Andy Syrewicze
@andysandwich.bsky.social
Passionate Storyteller | Security Evangelist for Hornetsecurity | Microsoft Security MVP | Debian Linux Nerd | Mental Health Advocate | Neutral Good |
https://www.andyontech.com
#Cybersecurity #Debian #Azure #Microsoft365 #HyperV #MVPBuzz
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#Cybersecurity #Debian #Azure #Microsoft365 #HyperV #MVPBuzz
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There we have it - seen lots of reports of VPN appliances getting orgs owned over the last few years, but now At-Bay gives us the stats. www.at-bay.com/2025-insurse...
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
There we have it - seen lots of reports of VPN appliances getting orgs owned over the last few years, but now At-Bay gives us the stats. www.at-bay.com/2025-insurse...
I've said it once, and I'll say it again..... It's ALWAYS DNS....
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I've said it once, and I'll say it again..... It's ALWAYS DNS....
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✨💻✍Did you know that you can contribute to the #Microsoft365 platform community blog? We want your posts about how you extend Microsoft 365 - regardless if you are doing this code-first or low-code!
👉 Here is how to get started:
👉 Here is how to get started:
How to contribute to this blog
Everyone’s voice matters! We want to publish your content on all things you build with code, low-code, no-code on and around Microsoft 365.
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October 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
✨💻✍Did you know that you can contribute to the #Microsoft365 platform community blog? We want your posts about how you extend Microsoft 365 - regardless if you are doing this code-first or low-code!
👉 Here is how to get started:
👉 Here is how to get started:
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✨💻✍Did you know that you can contribute to the #Microsoft365 platform community blog? We want your posts about how you extend Microsoft 365 - regardless if you are doing this code-first or low-code!
👉 Here is how to get started:
👉 Here is how to get started:
How to contribute to this blog
Everyone’s voice matters! We want to publish your content on all things you build with code, low-code, no-code on and around Microsoft 365.
pnp.github.io
September 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
✨💻✍Did you know that you can contribute to the #Microsoft365 platform community blog? We want your posts about how you extend Microsoft 365 - regardless if you are doing this code-first or low-code!
👉 Here is how to get started:
👉 Here is how to get started:
Reposted by Andy Syrewicze
September 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"Best practices” are just guidelines vendors erase when you’re not looking. This week’s SysAdmin Weekly: Broadcom nukes VMware licensing, Hyper-V management drama, Linux stress-testing revival, and security hits (RDP scans + Android malware).
Read → newsletter.sysadminweekly.com/p/sysadmin-w...
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SysAdmin Weekly #13: Former Best Practices, New Headaches
Vendors keep moving the goalposts! From VMware licensing chaos to Entra ID shifts, here’s how SysAdmins adapt (and stay sane).
newsletter.sysadminweekly.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Best practices” are just guidelines vendors erase when you’re not looking. This week’s SysAdmin Weekly: Broadcom nukes VMware licensing, Hyper-V management drama, Linux stress-testing revival, and security hits (RDP scans + Android malware).
Read → newsletter.sysadminweekly.com/p/sysadmin-w...
Read → newsletter.sysadminweekly.com/p/sysadmin-w...
Troubleshooting in IT is more than skill, it’s art. We break down decades of hard-learned lessons on this week’s SysAdmin Weekly podcast. 🎧
youtu.be/Tx4VITDb5e4?...
#SysAdmin #ITPro #Troubleshooting
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#SysAdmin #ITPro #Troubleshooting
SysAdmin Weekly - 015 - The Art of Troubleshooting In Tech
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July 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Troubleshooting in IT is more than skill, it’s art. We break down decades of hard-learned lessons on this week’s SysAdmin Weekly podcast. 🎧
youtu.be/Tx4VITDb5e4?...
#SysAdmin #ITPro #Troubleshooting
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#SysAdmin #ITPro #Troubleshooting
Random Friday evening thoughts……. You guys remember NFTs? The craze, how it was gonna be the next BIG web 3 thing?
three cartoon characters are standing next to each other with the words have you ever heard of nfts
ALT: three cartoon characters are standing next to each other with the words have you ever heard of nfts
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July 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Random Friday evening thoughts……. You guys remember NFTs? The craze, how it was gonna be the next BIG web 3 thing?
