Azure AD Fundamentals

Azure AD Pass-through - On-premises authentication in the cloud

Introduction In today’s business landscape, organizations are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to streamline operations and boost productivity. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), a robust cloud-based identity and access management solution by Microsoft, offers various authentication methods. One of these methods is Azure AD Pass-through Authentication, which enables seamless…
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Azure AD Security

Azure AD Connect Health - Troubleshooting Hybrid identity scenarios

Do you use hybrid identity scenarios in your organization? If so, is your environment functioning smoothly and securely? Azure AD Connect Health can be your go-to solution for monitoring and troubleshooting hybrid identity scenarios. In this article, I’ll take you through the steps to configure Azure AD Connect Health and its various monitoring and troubleshooting…
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Azure AD Management

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 risks associated with having the same password across multiple machines. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process…
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Azure AD Management

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 event ID is generated and recorded in the Windows event logs. These event IDs provide crucial information about the lockout, such as the account…
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Azure AD Management

How to Shut Down and Restart a remote computer

Introduction: Explanation of the need for remote computer shutdown and restart. Importance of proper methods and tools for managing remote systems. Understanding Remote Computer Shutdown and Restart: Explaining the concept of remote computer shutdown and restart. Benefits and use cases for performing these actions. Method 1: Using the Windows Remote Shutdown…
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Azure AD Management

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 like Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and more. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the installation process using both the graphical interface and…
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Azure AD Fundamentals

What is Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - An overview

Getting Started with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service provided by Microsoft Azure. It allows organizations to deploy, scale, and manage Docker containers and container-based applications with ease. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of AKS and learn how to get started with this powerful…
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Azure AD Management

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. Vulnerabilities like PrintNightmare can pose significant risks to organizations, leading many to hesitate when it comes to adopting digital documents…
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Azure AD Management

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 your Azure infrastructure. In this article, we will provide detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to install Azure CLI on various…
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Azure AD Management

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 industry. One of the fundamental aspects of Azure Cloud is creating and managing virtual machines (VMs). In this article, we will delve into the…
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