I am utilizing Intel or now ASUS NUCs as my lab machine for Windows Server and Azure Arc, running Windows Server 2025 and Hyper-V. A common inquiry is the installation of the Asus Intel NUC Windows Server Network Adapter driver, given the absence of specific drivers for Windows Server 2025 operating system. In this blog … The post Install ASUS Intel NUC Windows Server 2025 Network Adapter Driver appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

Are you passionate about Microsoft technologies and eager to stay ahead in the ever-evolving IT landscape? If so, Experts Live Europe 2024 is the event you don’t want to miss! Here are five compelling reasons to mark your calendar for September 23-25, 2024, and head to the Budapest Congress Center. As a former speaker at … The post 5 Reasons to Attend Experts Live Europe 2024 Microsoft Tech Conference in Budapest appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

This blog post explains how to create a bootable USB drive for installing Windows Server 2025 on a physical server. The guide utilizes only the built-in tools available in Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server. The installation process varies slightly depending on your system; it can be installed on either a BIOS system, which … The post Create an USB Drive for Windows Server 2025 Installation appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

I had to chance to visit the HPE Customer Innovation Center in Geneva Switzerland and talk about Hybrid Cloud and Edge solutions with Azure Stack HCI and Azure Arc. Check it out there: I had the incredible opportunity to be invited by HPE to their Customer Innovation Center in Geneva, Switzerland. The visit was a … The post Azure Stack HCI in the HPE Customer Innovation Center in Geneva appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

February 2024 marked a significant milestone in my career – my five-year work anniversary at Microsoft. Reflecting on this journey, it’s been a remarkable blend of growth, innovation, and community engagement, all centered around the transformative power of Microsoft Azure within the Cloud + AI organization. My adventure began in February 2019 as a Senior … The post Celebrating a Milestone: Five Years at Microsoft appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

Running Windows Server on-premises or at the edge? Learn how you can leverage Azure management solutions for cloud operations for Windows Server through Azure Arc. At the Windows Server Summit 2024, I had the chance to deliver a session with Aurnov Chattopadhyay and Jodi Boone, Product Managers for Azure Arc and we went through different automation … The post Cloud operations for Windows Server through Azure Arc appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

Exciting news for all cloud enthusiasts and professionals! The Azure Adaptive Cloud Community is making a grand comeback with its monthly calls, and it’s all kicking off tomorrow, April 3rd. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about cloud technology and Azure to come together, share insights, and learn from one another. More information … The post The Azure Adaptive Cloud Community appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

At Microsoft Ignite 2023, Microsoft announced the latest version of Azure Stack HCI 23H2. In this video we are going to have a look on how you can run your virtual machines (VMs) and your container workloads on-premises and at the edge. Dive into the cutting-edge world of hybrid cloud environments with my latest video, … The post Azure Stack HCI 23H2 – VMs and containers at the edge appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

Today I am proud to share that I will be speaking at the Microsoft Windows Server Summit 2024. The Windows Server Summit 2024 is an exciting event for IT professionals who want to learn about the latest innovations and best practices in Windows Server. You can join the summit online from March 26 to March … The post Speaking at the Windows Server Summit 2024 appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

I just got confirmation that I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT 2024-2025. After being a Microsoft Certified Trainer in 2017, 2019, and 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024. I am happy to be part of the MCT community for another year. This is my seventh year in the Microsoft Certified Trainer program! Being a Microsoft Certified Trainer is a great honor … The post Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT 2024-2025 appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more