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Scaling Plan with AVD session hosts on Azure Local doesn't perform a clean shutdown
I have setup a scaling plan for my AVD sessions hosts that are running on Azure Local. The scaling plan is working as expected and the machines are taken offline during the hours specified which is reducing the service fee costs. However, I've noticed that the Scaling Plan is simply powering off the VM, it's not telling the VM to cleanly shut down which is leading to the sessions hosts having event log entries that they weren't shut down correctly and putting them at risk of disk corruption issues. Is this intended?
Azure Local
i am trying to install Azure local on nested Hyper-V VM as test environment, 1 DC, 1 HCI VM and unfortunately i am stuck with an error: "Type 'ValidateArcIntegration' of Role 'EnvironmentValidator' raised an exception: { "ExceptionType": "text", "ErrorMessage": "The provided account MSI@50342 does not have access to subscription ID \"7187cfd2-689c-4918-b43b-6e767d2bc1eb\". Please try logging in with different credentials or a different subscription ID. If a subscription is not specified, please check the configs by `Get-AzConfig`"Azure Enterprise-Scale Landing Zone Building a Future-Ready Cloud Foundation
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, enterprises are under constant pressure to innovate, scale efficiently, and maintain governance and security across their cloud environments. Microsoft Azure’s Enterprise-Scale Landing Zone (ESLZ) provides the blueprint organizations need to accelerate their cloud adoption journey while maintaining control, compliance, and agility. https://dellenny.com/azure-enterprise-scale-landing-zone-building-a-future-ready-cloud-foundation/When Words Matter Noise-Free, Domain-Specific Voice Recognition with Azure Custom Speech
As voice-driven technologies continue to transform how users interact with applications, delivering accurate, natural, and noise-resilient speech recognition has become essential. From virtual assistants and customer service bots to voice-controlled industrial systems, users expect speech interfaces that just work — even in noisy environments or when complex technical terms are spoken. That’s where Azure Custom Speech comes in. It allows you to tailor Azure’s Speech-to-Text service for your specific domain by training it to handle background noise, unique terminology, and diverse accents — enabling seamless and reliable voice experiences across industries. https://dellenny.com/when-words-matter-noise-free-domain-specific-voice-recognition-with-azure-custom-speech/Replicate workload from VMWare to Azure using Azure Site Recovery(ASR)
Hello, I am working on a project to replicate worklooad hosted on a VMWare to Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery purpose. Current Environment: More than 80 VMs hosted on VMWare managed by VMWare Sphere running both Linux and Windows OS.. Databases: Oracle DB, Microsoft SQL and MySQL Requirements: seamless failover and disaster recovery requirements. scalable setup No down-time integrate identity and access mgt. integration with Microsoft Entra ID. RTO < 2 hrs and RPO > 15 minutes Backup: critical database backup every 3 hours App servers: Daily*incremental) and weekly (full) Transaction Logs: every 10 mins backup config. should be Daily Questions I have confirmed ASR supports fail back from Azure- on premise(VMWare specifically). Hence ASR(Azure site recovery) will be used for the project. However, what is the seamless method to replicate the databases(Oracle, Microsoft SQL and MySQL). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/vmware-azure-failback What is the best approach to replicate the Application Servers? integrating existing on-premise 3rd party network security tool for firewall etc instead of the azure cloud native security tool. recommendation?? cost optimization techniques/recommendations Best practices for conducting non-destructive DR drills.Unlocking the Power of Conversational AI with Azure Bot Service
In today’s digital landscape, chatbots and conversational AI have become an integral part of modern business strategies. From automating customer support to enabling seamless self-service experiences, chatbots are transforming how organizations engage with users. One of the most powerful platforms to build, deploy, and manage such intelligent bots is Microsoft’s Azure Bot Service. In this blog, we’ll explore what Azure Bot Service is, why it’s a game-changer, and how you can get started with it. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-the-power-of-conversational-ai-with-azure-bot-service/Enhancing Copilot Bots with Azure OpenAI Services
In an era where conversational AI is rapidly moving from novelty to necessity, enterprises are turning to powerful tools that allow them to build bots and copilots that are not just reactive, but smart, context-aware, and deeply integrated with business data. Microsoft’s Copilot ecosystem combined with Azure’s OpenAI Services offers a compelling pathway to supercharge bots with advanced capabilities. This post explores how to enhance Copilot bots using Azure OpenAI Services: what features are available, what benefits they bring, how to implement them, and challenges to watch out for. https://dellenny.com/enhancing-copilot-bots-with-azure-openai-services/
