The Patch Management Checklist #2: Patching Workstations
In my last post, I discussed the need that every large organization’s IT department has: The need for a patch management checklist. Much of that checklist involves planning for thorough [...]
Reporting on SCCM Application Deployment Progress with Powershell
I'm going to show you a new approach to getting deployment status out of SCCM. Most of our readers are familiar with using SCCM Reports, or the SCCM console, to [...]
The Patch Management Checklist #1: Initial Decisions
Patch management is something every organization has to do. But keeping every system patched and secured against every vulnerability can become a tedious, never-ending task in itself. And we know [...]
What is the Windows 10 Enterprise Insider Preview?
When it comes to new software, some people are cautious, and some like to get in the sandbox and play, so to speak. For that second group of people, Microsoft [...]
Track where Users Login with Active Directory
Knowing where users login, and when, can be a very useful tool, especially when it comes to an organization’s cybersecurity efforts. For example, you could potentially spot when a user [...]
We Have Win 7 and 10… Do I Need to Upgrade to Windows 10?
This is something I hear (or see) often when working with clients. They have a bunch of machines running Windows 7, but they need to invest in some new hardware…all [...]
Admins Toolbox – PowerShell oneliners
Microsoft's PowerShell can be an awesome tool to manage the Windows operating system, as well as the Azure cloud. What is PowerShell used for? Put simply, Microsoft created PowerShell to [...]
Windows 10 Version 1809 Rollout: What you need to know
Windows 10 Redstone 5 (version 1809) is expected to rollout in October 2018. This means that Windows Update servers will begin delivering the Windows 10 version 1809 update to all [...]
What is Patch Management and Why Does It Matter?
First, what is patch management? Patch management is simply the process of acquiring, testing, and installing patches (and possibly other upgrades) for software applications. And it is the simplest, most [...]
Top 10 Desktop Security Risks and How to Fix Them (2018 edition)
Desktop security risks are an unfortunate constant in any environment. Not a year goes by where we don't hear about a high-profile cyber attack or data breach. Target, Home Depot, [...]
