▲ 8 r/msp

One laptop for a client who owns two businesses (separate tenants)? How are you handling it?

Have a client who owns two small businesses, each with its own M365 tenant. We manage both. Her laptop is Entra joined and enrolled in Intune on Tenant A, and she's asking to use the same laptop for Tenant B too.

I know the usual answer is adding the second account to Outlook/Teams/OneDrive and using separate Edge profiles, but I don't love having two companies' data on one device, especially since Tenant B can't manage or wipe it and its CA policies require compliant devices.

How are you all handling this? Separate laptops, Windows 365 Cloud PC for the second tenant, or just accepting the app-level sign-in?

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 8 days ago
▲ 3 r/mercedes+1 crossposts

Mercedes GLS 450 overheating issue

Hello,

I have a 2020 GLS 450 with about 52k miles, and recently it started showing an overheating warning on the dash.

I took it to the dealer, and thankfully they said they didn’t find any major issues with the cooling system. Apparently, the heat shield was making contact with the thermostat and needed to be repaired/replaced.
Has anyone else experienced this with their GLS 450? I’m curious if this is a known issue or something others have run into.

Either way, a $1,000 repair bill at 52k miles isn’t exactly fun.

(The attached photo is from Google, but it’s the same message on my car)

u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 14 days ago

Why is the browser extension so spotty?

I’ve been a Keeper user for a while now and I think is a good product. However, I’ve been having some issues recently that hopefully I can resolve soon.

  1. The extension is not consistent adding new passwords. Sometimes it doesn’t even prompt me, or auto fill the wrong information from the website.

  2. I can’t consistently reset accounts passwords using the extension. It becomes a mess and it saves the wrong one most of the time.

Have you seen this behavior before?

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 28 days ago
▲ 19 r/msp

How are you managing local admin accounts?

Hello,

We've implemented LAPS for our managed clients, and it has worked well for us. We occasionally have users who want local admin access to install applications or make changes to their computers, but we usually address that through a discussion and explain why it's generally not the best approach.

I'd like to know what you guys are using, along with any recommendations and things to watch out for. What about application allow-listing? Are any of you implementing it?

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 1 month ago

How do you deal with clients asking for things outside the scope of our agreement?

Hello,

I have a client where the scope of our agreement is limited to IT support, security services, managing their network/infrastructure, and backups. Data analysis, business automation (Power Apps, for example), etc., are outside the scope and are clearly excluded from the contract.

To be clear, we can manage the Microsoft 365 infrastructure, but we don’t design or maintain Power Automate flows, for example.

Have you dealt with any clients like this? I’m happy to answer any questions if anything isn’t clear.

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 1 month ago
▲ 2 r/stripe

ACH Micro Verification

Hello,

We've just started using Stripe for invoicing and collecting payments, and the ACH micro-deposit verification has been a pain. Some new customers start the process — Stripe sends a micro deposit with a code — but then they forget to validate the account, or don't do it at all. If I'm not mistaken, that code takes 1-2 days to arrive. It's slowing down our ability to collect payments on time for the services we provide.

Any suggestions on how to improve our workflow and cut down the time it takes to get paid? Happy to answer any questions. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 1 month ago
▲ 5 r/msp

SonicWall ITDR service

Hello,

Has anyone here used SonicWall's ITDR service? I came across their offering a few weeks ago, and before reaching out to them, I'd like to hear about any firsthand experiences or feedback from those who have used it.

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago
▲ 56 r/msp

ITDR options

Hello,

I I'm a small MSP currently managing fewer than 50 endpoints, and I'm curious what ITDR tools or services other MSPs are using.

I recently had a meeting with Huntress, but the salesperson wasn't interested in giving me a demo because of our size. I found that a bit surprising.
We already have MDR through SonicWall, so ideally I'd like to find a solution that can complement or integrate with our existing MDR service.

If anyone has experience running both MDR and ITDR together, I'd love to hear what you're using and how it's working out.

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago
▲ 19 r/msp

Clients with field employees

Hello,

Looking for feedback from MSPs supporting mobile-first workforces.

I recently onboarded a healthcare client with 15 office employees and 60 field employees. The office staff are on Microsoft 365 Business Premium, while the field staff will be on F3 licenses and will primarily use Teams and other M365 apps from their phones.

For office users, we deploy our full stack of security and management tools. For field users, who won't have company laptops, I'm trying to figure out both the security approach and how to price them from an MSP perspective. Our current contract is for just the office employees, but we're looking into onboarding the field users as well.

Are you charging the same per-user rate for mobile-only users, or do you offer a separate field-worker tier? If so, what's included? Are you managing BYOD devices with Intune/App Protection Policies and Conditional Access, or taking a lighter-touch approach?

The previous provider left things in pretty rough shape from a security standpoint, and the biggest gap I see today is the lack of control over company data being accessed from field employees' devices.

Curious how others are handling both the security controls and the pricing model for users who are essentially mobile-only. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago

Recommendation for secure communication platform for home health care field staff?

I recently took on a new client in the health care industry. They have around 15 office employees and approximately 60 field CNAs/nurses who spend most of their time traveling to patients' homes.

Right now, a lot of their communication happens through WhatsApp and other unmonitored consumer apps, which obviously raises concerns around security and compliance.