ASH Nvidia Tesla T4 GPU Driver issues
I have a Windows 2019 server running on Azure Stack Hub. For some reason we cannot get the Nvidia Tesla T4 GPU driver to work on Windows. In the same set up, running a Linux server, we can get the GPU driver to work. The error says "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43). Anyone have any ideas? The hardware underneath is Dell.5 Azure Mistakes That Are Costing Businesses Thousands
Microsoft Azure has become the cloud backbone for thousands of organizations, offering flexibility, scalability, and powerful services. But with great power comes great complexity—and that complexity often translates into hidden costs. If your cloud bill keeps creeping up or your ROI doesn’t match expectations, you’re not alone. Many businesses unknowingly make configuration or management mistakes in Azure that quietly drain their budgets every month. Here are the five most common Azure mistakes that could be costing your business thousands—and how to fix them. https://dellenny.com/5-azure-mistakes-that-are-costing-businesses-thousands/
Azure traffic to storage account
Hello, I’ve set up a storage account in Tenant A, located in the AUEast region, with public access. I also created a VM in Tenant B, in the same region (AUEast). I’m able to use IP whitelisting on the storage account in Tenant A to allow traffic only from the VM in Tenant B. However, in the App Insights logs, the traffic appears as 10.X.X.X, likely because the VM is in the same region. I'm unsure why the public IP isn't reflected in the logs. Moreover, I am not sure about this part https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-network-security-limitations#:~:text=You%20can%27t%20use%20IP%20network%20rules%20to%20restrict%20access%20to%20clients%20in%20the%20same%20Azure%20region%20as%20the%20storage%20account.%20IP%20network%20rules%20have%20no%20effect%20on%20requests%20that%20originate%20from%20the%20same%20Azure%20region%20as%20the%20storage%20account.%20Use%20Virtual%20network%20rules%20to%20allow%20same%2Dregion%20requests. This seems contradictory, as IP whitelisting is working on the storage account. I assume the explanation above applies only when the client is hosted in the same tenant and region as the storage account, and not when the client is in a different tenant, even if it's in the same region. I’d appreciate it if someone could shed some light on this. Thanks, MohsenLocked out of Azure account for 5 months! Spent hours on phone, still no resolution! PLEASE HELP!!!
As per the title, back in April I somehow managed to lock myself out of my Azure portal. Typically to sign in my browser would auto-fill in the password field - for some reason that fateful day the auto-fill function didn't work. So I typed in what I believed to be the password, it wasn't. Annoyed, I typed in a few more passwords (even checked browser password manager to ensure I was typing the correct password) and finally locked myself out. Worse still, the email address that Microsoft wanted to send its verification code as a back-up contingency is no longer active (domain wasn't renewed and has since been bought). So Microsoft is sending a verification email to a dead email address... When I try to reset the password via Microsoft's questionnaire, once submitted I then get an automated email response back stating I haven't provided enough correct/relevant information, so the password can't be reset. I have long since lost any hope or faith in Microsoft rectifying this issue. Being courteous on the phone and apologising constantly is all well and good, but is only meaningful if there is a resolution. All that's happened is I've been passed around from one department to another and back again, before eventually being ghosted back in the summer. I have since opened another support ticket which is already winding its way around to ultimately leading me down another dead end. At this stage, all I want is for Microsoft to release my SQL database (my intellectual property) back to me. I am able to provide old invoices relating to my Azure account (when I was able to log in and download invoices!), as well as proof of ID to prove I am who I say I am - enough is enough! Please advise.App Not Able to Wheel Scroll in Popup Window
We are working to finish off our transition from Citrix to Azure. We are working through final issues now and are stuck with an issue on wheel scrolling in a popup window. One of our applications will launch and open a session in the browser. It is only approved for Internet Explorer and will start a session in whichever browser you are using. The original screens users are on when the application opens users have no issues with wheel scrolling. But after they make the selection of the department they need to work in, a window will popup that they would work in for that area of the application. Wheel scrolling will not work in this popup window. Users can still use the side scroll bar. But this is severely affecting users productivity. Running into a wall at this point. Application vendor is advising this is an adjustment we need to make in our Azure environments, just as they would (and did years ago) for Citrix. Unfortunately our vendor can't speak to Azure at all and nobody can advise on the change to Citrix, so that I can try to mimic in Azure. That is even if it would be similar options to mimic. We're willing to look into all options at this point.Implementing Zero Trust Architecture in an Azure Environment
