-schema-definition/4386252
10 months ago
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Allow ping through Windows 11 Firewall with one line of PowerShell!
youtu.be/BloSa-l-cW4
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Allow Ping through Windows 11 Firewall with one line of PowerShell!
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://youtu.be/BloSa-l-cW4
10 months ago
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You shouldn't deploy WINS but this may give you a giggle
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...
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10 months ago
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How to request a computer certificate from an Active Directory certificate authority for purposes such as configuring authentication for Hyper-V replica.
youtu.be/XwSXSlMew6s
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Request and install computer certificate from Active Directory Certificate Services Enterprise CA
YouTube video by ITOpsTalk
https://youtu.be/XwSXSlMew6s
10 months ago
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