Compute, Infrastructure, and Systems Management
Azure NetApp Files NAS Service Targets Large-Scale Use
Updated: June 28, 2025
The new Azure NetApp Flexible Tier could help with large-scale lift-and-shift scenarios. Throughput is priced...more
Migrating from VMware? Look Before You Leap
Updated: June 28, 2025
Microsoft has several alternatives to VMware for on-premises server virtualization. Hyper-V is mature and runs...more
Understanding Entra Global Secure Access
June 28, 2025
Entra Global Secure Access simplifies and secures both remote access and Web access and enables...more
Enabling Intune to Force Apple Updates Improves Security
June 7, 2025
Intune now can use managed software updates to force OS updates to all types of...more
Microsoft 365 Archive: Lower-Cost Storage with Compliance
June 5, 2025
Microsoft 365 Archive can quickly archive and restore SharePoint Online sites while retaining administrative oversight...more
Does Azure Linux Have a Broader Future?
Updated: June 3, 2025
Ever since it was first introduced under the name Mariner, Azure Linux’s sole official purpose...more
Azure Linux 3.0: What’s New
Updated: June 3, 2025
Latest version of Microsoft’s host OS for Azure Kubernetes Service includes updated dependencies. Kubernetes is...more
Azure Files Improves Performance, Syncing, and Pricing Flexibility
April 20, 2025
Azure Files has gained meaningful speed improvements, particularly when accessing small files. File Sync improvements...more
PowerShell 7.5 Generally Available Under Standard Support
April 13, 2025
PowerShell 7.5, the latest Standard Term Support (STS) version of Microsoft’s cross-platform administrative scripting technology,...more
Copilot+ PC: Small Carefully Crafted Pilot Is Best Option
Updated: April 7, 2025
The Windows Copilot Runtime coming to Windows with the 24H2 version will work best with...more
New Data Box Models Speed Ingestion
Updated: April 6, 2025
Even with high-speed Internet, transferring petabytes of data to the cloud can be difficult. New...more
Windows Copilot Runtime Aids AI Application Development
Updated: April 1, 2025
The Copilot Runtime is a new Windows client OS component that facilitates development of AI-enabled...more
How to Plan for VM Retirement
Updated: March 3, 2025
New VM series are both an opportunity to save money and a signal that existing...more
Optimizing Usage of Microsoft’s Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Platforms
Updated: March 3, 2025
Optimizing usage of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure platforms requires understanding key use scenarios and possibly a...more
Optimizing VM Costs with Scaling
Updated: March 1, 2025
Matching resource consumption to actual demand is an important part of controlling Azure VM costs....more
Windows Client Endpoint Protection Options (2025)
Updated: March 1, 2025
Multiple Microsoft antimalware offerings are available for Windows clients, ranging from unmanaged consumer offerings to...more
Updated: June 17, 2025
Microsoft Adds more Sovereign Cloud Options for European Customers
Updated: May 13, 2025
Microsoft to provide security updates for M365 apps on Windows 10 for three more years