

Jonathan Hassell
Contributing Writer
Jonathan Hassell runs 82 Ventures, a technical writing and consulting firm based in Charlotte, N.C.

All about PowerShell providers and modules
Here's what these commands are, how they work and how to use them in your daily activities

Fighting ransomware: A fresh look at Windows Server approaches
This electronic evil won't just fade away on its own. Here are a few things you can do
SharePoint 2013 cheat sheet
How to find your way around SharePoint 2013 and make the most of its features
Lessons from high-profile IT failures
This summer's outages at Delta and Southwest have much to teach all of us in IT about disaster recovery and high availability
Windows Server 2016 licensing and servicing options explained
There is a new bifurcated servicing model for Windows Server that depends in part on which installation option you choose
Constructing a solid backup plan with Microsoft Azure Backup
Microsoft Azure Backup makes quick work of big backups for a pint-size price
Containers in Windows Server 2016: What you need to know
Microsoft has not done a great job of documenting its container options. Here's what you need to think about as you start
First look: Microsoft Azure Active Directory Domain Services puts it all in the cloud
Here's a look at some of the ins and outs of a cloud-based method for making sure your apps have full Active Directory services -- and then some

Can Microsoft’s Azure bring machine learning to the masses?
Here’s how Microsoft aims to make machine learning as available and easy to use as any other software program

Upgrading Windows Server 2003: The procrastinator's guide
Yes, this is something you really need to get going on. Here are some factors to consider in your planning