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1. Analyze memory consumption of Hyper-V VMs
   Memory is often one of the most constrained resources on a Hyper-V host, ultimately determining the maximum number of virtual machines (VMs) it can support. As such, accurately assessing the RAM requirements of VMs is critical for effective capacity planning. These requirements can be evaluated using performance counters available in Perfmon.

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2. Game-changing new AI features for the Warp terminal: Active AI and Agent Mode
   Warp, the best terminal app by far, has introduced impressive new AI features: Active AI and Agent Mode. I believe Agent Mode is a real game changer, showcasing the future of system administration, as it will likely make learning a shell language superfluous.

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3. Pushover: Reliably send real-time push notifications to iPhone, Android, Mac, and (Windows)
   Pushover is a versatile push notification service for iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows (via browser plugin), providing real-time alerts from various sources like web applications, network monitoring systems, and IoT devices. It integrates with platforms like IFTTT and Zapier and supports custom scripts, making it useful for admins and developers.

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4. Download free Windows Server 2025 eBook – Explore the new features with 4sysops AI
   4sysops members can now download our free Windows Server 2025 eBook. This book compiles 4sysops articles, offering a comprehensive overview of the new features and guiding you through their configuration. At the end of this post, you will find a special ChatGPT chatbot that has access to the entire eBook and additional Server 2025 resources for context. Since 4sysops AI only uses information from reliable sources, it's the top choice for exploring Windows Server 2025. And if you have questions about the latest changes in Server 2025, you can use 4sysops AI to search in Google or Tavily.

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5. Optimize dynamic memory for Hyper-V virtual machines
   Once you determine a VM's memory requirements, you can configure its RAM settings accordingly. Hyper-V provides several configuration options, some of which can influence each other or have effects that may not be immediately obvious, especially when enabling dynamic memory.

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6. Does ARC-AGI measure AGI, and is OpenAI o3 a human-level intelligence?
   In my previous post, I explained why o3 offers empirical evidence that we've hit the AI Wall. A separate question is whether o3's performance in the ARC benchmark suggests that OpenAI has achieved human-level intelligence or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

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7. OSConfig: Manage security settings in Windows Server 2025 and revert configuration drift
   OSConfig, a new feature in Windows Server 2025, allows you to configure Microsoft's recommended security settings. These settings largely align with the security baselines. Management options include PowerShell, the Windows Admin Center, and Azure Policy. OSConfig can automatically detect and correct configuration drifts, ensuring compliance.

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8. How OpenAI o3 crashed into the AI Wall
   In a prior post, I suggested we may have hit an AI Wall using current technology for constructing large language models. Reports indicate that GPT-5 didn't meet its creators' expectations, fueling the ongoing debate about reaching an AI plateau. While OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman claims that o3's impressive capabilities indicate no existing barrier, I hold a different opinion.

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9. Windows Server 2025 Routing and Remote Access Services (RRAS)
   Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) provides secure remote connectivity and network management on Windows Server. With support for modern VPN protocols like SSTP and IKEv2, RRAS ensures encrypted connections, reliable routing, and seamless access to internal resources, making it ideal for hybrid and remote work environments. This guide covers the latest updates in Windows Server 2025, including changes to VPN protocol support and step-by-step instructions for configuration and optimization.

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10. 4sysops AI now with Google and Tavily search – Better than ChatGPT for IT
    Not long ago, we used to "google" to find information online. With the rise of chatbots incorporating web search capabilities, a new phrase is becoming popular: "to chat it." 4sysops AI now utilizes Google or Tavily search to help solve your IT challenges. Initially, the AI determines the most effective search terms for your query. It subsequently reviews all the pages returned by the search engine to provide an answer tailored to your specific question, drawing from the retrieved context, its stored knowledge, and the entirety of your previous conversation. The model then provides links to the sources used to generate its answers, allowing you to verify any response. Whether you're still "googling" or ChatGPT Search has become your preferred answering machine, continue reading to discover why 4sysops AI, combined with integrated web search, is the best AI tool for addressing IT issues.

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