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Connect with like-minded professionals, peers, and potential mentors or collaborators. Networking can open doors to new career opportunities and foster meaningful relationships within the tech community. Register at https://www.expertslive.au We are closing the registrations very soon.  Last Days!Looking for another reason to attend? Join me on an insightful session to explore how to deploy a…

🚀 The countdown is on! 🚀 There are just a few weeks left until the submission deadline for ExpertsLive Australia (expertslive.au) Call for Papers! ⏰ Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your expertise and share your knowledge with the vibrant tech community in Australia and beyond. 💡 ExpertsLive Australia is the premier tech conference that brings together professionals, thought…

Experts Live Australia brings to you two days (September 19th- 20th, 2023) full of engaging sessions with a 100% focus on Microsoft solutions in the areas of cloud, security, data, Open AI and modern workplace technologies. Experts Live Australia is a community-driven IT conference focused on Microsoft cloud, Security, Data, AI and Modern Workplace Technologies. Submit your talk Session…

Which industries are most under threat, and what is the most frequently used cyberattack methods?

Examining the development of spam and advanced threats: 40% of all incoming emails pose a potential threat Cybercrime remains one of the biggest threats worldwide, according to a new report from email cloud security and backup provider Hornetsecurity. The Cyber Threat Report Edition 2021/2022 details the latest insights and data on the current threat situation with a focus on email…

You know you’re a SysAdmin when…

Did you know that 29% of data loss cases are caused by accident? As World Backup Day nears, we think back to all the incidents, data loss scares, and near-disasters that we’ve experienced over the years – and how grateful we were to have backup during those times! If you use Microsoft 365/Office 365, Hyper-V or VMware, celebrate with Altaro. All you have to do is sign up for a 30-day free trial…

How to Get the Most Out of Windows Admin Center – Free eBook

If you have experience with the Windows Admin Center, you might already have deduced it is a powerhouse of functionality making light of important server management tasks. If you’re just adding it to your system administrator toolbox, welcome to the wonder of Windows Admin Center! With so much functionality, figuring out where to focus is key. Whether you’re just setting out with Windows Admin…

Ready for another SysAdmin Horror Stories ?

The previously published SysAdmin Horror Stories Vol.1 and Vol.2 highlighted some of SysAdmins’ funniest and most horrifying stories. They proved so successful, that Altaro decided to produce a third and final edition: they’ve gathered some more real-life stories to share with you, that are both funny and horrific! We all know that a SysAdmin’s job is no easy task, and apart from constantly…

What’s New in Windows Server 2022

Get the full lowdown on Windows Server 2022 and its implications for IT admins from expert Microsoft MVPs Andy Syrewicze and Paul Schnackenburg in this unmissable upcoming webinar from Altaro/Hornetsecurity on 13 October. They will explain the full new feature set, security enhancements, editions and license comparisons, where Hyper-V Server has gone, where Azure Stack HCI fits into this…

Azure Resource Visualiser: Visualising Resources in the Azure Portal

I have been working on a series on Architecture Templates for Azure to streamline the Cloud adoption and migration of workloads to Azure. Those templates that I called Resource Zones are pre-defined architecture that considers the workloads and the Azure Services that are enabled for particular customer. Each Resource Zone essentially represents the common elements, such as app, db, storage,…

If you’re a Microsoft 365 administrator…

Backed by Hornetsecurity’s, 365 Threat Monitor is a free mobile app that detects any threats that breach your Office 365 security and enter your system, enabling you to instantly delete them with just one click: Prevent any damage and save the day! How it works Use 365 Threat Monitor for free to receive real-time alerts about gaps in your Office 365 security, and delete ransomware, spam and…

ControlCheck: Security and Compliance Assessment

Cyber intrusions can damage the competitive advantages and reputation of affected organisations, and amongst other damages, unnecessarily consume scarce financial and staff resources to respond to such intrusions. I have been working on a development of a Security and Compliance Assessment app : ControlCheck and this month I have released the 1st version to assess and recommend controls in place…

Free complete guide to data protection

Having a reliable and secure backup and disaster recovery strategy could be the most important thing you do. I’m sure you’ve heard many data loss horror stories that have crippled organizations costing thousands, if not millions, of dollars. This free eBook from Altaro will make sure you’re not the next horror story…

A Voucher for you and a donation for those in need

‘Tis the season to be caring – caring for your loved ones, for each other, and yes, even your data and mailboxes. The arrival of the Holiday Season is a great time to recognize all the challenges we’ve survived this year, to be thankful for all we have and to share. Let’s Celebrate: All you have to do is sign up for a 30-day free trial of either Altaro VM Backup or Altaro Office 365 Backup –…

Notes for deploying Acronis Virtual Firewall

Components:

You can use either the setup application which will install all components or use MSI installer packages for unattended installations:

Management Service: installed on the host(s) or designated VM(s) that will be set as Management Server for the entire Windows Server/HyperV environment. (Note: multiple management servers could be deployed to provide disaster recovery…

Azure Sentinel with built-in behavioural analytics powered by UEBA platform

This latest innovation helps identify anomalies and extract behavioural insights for threat hunting and detection. Insights are aggregated across multiple data sources to provide a unified host or user profile.

Image source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-sentinel/stay-ahead-of-threats-with-new-innovations-from-azure-sentinel/ba-p/1693166

Other innovations include:

Integr…