Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Global Secure Access (GSA) offers an integrated, identity-driven approach to securing remote access to applications, file shares and resources, regardless of location, device, or user identity. I didn’t expect we’d see the beginning of the end of traditional VPNs for at least a decade. The ever-present need for on-premises applications, file shares, and resources to…

This article explores Microsoft Defender for Cloud features, benefits, integration capabilities, and best practices, offering actionable insights for IT professionals managing multicloud environments. Modern cloud environments demand robust security solutions to tackle ever-evolving cyber threats. Microsoft Defender for Cloud answers this call with a unified security platform that protects resources across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web…

In this guide, we’ll explore Azure Monitor’s key components, advanced features, and use cases while integrating practical examples, KQL (Kusto Query Language) insights, and best practices. By the end, you’ll know how to leverage Azure Monitor to optimize resource performance, ensure availability, and reduce costs. What is Azure Monitor? Microsoft Azure Monitor is a comprehensive…

Cybersecurity researchers have warned about a critical flaw in Microsoft’s multifactor authentication system. This vulnerability could allow hackers to infiltrate accounts, compromising sensitive data across Microsoft Teams chats, OneDrive files, Outlook emails, and Azure Cloud. Researchers at Oasis Security first identified the critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s MFA system. The issue stemmed from a lack of…

This article provides a comprehensive guide for installing Linux servers to Azure Arc, covering prerequisites, deployment instructions, and advanced topics such as hybrid connectivity methods, proxies, and private endpoints. For those managing hybrid environments with Windows, don’t miss my complementary article on Installing Azure Arc Agent on Windows Server to achieve a unified management strategy. Why use Azure Arc for Linux servers? Linux servers are…

Managing hybrid cloud environments can feel like taming a multi-headed beast. With diverse management tools, inconsistent security policies, and resources spread across on-premises, public clouds, and edge environments, the complexity is daunting. Azure Arc rises to this challenge, bringing together centralized governance, automation, and a single control plane for seamless management of your hybrid infrastructure….

Microsoft has announced the preview of Azure Linux 3.0 on AKS version 1.31, marking a significant update to its Azure Linux container host for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This latest release brings a host of upgrades to key components, promising enhanced performance, security, and developer tools. Microsoft showcased several key updates in Azure Linux 3.0,…

At Petri.com, we are very familiar with the Azure infrastructure and setup and can offer insights and experience to help organizations make the most of this enterprise-grade cloud environment. As such, we felt it prudent to explore the key benefits of migrating to Azure, the processes involved, and the challenges you, as a system or IT…

Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of its new virtual machines for Azure customers. These VMs are specifically engineered to meet the demanding computing requirements of advanced AI workloads. Microsoft has launched the ND H200 v5 VMs, enabling cloud customers to run AI supercomputing clusters on Azure. These VMs come with eight Nvidia H200…

Google has officially lodged an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft. The company alleged that Microsoft’s software licensing practices are anti-competitive and effectively force customers to remain loyal to its Azure cloud services. In 2019, Microsoft introduced software licensing changes that increased the costs for customers running Windows, Windows Server, and Office on…

Since mid-June 2024, some Microsoft customers have been reporting Azure Arc and Azure Stack HCI connectivity issues from on-premises devices to the cloud service endpoints. Devices were not able to connect to Microsoft Azure services like Azure Arc Resource Bridge and Azure VMware Solution. The issues have mostly been reported by customers with restrictive firewall…