Windows 2019 has an issue whereby the Desktop Experience version is not readily available using the Microsoft VLSC. To work around this issue, try these steps – this example assumes you are trying to install and activate Server 2019 Standard.…
SharePoint Online – Windows File Explorer View
Usability is a key challenge for business wishing to leverage SharePoint as a document management system. For those accustomed to navigating Windows file shares to manage documents, the SharePoint web interface might prove frustrating where documents can’t always be opened…
TechNote: Creating a Windows Operating System WIM
Need to turn a Windows 10 desktop into a WIM (Windows Imaging Format) for rapid deployment? In this challenge we look at a simple way (using basic tools) to create a WIM for deployment using WDS (Windows Deployment Services). This…
Configuring Time in an Active Directory environment
This TechNote outlines how time should be configured in an Active Directory (AD) environment. In Active Directory, time sync occurs automatically throughout the forest, and only the PDC emulator fsmo role-holder in the forest root needs specific setup. You can…
Create the Central Store for Group Policy Administrative Templates
For Active Directory administrators, Group Policy Management plays an important role in delivering a manageable platform for the business; both from a security and configuration perspective. Using the Central Store for your Administrative Templates will ensure that Group Policy management…
Reverse DirSync – Why would you?
DirSync, now called ‘Azure AD Connect’ is a free Microsoft product that synchronises traditional Active Directory (whether it be on-premise or IaaS) with Azure AD. Azure AD is the Active Directory that manages your Office 365 / Exchange Online identities.…
Efficient email management in Office 365
Exchange Online is a pay-as-you-go service where you only have to pay for accounts that you need to logon to with unique credentials. This means that you can add additional capability at no extra cost, by using mechanisms such as…
Merry Christmas!
2015 has seen many challenges, and I’m most pleased that it’s been the best year to date for Red Bass Consulting. A massive thank-you to all those who have been a part of this. Next year promises to be another…
Exchange Online: Getting Started
Exchange Online can be accessed from anywhere on the internet, using a variety of methods. To get started, logon to your Office 365 portal: https://portal.office.com From here you have all of your information and settings at your fingertips. To logon,…
Cloud Journeys III – Destination Nirvana…
In the third post on ‘Cloud Journeys’ we take a look at establishing a hybrid IaaS / SaaS cloud that can progress towards pure SaaS in the future. Some of the road-blocks to mid-size businesses adopting pure SaaS have been…