Microsoft releases new free Windows 11 virtual machines - NeowinMicrosoft has released a new set of Windows 11-based virtual machines for free download, called the Windows 11 Development Environment, which includes Windows 11 Enterprise and developer tools such as Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition and Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. The virtual machines are available in four formats and are valid for 90 days. The Windows 11 Development Environment is x86-only and does not support activation with a product key.
Popular PowerShell Tips and Tricks in 2023This post compiles 10 popular PowerShell tips and tricks, including generating PowerShell code with ChatGPT, navigating the Windows file system, importing the Active Directory module, splitting strings, signing PowerShell scripts, encrypting sensitive information, accessing Azure AD, exporting command history, scanning networks for connected devices, and tracking group policy drift.
Synology: Best NAS For Docker – Marius HostingThis post from Marius Hosting recommends Synology NAS models for running Docker, based on firsthand experience. The author highlights the importance of CPU AVX support and CPU turbo, and recommends models such as the DS723+, DS923+, and DS1522+ for their good quality-price ratio. The post also includes notes on recommended RAM and SSD cache upgrades, and advises against purchasing 20x series NAS models for Docker due to the absence of AVX support.
Enable network authentication with Azure AD only joined devices & IntuneThis post discusses the challenges of establishing network connections on Intune managed devices, particularly those joined only to Azure AD, and recommends using certificate authentication as the most secure solution. The post also outlines the technical prerequisites for achieving this, including certificate deployment, network profile configuration, and trusted root certificate deployment. The post also highlights the importance of configuring the Subject (Alternative) Name attribute correctly in the Intune profile and outlines the various validation techniques available for network components to verify authentication requests.
