Using Managed (System) Identities to access Azure Key Vault
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A common challenge that integrators run into is managing secrets and subsequently, managing access to secrets. Azure Key Vault is a service that developers can use to store their secrets,…
How to Configure Exchange Server 2016 for SMTP Application Relay
In most organizations there are several devices or applications that need to use an SMTP service to send email messages. An Exchange 2016 server can provide that service for you,…
Cloning Azure VMs
Cloning an Azure virtual machine is something I thought it was directly integrated (as in, one click/command and that’s it, but no, it involves several steps. However, it is not…
Converting PFX File to PEM file using OpenSSL in Windows 10
Converting PFX File to .Pem file using OpenSSL in Windows 10 . Windows 10 – Version 1607 or Above – Some Application never allow .pfx file to import directly. Running…
Active Directory 101
Domain Name System ( DNS )
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Adding DNS Servers in All DHCP Scopes using PowerShell
To Get all Scopes – Open PowerShell – Run as Administrator Get-DhcpServerv4Scope To Check DNS Servers Option 006 Get-DhcpServerv4Scope| Get-DhcpServerv4OptionValue| Where-Object{$_.OptionID -like6} | FT Value To Check – Whatif Get-DhcpServerv4Scope|…
Connecting Azure Express Route with Multiple Virtual Networks
Unlike a traditional hub and spoke when you have site to site VPN with azure with multiple virtual networks. Azure Express route gives you an additional option to create up-to…
Using Packer to build Windows Images (on Azure)
What is Packer? Packer is a tool developed by Hashicorp (the company behind Terraform) that makes it easy to automate the creation of custom images (or AMIs in AWS). The…
Using Azure Policy to deny public IPs on specific VNETs
Azure Policy is a powerful tool in your Azure toolbox. It allows you to enforce specific governance principals you want to see implemented in your environment. Some key examples of…
Missing “UserType” attribute in Azure AD
UserType is not always accurate for identifying external or member users If you search an Office 365 user with Get-AzureADUser or Get-MsolUser, you get details about the account type with…
Private Endpoint vs Service Endpoint
What is a Private Endpoint A private endpoint is a network interface that uses a private IP address from your virtual network. This network interface connects you privately and securely…