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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 19/08/2026

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Centralized Software Patch Management: Deploying Winget Auto Updates (WAU) via Active Directory GPO www.linkedin.com/pulse/centra...

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 27/07/2026

Congratulations for 100 days!

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/07/2026

Check my latest Blog and learn how to compare your GPOs with Windows Server 2025 Baselines. hartiga.de/tools/how-to...

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/07/2026

Eine tolle Aktion der Stadt Weilheim an der Teck. Drüber nachdenken. Mit machen. Rücksicht macht Wege breit!

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 12/07/2026

I finally uploaded Kickoff - Meetup Azure Infra & Entra ID Süddeutschland from @klabier.bsky.social and Alexander Ortha to the brand new GitHub repository here: github.com/Naglafarn/Az... #mvpbuzz

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 28/06/2026

Azure Arc connected machine agent v1.65 (June 2026) is live! Critical upgrades: guest config & ACM agent improvements, plus bug/security fixes. Leverage auto-upgrade for new capabilities. My blog details implementation: hartiga.de/windows-serv... #WindowsServer

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Azure Arc - Enable Azure Arc Auto Updates using Azure Portal

Management of hybrid environments requires a foundation. For Azure Arc this is the Connected Machine Agent. Lets look at Azure Arc Auto Updates.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 22/06/2026

Azure Arc Server Forum updates: 1. Win Server 2025 hot patching is now free. 2. Win Server 2016 ESUs coming to Arc (private preview). 3. Native browser-based RDP in Azure Portal planned. Details from Microsoft engineering: www.youtube.com/watch?v=61jM... #WindowsServer #AzureArc

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Arc Server Forum May 2026

YouTube video by Azure Arc Server Forum

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 22/06/2026

Microsoft just dropped OpenTelemetry Guest OS metrics for Azure VMs & Arc servers. This unifies Windows/Linux monitoring. Benefits: 1️⃣ Lower cost, faster queries. 2️⃣ Per-process visibility. 3️⃣ Native PromQL & Grafana. 4️⃣ Streamlined onboarding. A major step for modernizing hybrid infra via

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 22/06/2026

Yes it can. There are many ways to open remote logs and remote log types. Give it a try to test for your own. It has a very modern UI (too modern for me), but otherwise it’s a great replacement option.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/06/2026

Announcement: My YouTube Channel is Online Starting right now, my official YouTube channel is live to bring the short 30 to 60-second guides from this blog into video format for the community. Completely free, of course. www.youtube.com/@hartiga

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/06/2026

Kleiner Sneak Peak. 😀

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/06/2026

Nala und ihre Geschichten: Kleine Abenteuer mit Herz und Pfote Ein Buch voller Magie und Lebensfreude - zum Vorlesen, Nachdenken und gemeinsamen Träumen. Von einer Lehrerin für Kinder & ihre Eltern mit echten Geschichten (ohne AI). amzn.eu/d/0hDsC97n #Amazon via Amazon Publishing

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 24/05/2026

The Microsoft product team is actively looking for your direct feedback about In Place Upgrades here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dm3TTFgjrk #WindowsServer2025 #hybridcloud #adaptivecloud #mvpbuzz

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 13/04/2026

Germany will be late to the show. We will continue to vote right and get our first AfD regional election wins. Hopefully the rest of the world will continue to be smarter and future oriented! Peace. Kindness. Collaboration. Respect. That’s what our future should be dominated by. #EU #Ungarn

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 13/04/2026

Ja. In welcher Welt ist das rot? Wer an dem VAR zweifeln will, schaut sich den Elfmeter beim HSV an (wie lange es da bis zur Entscheidung dauert) und wie Undav da unsportlich schubst und es nur gelb gibt. 🤷

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 13/04/2026

Auch ein schlechter Tag für Trump und seine Anhänger. Ein schöner Tag für die EU. Ein schöner Tag für die Ukraine. Ein guter Tag für die Menschen in Ungarn. Wir in Deutschland werden es erst als letzter verstehen, dass Isolierung und rechts eine Sackgasse sind.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 13/04/2026

