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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 service…
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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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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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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 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 identity infrastructure. Multi-Factor Authentication with Third-Party IdPs  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an additional layer of…
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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 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 Federation Basics

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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What is Azure AD Federation?

Introduction to Identity Federation  In today’s digital age, businesses face significant challenges in managing identities and access to resources. The traditional approach to identity management involves maintaining separate user accounts in each application or service, which leads to inefficiencies, security risks, and a poor user experience. Identity federation is a solution that…
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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 process of configuring Azure AD DNS for custom domain names and delve into advanced DNS settings. Understanding and properly configuring these settings is essential…
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