Microsoft Defender for Identity Part 02 – Create Directory Service Account
In Part 01 of Microsoft Defender for Identity blog series, I have explained about Microsoft...
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Author: Dishan M. Francis
Azure AD Entitlement Management – three-stage approval process for access packages
In an organization, users are required access to many different groups, applications, and sites to...
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Step-by-Step Guide: Collect custom attribute by using Azure AD entitlement management
In my previous blog post, I have explained how we can collect custom attribute values by using...
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to use Azure AD custom attributes with user flows ?
Attributes can explain an object more precisely. Active Directory object types have predefined...
Read MoreMastering Active Directory – 3rd Edition
I am glad to announce the release of my new book “Mastering Active Directory – 3rd Edition” today. I have been burning midnight oil for over a year and I am very pleased with the outcome. “Mastering Active Directory – 3rd...
Read MoreMicrosoft Defender for Identity Part 01 – Overview
Zero-trust security is not a product or service, it is a mindset. We need to understand the importance of this approach and implement relevant controls where ever possible. Especially with the pandemic, the word “Zero-Trust” is...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide: How to sync Custom Active Directory Attributes to Azure AD?
Active Directory schema accepts custom attributes. Based on business requirements some time organizations will have to introduce custom attributes to object classes. On most occasions, it is related to application integration...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide: Active Directory Migration from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating system reached the end of their support cycle on the 14th of January 2020. Because of this many organizations wanted to migrate away from these legacy operating systems....
Read MoreI am joining Microsoft!
I am excited to announce that I am joining Microsoft as Azure/Identity Consultant on 05th July 2021. It means today is my last day as Microsoft MVP. I have been a Microsoft MVP for the last 7 years and I had the privilege to...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide : Migrating AD CS from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2008 R2 extended support ended on 1/14/2020. This raised interest in migrating various Windows Server Roles from Windows Server 2008 R2 to latest. I thought it will be useful to do step-by-step guide to migration...
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I am Dishan Francis. I’m a Cyber Security Consultant at Microsoft. I’m a dedicated and enthusiastic information technology expert who enjoys professional recognition and accreditation from several respected institutions. I am maintaining this blog for last 11 years. This includes more than 400 articles already. These are mainly about Microsoft Active Directory Service and Azure Active Directory Service. I also blog about different Azure services. If you need further help on subject matters, feel free to contact me on rebeladm@live.com. Also to get latest updates, follow me on twitter @rebeladm
Mastering Active Directory, Third Edition
I am glad to announce the release of my new book “Mastering Active Directory – 3rd Edition”. It is available for purchase worldwide now For more info….