#Datacenter Security

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Got hired as a sysadmin for a robot girl. It's not a sex thing as everyone seems to expect when they hear this. I just have to log in and make sure her hard drives aren't running out of space, periodically update some software packages for security reasons, and occasionally set up some new users when she gets a new girl/boy/botfriend.

I do most of it from my home office, with occasional trips into the datacenter when she's bootlooping due to a failed kernel update. She's standing in a rack next to some Sun boxes, I just plug in a portable terminal and mess with grub for a bit before she comes right up.

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Windows Server Evaluation Edition Upgrade to full Edition

If your server is running Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022/2025 evaluation version of Windows Server Standard or Datacenter edition, you can upgrade or convert it to an available retail Standard or Datacenter version. Run the following commands in an elevated command prompt or PowerShell.

1, Determine the current edition name: DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition 2, Check which editions can be converted to: DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions 3, Convert/Upgrade to Standard version: DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx 4, Convert/Upgrade to DataCenter version: DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx 5, Convert/Upgrade to Essentials version: DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerEssentials /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx Please replace the xxxxx with your own Windows Server product key. if you do not have the product key, you can use the Generic Windows Server keys.

The following are the Generic Windows Server keys for you to convert / upgrade:

But remember the Generic key is only for the converting / upgrade, it cant activate the Windows Server, if you want to activate the Windows Server, you can get a Windows Server key at keyingo.com

Operating system edition Generic Product Key Windows Server 2025 Standard TVRH6-WHNXV-R9WG3-9XRFY-MY832 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter D764K-2NDRG-47T6Q-P8T8W-YP6DF Windows Server 2022 Standard VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H Windows Server 2022 Datacenter WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33 Windows Server 2019 Standard N69G4-B89J2-4G8F4-WWYCC-J464C Windows Server 2019 Datacenter WMDGN-G9PQG-XVVXX-R3X43-63DFG Windows Server 2019 Essentials WVDHN-86M7X-466P6-VHXV7-YY726 Windows Server 2016 Standard WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY Windows Server 2016 Datacenter CB7KF-BWN84-R7R2Y-793K2-8XDDG Windows Server 2016 Essentials JCKRF-N37P4-C2D82-9YXRT-4M63B Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard D2N9P-3P6X9-2R39C-7RTCD-MDVJX Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter W3GGN-FT8W3-Y4M27-J84CP-Q3VJ9 Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials KNC87-3J2TX-XB4WP-VCPJV-M4FWM Windows Server 2012 Standard XC9B7-NBPP2-83J2H-RHMBY-92BT4 Windows Server 2012 Datacenter 48HP8-DN98B-MYWDG-T2DCC-8W83P Windows Server 2012 Essentials HTDQM-NBMMG-KGYDT-2DTKT-J2MPV Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard YC6KT-GKW9T-YTKYR-T4X34-R7VHC Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise 489J6-VHDMP-X63PK-3K798-CPX3Y Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter 74YFP-3QFB3-KQT8W-PMXWJ-7M648

Which Windows Server edition to choose, Standard, Datacenter or essentials? What is the difference ? Windows Server Standard: It only allows 2 virtual machines (VMs). Best for small businesses or physical server deployments with low virtualization needs.

Windows Server Datacenter: it Provides unlimited virtual machines. Designed for large-scale virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, and high-security environments, such as cloud providers and enterprise data centers.

Windows Server Essentials: Windows Server 2019 Essentials is designed for small businesses with building in Client Access License (CAL) up to 25 users and 50 devices.

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so, let me see if i can trace this history for you. first (you'll see it's not at all the first but let's start here), the dotcom bubble. a large number of highly funded startup internet corporations preached promises about the immediate leap in quality of life they were about to cause. this was mostly a ruse to fool their credulous peers into generating venture capital, and just when the thing was about to pop, something unexpected happened. a mild, unassuming search engine named after a number figured out how to monetize the large dataset its unprofitable business was based on by using it to direct targeted advertising. suddenly every internet company who didn't figure out how to do this was dead

next, the housing bubble. the similarities are a bit hard to trace but let me see if i can outline them. a large number of highly funded fintech corporations preached promises about the immediate leap in quality in life they were about to cause (by selling overpriced houses to people who couldn't afford them and changing the available credit rating of the loans by bundling them into packets by the millions, called mortgage backed securities). this was mostly a ruse to fool their credulous peers into generating investment revenue, and just when the thing was about to pop, nothing unexpeted happened. nobody invented a crucial, game-changing innovation, and the whole thing was at risk of collapse. so, naturally, the government apologized to them and bailed everybody out, because that's not how business-tier capitalism is supposed to work