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an das Volk von Ungarn.🇭🇺 Ein schöner Tag für die EU. Ein guter Tag für die Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Das Ende des Siegeszugs der rechten Populisten. 💚 Vielleicht verstehen wir deutschen auch das rechtspopulisten keine Lösung, sondern ein Weg in Korruption und Isolation sind. #Europe

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 13/04/2026

Zustand Camping. Klingt nach Urlaub. 🏝️

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 06/04/2026

‼️ Building a visible presence in the IT industry often feels unnatural for introverted technical experts. Step out of your comfort zone and make your technical expertise visible. Today is the day to get started. My latest part of this journey: www.cloudcoffeebreak.com/podcast

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 03/04/2026

16 Uhr. Erstmal aufstehen 🫣😂

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 03/04/2026

❓️ Do you miss Group Policy Preferences on Intune Managed Devices? Maurice Daly has developed a solution for you. msendpointmgr.com/2026/03/20/i... #GPO #GPP #Intune #ActiveDirectory

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 02/04/2026

ℹ️ Lifting and shifting workloads into the cloud without modernizing them is a guaranteed way to waste money. Stop migrating your technical debt to the cloud. Start modernizing your workloads. Check the video from Orin Thomas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JJr... #Azure #ITArchitecture #TechnicalDebt

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 31/03/2026

ℹ️ Don't lift and shitft.Use the 8R strategy and Azure Arc to manage traditional on-premises workloads. Bring modern security to Windows Server and build an Adaptive Cloud without abandoning your past infrastructure investments. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... #AzureArc #WindowsServer

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 30/03/2026

☢️ Trying to build a cloud environment without the Cloud Adoption Framework is a recipe for disaster, especially when integrating complex on-premises environments. Use the CAF to build a solid foundation instead of guessing your way. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... #ITArchitecture #Azure

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 27/03/2026

☢️ Modernizing your hybrid connectivity doesn't have to be complex, and public endpoints are a robust, high-performance option when paired with a Next-Gen Firewall. I know this requires some polishing, but it is still the best starting point: hartiga.de/azure/best-c... #AzureArc #ITArchitecture

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 26/03/2026

☢️ Dealing with disconnected Azure Arc agents is incredibly frustrating. Start here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... ‼️ The recommended way to keep the Windows agent version up to date isMicrosoft Update. Don't feel bad using the "legacy" way! #AzureArc #WindowsServer #AdaptiveCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 26/03/2026

Heute in vielen Büro‘s. Wie jeden Tag. Ki kann viele Dinge visualisieren.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 25/03/2026

Use traditional GPOs to deploy Azure Arc agents flawlessly! It is the way to bridge classic Windows Server administration with modern hybrid management. Leverage your existing knowledge to build your Adaptive Cloud. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... #WindowsServer #AzureArc #AdaptiveCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 24/03/2026

ℹ️ Installing Microsoft Teams on Remote Desktop Services has been painful, but with Windows Server 2025, we have a way to optimize this setup. Read here: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/micros... Verify av exclusions: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/micros... #WindowsServer

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 23/03/2026

The troubleshooting skills we learned managing physical servers are exactly what make us successful in the Adaptive Cloud today! Mastering classic Windows Server and Active Directory is the essential foundation for resilient, modern IT architecture. #ITArchitecture #AdaptiveCloud #WindowsServer

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 22/03/2026

Off we go to the #MVPSummit 2026. My second MVP Summit. I'm already looking forward to meeting new and old acquaintances again or for the first time. First stop in Amsterdam. I love flying with #KLM

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 22/03/2026

Guten Flug! Für mich geht es zum #MVPSummit2026 über Amsterdam mit der #KLM Guten Flug dir!

