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After converting your domain from Federated to Managed authentication, the next logical step in a cloud-first identity strategy is to disconnect Azure AD Connect and make all users cloud-only. This sounds simple, but it’s one of the most misunderstood steps in Microsoft Entra ID. Many admins assume stopping the sync service is enough, it isn’t. … Read more
Introduction Microsoft has officially deprecated legacy PowerShell modules such as MSOL and AzureAD. While these modules may still load in some environments, they are no longer supported, unreliable, and increasingly broken due to backend authentication changes. The only supported path forward for tenant and domain management today is Microsoft Graph PowerShell — but only if … Read more
A Complete Guide Including CMD & PowerShell Methods to Check Last Reboot Time Introduction Automating daily reboots is one of the simplest ways to improve Windows performance, reduce memory leaks, ensure policy compliance, and maintain stable Cloud PCs or AVD sessions. Microsoft Intune provides a powerful, cloud-native way to configure these reboots using the Reboot … Read more
Cloud PCs are a powerful tool in modern enterprise environments, enabling flexible, secure access to Windows desktops from virtually anywhere. However, when authentication issues occur—especially during login via the Windows Remote Desktop app—it can stall productivity and confuse users. Recently, we encountered a Cloud PC login issue where the user was unable to sign in … Read more
Overview If you’re configuring Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) with Password Writeback from Entra ID (Azure AD) to on-premises Active Directory, you might encounter this frustrating error in the Event Viewer or password reset logs: hr=80231367, message=Requesting user was denied access to perform the operation on a privileged account. The affected user may not even be … Read more
If you’re looking to migrate linked mailboxes and are facing challenges, you’re not alone. Microsoft has yet to publish a comprehensive guide on this topic. However, this blog will walk you through the scenario, root causes, and steps to remediate the issue. Scenario In a multi-forest environment, the same user exists in both forests due … Read more
When you update your Azure AD Connect to the latest version, you might encounter an issue where PowerShell commands related to Entra/ AD Connect stop being recognized. This can create confusion as the usual PowerShell modules and cmdlets may not work as expected. Fortunately, the solution is relatively simple and involves manually importing the module … Read more
In today’s digital landscape, ensuring a seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) experience for Office 365 and Azure users is critical. One of the key components to maintaining a secure and efficient SSO setup is the regular updating of SSL certificates on your Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Web Application Proxy (WAP) servers. This blog will … Read more
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
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