Microsoft Platform Management - Blogs

Understanding OneDrive Storage Plans, Capacity and Key Limitations

Randy Rempel

Learn about OneDrive storage plans, capacity, how to add storage and key limitations to be aware of.
- Feb 23, 2021
Understanding How OneDrive Sync Works and How to Sync Your Files

Randy Rempel

The OneDrive sync functionality poses many common questions. Learn how syncing works, how to sync your files and folders, how long it takes and more.
- Feb 22, 2021
Azure AD Connect: How it Works and Best Practices for Synchronizing Your Data

Bryan Patton, CISSP

Learn how Azure AD Connect works, what data it syncs and best practices to apply when using it in your Active Directory environments.
- Feb 19, 2021
How to Add Custom Microsoft Teams Background Images

Randy Rempel

Learn the two ways you can add custom Microsoft Teams background images for more personalized and professional video meetings.
- Feb 4, 2021
How to Use OneDrive: Managing Key Features and Limitations

Randy Rempel

OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage solution for personal and work files online. Learn how to use OneDrive and manage its key features and limitations.
- Jan 26, 2021
What is KRBTGT and Why Should You Change the Password?

Bryan Patton, CISSP

Learn what KRBTGT is, when to update it and get answers to the toughest questions about how to minimize your organization’s authentication vulnerabilities.
- Jan 15, 2021
A 4-Step Plan for Effective Group Policy Management — and Stronger IT Security

Jennifer LuPiba

Effective Group Policy management is critical. Learn how applying this 4-step plan for managing GPOs will improve your Active Directory security strategy.
- Jan 7, 2021
What is Group Policy and How Do GPOs Work?

Matthew Vinton

Group Policy is an integral feature built into Microsoft Active Directory. Learn what it is and how Group Policy Objects (GPOs) work.
- Jan 6, 2021
Microsoft Teams Security: A Primer on How to Secure Microsoft Teams

Curtis Johnstone

Learn Microsoft Teams security best practices on how to configure Teams for maximum collaboration, while keeping your data, apps and meetings secure.
- Dec 18, 2020
2021 Prediction #8: Service Outages Will Demand New Business Continuity Plans

Jennifer LuPiba

Increased cloud service and telco outages will drive renewed interest in bare-minimum hybrid business continuity plans. Learn why.
- Dec 17, 2020
2021 Prediction #7: M365 Multi-Geo Will Send Companies Down the Rabbit Hole

Jennifer LuPiba

Microsoft Multi-Geo was designed to help multi-national companies meet data residency mandates. Learn why it complicates the path to regulatory compliance.
- Dec 16, 2020
2021 Prediction #6: Short-Term Employees Will Increase the Risk to IP

Jennifer LuPiba

The intellectual property (IP) risk posed by short-term users in your IT environment is predicted to increase. Learn why, and how to reduce this risk.
- Dec 11, 2020