A comprehensive guide on how to set-up an Azure AD tenant
Introduction As a service provided by Microsoft, the Azure Active Directory (AD) manages your identity and access to resources in the cloud and allows you to streamline the process of logging in. Additionally, you can
How to create and manage pipelines in Azure Data Factory
In today’s data-driven world, businesses rely heavily on data collection and analysis to make informed decisions. Azure Data Factory (ADF), offered by Microsoft, is a powerful data integration service that allows businesses to create, schedule,
Azure AD Federation – Integrating with 3rd-party Identity providers
In this section, we will cover some advanced scenarios for integrating with third-party Identity Providers (IdPs) using Azure AD Federation. These scenarios are designed to help you manage complex hybrid environments and secure your organization’s
How to configure Azure DNS for Custom Domain Names
In the dynamic realm of cloud computing and modern enterprise operations, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) stands as a linchpin for secure identity management and access control. As organizations increasingly migrate their workflows to the
A step-by-step guide on how to Configure Azure AD Tenant
Managing Azure AD tenant’s identity and access management settings is an important part of configuring the tenant’s Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). Azure AD is a cloud-based directory that stores user identities and access policies
How to use mapping data flows in Azure Data Factory
The mapping data flow tool provided by Azure Data Factory is a powerful graphical tool for transforming data. With this tool, you can visually design and execute data transformations on data stored in various data
How to create an Azure VM in Microsoft Azure Cloud?
Introduction In today’s digital age, cloud computing has become an integral part of businesses and organizations worldwide. Microsoft Azure Cloud offers a wide range of services and solutions to meet the growing demands of the
How to deploy Azure AD Connect with Custom Group Filtering Options
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Connect is the bridge between your on-premises directories and the Azure AD, enabling you to maintain a common user identity for your workforce and setting the stage for complex hybrid
What is Azure Active Directory B2C?
Azure Active Directory (AD) B2C is a customer identity access management (CIAM) solution capable of providing services that scales to hundreds of millions of customer identities and is highly available globally. It is intended to
How to Integrate Azure AD with Other Services – An overview
Organizations can provide secure access to their employees, partners, and customers by integrating Azure Active Directory with other services. A comprehensive set of capabilities is available with Azure AD, which provides cloud-based identity management and
How to use Wrangling data flows in Azure Data Factory
Data transformation is an essential step in the data engineering process. In order to prepare raw data for analysis, it must be cleaned, shaped, and structured in order to be ready for analysis. As far
How to Install Azure CLI on Windows, Linux, MacOS & Azure Shell?
Introduction Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a powerful tool that allows administrators to manage and interact with Azure resources from the command line. With Azure CLI, you can automate tasks, streamline workflows, and efficiently manage
How to deploy Domain Controller in Azure Active Directory?
There are a number of features that are unique to Azure AD Domain Services that provide full compatibility with Windows Server Active Directory, including domain joining, group policy, LDAP, Kerberos/NTLM authentication, and group management. Let
How to use Azure Active Directory (AD) for B2B collaboration
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, organizations are increasingly working with external partners and users to drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives. However, collaboration with external entities can be challenging from a security perspective. How
How to use stored procedure in ADF – Azure Data Factory
Data transformation is an important step in the data processing pipeline. In order to prepare raw data for analysis, it needs to be cleaned, shaped, and structured. In Azure SQL Database, one of the methods
How to Mitigate PrintNightmare with Azure Universal Print
In the digital age, businesses are shifting towards cloud-based solutions to enhance their productivity and flexibility. However, one of the challenges that arise with this transition is ensuring the security and reliability of print infrastructure.
How to set up self-service group management in Azure AD
Self-service group management is a feature of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) that allows users to create and manage groups within your organization’s directory. This can be a useful way to delegate group management tasks
How to use Azure AD B2C to manage identities and applications
In today’s digital age, managing customer identities and access to applications has become more critical than ever before. With increasing cyber threats and data breaches, companies must ensure that they have robust authentication mechanisms in
Azure AD Application Proxy for remote access to on-premises apps
Introduction Organizations are increasingly moving their workloads to the cloud, but they still need to access their on-premises applications. Azure AD Application Proxy allows external users to access these applications securely without a VPN connection.
How to Install RSAT in Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server
As a beginner system administrator, it’s important to understand how to install Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. RSAT tools allow you to remotely manage key Windows features
Creating and Deploying Applications in Azure: A Comprehensive Guide
Azure is a popular cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services to help developers create, deploy, and manage their applications. Whether you are building a web application, a mobile app, or an
How to use Azure AD Conditional Access to enforce access policies
Introduction: As businesses embrace digital transformation, they face an ever-growing threat of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to breach an organization’s security defences, and a single successful attack can have far-reaching consequences. In
Azure AD DNS for Custom Domain Names with Advanced DNS Settings
I. Introduction Azure AD Domain Name System (DNS) plays a crucial role in managing custom domain names and advanced DNS settings within the Azure Active Directory (AD) environment. In this article, we will explore the
How to Shut Down and Restart a remote computer
Introduction: Understanding Remote Computer Shutdown and Restart: Method 1: Using the Windows Remote Shutdown Command: Method 2: Restarting and Shutting Down with PowerShell: Conclusion: How to Shut Down and Restart a Remote Computer Managing remote
Adding a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller to a New Forest
A Windows 2012 R2 Domain Controller is a server that manages user accounts, passwords, and network resources within a domain. It is the cornerstone of a Windows network and provides centralized authentication, authorization, and policy
Azure Active Directory Domain Services for Azure VMs Without DC
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Domain Services is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft that enables you to provide domain services such as domain join, group policy, and LDAP to Azure VMs without the need
How to configure Azure AD Federation with SAML
In this section, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to configure Azure AD Federation with SAML. We’ll begin by covering the prerequisites you’ll need to have in place before you can get
Account Lockout Event ID: How to Find Account Lockouts
In today’s digital landscape, security is a paramount concern for organizations. One common security challenge faced by system administrators is dealing with account lockouts. When an Active Directory user account gets locked, an account lockout
How to move application authentication to Azure AD
Azure AD can provide numerous benefits when it comes to application authentication. By transferring the responsibility of authenticating from your application, Azure AD can provide identity and access management services for users. Also, you can
Azure AD PIM: How to manage privileged access to resources
So, what is Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)? Users operating within a corporate network cannot be readily trusted with the entirety of an organization’s critical assets. For administrators to enforce crucial access management policies
How to configure Azure AD Federation with OpenID Connect
This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure Azure AD Federation with OpenID Connect. By following these steps, you can easily set up your environment for a secure identity federation. Prerequisites Before you begin the
How to Install and Setup Microsoft LAPS: Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) is a powerful tool designed to enhance the security of local administrator accounts on domain-joined computers. By randomizing and regularly changing the local administrator password, LAPS helps mitigate the