on aws, windows server, dsc, systemsmanager, automation, devops

Part 3: Deploying CIS Benchmarks at Scale with Systems Manager

Part 3 is live! Deploy CIS benchmarks to hundreds of Windows servers using Systems Manager + DSC. Includes monitoring, both with cloudwatch dashboards and scheduled maintenance. #AWS #WindowsServer #DSC #SystemsManager #CloudSecurity #Automation #DevOps #Compliance…

on automation, aws, cloudwatch, systemsmanager, powershell

Part 2: Making Sure Systems Manager Actually Works and Logs Are Sent to CloudWatch

Ever wonder why your Windows instances don't show up in Systems Manager? Published Part 2 of my DSC series - the troubleshooting guide that should've been in the AWS docs. #AWS #SystemsManager #CloudOps #WindowsServer #DevOps #Troubleshooting #CloudComputing #TechBlog…

on aws, windows, cis, automation, IaC, security

Part 1: Getting Started with PowerShell DSC and CIS Benchmarks in AWS

Eliminate Windows security configuration drift forever. $dayjob has me working in AWS. This first post starts the step-by-step guide to automating CIS benchmarks with AWS Systems Manager. #AWS #WindowsSecurity #DevOps #Automation #CIS #DSC…

on onedrive

What You Should Know About Managing OneDrive in 2025

Unlock the full power of OneDrive with smart admin tips straight from the M365 Community Conference. #OneDrive #M365 #ITAdmin…

on microsoft, M365, migration, SMB

Migrating to Microsoft 365

Ready for Microsoft 365? New tools make migration easier than ever—with free trials, guided pilots, and no-cost migration assistance for companies with just 150+ licenses. Test before you invest, then migrate with confidence. #M365 #migrations #SMB…