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…
Leave a CommentResolving 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…
Leave a CommentUnderstanding 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…
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 CommentBest Practices for Managing Azure Arc-Enabled Servers As the complexity of IT infrastructures expands, so does the need for streamlined management solutions. Azure Arc offers a powerful way to manage servers across diverse environments from a single plane, leveraging Azure’s capabilities. This article discusses the best practices for managing Azure Arc-enabled servers, ensuring they remain…
Leave a CommentAs a cloud enthusiast, I’ve crafted a PowerShell script that serves as a cornerstone for anyone looking to establish a dynamic lab environment in Azure. This script is not just a tool; it’s a gateway to a realm where testing, learning, and experimentation happen seamlessly. Hosted on GitHub within the “DeathStarScriptHub” repository, this script automates…
Leave a CommentMigrate Azure VM’s between Azure Tenants In this post, we will look at a request from a customer to assist them with migrating Azure VM’s from one Azure Tenant to another. This request come at the back of a merger and the VM’s had complex configurations which will take longer to rebuild. The customer wanted…
Leave a CommentBlock Internet Access on Azure VM using NSG (Network Security Group) In this short post, we will look at a quick way to Block Outbound Internet traffic for an Azure VM or Subnet. To restrict your users from accessing the internet and potentially accessing harmful sites. To get started we need to create a new…
1 CommentDeploy Azure Automation Update Management In this post we will deploy Azure Automation Update Management to managed updates on both Azure and On-premises Servers. The solution caters for Linux and Windows Servers. This above reference architecture illustrates how to design a hybrid update management solution to manage updates on both Microsoft Azure and on-premises Windows…
Leave a CommentIn this post I will walk through the process of how to change your recovery vault once you have setup your azure backup. To get started: Navigate to your vm which you want to move to a new recovery vault. Then click on Backup: Then click on “Stop backup” to stop the current backup in…
1 CommentIn this post I will walk through the process of how to change your recovery vault once you have setup your azure backup. To get started: Navigate to your vm which you want to move to a new recovery vault. Then click on Backup: Then click on “Stop backup” to stop the current backup in…
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