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TLS for Sentinel Syslog CEF Data connector(Secure Transfer of logs to Sentinel Log analytics workspa

SantoshPargi on Oct 02 2024 09:29 PM
Sentinel Data connector Syslog CEF is a feature that allows you to collect data from various sources using the Common Ev...
2,120

Unmasking DNS Timeouts: The Hidden Culprit in Azure Virtual Networks

stevenshell on Sep 30 2024 12:10 AM
One often overlooked but vital port is UDP port 65330. This article delves into why awareness of UDP port 65330 is essen...
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How to Create an xPath Filter for a Data Collection Rule

paulberg on Sep 23 2024 04:59 AM
In the world of data collection, efficiency is key. Just as my miniature schnauzer buddy, Raven, has a knack for sniffin...
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Implementing Governance for your Azure Cloud Using Azure Policy

alexeyn1 on Sep 20 2024 09:25 AM
Hello All. Learn how to leverage Azure Policy to enforce rules and compliance for your Azure resources.
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Active Directory Hardening Series - Part 5 – Enforcing LDAP Channel Binding

JerryDevore on Sep 03 2024 07:38 AM
Channel Binding is a LDAP hardening setting that is often misunderstood and as a result is often not enabled. In this po...
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Easily deploy an Azure Open AI instance with Documents

wernerrall on Aug 30 2024 09:00 AM
  Easily deploy an Azure Open AI instance with Documents
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Save ingestion costs by splitting logs into multiple tables and opting for the basic tier!

absharan on Aug 28 2024 09:38 AM
Let's delve into optimizing Microsoft Sentinel cost by splitting logs into multiple tables and opting for the basic tier...
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Automating Disk Cleanup in Azure Using PowerShell, Azure Resource Graph and LastOwnershipUpdateTime

wernerrall on Aug 26 2024 09:00 AM
Automating Disk Cleanup in Azure Using PowerShell, Azure Resource Graph and LastOwnershipUpdateTime
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Switch off Virtual Machines on a schedule using an Azure Tag

wernerrall on Aug 23 2024 09:00 AM
  Switch off Virtual Machines on a schedule using an Azure Tag
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How-To Migrate ConfigMgr Apps to Intune Win32Apps

jonasoh on Aug 21 2024 02:40 PM
A guide on how to migrate ConfigMgr Apps to Intune.
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Monitoring Microsoft Sentinel Reports with Dashboard Hub & Power BI

absharan on Jul 29 2024 04:55 AM
Guidance on effectively leveraging Dashboard Hubs and Power BI to monitor Microsoft Sentinel data.
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Azure Monitor: How To Get Alerts for Disconnected Arc Agents

BrunoGabrielli on Jul 22 2024 12:00 AM
Do you know that your hybrid machines are not connected to Azure and hence are not sending monitoring data? How come? Do...
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Azure Monitor: How To Stop Log-search Alerts for Specific Resources

BrunoGabrielli on Jul 15 2024 12:00 AM
How many times, while dealing with alerting configured at scale, you had the need of stopping the alerts for few resourc...
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Check This Out! (CTO!) Guide (June 2024)

BrandonWilson on Jul 13 2024 11:18 AM
Welcome to the June 2024 Check This Out! (CTO!) guide: Helping you to expand your horizons!
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Microsoft Virtualization Migration Options

BrandonWilson on Jul 10 2024 07:59 PM
We are seeing a HUGE change in landscape that is bringing virtualization, System Center, and Azure Arc front and center ...
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Workspace & DCR Transformation Simplified

absharan on Jul 08 2024 08:54 PM
Let's delve into most common yet important use case - Workspace and DCR transformation.
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Introduction to Network Trace Analysis 5: SMB? Sounds good to me!

