Windows networks
Remote access services tips and tricks
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Start here
- John Savill’s YouTube (azure) : For understanding the moving parts: Windows Server, Azure networking and identity explained together.
- Windows 365 : For a hosted desktop option: compare it with Azure Virtual Desktop in the RemoteApp section, starting with your users’ needs.
YouTube videos
- Tech Savvy Productions (on-prem) - high density, high value content!
- John Savill’s YouTube (azure) - Windows Server, networking, and security
- David Bombal - a solid cybersecurity guy
- Eli the Computer Guy (Playlists Archive) - IT tutorials
- Level1Techs - IT pro news, some networking
- ThioJoe - tech tips
MS RemoteApp
- Publish RDS with Entra App Proxy (MFA)
- RD Web Client
- RemoteApp and OneDrive
- MS hosted: Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop
Other security and identity
- authentik - open-source identity provider (Okta alternative)
- Censys Search - internet-connected device search
- Have I Been Pwned - check if your email has been in a data breach
- 1Password - password manager
- WireGuard - simple, fast VPN
- Tailscale - zero config VPN
- nginx reverse proxy
- Cloudflare Tunnel - publish internal apps without opening ports
Switching to linux?
- The Decline of Microsoft Windows
- The Linux Book - from a Windows switcher
- Linux Journey - learn linux for free
- Windows Subsystem for Linux - run linux on windows
Still stuck? Work with me or get in touch.