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The choice between traditional formatting and upgrading an active operating system environment remains one of the most heavily discussed lifecycle topics in enterprise architecture.
The Microsoft product team is actively looking for your direct feedback here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dm3TTFgjrk
You can read the notes on the Tech Community platform here https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/windowsserver-events/the-path-to-easier-windows-server-migration/4507815
Herzlichen Glückwunsch an das Volk von Ungarn.🇭🇺
Ein schöner Tag für die EU.
Ein guter Tag für die Ukraine. 🇺🇦
Das Ende des Siegeszugs der rechten Populisten. 💚
Vielleicht verstehen wir deutschen auch noch rechtzeitig das rechtspopulisten keine Lösung, sondern Korruption, Isolation und Vetternwirtschaft sind.
❓️ Do you miss Group Policy Preferences on Intune Managed Devices?
Maurice Daly has developed a solution for you.
https://msendpointmgr.com/2026/03/20/introducing-cloud-policy-preferences/
ℹ️ Lifting and shifting legacy workloads into the cloud without modernizing them is a guaranteed way to waste money and increase your operational overhead. We must respect the solid systems built on-premises while leveraging modern cloud capabilities to optimize and refactor our applications.
Stop migrating your technical debt to the cloud and start modernizing your workloads.
Check the latest video from Orin Thomas to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JJrYylRR28
‼️ Building a visible presence in the IT industry often feels unnatural for introverted technical experts, but it is an absolutely necessary skill to master in today's fast-paced environment.
Step out of your comfort zone and make your technical expertise visible to drive real industry change. Today is the day to get started.
My latest part of this journey was the podcast / video recording with Christian and Matthias for the https://www.cloudcoffeebreak.com/podcast
ℹ️ Understanding the 8R migration strategy is critical for legacy infrastructure, and Azure Arc bridges the gap between old and new. Instead of ripping out functioning on-premises servers, manage them modernly in a Hybrid Cloud setup. Retaining traditional workloads is viable with Azure Arc, bringing cloud-native security to your Windows Server fleet. Implement an Adaptive Cloud strategy without abandoning past investments.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/plan/select-cloud-migration-strategy
#AzureArc #HybridCloud #AdaptiveCloud
☢️ Trying to build a cloud environment without following the Cloud Adoption Framework is a recipe for disaster, especially when integrating complex on-premises environments. The CAF provides the necessary, no-nonsense guidelines to ensure your Adaptive Cloud architecture is secure, scalable, and manageable from day one.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/strategy/
☢️ Modernizing your hybrid connectivity doesn't have to be complex, and public endpoints are a robust, high-performance option when paired with a Next-Gen Firewall.
Traditional IP-based firewalls are a thing of the past; embrace direct connectivity to ensure your hybrid management remains lean and agile.
I know this requires some polishing and update, but it is still the best starting point: https://hartiga.de/azure/best-connection-to-azure-arc-enable-a-server/
☢️ Dealing with disconnected Azure Arc agents is incredibly frustrating.
Start here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-agent?tabs=windows#upgrade-the-agent
‼️ The recommended way to keep the Windows agent version up to date isMicrosoft Update. Don't feel bad using the "legacy" way!
Use traditional GPOs to deploy Azure Arc agents flawlessly! It is the way to bridge classic Windows Server administration with modern hybrid management. Leverage your existing knowledge to build your Adaptive Cloud.
ℹ️ Installing Microsoft Teams on Remote Desktop Services has been painful, but with Windows Server 2025, we finally have better ways to optimize this setup. Please stop using outdated workarounds and start configuring RDS environments properly.
Configure your RDS environments precisely according to the guidelines to avoid frustration.
Read this guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-client-vdi-requirements-deploy
Verify antivirus exclusions: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-client-vdi-requirements-deploy#recommended-for-exclusion
😃 Looking back at managing massive physical server racks highlights how far we've come with Adaptive Cloud technologies. The classic troubleshooting skills we learned remain vital today. Mastering Active Directory and Windows Server built the foundation for modern cloud architecture. Transitioning to Hybrid Cloud requires continuous learning. Embrace your technical roots to design resilient systems and push forward.
#ITArchitecture #AdaptiveCloud #WindowsServer #ActiveDirectory
Off we go to the #MVPSummit 2026.
My second MVP Summit. I'm already looking forward to meeting new and old friends again or for the first time.
First stop in Amsterdam. I love flying with #KLM
If i have one story to tell... it is my story around the Azure Arc vision and toolset for your single control plane.
This drawing and the original article by Thomas Maurer around "Azure Arc for Cloud Solutions Architects" started my journey. It also started my journey as a Microsoft MVP.
Start your journey today and start where i started: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/itopstalkblog/azure-arc-for-cloud-solutions-architects/2521928
Wer braucht einen Ohrwurm?
Schaut vorbei auf dem Community Treff der deutschen MVPs und dem Oster Event.
https://www.mvptreff.de/eggs-of-knowledge/
Direkt auf den Musik Player clicken und am Gewinnspiel teilnehmen.
⚠️ Microsoft is bringing the full power of the cloud to environments that are completely disconnected.
☢️ This means you can now run complete productivity suites and enterprise infrastructure in air-gapped scenarios while maintaining absolute data residency and control.
Check the posting that is well hidden from the tech community: https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2026/02/24/microsoft-sovereign-cloud-adds-governance-productivity-and-support-for-large-ai-models-securely-running-even-when-completely-disconnected/
Whoever wrote that article could have skipped the AI component. 🤐