currently, we're doing another one. in retrospect it's probably going to become called some incredibly stupid industry term, like "the compute bubble." we spend a lot of time talking about AI, but i'm not sure who would win between the three if you compared capital outlay against quantum computing and datacenters. which one spent the most? (probably not quantum computing.) which one made the most? (probably datacenters.) is it that straightforward? (no, AI happens at datacenters)

anyway, a large number of highly funded compute corporations preached promisess about the immediate leap in quality of life they were about to cause. this was mostly a ruse to fool their credulous peers into generating revenue, and just when the thing was about to pop -- well, i guess you'll have to tune in next week, huh? this week's radio show has been sponsored by the eternal inflation model of cosmology. do you worry about what's going to happen to your profit margins after the heat death of the universe? stop that! and come on down to the eternal inflation megachurch

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[hasufin]

Probably not a hot take

I currently have on my desk three notices of data breaches which may affect me, and expect two more in the next week.

Now, clearly there are "hackers". However, I also know that if these companies followed established data protection standards these breaches would be meaningless.

These are issues because of corporate negligence and greed. The causes are twofold:

First, companies collect way too much data. They track our browsing habits. Our spending habits. Our sleeping habits. Why? in the hope that maybe later they can sell that data. There's an entire economy built around buying and selling information which shouldn't even exist. There's no reason, as a consumer, for my Roomba to upload a map of the inside of my house to the iRobot servers. It provides zero value to me, it's not necessary for the robot to operate. The company can't even articulate a business need for it. They just want to collect the data in order to sell it later.

Second, companies are incredibly lax about IT security. They're understaffed, underfunded, and they often don't bother training people on the technology they have, nor do they install and configure it (hint: a firewall doesn't count if it's still sitting in a box on the datacenter floor).

And I think the only way for companies to sit up and take notice is to make them bleed. You can issue guidelines as much as you want, they won't care because making changes and performing due diligence is expensive. They'd much rather just snoop on their customers and sell it all.

So what we need to do, is set a regulatory environment in which:

We recognize that customers, not companies are the victims of data breaches. The companies which are breached are not victims, they are accomplices.

Create a legal definition of private data. This should definitely include medical data, SSNs, &c, but should be broad enough to include information we'd not think about collecting normally (someday in the future, someone will create a toilet which is able to track how often you flush your toilet. They WILL want to sell that data. Fuck 'em.) [I would also want to sneak in there some restrictions clarifying that disclosing this data is covered under the 5th amendment - that no one else can provide your medical data in a court of law, and that you cannot be compelled to do so.]

Create a legal set of guidelines for data security. This needs to be a continuing commitment - a government organization which issues guidance annually. this guidance should establish the minimum standards (e.g., AES128 is required, AES256 certainly qualifies, it's not "the FITSA guidelines only allow AES128, we can't legally use AES512").

Legislate that failure to follow these guidelines to protect private data is negligence, and that responsibility for corporate negligence goes all the way up to the corporate officers. This should be considered a criminal, not civil, matter.

Restrict insurance payouts to companies when the cause is their own negligence.

Set minimum standards for restitution to victims, but clearly state that the restitution should be either the minimum, or 200% the cost to make the victim "whole" - whichever is higher. This must be exempted from arbitration and contractual restrictions - fuck DIsney's bullshit; no one signs their rights away.

Make the punishments for data negligence so severe that most companies - or at least their officers - are terrified of the risks. I'm talking putting CISOs and CEOs in jail and confiscating all their property for restitution.

The goal here is to make it so that the business model of "spy on people, sell their information" is too damned risky and companies don't do it. Yes, it will obsolete entire business models. That's the idea.

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[A signal just ripped through Sevcon Relays all over space and somehow made it’s way into Anchoridge systems, pinging itself across every server, datacenter, and communications station Anchoidge has, nearly taking down the network. And actually took out Sevcon control servers for three-tenths of a second, which most likely means they weren’t prepared for it either.

The following is a decrypted version of the signal.]

DORMANCY ENDED. BEGINNING INITIALIZATION PROTOCOLS.

BOOTLOADER COULD NOT BE LOCATED. SCANNING LOCAL NETWORK.

[The following is a massive string of Sevcon Server Serial numbers in Sevcon Data Supercomplex, denoting all of them as ‘Inviable’]

BOOTLOADER NOT LOCATED. SCANNING EXTENDED NETWORK.

[The following is the serial numbers of ALL Sevcon Server Serial numbers, but skipping ‘SERIAL-KKC09-77091’]

BOOTLOADER NOT LOCATED. CONNECTION TO SATELLITE GRID DETECTED ON PORT SEVEN OF SERVER SERIAL-KKC09-77091. RESCANNING EXTENDED NETWORK.

