Category: AWS/Azure/OpenShift

This category describes the major cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure/Google Cloud/OpenShift

Azure Resource Locks: Protecting Critical Cloud Resources from Accidental and Malicious Deletion

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Azure Resource Locks: Protecting Critical Cloud Resources from Accidental and Malicious Deletion

In modern cloud environments, infrastructure protection is no longer optional. Organizations operating on Microsoft Azure must ensure that business-critical workloads, networking components, storage accounts, and security services are protected not only from accidental human errors, but also from unauthorized or malicious actions. In this guide, we shall discuss “Azure Resource Locks: Protect Resources from Accidental…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7

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AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7

In this article, we shall discuss the folloing topic “AZURE Kubernetes Service (AKS) upgrade minor version from 1.32.3 to 1.33.7”. Updating a managed Kubernetes environment is rarely just a routine maintenance task. It is a critical operation that directly affects the platform’s stability, security, and the availability of its features. Please, see How to protect…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore

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Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore

Azure File Sync is a service for centralizing an organization’s file shares in Azure Files while keeping the flexibility, performance, and compatibility of a Windows file server. In this article, we shall discuss “Azure File Sync : How to enable Self-Service restore”. Please, see Unicode Manipulation: CVE-2026-25177 Privilege Escalation in AD, how to replace Veeam…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

How to reset Microsoft 365 User Password

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How to reset Microsoft 365 User Password

Microsoft 365 (M365) is a subscription service that lets you run your organization in the cloud. This way, Microsoft takes care of the IT (underlying infrastructure) for you. In this article, we shall discuss how to reset Microsoft 365 User Password. Please, see How to reset and reinstall Windows 10 locally, how to Change expired…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Fix Users must have at least permission on these subscriptions

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Fix Users must have at least permission on these subscriptions

In this article, we shall discuss “how to fix users must have at least permission on these subscriptions”. This error was prompted when onboarding M365, Azure and Entra ID to Veeam Data Cloud (VDC) as discussed here “A-Z on Veeam Data Cloud: Workload Enrollment and Onboarding“. Veeam Data Cloud is a fully managed SaaS platform…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

How to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]

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How to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]

In this article, we shall discuss “how to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]” using the Azure Portal, highlighting the key steps, the most relevant configuration options, and the architectural considerations to keep in mind from the very beginning. Please, see How to create a two-way Active Directory Trust, [AZURE] Restore MSSQL Server on…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry

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Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry

This procedure is part of the prerequisites for performing a backup of a Kubernetes cluster using the Commvault. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry. The adoption of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has become a standard approach for organisations seeking scalable, resilient, and cloud-native container…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

[AZURE] Security Service Edge (SSE) and Microsoft Entra ID

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[AZURE] Security Service Edge (SSE) and Microsoft Entra ID

Hello everyone, MS Azure is changing its approach on cloud security, implemented the new Security Service Edge (SSE) solution. In this article, we shall discuss “[AZURE] Security Service Edge (SSE) and Microsoft Entra ID”. Please, see Pull and Push Commvault Images to Azure Container Registry, how to Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

How to Add a Delete Lock on Azure Resources

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How to Add a Delete Lock on Azure Resources

In this guide, we shall discuss “how to Add a Delete Lock on Azure Resources”. Protecting resources in an Azure environment is a critical aspect of ensuring operational continuity and minimizing the risk of accidental modifications or deletions. Among the available strategies, the Delete Lock is a simple yet effective tool to prevent the unintentional…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

How to protect Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Azure Backup

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How to protect Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Azure Backup

In this guide, how to protect Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Azure Backup. In modern cloud-native architectures, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has become a cornerstone for deploying and managing containerised workloads at scale. Please, see SQLIOSim utility to simulate SQL Server activity on a disk subsystem, and MSSQL DMA Compatibility Mode: Prepare and Migrate Safely….

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

AZURE Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Application Security Best Practices

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AZURE Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Application Security Best Practices

In this guide, we will discuss “Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Application Security Best Practices”. I’m currently studying to become a Cybersecurity Architect, and I wanted to share my learning journey with the community. I will be exploring security posture in cloud and hybrid environments, focusing on both infrastructure and application security. Please, see Install and…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

[AZURE] Procedure for creating an MSSQL Always On Cluster on Azure

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[AZURE] Procedure for creating an MSSQL Always On Cluster on Azure

SQL Server Always On Availability Groups provide high availability, disaster recovery, and read-scale capabilities for SQL Server. When deployed on Azure VMs (IaaS), AGs combine SQL Server’s native HA/DR features with Azure networking, storage, and load balancing. This guide discuses the procedure for creating an MSSQL Always On Cluster on Azure. Please, see “ADK|WinPE|MDT: Deploy…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift

Migrate Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain to Azure

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Migrate Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain to Azure

Hello everyone, welcome to the second chapter on Migrating Active Directory Certificate Service (Certification Authority) technology. This article discusses the step-by-step to Microsoft Enterprise Root Certification Authority and Forest Domain Domain to Azure (Migrate Root CA and AD Domain to Azure). Please, see “Understanding User Roles & Access Control in Object First OOTBI“, and how…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Windows Server