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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Azure AD Best practices

Best Practices for Designing, Deploying, and Managing Azure AD Federation

Azure AD Federation is a powerful tool for managing identities and access to your applications. However, to ensure that it is used effectively and securely, it is essential to follow best practices when designing, deploying, and managing your federation solution. This chapter will provide six best practices for ensuring the security, performance, and compliance of your Azure AD Federation…
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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 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 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

How to troubleshoot Azure AD Federation Issues

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 

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

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  

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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