Hardware Archives - Thomas Maurer

My Windows Server and Azure Arc Hybrid Cloud Lab Kit

Thomas Maurer — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:26:03 +0000

Since I am working a lot with Azure Arc and Windows Server with Hybrid Cloud integration, I need a lab and demo environment for my presentations, workshops and to try new features. When Windows Server 2019 was released, I bought an Intel NUC for the first time. Now I bought another Intel NUC so I …

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Azure Stack Hardware Augmented Reality AR Experience App

Thomas Maurer — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:18:19 +0000

As you know, Microsoft Ignite 2020 has gone virtual this year. We have some great sessions, engagement options, the Cloud Skills Challenge, and much more for you. However, one part I would have missed this year would have been the expo hall, where I could look at all the new Azure Stack hardware. That is …

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Azure Stack HCI version 20H2 – everything you need to know!

Thomas Maurer — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:11:10 +0000

Microsoft just announced the new Azure Stack HCI, delivered as an Azure hybrid service, at Microsoft Inspire 2020. Azure Stack HCI, as a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution, is expanding the Azure Stack portfolio to offer a comprehensive and flexible lineup of edge infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments. In this blog post, I want you to provide …

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Install Intel NUC Windows Server 2019 Network Adapter Driver

Thomas Maurer — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:10:12 +0000

As you know, I am using an Intel NUC as my Windows Server lab machine, where I run Windows Server 2019 and Hyper-V on. Many people asked me about how you can install the Intel NUC Windows Server 2019 Network Adapter driver because there are no Windows Server 2019 drivers for it. My blog reader, …

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Surface Headphones 2 Mini Review

Thomas Maurer — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:25:32 +0000

This week I just got my new Microsoft Surface Headphones 2, and since I got asked a lot about my first impressions, I want to share this mini-review. First, let me quickly tell you why I bought the Surface Headphones 2 since I also got the Surface Earbuds. I really like the first generation Surface …

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Microsoft Surface USB-C Travel Hub Mini Review

Thomas Maurer — Sun, 31 May 2020 13:11:54 +0000

Last week Microsoft started shipping the new Surface Dock 2 and the Microsoft Surface USB-C Travel Hub. Since I usually do a lot of presentations at events, I ordered a Microsoft or Surface USB-C Travel Hub, which allows me to replace many of my Surface adapters for HDMI, Ethernet, or additional USB-A ports. I got …

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My Surface Dock 2 Mini Review

Thomas Maurer — Sun, 31 May 2020 12:20:20 +0000

Last week Microsoft started shipping the new Surface Dock 2 and the Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub. I ordered the Surface Dock 2 since I was looking for a second docking station to connect to my monitor, so I can easily switch between two Surface devices. I got my Microsoft Surface Dock 2 a couple of …

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How to Enable or Disable Hibernate on the Surface Pro X

Thomas Maurer — Thu, 07 May 2020 06:01:54 +0000

I am sure you have seen that I am the proud owner of a Surface Pro X. The Surface Pro X is one of the latest Microsoft Surface devices, and instead of coming with an Intel or AMD x86 processor, it comes with a custom Qualcomm ARM CPU, called the Microsoft SQ1. The Surface Surface …

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Connect Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine to Azure VPN

Thomas Maurer — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:06:41 +0000

A couple of days ago I got a Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine, which is an all-in-one device with an access point, 4-port switch, and a security gateway. After the basic setup, I wanted to connect my Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine USG to an Azure VPN Gateway (Azure Virtual Gateway), using Site-to-Site VPN. In this blog …

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My Home Office Setup 2020 – How does yours look like?

Thomas Maurer — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:43:44 +0000

A couple of days ago, Microsoft and other companies recommended that people work from home (if they can) due to the Corona disease (COVID-19). Since I am part of a remote team, I work mostly from home when I am not traveling, and so let me share my home office setup 2020 with you. I …

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