The client is looking for a better way to communicate quickly with their field staff. These users don't really need email, SharePoint, or the full Microsoft 365 experience. Their primary need is instant messaging, group communication, announcements, and basic collaboration while they're on the go.

My initial thought was to license the field employees with Teams-only licenses, but I'm curious what others in similar health care environments are using. Has anyone implemented a communication platform for a workforce like this? If so, what worked well, and were there any compliance or management considerations I should be aware of? Also, how would you price something like this?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or experiences you can share.

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago
▲ 6 r/msp

Recommendation for secure communication platform for home health care field staff?

I recently took on a new client in the health care industry. They have around 15 office employees and approximately 60 field CNAs/nurses who spend most of their time traveling to patients' homes.

Right now, a lot of their communication happens through WhatsApp and other unmonitored consumer apps, which obviously raises concerns around security and compliance.

The client is looking for a better way to communicate quickly with their field staff. These users don't really need email, SharePoint, or the full Microsoft 365 experience. Their primary need is instant messaging, group communication, announcements, and basic collaboration while they're on the go.

My initial thought was to license the field employees with Teams-only licenses, but I'm curious what others in similar health care environments are using. Has anyone implemented a communication platform for a workforce like this? If so, what worked well, and were there any compliance or management considerations I should be aware of? Also, how would you price something like this?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or experiences you can share.

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago

Recommendation for attorney to go over an MSA for my IT company

Hello,

I'm running an IT company (MSP) and I'd like to review our current MSA drafted by a previous attorney. Essentially, go over what we have and provide recommendations. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago

Recommendation for attorney to go over an MSA for my IT company

Hello,

I'm running an IT company (MSP) and I'd like to review our current MSA drafted by a previous attorney. Essentially, go over what we have and provide recommendations. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago
▲ 10 r/msp

Cove or DropSuite for MS365 backups?

Hello,

I’ve been a DropSuite customer for over a year and their product is solid for the most part. However, I’m exploring other options with probably better features and usability. I came across Cove and it seems solid. I was wondering if you’ve used them for just MS365 backups and if the move from DropSuite makes sense. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 2 months ago
▲ 19 r/msp

Best features/tools to use with CIPP

I've just started using CIPP and it's been great so far. I'm self-hosting it for now, but the templates and the ability to see almost everything from a single portal are fantastic. I'd love to hear what some of you are doing for alerting, policies, any tricks, etc. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 3 months ago

Any experiences with Level RMM?

Hello,

I've been trialing Level[.]io RMM for the past few days, and overall I think it's a great product. I was wondering if any of you have used it and, if so, wouldn't mind sharing your experience with it.

One thing I'm a little confused about is their pricing. They advertise 10 free agents, but from what I understand, once you add the 11th agent, they start charging for all agents, not just the additional one. Am I understanding that correctly?

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 3 months ago
▲ 20 r/msp

Any experiences with Level.io RMM?

Hello,

I've been trialing Level[.]io RMM for the past few days, and overall I think it's a great product. I was wondering if any of you have used it and, if so, wouldn't mind sharing your experience with it.

One thing I'm a little confused about is their pricing. They advertise 10 free agents, but from what I understand, once you add the 11th agent, they start charging for all agents, not just the additional one. Am I understanding that correctly?

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 3 months ago

Tool/Software for sending invoices and collecting payments (No PSA yet)

Hello,

What are you all using to send invoices and collect payments from clients? I've been using Bill[.]com, but I'm interested in looking at other options.

We don't have a PSA yet, so I'm specifically interested in tools that work well on their own. I'd love to hear what's working for you. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 3 months ago
▲ 9 r/msp

Tool/Software for sending invoices and collecting payments (No PSA yet)

Hello,

What are you all using to send invoices and collect payments from clients? I've been using Bill[.]com, but I'm interested in looking at other options.

We don't have a PSA yet, so I'm specifically interested in tools that work well on their own. I'd love to hear what's working for you. Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 3 months ago

My (32M) Partner (27F) Constantly Compares Our Relationship to Couples on Social Media. How Can We Address This?

I’ve been married for about four years, and my partner keeps comparing our relationship to other people’s relationships on social media to the point where it’s starting to bother me.Our relationship is pretty “normal.” We take one or two vacations a year, hang out together every weekend, own a house, and genuinely enjoy spending time as a couple.

We go out to eat, go dancing, and do plenty of things that interest her. However, she constantly brings up other couples she sees on social media and how they seem to be as partners. To me, everything looks perfect on social media, and we never get to see the ugly side of those relationships.

What makes it even more frustrating is that she often wants us to do exactly what those couples are doing. The problem is that not everything we see online is realistic for our situation. Some of those things aren’t possible right now because of our finances, our schedules, or other factors we have to deal with.

Life looks different for everyone, and I don’t think it’s fair to compare our relationship to someone else’s highlight reel.I’ve tried explaining to her that not all relationships are the same. Every couple does things differently, and that’s completely normal. I’ve gone out of my way to make her happy and have done things I didn’t necessarily want to do, but I can’t mimic someone else’s lifestyle or relationship dynamic.

We have a three-year-old child, full-time jobs, side gigs, and a lot to be grateful for, but sometimes it feels like it’s still not enough. I’d like to hear some opinions on this and have a discussion.

Thanks!

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u/ThrowRAthisthingisvl — 3 months ago