Is there a a faster and more reliable way to deploy SQL environments, it opened the discussion around modern infrastructure design. This article explores how containers are transforming SQL Server deployments through faster provisioning, persistent storage, and production-ready networking.
Modern cyber attacks rarely begin with malware anymore, they begin with identity. This story follows a real-world inspired cyber security audit where hidden Active Directory risks, legacy authentication exposure, and operational blind spots were uncovered.
In this post, I share why I believe strong technology leadership should never lose touch with deep technical understanding, and how balancing both has shaped my journey as a leader, architect, and technologist.
Containers offer unmatched efficiency, scalability, and portability, making them my preferred choice over VMs. Container-first strategy drives agility and innovation despite the learning curve. The future is containerised embrace it to stay competitive.
Managing virtual machines in a sprawling Hyper-V environment can be a challenge, especially without proper documentation. Lets learn how PowerShell was used to map VMs to their hosts, helping an IT team regain control after rapid business growth.
a critical yet often overlooked aspect of IT maintenance. Like a museum filled with artefacts from past employees, devices, and systems, AD can accumulate outdated entries over time.
In the evolving IT landscape, companies are increasingly seeking cost-effective, robust, and forward-thinking virtualisation solutions. With the upcoming release of Windows Server 2025, businesses have a golden opportunity to consider adopting Hyper-V as their primary virtualisation platform.
In our ongoing journey of migrating from VMware to Hyper-V, a critical decision we faced was whether to keep our SQL server on a virtual machine or move it to dedicated hardware. After careful consideration, we chose to migrate our SQL server from a VM environment to a physical server.
As the CIO of a forward-thinking organisation, I’ve always prided myself on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to technology and infrastructure. My journey with VMware has been a significant part of that story.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, adopting new technologies is a necessity for staying competitive. However, the success of these technological investments largely depends on the preparedness of the team tasked with implementing and managing them.
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