Azure AD Security

How to troubleshoot Azure AD Federation Issues

July 28, 2023
When configuring Azure AD Federation with third-party Identity Providers, it is not uncommon to encounter issues related to authentication, authorization, and federation metadata. This chapter provides an overview of common issues that can arise and offers troubleshooting tips and best practices for resolving them. Authentication Issues Issue: Users are unable to authenticate using…
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Azure AD Management

How to configure Azure AD Federation with OpenID Connect 

July 28, 2023
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 setup process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites: An Azure AD tenant with global administrator access. An OpenID Connect Identity…
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Azure AD Fundamentals

How to unlock Azure AD account

July 28, 2023
1. Introduction Welcome to the blog post on “How to Unlock Azure AD Account.” In this section, we will provide an overview of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and explain the importance of unlocking Azure AD accounts. 1.1 Overview of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management…
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Azure AD Management

Account Lockout Event ID: How to Find Account Lockouts  

June 30, 2023
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

June 30, 2023
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 Fundamentals

What is Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - An overview

June 30, 2023
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  

June 30, 2023
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

Azure AD Federation - Integrating with 3rd-party Identity providers 

June 30, 2023
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 identity infrastructure. Multi-Factor Authentication with Third-Party IdPs  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an additional layer of…
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Azure AD Management

How to configure Azure AD Federation with SAML 

June 30, 2023
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 started with the setup process. Then, we’ll walk you through each step of the setup process, including how to configure your SAML Identity Provider and how to configure Azure…
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Azure AD Fundamentals

Azure AD Federation Basics

June 30, 2023
Recap of Azure AD Federation  Azure AD Federation is a service that enables organizations to provide their users with seamless access to applications and services. With Azure AD Federation, organizations can securely authenticate and authorize users from different identity providers, such as SAML and OpenID Connect, and grant them access to their resources. In this chapter, we will explore the…
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