Be nice to your SysAdmin today!
July 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Be nice to your SysAdmin today!
New week, new issue..... SysAdmin Weekly #9 is out now!
This one’s all about the hidden work that keeps it all running.
Inside: 🔒 firewalls, 🛠️ PingPlotter, 🎙️ Hyper-V debates, and some AMAZING community posts!
Read it here! ➡️ newsletter.sysadminweekly.com
#SysAdmin #IncidentResponse #ITPro
This one’s all about the hidden work that keeps it all running.
Inside: 🔒 firewalls, 🛠️ PingPlotter, 🎙️ Hyper-V debates, and some AMAZING community posts!
Read it here! ➡️ newsletter.sysadminweekly.com
#SysAdmin #IncidentResponse #ITPro
SysAdmin Weekly | Andy Syrewicze | Substack
For SysAdmins who drink coffee like RAM and troubleshoot like legends. Weekly updates, battle-tested tools, cybersecurity WTFs, and fresh tech-focused content that won’t waste your uptime. Click to re...
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July 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New week, new issue..... SysAdmin Weekly #9 is out now!
This one’s all about the hidden work that keeps it all running.
Inside: 🔒 firewalls, 🛠️ PingPlotter, 🎙️ Hyper-V debates, and some AMAZING community posts!
Read it here! ➡️ newsletter.sysadminweekly.com
#SysAdmin #IncidentResponse #ITPro
This one’s all about the hidden work that keeps it all running.
Inside: 🔒 firewalls, 🛠️ PingPlotter, 🎙️ Hyper-V debates, and some AMAZING community posts!
Read it here! ➡️ newsletter.sysadminweekly.com
#SysAdmin #IncidentResponse #ITPro
New SysAdmin Weekly is live!
How do you prove your value before your boss starts “right-sizing” the org?
We’re tackling the visibility paradox of IT. Why being great at your job means no one notices, and how to fix that!
Episode here > www.sysadminweekly.com
#sysadmin #techlayoffs #itcareers
How do you prove your value before your boss starts “right-sizing” the org?
We’re tackling the visibility paradox of IT. Why being great at your job means no one notices, and how to fix that!
Episode here > www.sysadminweekly.com
#sysadmin #techlayoffs #itcareers
July 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
New SysAdmin Weekly is live!
How do you prove your value before your boss starts “right-sizing” the org?
We’re tackling the visibility paradox of IT. Why being great at your job means no one notices, and how to fix that!
Episode here > www.sysadminweekly.com
#sysadmin #techlayoffs #itcareers
How do you prove your value before your boss starts “right-sizing” the org?
We’re tackling the visibility paradox of IT. Why being great at your job means no one notices, and how to fix that!
Episode here > www.sysadminweekly.com
#sysadmin #techlayoffs #itcareers
130 patches. Fortinet RCE exploit. CitrixBleed 2? Active in the wild. Another SysAdmin Week!
This week's SysAdmin Weekly Newsletter:
– SaaS kill chains
– Terraform + Copilot
– DNS basics
– Free Markdown postmortem template
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
#sysadmin #infosec #devops #terraform
This week's SysAdmin Weekly Newsletter:
– SaaS kill chains
– Terraform + Copilot
– DNS basics
– Free Markdown postmortem template
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
#sysadmin #infosec #devops #terraform
SysAdmin Weekly #8: Security by Default? Still Optional... Apparently.
Patch madness, identity attacks, and a bonus Markdown template for postmortems. Just another week in the trenches!
open.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
130 patches. Fortinet RCE exploit. CitrixBleed 2? Active in the wild. Another SysAdmin Week!
