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NinjaOne Field CTO Jeff Hunter demonstrates how to set up a PXE server, or Preboot Execution Environment server, by configuring Windows Deployment Services on a Windows server. This gives teams a way to boot into WinPE without requiring a USB drive, and works more efficiently at scale. Chapters.

If you can't articulate the specific problem AI is solving, the conversation's over... full stop. is a great fit for real problems, but it's not the only solution, and it's not a solution looking for a problem to justify itself. Watch the full IT Leadership Lab session.#Shorts.

We’re back with another roadmap stream! You might think to yourself, “Talking about 2027 already? Isn’t that a bit early? I’m still sweating and lying out by the pool!” But planning this far ahead will give you plenty of time to sort out priorities, talk to relevant parties, set your budget(s), and more. Having these discussions in August may feel extreme but the leaves will fall and the snow will pile up before you know it, so you might as well get started now!

When a fixed data model doesn't fit your environment, you either work around it or go without. NinjaOne custom fields let you define exactly what data gets tracked — and control who can see, edit, or act on it. In this session, you'll learn how to: Set global defaults that apply consistently across devices and automations Configure role-based access so the right people interact with the right fields Use new permissions to lock down core asset fields Whether you're standardizing data collection across clients or tightening up access controls, custom fields are where NinjaOne starts to fit your workflow instead of the other way around.

Being honest about what you're struggling with isn't weakness — it's the fastest way to get real help. This IT leader says it's okay to tell your team "I'm struggling with X, can I just vent for 15 minutes" and skip the technical fix for a minute. Most people want to help — you just have to let them. Watch the full IT Leadership Lab session.

Everyone on the team knows August is going to be brutal — so say it out loud, and put an end date on it. Time-boxing survival mode turns "we're drowning" into "we're drowning until the 15th," and that's a completely different feeling to work through. Watch the full IT Leadership Lab session.#Shorts.

Mentorship doesn't have to come from one person — it can come from an entire community. This IT leader talks about following in his mentor's footsteps, speaking at events, and getting real support from Spiceworks forums without ever being made to feel less-than for asking questions. Watch the full IT Leadership Lab session.

Most backup strategies look solid until someone actually needs to restore a file — and discovers the process is different for every OS. Windows, macOS, and Linux each have their own quirks, and without a consistent policy, recovery becomes a scramble. In this stream, you'll learn how to: Apply consistent file-level backup policies across Windows, macOS, and Linux Restore files and folders without hunting for the right process per device Build a single backup workflow that covers servers and endpoints.

Stop flying blind on unmanaged devices Unmanaged devices don't show up in your dashboard — until something breaks. Missing devices mean missed patches, failed audits, and incidents you never saw coming. If you can't see it, you can't fix it. In this session you'll learn how to: Discover every device on your network using SNMP Deploy the NinjaOne agent on unmanaged Windows devices directly from the dashboard — no manual legwork.

Coming into IT leadership can be a drastic change, with a multitude of different responsibilities, new skills to learn, and a whole organization looking to you to make decisions on the kind of technology that will keep them running. Unfortunately, it also means that even though you’re the most connected person in the company, you can also be the loneliest. IT leaders face unique issues that other leaders in the organization don’t.