Ryan Ulrick

Quick question for Milwaukee business owners… Networks, firewalls, and backups often “just work”… until they don’t. I’m doing a small number of one-time infrastructure & network health audits for local Milwaukee-area businesses. This is not managed IT, no contracts, no ongoing support—just a focused review that answers: • Is this set up correctly? • Where are the hidden risks? • What actually needs fixing vs what’s fine? If you’re a business owner or ops manager who’s ever wondered “I hope this is set up right”, feel free to DM me and I’ll send a 1-page overview.

Stop struggling with a lagging PC. 🛑 Most performance issues stem from corrupted system files or a messy Windows image. This powerful command combo—SFC and DISM—scans, repairs, and restores your OS to peak health. Run it as an Administrator and feel the difference! #WindowsTips #PCPerformance #TechHacks #PCSpeedBoost #WindowsTips #TechHacks #SlowPC #ComputerPerformance #TechLife #DigitalCleanse #virallookup

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April 8th | Kansas City | Half-Day Masterclass CISO Board-Level Communications — hosted by CDW I'm co-teaching this one, and we built it around the exact moments that define a CISO's influence at the executive level: → Framing cybersecurity in business terms that actually land → Understanding the board concerns before you walk in the room → KPIs vs. KRIs and why the distinction matters more than most people think → Storytelling that connects risk to strategy, not just to incidents → Mastering the boardroom moment under pressure → Templates and examples you can use before the quarter is over Every attendee receives a copy of The CISO 3.0: A Guide to Next-Generation Cybersecurity Leadership. Half a day. Real skills. A book to take home. Zero vendor slide decks. If you're a CISO or aspiring security executive in the Kansas City area — or willing to make the trip — this is the room to be in on April 8th. You're Invited! Boardroom Ready: The CDW CISO Communication Masterclass https://lnkd.in/ggv7-uk5

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Autotask isn’t broken - it’s just not built for you. If you’ve ever wondered why Autotask doesn’t tell MSPs how to configure PSA automation, you’re not imagining it. Most MSPs open Autotask expecting a ready-to-run platform, only to find a blank canvas. https://lnkd.in/erb6zcGU In this blog, we dig into the 5 Whys behind the lack of real Autotask setup guidance: 1️⃣ It’s built by software developers, not MSP operators 2️⃣ PSA configuration is more strategic than technical 3️⃣ Constant software updates break the knowledge chain 4️⃣ Legal liability stops reps from giving setup advice 5️⃣ The system is built assuming you’ll hire an expert You don’t need another tool, you need the right build, automation, and structure. #OperationalClarity #MSPScaling #ServiceFlow #Project Management

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Monday reminder. Endpoint security isn’t about tools. It’s about reducing chaos. Patching that actually lands. Visibility you can trust. Controls that don’t fight users. The boring stuff done well is what stops incidents before they become stories.

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You know you're cooked when you see the letters AVD on a shampoo bottle and you immediately think Azure Virtual Desktop 😄 (proof in the comments) Seriously, did you know you can run AVD on Azure Local? With Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure Local, you can: ✅ Improve performance for Azure Virtual Desktop users in areas with poor connectivity to the Azure public cloud by giving them session hosts closer to their location. ✅ Meet data locality requirements by keeping app and user data on-premises. For more information, see Data locations for Azure Virtual Desktop. Improve access to legacy on-premises apps and data sources by keeping desktops and apps in the same location. ✅ Reduce cost and improve user experience with Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session, which allows multiple concurrent interactive sessions. ✅ Simplify your VDI deployment and management compared to traditional on-premises VDI solutions by using the Azure portal. Achieve the best performance by using RDP Shortpath for low-latency user access. ✅ Deploy the latest fully patched images quickly and easily using Azure Marketplace images. Here's an example of a healthcare customer that's done exactly this: https://lnkd.in/gA7UiWrj Maybe I should start a series about "Things in Life That Remind Me of My Job" #AzureLocal #adaptivecloud #Azurevirtualdesktop #AVD #microsoft

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Managing multiple macOS versions doesn’t have to be messy. Parallels Desktop lets developers and IT teams run virtual instances of older and newer macOS releases—from Sierra to Tahoe—so testing, compatibility checks, and legacy software support are simple and secure.

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Finally!! This is a game-changer, giving security teams standardized, high-fidelity endpoint telemetry without the overhead of custom deployments. This will significantly enhance SIEM operations with stronger detections, and faster/easier onboarding across the environment.

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