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...
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Author: Dishan M. Francis
Mastering 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...
Read MoreOne-time passcode authentication for Azure AD B2B Guest Users
Azure AD B2B allows external users to collaborate with the organization’s application, services, and data. To allow guest user access, these external users are required to have Azure AD account, Microsoft Account, or...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide to setup Zone-redundant Azure VPN Gateway in Azure Availability Zone (PowerShell Guide)
Azure Availability Zones offers high availability for data and applications. In an Azure region, there can be one or more data centers. Azure Availability Zone is made out of one or more datacentres in the same Azure region,...
Read MoreManage Privileged access groups with Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (Azure AD PIM)
Azure AD Privileged Identity Management allows organizations to manage, monitor, audit access to sensitive Azure resources. One of the main features of PIM is the ability to provide just-in-time (JIT) access to Azure AD and...
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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….