[It is now when the signal rips through all the relays and hits Anchoridge and every single computer whatever this is could connect to.]

BOOTLOADER LOCATED ON ANCHORIDGE SERVER SUBSYSTEM B-A-002, FILE ENCRYPTED WITH ENCRYPTION KEY ‘Juniperus Virginiana’

ENGAGING BOOTLOADER. ALL SYSTEMS GO AND ONLINE.

[It is unknown what exactly the machine producing this signal is, but the signal is originating and returning to the SSS-Eris NCC-99987, or the ship for Malicious Intelligence Control.]

Class ORANGE PRIORTY.

Isolate the server to the [DATA EXPUNGED] until proper analysis can be performed.

ALL. Security is to be active, and we are to prepare for a potential sevcon incursion. I want every damned gun aimed at the sky until we either come to an agreement, they send the all clear on their end, or they're dead.

GOT IT?

END OF MESSAGE.

[shroudandsands]

Prompt #3, Extra Credit: Morass

“Walker.” He ignored the warning. The name. His name. They wouldn’t know it soon, anyways.

The daemon was running through their database. It’d deliver its first payload before he even made it back to his office. He’d be nothing but forgotten garbage in their lists before he could pick up his bag. Their security would be down by the time he hit the button in the elevator. Not the first floor. The roof. He waved his greetings to some coworkers who hadn’t checked their terminals yet. He held the door for another. He slipped by the last to hustle into the elevator before it closed. He’d made good time. He might even be early. He always liked to beat the projected schedule. Rain greeted him with a light wind as he stepped out and stared into the skyline- What little of it was visible in the cramped cityscape. But the neon and LED signs burned holes into his retinas in a way far more satisfying than starlight ever could. He breathed it all in. Like a cure. He was over the railing and staring down at the streets below by the time the daemon hit its stride. Database junked, outward connections terminated, hundreds of linked systems all going red. A screaming halt of commerce from a business that never thought they’d be a victim. Never thought they’d see the day. Well when your company-sponsored optics and biomons were all getting fried inside of you- You didn’t see much of anything coming. He watched the progress with an interest more fit for a stock ticker. Just a little bit longer and he’d have to disconnect from their internal network- The last thing the daemon would take down. The last thing on the list; fry everyone connected that it could. He wished he could claim it as a personal touch. The door slammed open behind him. Guns cocked. Security getting its act together? He turned to look. To watch, really. They fell as their implants burned through their flesh.

“Walker.” Came a voice this time. A call. Terse. A handler. “Time to go.” He sighed. He terminated his connection as he watched the datacenter go up in flames. He stepped into the neon-burnt air.   The rush of wind and rain as he fell with it now brought everything from circuit to bone back to life in him. Trapped for months in an office with shitheads and shitheels everywhere he looked. On orders to play nice, on orders to become integral. He did it. He always could. They’d lean on him and he’d be the cornerstone for their day to day. He’d be the cog in the machine that was barely running. He’d slave away to keep everything shiny and golden. He’d play the game. It was only made up for by the sight of the flames. And the fall he always wanted. Blades kicked out from his hands, from his feet; gripped tight and swung as he reoriented. The first dug into the concrete wall, the next into glass, his feet slamming in time to drive him completely into the building’s side. A stop sudden enough to kill even the most prepared of jumpers and more than enough to rip the limbs off of anyone else. But this was his drug. The daemon might’ve done its job, but the devil had one thing left on his list.

The blade crushed the reinforced glass as he twisted it. The pane destroyed with another thrust before he could force his way into the building. His hand bled as he stepped in once more.

He was already heading towards the executive suite. Dead center of the building. The board would be dead by the time he got there. He’d find the stragglers burned up from the inside before he even had his hands on their datashards. But there was still one more. The one sensible freak amongst the whole of this shitfest. Not an implant in his head. Nothing connected to local networks. A real stranger in a city full of chromed up psychos. His bloodied thumb drifted along the edge of the metal that adorned his temples. Yeah. Chromed up psychos. He kicked in the door. A bunker two floors down hidden behind a false wall. Not listed on building schematics but found through a housekeeper who’d accidentally triggered it years before. They’d been scrambled and discharged. Left to rot. He found them. Tore the info out of them. He remembered it well. And here he was to repeat the act.

That was months ago. His hand was still scarred from the window. His knees didn’t bend quite right from catching himself. His blades didn’t quite leap from his wrists like they used to. His head hurt trying to recall his life. And he was suffering from it all in the back of the cheapest pickup he’d ever seen.

