Andreas Hartig is an IT architect sharing hands-on insights on Windows Server, Azure, security baselines, and hybrid cloud architecture. His blog focuses on automation, governance, and real-world infrastructure engineering.
13 articles from this blog
Explores using WinGet with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and standardize Windows software deployments.
Updated guide for setting up a VPN connection between a Ubiquiti UniFi UDM and Microsoft Azure using the new Standard SKU resources.
A guide to the best GUI tools for tailing and monitoring log files on Windows in 2026, focusing on performance and features.
A guide to implementing 'Quality of Life' Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to streamline Windows administration in lab and development environments.
A guide to automating time zone configuration on Windows servers using Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and PowerShell.
A guide to securely automating ICMP (Ping) responses on Windows Server 2025 using Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
A guide to using the GRC DNS Benchmark tool to test and analyze Windows DNS server performance and reliability.
Explains Microsoft Security Baselines for Windows Server 2025, their purpose, and how to use the Security Compliance Toolkit for deployment and management.
A tech professional's 2025 review covering a focused cloud platform project, the impact of context switching, and community growth metrics.
Guide to fixing Windows Server 2025 CPU compatibility and boot errors on a Ugreen NAS by using the virsh CLI to modify VM settings.
A guide to understanding, configuring, and managing Windows Server Event Logs for effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and security.
Analysis of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative report, emphasizing trust as a core architectural dimension and the risks of timing debt in hybrid infrastructure.
Explains why traditional ESAE security for Tier 0 assets is outdated and details a modern approach using Azure Arc with dedicated subscriptions and tightened controls.
