How to download Windows 10 without Windows Media Creation Tool

I usually use Windows Media Creation Tool to download Windows 10 ISO. Recently, I wanted to create Windows 10 To GO USB, and it wouldn’t work with ISO created with Windows Media Creation Tool. I have MSDN and Volume License access with which Windows To Go Creation works – but these are companies resources – I cannot use them for my private needs. So, to download direct Windows 10 ISO image from Microsoft – we need to do a simple trick – follow along to see what…

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Install Azure Stack (ASDK) in virtual machine (VM)

I wrote a lot about Azure Stack Development Kit (further in article Azure Stack or ASDK) on my blog already, and I still use the platform. However, there is a slight problem with the concept – I use it in my test environment, and usually like to experiment with lots of other technologies – so I would like to run Azure inside VM. It is possible – read on and find out how to do it.

I planned to publish this earlier, but due to lot of work, this became Christmas special :)

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Convert .pfx certificate to .key and .crt

I usually have mixed environments, where I have to supply certificates both to Windows and Linux machines. In windows I will usually be asked for .pfx, while in Linux for .pem or .key/.crt combo. Here we will convert .pfx into .key/.crt, and we will do it in Windows environment.

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Centralized Desktop Management – How to install ManageEngine Desktop Central

I was never much desktop oriented on this blog, but desktop management is something that is crucial for every company. Mobile devices, desktops, BYOD trend, working from home… Many scenarios in which you don’t have control over your entire network, and these endpoint devices can make huge damage on your network. I will make quick series of articles which will focus on centralized desktop management in your environment.

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