Microsoft’s Windows Server Management enabled by Azure Arc brings cutting-edge capabilities to organizations leveraging Windows Server licenses with active Software Assurance or subscription licenses. This blog post will walk you through the core benefits, requirements, and a step-by-step activation guide, both via the Azure Portal. Why Enable Windows Server Management via Azure Arc? Enabling Windows…
Resolving Unexpected Windows 11 Multi-Session License Key Changes in Azure Virtual Desktop with PowerShell Automation I recently encountered a unique issue within my Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment running Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session. This problem specifically arose in the EASTUS region, where the product key on some session hosts unexpectedly changed from Windows 11 Enterprise…
Unlock Secure and Effortless Authentication with Microsoft Entra ID Temporary Access Pass (TAP) In my continuous journey of exploring how Microsoft solutions enhance security, I’ve found that Microsoft Entra ID’s Temporary Access Pass (TAP) is a game-changer for simplifying authentication processes. TAP is designed to help users onboard, recover access, or transition to passwordless authentication…
Unlocking the Power of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint As part of Microsoft’s continuous efforts to enhance cloud security, the integration of File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) has entered public preview under Defender for Servers Plan 2. This September 2024 release…
Understanding Azure Policy: Definitions, Assignments, Exemptions, Policies, and Initiatives In today’s rapidly growing cloud environments, governance and compliance are critical to ensuring that your resources are managed efficiently and securely. Azure Policy provides a robust framework to define and enforce organizational standards and assess compliance at scale. In this blog, we will explore the foundational…
How to Configure SFTP in Microsoft Azure In today’s fast-paced digital world, securely transferring files between systems is crucial for many businesses. Whether you’re sharing sensitive documents, migrating data between servers, or collaborating on projects, SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) ensures that your data is transmitted securely over encrypted channels. But while SFTP offers robust…
How to Create a New Host Pool in Nerdio Manager for Azure Virtual Desktop Creating a new host pool is one of the essential steps in setting up your Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment using Nerdio Manager. After creating your desktop images, you can easily configure and deploy host pools. Host pools are collections of…
Blog Post Series: Getting Started with Nerdio in Microsoft Azure Part 1: Setting Up Nerdio from the Azure Marketplace Introduction: What is Nerdio and Why is it Amazing? Nerdio has quickly become a game-changer for IT professionals managing cloud environments, especially when it comes to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). In a world where businesses are…
Efficiently Copy Entra ID Device Group Members with PowerShell The Copy-EntraIDDeviceGroupMembers.ps1 script is designed to make your life easier by automating the process of copying members between Entra ID device groups. This script prompts you for the names of the source and destination groups, retrieves all members from the source group, and adds them to…
Enhancing Security with Idle Session Timeout in Microsoft 365 Idle sessions can pose a significant security risk, especially on unmanaged devices. Configuring idle session timeouts helps mitigate this risk by automatically signing out users after a specified period of inactivity. This blog post will guide you through the process of setting up an idle session…
Enabling Defender for Cloud at the Resource Level with PowerShell Efficiently managing Azure resources can be challenging, especially in large environments. To help with this, I’ve developed a PowerShell script designed to automate the process of managing Defender for Cloud pricing configurations across various Azure resources, including Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS),…
Enhancing Your Security Posture with Entra ID Audit Logs Ensuring the security of your organization’s identity and access management systems is vital. One of the most effective strategies to enhance your security posture is by regularly reviewing and updating your Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) audit logs. These logs offer a detailed record of…