by Shane Schlabach | Nov 7, 2024 | Azure, Blog
Security and management are essential when managing access to Windows machines in Azure. Using Microsoft Entra credentials achieves both and is a fairly straightforward setup. However, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) can complicate the process and require some...
by Shane Schlabach | Aug 1, 2024 | Azure, Blog, Cloud, Microsoft
As Azure grows and resources continue to improve, Microsoft will continuously retire old and outdated resources. Any resources not migrated by the retirement date may stop working as Microsoft shuts down the endpoints on which they run. Below is a list of all...
by XTIVIA | Jul 19, 2024 | Azure, Blog, Cloud, Microsoft
CrowdStrike recently experienced a significant outage affecting Windows hosts due to a defect in a single content update. This issue has impacted numerous environments, including Azure-related virtual machines and on-premises workstations. In this blog post,...
by Marilyn Prevatte | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Dynamics 365, Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics 365, like swift solid-state drives (SSDs), boasts formidable power. These rapid storage devices slash load times, supercharge boot speeds, and elevate system responsiveness—it is akin to trading in your trusty bicycle for a turbocharged motorcycle!...
by Vamsi Gumma | Dec 12, 2023 | Azure, Blog
Securing Key Details Security is one of the significant aspects when dealing with cloud tech stack (not only cloud any technical stack). Azure key vault is one of the services used to secure essential information such as server details, usernames, and passwords. The...
by Shane Schlabach | Nov 2, 2023 | Blog, Cloud
Choosing a cloud provider can be difficult, with several options, each offering a wide variety of services. The two leading providers are Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, which combine for over 50% of the cloud provider market share. There are several others, but here...
by Jerrad Dahlager | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog, Microsoft
Welcome to the first part of my Microsoft Defender for Cloud series, where we will explore its features and updates by providing examples to help you better understand and utilize this powerful security solution. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a robust security tool...
by XTIVIA | May 26, 2023 | Azure, Blog, Cloud, Microsoft
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services for building, deploying, and managing applications. Azure provides a variety of solutions for application development, including: Cloud-native development: Azure provides a number of...
by XTIVIA | May 25, 2023 | Azure, Blog, Cloud, Microsoft
As businesses increasingly move to the cloud, many are looking to migrate their on-premises databases to Azure. There are a number of reasons for this, including: Cost savings: Azure offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model, which can save businesses money on their...
by Jerrad Dahlager | May 18, 2023 | Azure, Blog, Cloud, Microsoft
Microsoft Azure offers various database management options for organizations based on their specific requirements. There are three primary SQL database offerings: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Virtual Machines (VMs). In this blog post, we...
