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Create a Cloud Storage Local Cache Using Azure File Sync

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith looks at how Azure File Sync works and how to enable it in the Azure management portal.

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How to Search Azure Services by Region

I do most of my Azure work in both North Central US and Central US. However, I had a recent project where I needed to deploy some Azure storage in the new South Africa North region. Random, I love how the names get names by their dates of entry and there is a funny story…

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Microsoft to Finalize Entra ID Name Change in 2024

Microsoft unveiled its plans to rebrand Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to Entra ID back in July. Fast forward to today, and the company has provided an update on this transformative journey, with the name changes set to be finalized for on-premises customers in 2024. Microsoft announced the launch of the Entra product family back…

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Getting Started with Azure Automation Desired State Configuration

Russell shows how to create an Azure Automation account, upload and compile a DSC configuration, and on board an Azure VM.

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How FIDO2 Passwordless Logins Work in Hybrid Azure AD Environments

Microsoft is expanding support for passwordless logins to devices that are hybrid joined to Azure AD domains. In this article, I explain how FIDO2 security keys work in hybrid Azure AD environments.

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How to Use the Cloud as a DR Site

See how the cloud can enhance your backup and DR capabilities and make sure that you are prepared for the next interruption to your environment.

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Microsoft’s New Azure Storage Mover Tool Makes Cloud Migrations Easier

Back in February, Microsoft announced an Azure file migration program that provides popular migration tools to customers at no additional cost. Now, the company has launched a new Azure Storage Mover service that lets organizations migrate their files and folders to Azure Storage. Azure Storage is a managed cloud storage solution that provides accessible, scalable,…

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MJFChat: How to Secure Active Directory

Last Update: Jun 15, 2023

We’re doing a twice-monthly interview show on Petri.com that is dedicated to covering topics of interest to our tech-professional audience. We have branded this show “MJFChat.” In my role as Petri’s Community Magnate, I will be interviewing a variety of IT-savvy technology folks. Some of these will be Petri contributors; some will be tech-company employees;…

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MJFChat: Why Identity Should Be Core to Your Security Strategy

Last Update: Jun 15, 2023

We’re doing a twice-monthly interview show on Petri.com that is dedicated to covering topics of interest to our tech-professional audience. We have branded this show “MJFChat.” In my role as Petri’s Community Magnate, I will be interviewing a variety of IT-savvy technology folks. Some of these will be Petri contributors; some will be tech-company employees;…

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VNet-to-VNet VPNs in Microsoft Azure

Learn the basics of Microsoft Azure’s VNet-to-VNet Virtual Private Network (VPN) functionality in this handy primer by Aidan Finn.

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