Category Archives: Tools I Use
Ten things you should know about Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Sync
Azure Active Directory powers Microsoft Online Services, ranging from Office 365 to Intune, in terms of identity. While this compels to organizations in a strong way, Microsoft even offers hybrid identity options to organizations running on-premises Windows Server Active Directory to stretch their identity layer to the cloud. The tool from Microsoft to support its […]
From the Field: the Case of the non-replicating Domain Controllers on Cisco UCS Blades
This morning I was asked to troubleshoot a situation where, in an environment with ten Active Directory Domain Controllers, two Domain Controllers would no longer replicate with each other. They would replicate with other Domain Controllers just fine, just not between themselves. I troubleshot the problem, and I am sharing my experience in case you […]
Checking replication of raising the Domain Functional Level to Windows Server 2008 in a pragmatic and programmatic way
I’ve referred to the Windows Server 2003 Domain Functional Level (DFL) as the ‘golden’ functional level a couple of times. Dave has a blogpost where he concludes the same from an Exchange Server point of view. However, from an Active Directory point of view, the Windows Server 2008 Domain Functional Level (DFL) gains much traction […]
Luxuries in Life: 6 inches of Windows Phone goodness
Eighteen months ago, I purchased a Nokia Lumia 920. It has been my loyal companion for the biggest part of that time, until it recently got stolen. I needed to replace the phone. Luckily it was insured under the circumstances it was stolen, so I had ample budget to look around for a new phone.
Updating Windows XP with all its updates
You may have read my blogpost on the actions admins need to take to continue working with Windows XP in their networking environments. It’s a long list. While many blogs and websites have shared similar information, one action is on everybody’s list: Update Windows XP with the latest updates. So, how easy is it to […]
Tips for Travelling to Tech Conferences, Part 6
If you’re interested in particular technology, you might find yourself travelling between continents while passing multiple time zones to attend certain tech conferences and/or manufacturers. For the past years, I’ve been flying through nine time zones twice a year and will be flying through twelve for the first time next year (if my schedule permits). […]
Tips for Travelling to Tech Conferences, Part 5
When you travel with colleagues a lot, you might end up as the go to guy for travelling tips. This series contains all my tips, so you may benefit from the situations I’ve encountered, avoid them, and travel in style and happiness. With your documents printed and checked and your luggage packed and documented, it’s […]
Tips for Travelling to Tech Conferences, Part 4
Being the Microsoft Technology Lead for my company puts me on the road a lot. In this series I’m sharing my experiences and best practices, so your tech conference experiences may end up on a higher level. (perhaps even the level of a free holiday abroad) With all the preparations taken care of, a few […]
Tips for Travelling to Tech Conferences, Part 3
In this series, aimed at (wannabe) road warriors, I’m sharing my experiences and best practices, so your tech conference experiences may end up on a higher level. (perhaps even the level of a free holiday abroad) In the first part of this series, I shared my tips on booking the best tickets, the best hotels, […]
Tips for Travelling to Tech Conferences, Part 2
Being the Microsoft Technology Lead for my company puts me on the road a lot. In this series I’m sharing my experiences and best practices, so your tech conference experiences may end up on a higher level. (perhaps even the level of a free holiday abroad) In the first part of this series, I shared […]
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