WillAftring on Jul 01 2024 05:53 AM
Let's start off with the question, what is this whole SMB thing anyway? SMB is a network file system protocol. This mean...
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Update on MFA requirements for Azure sign-in

najshahid on Jun 27 2024 01:25 PM
An update regarding the required multi-factor authentication (MFA) for users signing into Azure. In this post, we share ...
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Simplifying Azure Diagnostics with Category Groups and the New Built-In Policies

Heinrich_Gantenbein on Jun 24 2024 09:00 AM
Microsoft released six Azure Initiatives in late May. These Initiatives simplify creating resource diagnostics settings.
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Dynamically Updating Azure IP Ranges with PowerShell and DevOps

wernerrall on Jun 17 2024 12:00 AM
Keeping your Azure IP ranges up-to-date is crucial for maintaining the security and efficiency of your cloud environment...
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Seamless Recovery: How to Automate Azure VM Evictions Start Ups with Azure Functions

wernerrall on Jun 10 2024 12:00 AM
Seamless Recovery: How to Automate Azure VM Evictions Start Ups with Azure Functions
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Check This Out! (CTO!) Guide (May 2024)

BrandonWilson on Jun 01 2024 02:19 PM
Welcome to the May 2024 Check This Out! (CTO!) guide: Helping you to expand your horizons!
4,840

Addressing Common Entra ID Protection Deployment and Maintenance Issues

ChadMCox on May 30 2024 09:00 AM
Entra ID Protection is crucial for safeguarding against password attacks, phishing and other attacks. It's important to ...
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Microsoft Entra ID Tenant Starters Guide: Understanding Identity Management and Licensing

GregorWohlfarter on May 29 2024 04:23 AM
A brief introduction to the key concepts and features of Microsoft Entra ID Tenant.
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Check This Out! (CTO!) Guide (April 2024)

BrandonWilson on May 27 2024 09:16 PM
Welcome to the April 2024 Check This Out! (CTO!) guide: Helping you to expand your horizons!
4,523

Optimizing Cloud Management: Leveraging Azure Update Manager with Pre and Post Events

wernerrall on May 20 2024 01:19 AM
Optimizing Cloud Management: Leveraging Azure Update Manager with Pre and Post Events
4,428

Enable Zero Touch Enrollment of MDE on macOS devices managed by Microsoft Intune

arnabmitra on May 17 2024 07:27 AM
A guide for IT administrators to Zero Touch (silently) deploy and activate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Intune man...
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Microsoft will require MFA for all Azure users

Erin Chapple (BOURKE-DUNPHY) on May 14 2024 03:47 PM
Multi-factor authentication makes you, your company and your cloud investments safer
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Revisiting Enterprise Policy as Code v10

Heinrich_Gantenbein on May 01 2024 08:47 AM
As EPAC has reached version 10, it is time to revisit Enterprise Policy as Code (EPAC for short). We look into Release F...
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Building Your Own Copilot for Credit Card Selection

fbinotto on Apr 28 2024 11:45 PM
Let's create a personalized Copilot to guide us through the sea of credit card offerings.

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SystemEngineer
in Update on MFA requirements for Azure sign-in on Oct 02 2024 11:21 PM
Thank you @najshahid Since our IT Team are spread globally across multiple countries, having multiple MFA token for a single break glass account is impractical or possible. Therefore, can we disable this policy or set any exemption?
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tatsumiy
in Unmasking DNS Timeouts: The Hidden Culprit in Azure Virtual Networks on Oct 02 2024 12:24 PM
NICE!
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typ85q
in Update on MFA requirements for Azure sign-in on Oct 02 2024 12:25 AM
Hi,we use Conditional Access Policies with exclusions to enforce MFA.Does it mean, exclusions will not work after you roll out the change?Can anyone answer to this please ?, I could not find any answer here 😉
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KDH_Azure
in Create a SQL FCI with a Tertiary AG Replica on Oct 01 2024 01:51 PM
Oh man, i was looking so bad for this one. I dont get my AG replicas running underneath my FCI, i think i got the problem now. Do you know if its suitable for azure vms, or are there any special hints i should know, like everywhere in Azure :), eg LB ?Best regards kdh
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pat8624
in Setting up TPM protected certificates using a Microsoft Certificate Authority - Part 2: Virtual Smart Cards on Sep 30 2024 10:14 AM
Thanks a lot for this post.I try to make virtual smart card logon works based on other posts on the web and i fail ... Why ? ... because they don't add (as you do !) this simple comment "*In order to process Smart Card logons. Domain Controllers must obtain a certificate based on the Domain Controll...
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