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/03/2026

If i have one story to tell, it's my story on Azure Arc and the single control plane. The original article by Thomas Maurer "Azure Arc for Cloud Solutions Architects" started my journey. Start your journey where i started: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/itopsta... #AzureArc #AdaptiveCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 20/03/2026

Wer braucht einen Ohrwurm? Schaut vorbei auf dem Community Treff der deutschen MVPs und dem Oster Event. www.mvptreff.de/eggs-of-know... Direkt auf den Musik Player clicken und am Gewinnspiel teilnehmen. #MVPBuzz #EggsOfKnowledge #MVPTreff

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 19/03/2026

⚠️ Microsoft is bringing the full power of the cloud to environments that are completely disconnected. Check the posting that is well hidden from the tech community: blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2026/02... Whoever wrote that article could have skipped the AI component. 🤐 #AzureLocal #SovereignCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 18/03/2026

❓️ Want to quickly know what's been new with Azure Arc the last 6 months? ❗️ Check out this website: azurecharts.com 🩵 Works for other Azure tools too. Support the future of Azure Charts and complete this survey: forms.microsoft.com/r/7Z6gQabiRy #Azure #AzureArc #AdaptiveCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 17/03/2026

❓️ What is difference between E365 E3 and E365 E5 and maybe the rumored E365 E7 option? ❗️Check this tool: m365maps.com #m365 #cooltool #free

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 16/03/2026

ℹ️ We’ve used VM Applications for Azure VMs to layer software from the Compute Gallery instead of baking it into images; now, that same power is coming to your on-premises servers. Check for Details: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/... Join the preview: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #AzureArc

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 13/03/2026

⚠️ Great News for Platform Management: Windows Autopatch is evolving from a simple rollout mechanism into a sophisticated update steering layer. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows... #WindowsAutopatch #MicrosoftIntune #UpdateManagement #AdaptiveCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 12/03/2026

⚠️ Azure File Sync Arc Extension is now GA, bringing modern cloud management to local file servers. 💰️ You can now leverage the Software Assurance pricing benefit to significantly lower your hybrid storage costs. #WindowsServer #AzureArc #AdaptiveCloud #HybridCloud

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 11/03/2026

🎉 Thank you for 17.000 subscribers on LinkedIn! ❗️ Consistency remains key. 1️⃣ One posting every week on my blog. 2️⃣ One newsletter every week on LinkedIn. 3️⃣ One posting every workday for LinkedIn. #Community #AdaptiveCloud #Hybrid Cloud #Windows Server

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 10/03/2026

Renewed Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Hopefully we will get back to more on premcertifications. I noticed that skills around Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policies are hard to find. #WindowsServer #AdaptiveCloud #HybridAdministrator #Certifications

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 10/03/2026

💥 Starting my weekly trip to Den Haag, a journey that evolved from an exhausting trip into an enjoyable routine today. Hitting a major milestone this week: my very first podcast recording! 🔥Combining an routine with special events ensures continuous development without burnout. #MVPBuzz

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 09/03/2026

☢️ Welcome my newest dragon to my blog. Monday morning our CISO dragon will help me to look into why and how IT Operations, CISO and Application owners should team up for Windows patching. hartiga.de/it-architect... #WindowsServer #Automation #Patching #RiskManagement #CISO

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 09/03/2026

Eben an der Tankstelle vorbeigefahren. An die Parteien mit Interesse an Verbrennern gedacht. Ich mag den 8ten Tag in Folge mit eigenem Strom und kostenlosem „tanken“. #Energiewende #Stromautark #FckAfD #Solarstrom

Auto beim Laden mit Aufschrift hartiga.de und „Ein Hoch auf die Energiewende“.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 08/03/2026

Wieso auswandern? Du lebst in der EU. Arbeite oder lebe doch einfach in Ländern die dir persönlich zusagen. Wegen Wetter, Essen oder Politik.

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Andreas Hartig @hartiga.de · 08/03/2026

Tag der Demokratie in Baden Würtemberg. Geht wählen. Seid nicht dumm. #fckafd #demokratie #Wahl #WahlBW

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