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Manage Azure AD via PowerShell
You can install the Azure module directly from the PowerShell prompt and connect to the numerous services offered by Microsofts extensive cloud solution!
Change Calendar Permissions in Office 365
Per default the calendars of shared mailboxes in Office 364 have “FreeBusyTimeOnly” permissions applied.
You could create a new sharing policy and change the applied policy on those accounts.
I however chose to just change the sharing permissions on the shared calendar.
PowerShell: List newly created users
To help detect and prevent malicious behavior I usually implement different scripts or other monitoring features in my customers environments.
One of the snippets I frequently use is one that detects newly created accounts.
Change default OU for computers in AD
There are several reasons to change the default organizational unit of computers that join the domain.
The default OU (domain.local\Computers) cannot be linked with GPOs, and should be avoided since its builtin.
Windows Backup failing on TrueCrypt drive
There are numerous backup solutions out there for Windows and they come in many different forms.
There are two “types” of backup supported by the “Windows Backup and Restore Center” (WBRC).
Upgrading to SCCM 2012 R2
An acticle about what’s new in Configuration Manager 2012 R2, what to consider before an upgrade and how to proceed with the actual upgrade.
Remember, uninstalling Service Packs or R2 is not supported, so make sure you don’t rush through it and you’ve completed the recommended actions on the checklist!
Domain Controllers Warning Event ID 10154
I was getting an error at startup on a new Windows 2008 R2 Domain Controller. Apparently the WinRM attempts to create two SPNs after the startup process.
Since that WinRM runs under “Network Service” account, I was able to fix this warning by granting the “Validated Write to Service Principal Name” permission to the NETWORK SERVICE…
Recover files from Previous Version/Shadowcopy
By default, shadow copy will save a copy of your files once a day, or triggered into action such as when installing an update or new program.
This is all managed by the Windows Task Scheduler. By making some changes to the ‘System Restore’ schedule you can create more frequent backups of documents…
