@RegularITguy

A cannuck, a geek, a family man & a self-professed server hugging infrastructure guy who has moved to Azure. I lead a team of awesome worldwide Cloud Advocates.

 Redmond, WA
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Joined April 2007
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Full video interview with Jeff Woolsey - Principal PM, Windows Server Engineering. youtu.be/z68W0_-Wz7M

Windows Server Pre-Day experience at Microsoft Ignite 2026

The Windows Server Pre-Day at Microsoft Ignite sells out EVERY sing...

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The Windows Server Pre-Day at #MSIgnite sells out EVERY year. 4 hours. A dozen engineers. Hyper-V, WAC, storage, networking – plus brand-new stuff still under embargo! Mon Nov 16 – add it when you register: ignite.microsoft.com Check Out The Full Video in the replies.

Your Home for Microsoft Ignite | Microsoft

November 17–20, 2026, Microsoft Ignite delivers keynotes, technical sessions, hands-on labs, certifications, and expert insights across agentic business applications, agent platform, cloud & AI...

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Replying to @donasarkar
Hey! you had your chance for a second attempt....
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It's almost GAME TIME. Ayan Gupta & I go live Mon Oct 19, 9am PT – Defend the Tenant Challenge Pre-Game Show. What to expect, how to prep, your questions answered. Up to $10K in prizes.* linkedin.com/events/75162163… #DefendTheTenant
Screenshot of defend the tenant challenge pregame show with headshots of Rick and Ayan and details about the live stream which starts at 9 a.m. Pacific

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Grabbed some footage using the phone while traveling through Utah and Death Valley on days 6 & 7 of the #advcannonball All wrapped up, flew home, many hours of footage to go through. 5000+ miles, 8 days, 14 states. #WhatARide
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Replying to @nick_cloudops
I don’t know how well that would perform in the dirt! 😂
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This. 👇👇👇
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Anyone who says you CAN’T defend Active Directory has either: A) not ever administered an Active Directory environment before Or B) has not tried hard enough
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Replying to @Janisku7
that's about my speed.... Definitely not this .... media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2…
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Replying to @timheuer
I know, right? I can blend in with the rest of the folks without my Green Hat.
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Replying to @magrom
Did you submit to speak in a theater?
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Replying to @dillonwpatrick1 @orinthomas
80? I agree. 🤣 I'll file a PR against docs and get that updated.
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Incognito mode at the office today.... Working on Content plans around Azure Local / Sovereign Cloud and practical AI stuff for infrastructure folks. #itpro #azure
Headshot selfie (old IT guy with beard and glasses) taken while walking down an interior office hallway at Microsoft HQ. Wearing black KTM ball cap instead of my signature Green Tilley hat.

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Replying to @magrom
Things are different this year - I'm focusing mostly on content quality in areas I can (hopefully) influence. Heck - I might even be on stage if I work my cards right.
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Replying to @RegularITguy @dillonwpatrick1 @orinthomas
And of course I can't edit 80 for AD with my level here on X. 🤦‍♂️
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Replying to @dillonwpatrick1 @orinthomas
never too late to start. Especially if you’ve never created an 80 from scratch and only inherited something to manage. Heck, you could almost even prep for sovereignty too!
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Replying to @RegularITguy @orinthomas
link to blog: aka.ms/AA138aju

Active Directory Domain Services modules on Microsoft Learn | Microsoft Community Hub

The following is a list of Active Directory Domain Services modules on Microsoft Learn sorted from introductory to advanced. Is there an Active Directory...

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AD has been part of my career since Windows 2000. @orinthomas updated 24 Microsoft Learn modules – beginner to advanced. AMAZING. Have you checked out his blog talkin' about them? Link in reply... #ActiveDirectory
Enterprise identity architecture diagram showing a corporate AD forest with HQ and regional datacenters, branch RODCs, a secure resource forest and an Azure/Entra identity region, with labeled links illustrating sync, forest trust, SSO and network controls.

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“Morning. Nothing to see here. Move along, I’ll just keep on the lookout. “
Closeup of Bailee - small black dog licking her chops while grasping an empty cat food can. Perspective shot along a brown carpet.

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Replying to @techspence @MPECSInc
More goodness to come! @orinthomas
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Tell me you are in a Canadian Hotel without out saying you are staying in a Canadian hotel….
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