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Exploring Reference Variables in PowerShell

Even if you've heard of reference variables, their use may still be a mystery.

Microsoft MVP Talks Up Windows Upgrade Details

While Microsoft has been somewhat quiet on the details of its Windows 10 upgrade program, one Microsoft MVP has been active in pulling back the curtain a bit.

Microsoft Details Azure Active Directory MDM Scenarios in Windows 10

Microsoft has outlined how Windows 10 will be used with Azure Active Directory and the premises-based AD.

Managing Local Groups in PowerShell

Here's how to create, add and remove members of a group.

Preview of SQL Server 2016 Now Available

Microsoft released a preview of SQL Server 2016 on Wednesday.

Study Finds Average Cost of Enterprise Breaches on the Rise

The average cost of corporate security breaches has raised 23 percent over the last two years, according to a report by IBM and Ponemon Institute.

When and Why To Convert a Script into a Function

And when converting, remember that reusing code will save you a ton of time.

App Management Through Intune and Configuration Manager Explained

Microsoft is sharing details of its future push for application management through the use of both Intune and System Center Configuration Manager.

Outlook, Intune and OneDrive for Business Security Enhancements Rolling Out

A new "managed Outlook app" that will increase enhanced data security for businesses is expected to be released sometime this quarter, Microsoft announced.

Building PowerShell Functions That Support the Pipeline

Here's how to build some universal functions that will survive your environment.

Microsoft Lays Out Future Windows 10 Update Strategies for IT Pros

IT pros should take a drastic change to how they approach patches and updates in production environments, according to Microsoft.

Upcoming System Center 2012 Service Packs To Include Support for Windows 10

Microsoft on Thursday announced that its Configuration Manager components of System Center 2012 and System Center 2012 R2 will be receiving new service packs.

Microsoft Reissues SQL Server 2004 SP1

Microsoft last week republished SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1.

Port Checking Using PowerShell

Check remote ports quickly by using PowerShell and the .NET Framework.

SharePoint Server 2016 To Use Dying Tech

Microsoft provided some info on some of the aged tech that's making its way to next year'sharePoint Server 2016 product.

May Patch Tuesday: Internet Explorer Gets 'Critical' Fix

The company released on Tuesday its May security update, packed with three bulletins rated "critical" and 10 "important."

Microsoft Looks To Put Security First in Edge Browser

Microsoft's Edge Browser will be improving security, while discarding older IE tech as it continues on its way to release.

Managing Local User Accounts with PowerShell

Here's how to add, disable and delete accounts.

Skype for Business Server 2015 Released

Microsoft announced this week that Skype for Business Server 2015 is now generally available.

Microsoft Announces Advance Threat Analytics

Microsoft took the stage on Monday at its Ignite conference, currently going on in Chicago, to show off its new security wares.

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