Azure Active DirectoryAzure AD Security

Microsoft Entra Single Sign-On: Explained

Striking the balance in cybersecurity is key. Ironically, the push for stronger security measures can encourage users to adopt weaker digital habits, such as reused and simple passwords. Single Sign-On (SSO) can alleviate these issues by eliminating the need for juggling multiple login credentials. Microsoft Entra offers a range of applications you can use with SSO. This article provides an…
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Azure Active DirectoryAzure AD Management

Azure AD External Identities for B2C scenarios: Overview

Azure AD External Identities, a part of Microsoft Entra is a feature that provides a secure and efficient digital experience for identities outside an organization with customization controls.To break it down, partners, customers, suppliers, etc. can be securely authorized and authenticated. With Azure AD, external identities and user directories can be unified in one portal to manage access…
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Azure Active DirectoryAzure AD Best practices

Identity Governance in Azure AD: Best practices for implementation

To improve security and compliance in their digital environments, enterprises must first implement Identity Governance in Azure Active Directory (AD), which includes privileged identity management (PIM) and access reviews. Imagine your organization’s resources as a vast digital kingdom. Identity governance in Azure AD acts as your loyal steward, ensuring only authorized individuals have…
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Azure Active DirectoryAzure AD Management

How to resend Azure AD invitation to guest user?

Why does an organization need guest users In today’s digital landscape, organizations often collaborate with external businesses, providing access to certain resources or services within the organization’s digital ecosystem is essential for collaboration and facilitating workflows. Guest users enable seamless collaboration while maintaining security and control over important…
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Azure Active DirectoryAzure AD Management

Master Azure AD automation with Microsoft Graph PowerShell

For Active Directory (AD) administrators, using native AD tools for recurring tasks can be time-consuming. PowerShell is a scripting language built into Windows, that can tackle this issue by automating repetitive tasks. While Azure AD PowerShell has been a reliable tool for managing Azure AD, there is now a need for a shift towards Microsoft Graph PowerShell. This article provides a brief intro…
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Azure Active DirectoryAzure AD Management

Elevate access for Azure subscriptions and group management

As organizations expand their Azure active directory (AD) usage, managing multiple subscriptions and organizing resources across various departments or projects becomes increasingly complex. To streamline this process and ensure effective governance, Azure offers a feature called “Elevate access,” which allows users to manage all subscriptions centrally and management groups. This…
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Azure AD Management

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 identity solutions. One of the most powerful features of Azure AD Connect is its ability to filter which objects are synchronized to the cloud directory, based on attributes…
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Active Directory FundamentalsAzure AD FundamentalsRecent Posts

Before migrating to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) 2022

In today’s dynamic IT landscape, the need for organizations to be agile and adaptable is more pronounced than ever. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) stands as the cornerstone of organizational identity. While the allure of designing a brand-new AD infrastructure can be strong, especially with the ever-evolving features and security enhancements, the reality for most organizations is…
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Azure AD ManagementHand-picked Resources

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 cloud, the significance of a robust and adaptable identity management solution cannot be overstated. Managing Azure AD, customizing the Domain Name System…
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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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