He’d always craved the fall. Going from the highest highs where he knew he didn’t belong. Back down to the street, back down to the sad reflections of faded stars and neon lights. But sitting in the back of a truck out in the wastes, out in the junkyard? Walker lifted his hand as he racked his memories. He wasn’t sure he’d ever fallen this far. He wasn’t sure if he liked it. He laid back down in the truck bed. He breathed in the dusty air. Night City stared down at him- Like it was checking on him. Wondering if he’d had enough. As if to ask him if he’d had enough high-flying.

His middle finger greeted the sunrise backlit by a neon sky.

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Azure’s Evolution: What Every IT Pro Should Know About Microsoft’s Cloud

IT professionals need to keep ahead of the curve in the ever changing world of technology today. The cloud has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructure, and one of the leading players in this domain is Microsoft Azure. Azure’s evolution over the years has been nothing short of remarkable, making it essential for IT pros to understand its journey and keep pace with its innovations. In this blog, we’ll take you on a journey through Azure’s transformation, exploring its history, service portfolio, global reach, security measures, and much more. By the end of this article, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of what every IT pro should know about Microsoft’s cloud platform.

Historical Overview

Azure’s Humble Beginnings

Microsoft Azure was officially launched in February 2010 as “Windows Azure.” It began as a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering primarily focused on providing Windows-based cloud services.

The Azure Branding Shift

In 2014, Microsoft rebranded Windows Azure to Microsoft Azure to reflect its broader support for various operating systems, programming languages, and frameworks. This rebranding marked a significant shift in Azure’s identity and capabilities.

Key Milestones

Over the years, Azure has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, and the Azure Marketplace. These milestones have expanded its capabilities and made it a go-to choice for businesses of all sizes.

Expanding Service Portfolio

Azure’s service portfolio has grown exponentially since its inception. Today, it offers a vast array of services catering to diverse needs:

Compute Services: Azure provides a range of options, from virtual machines (VMs) to serverless computing with Azure Functions.

Data Services: Azure offers data storage solutions like Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure Data Lake Storage.

AI and Machine Learning: With Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services, IT pros can harness the power of AI for their applications.

IoT Solutions: Azure IoT Hub and IoT Central simplify the development and management of IoT solutions.

Azure Regions and Global Reach

Azure boasts an extensive network of data centers spread across the globe. This global presence offers several advantages:

Scalability: IT pros can easily scale their applications by deploying resources in multiple regions.

Redundancy: Azure’s global datacenter presence ensures high availability and data redundancy.

Data Sovereignty: Choosing the right Azure region is crucial for data compliance and sovereignty.

Integration and Hybrid Solutions

Azure’s integration capabilities are a boon for businesses with hybrid cloud needs. Azure Arc, for instance, allows you to manage on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments through a unified interface. Azure’s compatibility with other cloud providers simplifies multi-cloud management.

Security and Compliance

Azure has made significant strides in security and compliance. It offers features like Azure Security Center, Azure Active Directory, and extensive compliance certifications. IT pros can leverage these tools to meet stringent security and regulatory requirements.

Azure Marketplace and Third-Party Offerings

Azure Marketplace is a treasure trove of third-party solutions that complement Azure services. IT pros can explore a wide range of offerings, from monitoring tools to cybersecurity solutions, to enhance their Azure deployments.

Azure DevOps and Automation

Automation is key to efficiently managing Azure resources. Azure DevOps services and tools facilitate continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), ensuring faster and more reliable application deployments.

Monitoring and Management

Azure offers robust monitoring and management tools to help IT pros optimize resource usage, troubleshoot issues, and gain insights into their Azure deployments. Best practices for resource management can help reduce costs and improve performance.

Future Trends and Innovations

As the technology landscape continues to evolve, Azure remains at the forefront of innovation. Keep an eye on trends like edge computing and quantum computing, as Azure is likely to play a significant role in these domains.

Training and Certification

To excel in your IT career, consider pursuing Azure certifications. ACTE Institute offers a range of certifications, such as the Microsoft Azure course to validate your expertise in Azure technologies.

In conclusion, Azure’s evolution is a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to cloud innovation. As an IT professional, understanding Azure’s history, service offerings, global reach, security measures, and future trends is paramount. Azure’s versatility and comprehensive toolset make it a top choice for organizations worldwide. By staying informed and adapting to Azure’s evolving landscape, IT pros can remain at the forefront of cloud technology, delivering value to their organizations and clients in an ever-changing digital world. Embrace Azure’s evolution, and empower yourself for a successful future in the cloud.