Creating a Golden Image for Azure Virtual Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide Setting up Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) can be a game-changer for IT management, allowing you to deliver a secure, consistent desktop experience to users anywhere. At the core of a streamlined AVD deployment is the golden image—a template virtual machine (VM) configured with everything…
Leave a CommentConnecting 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…
Breaking 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 CommentUnderstanding Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Session Lock: Enhancing Security and User Experience Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) continues to revolutionize how organizations manage virtual desktops in the cloud, offering flexibility, scalability, and enhanced security. One essential aspect of using AVD effectively is understanding and configuring the Session Lock Behavior. This feature controls what happens when a…
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 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…
Leave a CommentNew Feature in Microsoft Entra: Step-by-Step Guide to Assigning Roles via Access Packages Microsoft Entra now supports a new public preview feature that allows administrators to assign roles using access packages. This addition is particularly beneficial for organizations that require efficient role management across various resources, such as applications, SharePoint sites, groups, and teams. This…
Leave a CommentUnlocking Enhanced Security: Introducing External Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID Greetings, everyone! I’m thrilled to share yet another groundbreaking update from the Microsoft Entra team: the public preview release of external authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID. This new feature, set to debut in the first half of May, promises to revolutionize how organizations…
Leave a CommentMicrosoft Entra Connect vs. Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync: Comprehensive Guide to Differences and Benefits In the evolving landscape of identity management, Microsoft offers two distinct solutions designed to enhance your hybrid identity goals: Microsoft Entra Connect and Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync. Each caters to different needs and setups, providing robust options for organizations navigating the…
Leave a CommentMaximizing Cloud Security: Mastering CIEM with Microsoft Entra Permissions Management Before we delve into the specifics of Microsoft Entra Permissions Management, it’s crucial to grasp the concept of Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM). Representing a leap forward in SaaS models, CIEM applies Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services (CIPS) to efficiently handle identities, entitlements, permissions, and…
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