Blog on Devolutions

Understanding access control: Authentication, authorization, and resource management

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Broken access control tops the OWASP Top 10 year after year. This article breaks access control down into authentication, authorization, and object-level authorization, then explains why client-side checks are only a UX convention and why real protection depends on server-side enforcement—which comes down to your RDM workspace architecture.

New video: What's new in the Devolutions platform 2026.2

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The 2026.2 release targets what slows IT teams down most: repeated context switches, scattered credentials, one-at-a-time bottlenecks, and privilege workflows that interrupt rather than protect. Watch Yann Lemasson walk through the highlights.

Sysadminotaur #167: Return of Pow3r U53r 78

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Shadow Theory: Why AI Prompting Is About Perspectives

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This post introduces Shadow Theory: a mental model for AI prompting that treats prompts as perspectives shaping what the model sees. It explains why better results often come from changing the angle of analysis rather than simply adding more instructions or context.

Everything Wrong with MSIX: The Virtual Filesystem Trap

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

MSIX solves real packaging problems, but package identity and filesystem virtualization change where applications and settings live. For ISVs, the settings path is the bigger risk: customer state, rollback, support workflows, and migration from MSI all depend on predictable paths.

PSConfEU 2026: Celebrating ten years of PowerShell community

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Adam Driscoll recaps PSConfEU 2026 — the 10th anniversary edition in Wiesbaden — where Devolutions was the key sponsor, PowerShell Universal 2026.2 AI tooling took center stage, and the hallway conversations reminded him why the PowerShell community is unlike any other.

Devolutions announces a strategic investment in Obkio

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Devolutions announces a strategic investment in Obkio, an internationally recognized network performance monitoring platform.

Your Devolutions questions, answered by our expert

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Marc Beausejour, Product Marketing Manager and Subject Matter Expert at Devolutions, tackles the most frequently asked questions about Remote Desktop Manager, privileged access management, single sign-on, and more.

What's new in the Devolutions platform 2026.2

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Devolutions 2026.2 release targets the friction points that slow IT teams down: disconnected workflows, scattered credentials, repeated approvals, and limited offline access. From global credential search and multi-user checkouts to MFA at PAM checkout and AI assistance directly inside Devolutions Server.

What's new in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2026.2 brings MFA on PAM checkouts, default JIT elevation, multi-user checkouts, embedded Devolutions Server administration, ControlR in-app, full offline Cloud, and social login.

Separating UI and data in PSU: Building apps and endpoints the right way

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This second PSU series article shows how to separate UI from data by combining Apps and Endpoints in PowerShell Universal. Learn how to build reusable dashboards, expose data through web services, and create cleaner, more scalable automation workflows.

UniGetUI: Reduce supply chain risk with delayed updates

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

UniGetUI’s new Minimum Age for Updates setting delays software updates by a configurable number of days, giving the community time to catch compromised packages before they reach your machines.

Connecting credentials: PowerShell Universal and Devolutions Server

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

PowerShell Universal (PSU) and Devolutions Server (DVLS) now connect through a read-only SecretManagement vault extension, so PSU can pull credentials directly from DVLS. This keeps DVLS as the single source for credentials, access control, and auditing, while PSU uses those secrets at runtime without storing its own copies. Setup is simple: install the module, register the vault, and authenticate with an application identity.

UniGetUI: Update all your Windows software in one place

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

UniGetUI brings WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, pip, npm, and other package managers into a single interface for Windows. This article explores how the open-source tool simplifies software updates, package management, onboarding, and cross-platform workflows.

Devolutions at PSConf EU 2026: Unveiling AI in PowerShell Universal in Wiesbaden

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Devolutions is heading to PSConf EU 2026 in Wiesbaden to unveil the first AI-powered capabilities integrated into PowerShell Universal. Alongside live demos, attendees can join sessions from Adam Driscoll and Marc-André Moreau exploring the latest platform innovations and real-world PSRemoting lessons learned.

How an IT freelancer saved hours of chaos and €10K/year with Devolutions RDM

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Christian Brandt managed five clients, four devices, and a dedicated VM that existed solely to run one VPN connection. Here is the infrastructure overhaul that changed everything — and what it actually cost him to wait a decade before making the switch.

Everything Wrong with MSIX: No System Context

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

PowerShell’s MSI deprecation exposes the problem with treating MSIX like a better MSI: user-registered packages can disappear from SYSTEM, breaking services, scheduled tasks, remoting, and automation.

Sysadminotaur #166: May the 4th comics

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Unlock PowerShell Universal: From Code Snippets to Web Apps

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This article walks you through key PowerShell performance techniques, then shows you how to bring them to life in PowerShell Universal. By the end, you’ll have a fully functional web dashboard for your scripts — accessible from any browser.

Goodbye “obvious scam”, hello “seems legit”: The rise of AI phishing

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

This article explores how AI is transforming phishing into a scalable and highly convincing threat. It outlines practical user habits and organizational controls to reduce risk, protect workflows, and limit the impact of credential compromise.