October 2023 - LAEXUG Foundation

Add Google Chrome group policy to Active Directory

Today, I got a very unique requirement to push a group policy for Google Chrome which I did long time back. So 1st I searched for link to download the Google Chrome group policies. It took me sometime to hunt it so I have shared direct links below: https://chromeenterprise.google/intl/en_ca/browser/download/thank-you/?platform=ADMADMX&channel=stable&usagestats=0# https://chromeenterprise.google/browser/download/?sjid=6066941226709070174-NA#download Once download the zip file,…

October 26, 2023Inderjeet SinghActive Directory

Microsoft Entra ID to Deliver MFA Text Message via WhatsApp

In today’s world, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, it’s essential to safeguard our online accounts and data from unauthorized access. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Microsoft, a leader in the tech industry,…

October 24, 2023Harish KumarAzure, ENTRA, MFA

Download Virtual Disk VHD of an Azure VM on your local Machine

n the article we will know the steps to download the Virtual Disk VHD of an Azure VM on your local machine. Firstly, we need to create a Blob container. To do so, either create or access a Storage account, Select Storage browser > Blob Container > Add container > Type name and click Create…

October 17, 2023Inderjeet SinghAzure

The Virtual Machine is in Failed state

Today I encountered an error message which says below error. After some research I found it because I was trying to download the disk of this VM and I never revoked the access. Ran below command and the VM started normally.Revoke-AzDiskAccess -ResourceGroupName ‘ResourceGroup01’ -DiskName ‘Disk01’ Thanks and Regards,Inderjeet Singh JaggiCloud Architect – Golden Five ConsultingInfo@GoldenFive.net

October 17, 2023Inderjeet SinghAzure

Pros and Cons of Azure AD Connect vs. Cloud Sync Connect

In the world of cloud-based identity and access management, organizations often face the decision of choosing the right tool for synchronizing their on-premises Active Directory with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) now Entra AD. Microsoft offers two popular options for this purpose: Azure/Entra AD Connect and Cloud Sync Connect. In this blog post, we’ll…

October 6, 2023Harish KumarAzure, ENTRA

Future of Cloud Security with Azure Confidential Computing

In today’s digital landscape, data security is paramount. The increasing reliance on cloud computing solutions has presented both opportunities and challenges in safeguarding sensitive information. Microsoft Azure has been at the forefront of innovations in cloud security, and one such groundbreaking technology they’ve introduced is Confidential Computing. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the…

October 2, 2023Harish KumarAzure