Imaging computers may not be the most exhilarating task in IT, but it’s an important one. Knowing how to image a computer — manually or otherwise — is useful for IT admins when tackling certain important tasks. Whether you’re rolling out new hardware, troubleshooting finicky operating systems, or migrating users to Windows 11, this knowledge
“Give a sysadmin a script and solve their problems for a day. Teach a sysadmin to script, and they’ll probably automate themselves out of a job.” – Some sysadmin on their third energy drink of the day Scripts have become an essential part of the sysadmin toolkit. From simple one-liners to complex automation novellas containing
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Microsoft giveth, and Microsoft taketh away. Such is the lifecycle of Windows OS releases. Microsoft wows us with new features and slick animations, but it forgets to mention everything we give up when we transition to a new OS. One feature that’s become far less reliable with each new Windows OS release is the ability
The IT field is full of myths and challenges. To survive and thrive at the job, it helps to know what these myths and challenges are — and how to overcome them. Just like anyone who wants to play Dungeons & Dragons, you must learn the rules and the best ways to arm yourself for
This article is part of our IT Admin Mythbusters campaign. Discover the truth behind other common industry misconceptions in our roundup article 5 common IT myths & essential tips for IT pros. When organizations purchase new technology, they should consult their IT team. As primary stakeholders, IT teams lend valuable expertise that drives purchasing decisions.
This article is part of our IT Admin Mythbusters campaign. Discover the truth behind other common industry misconceptions in our roundup article 5 common IT myths & essential tips for IT pros. Here’s an inconvenient truth: too many people treat IT like they’re Best Buy’s Geek Squad — jacks of all trades hired for their
This article is part of our IT Admin Mythbusters campaign. Discover the truth behind other common industry misconceptions in our roundup article 5 common IT myths & essential tips for IT pros. It’s 5 p.m. and while most of your non-IT coworkers are preparing to log off for the day, you’re still stuck at your
This article is part of our IT Admin Mythbusters campaign. Discover the truth behind other common industry misconceptions in our roundup article 5 common IT myths & essential tips for IT pros. Someone recently posted on LinkedIn that she was looking for work and, more specifically, for potential opportunities in tech. Besides a brief account
For IT administrators responsible for managing the lifecycle of dozens or hundreds of endpoints, computer imaging can be a thorny but necessary task. It’s like going to the dentist. It feels like forever when you’re in the chair, but if you want clean, healthy pearly whites, you must soldier on. Thankfully, with more software tools