How to Renew SSL certificate for ADFS

What is SSL certificate and why it’s important? An SSL certificate, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer certificate, is a digital certificate that enables secure communication between a web browser and a web server. It ensures that any data transmitted between the browser and server remains encrypted and cannot be intercepted or tampered with by … Read more

Cannot send an email on SMTP Port 25

Microsoft Stopped SMTP from sending emails on PORT 25. A shocking update from Microsoft was released in March 2022 where the SMTP relay stopped working on Porta 25. What we found:Port 25 is stopped working with Azure VMs What configured:As others in the IT sector industry have configured Relay for sending an alert, notice, and … Read more

Intune Autopilot

Paragraph Intune Autopilot – invalid client error failed%20to%20authenticate%20user After the user credentials are validated in the Intune Autopilot enrollment, the following error message comes up. invalid client error failed%20to%20authenticate%20user. The detailed error is as below. Something went wrongLooks like we can’t connect to the URL for your organization’s MDM terms of use. Try again or … Read more

How to restore AVD/VM in Azure

  How to perform the Restore of VM in Azure and in What situation.   Restoring virtual machines (VMs) in Azure could be required in various scenarios, including: Data Loss or Corruption: If data within a VM is lost or becomes corrupted due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, software failure, or malicious activities, restoring the … Read more

Restoring an Azure File Share Path from Azure Backup

Azure provides robust backup solutions for ensuring data resilience and business continuity. Azure Backup allows you to securely store copies of your data in the cloud, offering peace of mind in case of accidental deletions, data corruption, or other unforeseen issues. In this guide, we will walk through the process of restoring an Azure File … Read more

Registration campaign to set up Microsoft Authenticator

Microsoft Update: Registration campaign to set up Microsoft Authenticator Microsoft is enabling a stronger form of multifactor authentication from 15th September onwards. What this update is going to do: This will disable the SMS and Call authentication and for the users who have it enabled. When this prompt will be comes to register for Microsoft … Read more

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 explore … Read more

Cannot start service AADConnectProvisioningAgent

  Recently I have posted an blog about HOW TO DEPLOY ENTRA CLOUDSYNC, go trough with that in case you have any deployment issues or to make sure you have followed the corrects steps.   This Blog is to give some insight on how to fix an error which generally comes during Entra CloudSync Deployment … Read more

HOW TO DEPLOY ENTRA CLOUDSYNC

  What is Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync: New offering from Microsoft that helps you achieve your hybrid identity goals for synchronization of users, groups, and contacts to Microsoft Entra ID. It accomplishes this by using the Microsoft Entra cloud provisioning agent instead of the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync tool. It can be used alongside Microsoft … Read more

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, … Read more