This week's SysAdmin Weekly Newsletter:
– SaaS kill chains
– Terraform + Copilot
– DNS basics
– Free Markdown postmortem template
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
#sysadmin #infosec #devops #terraform
This week's SysAdmin Weekly Newsletter:
– SaaS kill chains
– Terraform + Copilot
– DNS basics
– Free Markdown postmortem template
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
#sysadmin #infosec #devops #terraform
Agentic AI, PowerShell, and Linux on a Dreamcast?!
Issue #7 of SysAdmin Weekly dives into DevOps with AI, Bicep’s new local deploy, CitrixBleed 2, and a Reddit thread that’ll restore your faith in the SysAdmin community.
Read Here > open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
Issue #7 of SysAdmin Weekly dives into DevOps with AI, Bicep’s new local deploy, CitrixBleed 2, and a Reddit thread that’ll restore your faith in the SysAdmin community.
Read Here > open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
SysAdmin Weekly #7
Capes Optional, Tools Required: From Bicep to Bash, SysAdmins wielding the right tools (and a little forgiveness)
open.substack.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Agentic AI, PowerShell, and Linux on a Dreamcast?!
Issue #7 of SysAdmin Weekly dives into DevOps with AI, Bicep’s new local deploy, CitrixBleed 2, and a Reddit thread that’ll restore your faith in the SysAdmin community.
Read Here > open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
Issue #7 of SysAdmin Weekly dives into DevOps with AI, Bicep’s new local deploy, CitrixBleed 2, and a Reddit thread that’ll restore your faith in the SysAdmin community.
Read Here > open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
💻 New SysAdmin Weekly out now! Hyper-V in Server 2025, Azure Arc Gateway, AI's impact on NetEng, and why it’s totally OK to like Light Mode - open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin... - #SysAdmin #TechNews #Cybersecurity
SysAdmin Weekly #6
Balancing Uptime and Existential Dread Since........Forever
open.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
💻 New SysAdmin Weekly out now! Hyper-V in Server 2025, Azure Arc Gateway, AI's impact on NetEng, and why it’s totally OK to like Light Mode - open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin... - #SysAdmin #TechNews #Cybersecurity
SysAdmin Weekly #5 is out now. From mental health in IT to Azure toolkits, hiring in the age of AI, and more! This one hits hard. Full edition here > newsletter.sysadminweekly.com/p/sysadmin-w... - #SysAdmin #Azure #ITPros
SysAdmin Weekly #5
Yes, You Still Have to Learn Stuff. No, It’s Not Optional....
newsletter.sysadminweekly.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
SysAdmin Weekly #5 is out now. From mental health in IT to Azure toolkits, hiring in the age of AI, and more! This one hits hard. Full edition here > newsletter.sysadminweekly.com/p/sysadmin-w... - #SysAdmin #Azure #ITPros
So the external monitor is finally flaking out it seems. I've been shopping around and I REALLY don't want to pay the Apple "Tax", but, man, the Studio Display seems to be the only monitor I can find that fits all my criteria. Been eyeballing it for awhile, seems inevitable at this stage. #SysAdmin
June 24, 2025 at 2:38 AM
So the external monitor is finally flaking out it seems. I've been shopping around and I REALLY don't want to pay the Apple "Tax", but, man, the Studio Display seems to be the only monitor I can find that fits all my criteria. Been eyeballing it for awhile, seems inevitable at this stage. #SysAdmin
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AI tools are helping candidates beat AI recruiters—welcome to the “AI vs AI” era of job hunting.
This week’s #CollabTalk Podcast explores how candidates are gaming the system, where fairness is at risk, and what hiring will look like in the near future.
buckleyplanet.com/2025/06/coll...
This week’s #CollabTalk Podcast explores how candidates are gaming the system, where fairness is at risk, and what hiring will look like in the near future.
buckleyplanet.com/2025/06/coll...
June 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
AI tools are helping candidates beat AI recruiters—welcome to the “AI vs AI” era of job hunting.
This week’s #CollabTalk Podcast explores how candidates are gaming the system, where fairness is at risk, and what hiring will look like in the near future.
buckleyplanet.com/2025/06/coll...
This week’s #CollabTalk Podcast explores how candidates are gaming the system, where fairness is at risk, and what hiring will look like in the near future.
buckleyplanet.com/2025/06/coll...
