Managing the Hyper-V Default Switch in Windows 10 version 1709 and higher with PowerShell | Mike F Robbins

Managing the Hyper-V Default Switch in Windows 10 version 1709 and higher with PowerShellWindows 10 version 1709 introduced a default Hyper-V virtual switch which is installed when the Hyper-V role is added. As you can see in the following example, by default on Windows 10, the default…Mike F RobbinsMike F Robbins [https://mikefrobbins.com/2018/11/08/managing-the-hyper-v-default-switch-in-windows-10-version-1709-and-higher-with-powershell/]…

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Slow Connections with Sql Server - Rick Strahl's Web Log

Slow Connections with Sql ServerRan into a problem with extremely slow SQL Server connections when connecting to the server. Connections would take 2 seconds or more even on repeat connections. It turns out the problem is related to missing TCP/IP protocol support which is disabled by default.Rick Strahl [https://weblog.west-wind.com/posts/2018/Oct/26/Sql-Server-Slow-Connections-with-2-second-or-so-delay]…

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Demystifying the Windows Firewall

> Demystifying the Windows Firewall, by @jepayneMSFT [https://twitter.com/jepayneMSFT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] https://t.co/QjkomaYBLH — DirectoryRanger (@DirectoryRanger) November 6, 2018 [https://twitter.com/DirectoryRanger/status/1059732197085720576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Direct MS link; Demystifying the Windows Firewall – Learn how to irritate attackers without crippling your networkIn 2016, host based firewalls are not optional in a Cybersecurity strategy. Windows comes with a built in and powe…

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Increment: Security

https://increment.com/ Increment: SecurityThis issue of Increment explores technical, tactical, and empathetic ways to make the systems we build more secure.IncrementKevin Riggle [https://increment.com/security/]…

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