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Override Azure Load Balancer’s health probe behavior on a per backend pool instance basis using the new Load Balancer Admin State feature to make taking your VM out of rotation for maintenance easy. Continue reading Public preview: Azure Load Balancer now supports Admin State
Azure NetApp Files support for one Active Directory connection per NetApp account now enables connecting a NetApp account to its own distinct Active Directory Forest and Domain. Azure NetApp Files can now be used with more than one Active Directory For… Continue reading Public preview: Azure NetApp Files support for Active Directory connection per NetApp account
Since late 2023, Microsoft has observed an increase in reports of attacks focusing on internet-exposed, poorly secured operational technology (OT) devices. Internet-exposed OT equipment in water and wastewater systems (WWS) in the US were targeted in multiple attacks over the past months by different nation-backed actors, including attacks by IRGC-affiliated “CyberAv3ngers” in November 2023, as […]
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With so much going on this month, let’s get you caught up on how Windows 11 management and security improved. We’ll jump into what you need to know as an IT admin or decision maker to get ahead of your competition. In line with our Microsoft Secure Fut… Continue reading Windows news you can use: May 2024
Learn more about enabling disaster recovery for Azure SQL Database at a lower cost using standby replica which does not incur license costs. Standby replica is Generally Available (GA).
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The ServiceNow plugin for Copilot for Microsoft 365 allows users to easily create and track tickets for IT support within the Copilot app. Users can access the plugin from the Copilot toolbar and submit requests with relevant information, such as scree… Continue reading Copilot for Microsoft 365 Integration with ServiceNow – HLS Copilot Snacks
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As a startup or an new customer exploring Microsoft Azure, you may find the terminology around identity and access management a bit perplexing. Terms like Tenant, Subscription, and Microsoft Entra ID, are crucial to understanding how to ef… Continue reading Demystifying Microsoft Entra ID, Tenants and Azure Subscriptions
Leading a tech user group can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. In this article, we will explore the journey of a user group leader, from the initial challenges of growing the group to the key factors that contributed to its sustained growth a… Continue reading Leading Successful Tech User Groups: Insights from MVPs