In today’s cloud-driven world, the traditional “trust but verify” security model no longer works. The rise of remote work, hybrid networks, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats means that organizations can’t rely solely on firewalls or network perimeters to protect their assets. Instead, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has become the gold standard for securing modern cloud environments — especially on platforms like Microsoft Azure. This article explores the principles of Zero Trust, why it matters, and how to implement it effectively in an Azure environment. https://dellenny.com/implementing-zero-trust-architecture-in-an-azure-environment/How Agentic AI Works and How to Build It in Azure
Agentic AI refers to systems that go beyond simple question-answering or rule-based automation. These systems are autonomous, goal-oriented, and adaptive — meaning they can plan, act, and learn with minimal human oversight. https://dellenny.com/how-agentic-ai-works-and-how-to-build-it-in-azure/Azure Functions vs. Azure Container Apps Choosing Your Serverless Compute
As organizations continue to embrace cloud-native architectures, the demand for serverless computing has skyrocketed. Microsoft Azure offers multiple options for deploying applications without worrying about managing infrastructure. Two of the most popular choices are Azure Functions and Azure Container Apps. While both enable developers to focus on code rather than servers, their use cases, scalability models, and operational models differ significantly. Let’s break down the key distinctions and help you choose the right tool for your next project. https://dellenny.com/azure-functions-vs-azure-container-apps-choosing-your-serverless-compute/What Microsoft Entra Really Means for Identity and Security
In recent years, identity has become the new perimeter. As users, devices, and applications shift beyond the walls of data centers, the classic castle-and-moat network model no longer suffices. Security increasingly hinges on who or what is accessing resources, how they authenticate, and under what conditions access is granted. Microsoft’s launch of Microsoft Entra signals a more aggressive posture in identity, access, and zero-trust thinking. It’s not just renaming Azure Active Directory; it’s a re-alignment of how Microsoft sees identity in a hybrid, multi-cloud, and AI-driven world. So: what does Microsoft Entra really mean — beyond the marketing — for identity and security? https://dellenny.com/what-microsoft-entra-really-means-for-identity-and-security/The Hybrid Cloud Playbook Mastering Azure Stack
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations face a critical challenge: how to balance the agility and scalability of the public cloud with the control and compliance benefits of on-premises infrastructure. Enter Azure Stack, Microsoft’s hybrid cloud solution, designed to bring the power of Azure into your datacenter while enabling seamless integration with the public cloud. This blog serves as your playbook for mastering Azure Stack, guiding you through key concepts, strategies, and best practices to help your organization thrive in a hybrid cloud environment. https://dellenny.com/the-hybrid-cloud-playbook-mastering-azure-stack/
CA policy Application not found in Target Resources
Hi, We have a CA policy for some external users (users created in AD and synked to Entra ID) that block access to everything in M365 except Azure Virtual Desktop (Resource ID: 9cdead84-a844-4324-93f2-b2e6bb768d07) and Security Info (for MFA setup). I read about Windows App, that it will replace the "Remote Desktop" app and it's web interface https://client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/. So I tried to use the new Windows App web interface (https://windows.cloud.microsoft) with my external test user, but I can not log on. I get a screen that I don't have access. Checked the sign in logs and found that I try to log on to resource called "Windows 365 Portal". Test - Logging on using the Windows App installed on a PC: Application: Windows 365 Client Application ID: 4fb5cc57-dbbc-4cdc-9595-748adff5f414 Resource: Azure Virtual Desktop Resource ID: 9cdead84-a844-4324-93f2-b2e6bb768d07 Test - Logging on using the Windows App web interface (https://windows.cloud.microsoft/): Application: Windows 365 Portal Application ID: 3b511579-5e00-46e1-a89e-a6f0870e2f5a Resource: Windows 365 Portal Resource ID: 3b511579-5e00-46e1-a89e-a6f0870e2f5a "Windows 365 Portal" does not exist in the list of applications that I can set as an exception in the CA policy. The closest I found was "Windows 365", but that does not solve the problem (different Resource ID). What to do?
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