With the new Teams client, Microsoft has imposed a challenging migration to unfinished software for its users. The hasty transition is especially problematic in Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments, where the prerequisites and installation process for terminal servers are not fully documented and require significant manual intervention.

Model fine-tuning involves adjusting the weights (parameters) between the nodes, providing additional training to the model. This process allows the model to learn relevant information to your organization. This post's example demonstrates how to fine-tune an OpenAI GPT model. After reading this article, you will able to fine-tune models and understand how an LLM learns additional information.

Multiple users have reported that the Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac and iPhone is not working when connecting to a remote desktop session, particularly when using a Remote Desktop Gateway on Windows Server 2022. The issue is associated with two error codes: 0x3000064 and 0x3000066.

In a previous post, I discussed various ways of repairing a Windows machine that will not boot up correctly after a faulty update. If you can log into your system but still find it broken, you can use Microsoft's Fix problems using Windows Update tool to attempt a repair. This article explores Microsoft's new tool.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is an all-in-one solution for advanced endpoint management and security designed to help enterprises efficiently manage and secure their digital assets in today's complex, interconnected landscape. This unified platform addresses the diverse needs of modern IT environments, streamlining operations across various devices and operating systems.

BitLocker can pose a significant challenge when multiple PCs need to be booted from an external drive for troubleshooting. The helpdesk must manually enter the 48-digit recovery password each time. However, this process can be automated by exporting the keys and using a script.

In an Ars Technica article, De Kraker's skepticism was sparked regarding the upcoming "AGI" timeline. I can't help but share my perspective on "AGI," albeit in general terms. Concepts like "AGI" have intrigued me since I wrote my master's thesis about 30 years ago on language processing in neural networks. Despite the recent impressive advancements in the field, my viewpoint on the term remains unchanged.

In my last post, I detailed the steps of creating an Assistant and an OpenAI Vector Store in the Playground. I showed how to upload a text file to the Vector Store and send a prompt utilizing its embeddings. Today, we will perform the same exercise programmatically using curl and the OpenAI API.

Managing the data stored in Copilot for Microsoft 365 is essential for meeting organizational compliance requirements. This article explains how to use retention policies to handle users' Copilot data. It will discuss creating retention policies for Copilot data, various retention strategies, and the functionality of these policies within Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Docker Desktop 4.33 introduces several new features that enhance container management through its GUI. Key updates include Docker Build Checks, which optimize and secure Dockerfile creation, and Docker Debug, offering robust troubleshooting for containers without built-in shells. Another significant improvement is Configuration Integrity Checker 2.0 on macOS, providing less intrusive alerts and proactive handling of misconfigurations.

In my recent posts, I discussed the concept of embeddings and introduced their use with vector databases in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Since April, OpenAI has offered its own vector index, known as the Vector Store. In this article, I will explain how to use the Vector Store in the OpenAI Playground. In my next post, I will provide code examples to demonstrate how to access the Vector Store via the OpenAI API.

WSUS servers generally need substantial storage for updates. Although configuring WSUS can optimize storage use, additional steps may further reduce storage needs. WSUS servers appear especially well-suited for deduplication.

The CrowdStrike update won't be the last update that strikes down your Windows machines. If Windows is not booting due to a corrupted update, you have several recovery options using WinRE, Safe Mode, and Windows PE.

The Microsoft Entra PowerShell module is the successor to the Azure AD PowerShell module. It's designed to streamline management and automation for the Microsoft Entra product family, which includes the services formerly known as Azure Active Directory.

My previous post introduced the basics of generating text embeddings using embedding models. Today, we'll expand on these concepts to explore how embeddings can enhance Large Language Models (LLMs) through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Although the most notable updates in Windows Server 2025 center on Active Directory, Hyper-V, and SMB, the upcoming OS release also introduces substantial improvements to the storage subsystem. These features include improved NVMe support, an updated Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), and enhanced deduplication for ReFS.

In a previous post, I discussed Air-Gapped Containers, Docker Build Cloud, GitHub Actions support, and ARM support in Docker Desktop 4.31. Docker Desktop 4.32 introduces several new features, including the Compose File Viewer, integrated terminal, cloud backup for Docker volumes, data storage move on macOS and Windows, and an MSI installer for enterprise deployment.

Microsoft announced the deprecation of the SMTP feature for Windows Server long ago and is now removing it in Windows Server 2025. E-MailRelay is a lightweight, open-source, and free SMTP server for Windows, also available for Linux. A lightweight, open-source alternative is E-MailRelay, a free SMTP server for Windows, also available for Linux. It supports standard security features and is compatible with basic clients.

The latest update to Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.3 introduces several new features, including built-in support for the Linux kernel 6.6, enhancing performance and compatibility. A new graphical user interface (GUI) app simplifies managing WSL settings, making configuration more user-friendly. In addition, WSL users can now easily move their Linux distributions to different storage locations with a straightforward command.