Practical cloud & IT insights

No-fluff guides on Azure, Microsoft 365, security and IT support, written for business owners and IT teams who want clear, actionable advice.

Resilience

10 July 20266 min read

Unlocking the Power of Incremental Backups in Disaster Recovery

Many businesses overlook the benefits of incremental backups in their disaster recovery plans. Discover how this powerful feature can enhance your data resilience.

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Resilience

9 July 20266 min read

Resolving Backup Failures in Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Backup failures can disrupt your business continuity. Learn how to diagnose and resolve common backup issues effectively with our step-by-step guide.

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Identity & Security

8 July 20266 min read

Getting Started with Entra ID: Onboarding Steps with EA IT Consult

Discover how EA IT Consult facilitates a seamless onboarding experience for businesses adopting Entra ID, simplifying identity management and security.

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Identity & Security

7 July 20266 min read

Unlocking Entra ID: Leveraging Conditional Access Features

Many businesses overlook the power of Conditional Access in Entra ID. Discover how this feature can enhance security and productivity.

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Identity & Security

6 July 20266 min read

Resolving Common Entra ID Authentication Issues

Authentication problems with Entra ID can disrupt business operations. Here's how to troubleshoot and resolve these issues effectively.

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Modern Workplace

8 June 20267 min read

Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: Which Fits Your Business?

Both platforms are excellent, and both can be run securely and GDPR-compliant. The right choice depends on how your team actually works. Here's the comparison I walk clients through.

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Azure & FinOps

28 May 20266 min read

7 Practical Ways to Cut Your Azure Bill Without Slowing Down

Cloud cost creep is real. Here are seven changes I make on almost every FinOps engagement that typically reduce Azure spend by 20–40% — with no impact on performance.

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Security

12 May 20267 min read

Cloud Security Best Practices for SMEs in 2026

You don't need an enterprise budget to be genuinely secure. These are the foundational controls every small and mid-sized business on Microsoft cloud should have in place.

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IT Support

30 April 20265 min read

What Good IT Support Actually Looks Like for a German SME

If your current IT support means waiting days for a reply and a bill you don't understand, you're settling for too little. Here's what to expect instead.

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Cloud Migration

14 April 20268 min read

On-Prem to Azure: A Practical Migration Guide

Migrating off ageing on-prem hardware doesn't have to be risky. This is the phased approach I use to move workloads to Azure with minimal downtime.

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Microsoft 365

22 March 20266 min read

Securing Microsoft 365: The Baseline Every Business Should Have

Out of the box, Microsoft 365 is convenient — not secure. These baseline settings close the most common gaps without getting in your team's way.

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Endpoint Management

5 March 20265 min read

Zero-Touch Device Onboarding with Intune & Autopilot

Imagine a new hire's laptop arriving sealed, and them being productive minutes after first login — no IT visit required. That's Autopilot, and here's how it works.

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