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Why Should You Care About Network Discovery?Understanding Network Discovery in Windows Server 2025Prerequisites: What You'll NeedStep-by-Step Tutorial: Disabling Network Discovery via Group PolicyStep 1: Open the Group Policy Management ConsoleStep 2: Create a New Group Policy ObjectStep 3: Edit the Group Policy ObjectStep 4: Navigate to the Network Discovery SettingsStep 5: Configure the Network Discovery SettingsStep 6: Configure Windows Defender Firewall Rules (Additional Security Layer)Step 7: Link the GPO to the Appropriate Organizational UnitStep 8: Force Group Policy UpdateStep 9: Verify the SettingsWrapping Up If you're managing a Windows Server...

What is Azure Linux?Key Highlights of Azure Linux 3.0.20260204ARM64 Kernel Tuning ImprovementsUpdated Hardware Enablement (HWE) PackagesWhy This Matters for Cloud and Enterprise EnvironmentsSecurity and Stability FocusWho Should Consider Updating?Final Thoughts Microsoft has officially released Azure Linux 3.0.20260204, bringing important improvements focused on performance, hardware compatibility, and enterprise cloud optimization. This update reinforces Azure Linux's position as a secure, reliable, and high-performance operating system designed specifically for modern cloud and enterprise workloads. If you are running workloads in Azure, hybrid cloud, or enterprise Linux environments, this release introduces meaningful enhancements worth...

You know that sinking feeling when you realize something's wrong with your network? Maybe users can't reach certain sites, or worse they're being redirected to suspicious domains without anyone noticing. That's where DNS security monitoring comes in, and honestly, it's one of those things you don't appreciate until you really need it. Let me walk you through how DNS security monitoring works with Grafana, why it matters more than ever in 2026, and how you can start protecting your network today. Why DNS Security Matters More Than Ever Here's something...