Replace DFS Replication with Azure File Sync
In this article, I will share with you how Azure File Sync can replace your DFS Replication (DFS-R) solution to minimize the storage footprint on-premises, operation cost, and provide secure…
Replace Failover Datacenter with Azure Site Recovery
In this article, we will share with you how Azure Site Recovery can replace your failover (secondary) data center to minimize your operational cost, as well as to provide maximum…
How to Back up and Restore Azure Managed Disks
In this article, we will show you how to back up and restore Azure Managed Disks with the Azure Backup service. Azure Disk Backup offers several advantages given it is…
Sync Between Azure File Share and Azure Blob Container
Updated – 01/02/2022 – Starting with the AZCopy version 10.13.0 and later, Microsoft added sync support between Azure Blob <-> Azure Files instead of only copy. The automation tool was…
How To Export and Backup Azure Policy Definitions
In this article, we will share with you how to export and back up Azure Policy definitions with PowerShell. Introduction A common theme in cloud environments is enforcing organizational standards…
Export All NSG Rules from All Azure Subscriptions with PowerShell
Updated – 27/09/2023 – The tool is updated to include the list of Protocols that are part of your NSG rules (Any, TCP, UDP, or ICMP). Updated – 18/07/2023 –…
Reflecting on 2020… Goodbye 2020 and Welcome 2021! #HappyNewYear
Introduction As we end another year and prepare for 2021 to start… With a humble and wide-open heart–thank you for following, sharing, and modeling my work (whether via my blog…
Microsoft Certification Changes in 2023 and Beyond
Updated – 12/03/2024 – Microsoft announced the new Exam User Interface (UI) major update. Please check the following section. Updated – 08/11/2023 – Microsoft announced the new Applied Skills Credentials…
Azure Defender for ARM in Azure Security Center
During Microsoft Ignite in November 2021, Azure Security Center and Azure Defender are now called Microsoft Defender for Cloud. They’ve also renamed Azure Defender plans to Microsoft Defender plans. For…
Azure Defender for Azure DNS in Azure Security Center
During Microsoft Ignite in November 2021, Azure Security Center and Azure Defender are now called Microsoft Defender for Cloud. They’ve also renamed Azure Defender plans to Microsoft Defender plans. For…
This Holiday Season, Win with Altaro
Last week, Altaro Software launched their Holiday Season Campaign that will run till the 31st of December, 2020! Introduction ‘Tis the season to be caring – caring for your loved…
Removing Diagnostic Settings Configuration for Azure Resources
In this article, I will share with you how to remove the diagnostic settings configuration for Azure resources in your Azure Subscription with PowerShell. Introduction Platform logs in Azure provide…