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Continue reading →: When a Mailbox Becomes a Problem in a Hybrid Environment
Today, I want to write about a real-life example of an issue you may encounter in a hybrid Microsoft environment — and, more importantly, show you how to deal with it step by step. In many organizations, access to web-based applications is tied directly to a user’s email address. If…
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Continue reading →: Configuring Unified Patch Management for Azure Arc and Azure Virtual Machines
In my article Simplifying Hybrid Server Management with Azure Arc, I covered the key benefits of using Azure Arc in hybrid environments. One of the practical advantages I highlighted was the ability to manage patching for on-premises servers using Azure Update Manager. In this article, I’ll walk you through how…
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Continue reading →: Troubleshooting SAML Authentication Failures After a FortiGate Update
In my article Create an Azure AD Enterprise application using SAML protocol for SSO authentication I wrote about configuring SSO for various applications integrated with Entra ID. Today, I wanted to take a closer look at one specific application — FortiGate – and its configuration. Recently, there has been a noticeable…
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Continue reading →: Simplifying Hybrid Server Management with Azure Arc
Nowadays, AI and cloud technologies share the spotlight of popularity. It may seem that on-premises solutions have faded into the background. However, we shouldn’t forget about them, as they still make up a significant part of many environments. In this blog post, I’ll demonstrate how on-premises environments can be connected…
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Continue reading →: One Setting That Can Make Your Hybrid Password Policy Secure Again
In hybrid environments, where we work with both on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID, various issues can arise. These problems can range in severity – from minor user synchronization inconsistencies to more complex architectural challenges. Today, I want to focus on a serious security gap – one that, if left…
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Continue reading →: Create an Azure AD Enterprise application using SAML protocol for SSO authentication
Today I would like to focus on SAML protocol and how it is used for SSO authentication. Since I have discovered this option, I really liked it. The configuration is quite user friendly and I believe understanding its components may be useful and time saving. Let’s dive in! When we…
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Continue reading →: Issue with VPN Access Granted Without MFA Approval on NPS Servers
Today I would like to focus a little bit on NPS. I often come across the issue with VPN access granted without MFA approval on NPS servers. This is a common problem that technicians often don’t know how to deal with, bouncing the ticket around like a ball — from…
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Continue reading →: How Systems Engineers Change into Multi-Skilled Cloud Professionals
In my last post, I described the change of traditional systems engineer role into that of a multi-skilled professional. What once seemed like a future trend has already become today’s reality. Nowadays, working effectively in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure requires professionals to go through this change and build…
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Continue reading →: The Transformation of the System Engineer into a Multi-Skilled Cloud Professional: Is It Already a Reality?
Introduction In today’s fast-paced, cloud-driven world, we’re witnessing a significant shift in how IT professionals operate — especially those who once focused solely on traditional infrastructure roles. The classic system engineer — once responsible for maintaining operating systems like Windows or Linux — is undergoing a transformation. Modern infrastructure is no longer…
