Connecting Non-Azure AD Joined Devices to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD): Adding RDP Properties for Seamless Access In a typical Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) setup, Windows and non-Windows clients need specific configurations to connect successfully if they aren’t Azure AD joined to the same tenant as the AVD virtual machines. For Windows clients that aren’t joined…
Introducing Working Time Management in Microsoft Intune (Quiet Time): Prioritizing Employee Well-being in Shift-Based Roles The boundary between personal time and work hours has grown increasingly thin, especially with mobile access to work apps like Microsoft Teams. This is particularly challenging for shift-based employees in healthcare, retail, and logistics. With Microsoft Intune’s new Working Time…
Leave a CommentStreamline Your Workflow with Windows 365 Boot: Direct Cloud PC Access on Startup Imagine starting your day by powering on your device and immediately being logged into your Cloud PC. No more lengthy logins or waiting for everything to sync. Windows 365 Boot makes this a reality by allowing users to skip the local machine…
Leave a CommentBreaking Free from VPNs: How Entra Private Access is Revolutionizing Secure Remote Work “Never trust, always verify.” Let’s face it: remote work isn’t going anywhere. What started as a temporary solution has become the new normal for businesses around the world. But here’s the catch—while we’ve all adjusted to working from coffee shops, home offices,…
Leave a CommentUnlock 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…
Leave a CommentHow 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…
Leave a CommentBlog 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…
Leave a CommentIn this post, I’ll walk you through how to run the Microsoft Defender for Identity Sizing Tool on your domain controllers. This tool is essential to ensure that your environment is ready to deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity by analyzing and reporting on key system metrics like CPU, memory, storage, and bandwidth requirements. Here’s a…
Leave a CommentEfficiently 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…
Leave a CommentEnhancing 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…
Leave a CommentSecuring Microsoft 365 Admin Portals with Conditional Access Policies If your organization does not have a Microsoft 365 E5 license, leveraging Conditional Access policies to secure access to Microsoft 365 Admin Portals is crucial. By implementing these policies, you can restrict access to these portals to specific pre-determined administrative roles, significantly enhancing the security of…
Comments closedEnhancing 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…
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