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What makes a great SysAdmin? Uptime? Shell scripts? Surviving helpdesk chaos on cold coffee?
Paul Schnackenburg joins me on SysAdmin Weekly to unpack the traits, tech skills, and the SysAdmin mindset that matters in 2025.
Watch here: youtu.be/lhiiYpGVVtQ
#SysAdmin #ITCareer #TechPodcast
Paul Schnackenburg joins me on SysAdmin Weekly to unpack the traits, tech skills, and the SysAdmin mindset that matters in 2025.
Watch here: youtu.be/lhiiYpGVVtQ
#SysAdmin #ITCareer #TechPodcast
SysAdmin Weekly - 009 - What Makes a Great SysAdmin?
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June 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
What makes a great SysAdmin? Uptime? Shell scripts? Surviving helpdesk chaos on cold coffee?
Paul Schnackenburg joins me on SysAdmin Weekly to unpack the traits, tech skills, and the SysAdmin mindset that matters in 2025.
Watch here: youtu.be/lhiiYpGVVtQ
#SysAdmin #ITCareer #TechPodcast
Paul Schnackenburg joins me on SysAdmin Weekly to unpack the traits, tech skills, and the SysAdmin mindset that matters in 2025.
Watch here: youtu.be/lhiiYpGVVtQ
#SysAdmin #ITCareer #TechPodcast
New project alert: I’m writing a weekly roundup for #sysadmins, the #ITPro, and anyone who appreciates patching servers at 3am (or not!)
It’s called SysAdmin Weekly.
First issue’s out now: open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
Featuring tools, community blogs, and podcast stuff.
#infosec #technews
It’s called SysAdmin Weekly.
First issue’s out now: open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
Featuring tools, community blogs, and podcast stuff.
#infosec #technews
SysAdmin Weekly #1
The debut edition of SysAdmin Weekly - Podcast links, tools, CVEs, community posts, and not a single reboot required.
open.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
New project alert: I’m writing a weekly roundup for #sysadmins, the #ITPro, and anyone who appreciates patching servers at 3am (or not!)
It’s called SysAdmin Weekly.
First issue’s out now: open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
Featuring tools, community blogs, and podcast stuff.
#infosec #technews
It’s called SysAdmin Weekly.
First issue’s out now: open.substack.com/pub/sysadmin...
Featuring tools, community blogs, and podcast stuff.
#infosec #technews
The next episode of #SysAdmin Weekly is out! In this Episode @ejsiron.bsky.social and I discuss all things #AzureLocal, a rebranded and enhanced #AzureStackHCI. This includes some cool discussions around #Azure Local in disconnected environments as well! - youtu.be/YpEG-u_A9Qs?...
SysAdmin Weekly - 001 - What is Azure Local?!?!
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April 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The next episode of #SysAdmin Weekly is out! In this Episode @ejsiron.bsky.social and I discuss all things #AzureLocal, a rebranded and enhanced #AzureStackHCI. This includes some cool discussions around #Azure Local in disconnected environments as well! - youtu.be/YpEG-u_A9Qs?...
I was today years-old when I discovered there was a MITRE ATT&CK Containers Matrix - attack.mitre.org/matrices/ent...
#mitre #containers #cybersecurity
#mitre #containers #cybersecurity
April 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I was today years-old when I discovered there was a MITRE ATT&CK Containers Matrix - attack.mitre.org/matrices/ent...
#mitre #containers #cybersecurity
#mitre #containers #cybersecurity
April 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yes! Finally have native vertical tabs in #firefox. As the browser addon ecosystem is so ripe for misbehavior I've never felt comfortable enabling one of the third-party addons for this feature, especially those that have access to "read all data on all websites" access. Ugh.... just feels icky.
April 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Yes! Finally have native vertical tabs in #firefox. As the browser addon ecosystem is so ripe for misbehavior I've never felt comfortable enabling one of the third-party addons for this feature, especially those that have access to "read all data on all websites" access. Ugh.... just feels icky.