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Export Windows 11 Start layout and deploy it without Group Policy

20 mars 2024 à 14:27
If you want to pin the same program icons to the Start menu of many computers, you can export a reference configuration in JSON format and distribute it to the target PCs on the network. However, in Windows 11, this method no longer works when using Group Policy. If you don't have an MDM solution, two workarounds exist.

VMware vSphere: editions, licenses, and prices for the SMB market

12 mars 2024 à 13:44
Following Broadcom's takeover of VMware, the new owner significantly streamlined the portfolio, primarily selling products through bundles to large companies. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often only require vSphere, of which there are now only a few editions available. The Essentials Plus Kit often turns out to be the most expensive due to the peculiarities of the subscription-based licensing per core.

Privacy settings in Microsoft Edge: disable tab grouping, follow creators, similar sites, and shopping recommendations

7 mars 2024 à 14:26
Microsoft is known to regularly use its platform to push its software and cloud services onto users. They often provide only little value but tend to bloat the system or siphon off data. The latter applies to a number of Edge browser features. They are active by default but can be disabled via GPO.

Windows auto-login without password

27 février 2024 à 18:52
Usually, you want to secure your Windows account with a strong password or other authentication methods. However, there may be situations where you want to set up a Windows computer to log in automatically without requiring a password. If only one user operates a PC and the computer is physically protected from unauthorized access, you can afford the convenience of bypassing password login. Although Microsoft has reduced the auto-login options, enabling autologon in Windows 10/11 is still feasible.

Install the new Teams client: bulk installer, policies, changes from the classic client, system prerequisites

23 février 2024 à 15:35
Users will gradually receive the new Teams client depending on the license and update channel. Microsoft now offers a bulk installer for businesses looking to migrate to the new version. Subsequently, admins can enforce a specific client for users using a policy.

Configure Windows 11 Start menu with Group Policy

21 février 2024 à 13:02
One of the most noticeable innovations of Windows 11 is the redesigned Start menu. This changes not only its appearance but also its technical foundations. However, the settings in the Group Policy have remained mainly the same, so it is unclear which ones still apply.

Edit JSON config files with free JSON editors or Notepad++

15 février 2024 à 13:00
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is gaining popularity as a format for configuration files. Unlike XML or the still-used INI format, editing JSON in a text editor can be tedious and error-prone. However, there are free JSON editors and plugins for Notepad++ that simplify this task.

Create bootable ISO for Windows image (.wim)

7 février 2024 à 09:57
Before deploying to clients, you should update a Windows image with the latest patches and customize it to meet their needs. Depending on the deployment method, you need to provide the WIM archive on a bootable ISO file. This can be created using the tools from the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK).

Windows Server 2025: New security features for file services (SMB, NTLM)

22 janvier 2024 à 10:24
The announced support for SMB over QUIC in all editions of Windows Server 2025 marks a significant advancement for the file services role. In addition, the upcoming LTSC server release brings several new mechanisms designed to enhance the security of traditional SMB over TCP or RDMA.

Disable SMBv1 and enable SMBv1 auditing

19 janvier 2024 à 13:28
Windows still includes some legacy protocols that pose significant security risks. This applies to SMBv1/CIFS, which Microsoft is gradually phasing out. While it is still present in new Windows versions, it is disabled by default. The audit feature can detect SMBv1 requests and assess whether the protocol is still required.

Disable Copilot and block ChatGPT in Windows and Edge with Group Policy and Defender

15 janvier 2024 à 15:12
Microsoft has integrated AI features under the brand Copilot into almost all of its products, including Windows and the Edge browser. For businesses that haven't developed an AI strategy yet, these consumer versions of Copilot are often undesired. Fortunately, they can be blocked using group policies.

Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on different Windows editions and Server Core

22 décembre 2023 à 10:07

For some time now, Microsoft has been offering a simplified installation of WSL via the wsl.exe utility. Hence, most guides refer to this method. However, in practice, it is not quite as straightforward because this command does not work on Server Core and is only suitable for WSL 2.

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Windows Server 2025 Hyper-V: GPU partitioning, deduplication for VHDs, AD-less live migration

19 décembre 2023 à 09:46

The upcoming LTSC release of Windows Server introduces several enhancements to Hyper-V and new storage functions, which primarily benefit the operation of virtual machines. This includes GPU virtualization, a new deduplication feature for ReFS, and live migration of VMs on clusters that are not members of an AD domain.

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Notepad++: Search and replace with regex und plugins

18 décembre 2023 à 12:56

The free and widely-used editor for Windows supports not only basic search and replace functions but also regular expressions. A helpful plugin assists in formulating regex, providing real-time expression validation. However, for many tasks you don't need regex; built-in functions and plugins often offer simpler solutions.

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Create a free lab for Microsoft 365 and Intune

14 décembre 2023 à 09:59

If you're looking to delve into Microsoft 365 management, there are a few options available. Some components offer free, time-limited trial versions, and in the case of Azure AD, there's a stripped-down free edition. Alternatively, Microsoft provides a developer license with a fully-featured subscription to M365 E5.

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WSL: Start Linux apps in Windows and Windows apps in Linux, access ext4 and NTFS

11 décembre 2023 à 12:20

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) aims to seamlessly integrate the open-source operating system with Windows, blurring the boundaries between the two worlds for users. This integration includes the ability to access the file system of one operating system from the other and run applications from either system.

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SystoLOCK in review: Logging in to Active Directory with multi-factor authentication without passwords

5 décembre 2023 à 14:33

SystoLOCK offers a robust solution for enhancing security through multi-factor authentication (MFA) without passwords in an Active Directory environment. Unlike other methods, SystoLOCK does not rely on cloud services. The solution introduces the convenience similar to smartcard-based authentication, eliminating the need for complex password management. Moreover, SystoLOCK allows users to log in securely via VPN connections and supports offline login functionality.

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