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Azure Active Directory vs Active Directory: What's the Difference?

There are many possible reasons why you may want to know the difference between Active Directory and Azure AD. Maybe you've just migrated from Microsoft Office to Office 365. You might be moving on-prem virtual machines into Azure. Or perhaps you're developing a greenfield cloud-native app that won't be connected to your on-prem resources at all.

Managing the Attack Surface: A Quick Guide for MSPs

As cyber threats get more sophisticated, cybersecurity becomes a top concern for organizations. In this context, MSPs face an unenviable task: they manage the IT infrastructure and services of multiple customers—often small and medium businesses, which tend to be cybercriminals’ preferred targets. This job is being made even more challenging due to the increased use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies in modern workplaces.

The Complementary Power of RUM & Internet Synthetic Monitoring

User expectations are at an all-time high, and any performance hiccups can lead to frustrated users and lost business opportunities. To get real-time insights into their digital assets and succeed in this competitive landscape, businesses need Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM) that incorporates both synthetic and Real User Monitoring (RUM). RUM and synthetics are two powerful tools that, when used in tandem, offer a comprehensive view of performance and user experience.

Cycle's New Interface, Part II: The Engineering Behind Cycle's New Portal

In our last installment, we covered the myriad of new UI changes added to Cycle’s portal. In this part, we walk through five of the tough engineering choices made when developing the new interface, discussing the alternatives that were considered, and shining a light on some of the technology our engineering team utilizes today.

A Step-by-step Guide to Implementing a Patch Management Process

A proper Patch Management process is crucial as it helps prevent data breaches by fixing security vulnerabilities and bugs. It is also the way to make sure all your devices run the latest software versions, which implies having access to updated functions and characteristics. Just so we are all on the same page, Patch Management consists of acquiring, testing, distributing, and installing updates or software patches.

Top 10 LogicMonitor Alternatives

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses rely heavily on IT infrastructure monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and reliability. LogicMonitor has carved a niche in the market as a comprehensive monitoring solution for complex IT environments. However, the recent security mishap has pushed us to look for other alternatives as well. Fairly recently, LogicMonitor was in hot waters for its weak default passwords, ultimately leaving them vulnerable to ransomware attacks.

Multi-Org takes FireHydrant for enterprise to the next level

Too often, complexity means confusion — and confusion is your worst enemy when it comes to efficient incident response. We recently found that poor incident management practices (like confusion about what to do or how to escalate an incident) can cost companies as much as $18 million a year.

How to Use PowerShell to Automate Office 365 Installations

In the fast-paced and demanding world of IT, every tool that saves time and simplifies tasks is worth its weight in gold. Today, we're going to explore how PowerShell scripts can be utilized to automate the installation of Office 365, a critical operation that can save you countless hours in the long run. In fact, with a well-written script, you can manage installations across an entire network from your desk.