by Jeremy Wallace | Dec 9, 2024 | Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra
I have often been asked over the years how Active Directory differs from “Azure AD”, luckily one of the benefits of Microsoft’s name change of Azure AD to Microsoft Entra ID is that people seem to grasp a little easier that these products are not...
by Jeremy Wallace | Nov 11, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Recently I was asked the following question about an example scenario: I have a backup of a VM from Nov 1. At that point in time the VM had 4 attached disks If I delete one of those disks today…then restore the VM from the Nov 1 backup…. Will it have all 4 disks again...
by Jeremy Wallace | Nov 8, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
When embarking on your journey with Microsoft Azure, it’s tempting to dive right in and start building without delay. With Azure’s versatile platform, this is entirely possible. However, jumping in without prior planning can hinder your growth and...
by Jeremy Wallace | Sep 10, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
When managing an Azure tenant, ensuring compliance and maintaining standards is crucial. One effective way to do this is by leveraging Azure policies. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the process of applying an Azure policy, specifically one that...
by Jeremy Wallace | Sep 4, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Azure policies play a crucial role in governing resources, enabling organizations to enforce standards and assess compliance at scale. Here, we explore five essential Azure policies that can bolster your cloud strategy. 1. Require Tags Tags are critical for resource...
by Jeremy Wallace | Aug 14, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Do you have some old Windows Server Azure VMs that need an upgrade to a newer OS? Good news! You can perform this upgrade directly in Azure. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of performing an in-place upgrade for VMs running Windows Server in...
by Jeremy Wallace | Aug 10, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Introduction to Entra Hybrid Join The Entra Hybrid Join process is essential for organizations that use both on-premises Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). This process allows devices to be recognized and managed across both environments,...
by Jeremy Wallace | Aug 9, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Do you want to build your environment inside the Microsoft Azure cloud but are worried about the latency between your physical location and your Azure resources? Well, Microsoft has just announced the preview of Azure Extended Zones to address this concern....
by Jeremy Wallace | Jul 26, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Ever wondered how engineers collaborate on complex designs seamlessly and securely? Enter the Azure Modeling and Simulation Workbench – a cutting-edge, on-demand service that revolutionizes engineering design and simulation. What’s it all about? The Azure Modeling and...
by Jeremy Wallace | Jun 15, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Businesses and IT professionals continuously seek ways to optimize their infrastructure for better performance, security, and manageability. One of the critical components of cloud architecture is the database management system (DBMS), which stores, retrieves, and...
