by Jeremy Wallace | Feb 12, 2025 | Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra
You can use Entra ID to login to Azure VMs without having to setup Entra Domain Services or AD join the VM, however you may encounter the error “The Sign-in method you’re trying to use isn’t allowed. Try a different sign-in method or contact your...
by Jeremy Wallace | Feb 7, 2025 | Microsoft Azure
PREREQUISITE: The first thing you should do is navigate to your synapse workspace within the azure portal and check your private endpoints. You need a private endpoint in either the same virtual network that your SQL Server VM is (if the vm is in azure) or a VNet that...
by Jeremy Wallace | Dec 9, 2024 | Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra
I have often been asked over the years how Active Directory differs from “Azure AD”, luckily one of the benefits of Microsoft’s name change of Azure AD to Microsoft Entra ID is that people seem to grasp a little easier that these products are not...
by Jeremy Wallace | Nov 11, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
Recently I was asked the following question about an example scenario: I have a backup of a VM from Nov 1. At that point in time the VM had 4 attached disks If I delete one of those disks today…then restore the VM from the Nov 1 backup…. Will it have all 4 disks again...
by Jeremy Wallace | Nov 8, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
When embarking on your journey with Microsoft Azure, it’s tempting to dive right in and start building without delay. With Azure’s versatile platform, this is entirely possible. However, jumping in without prior planning can hinder your growth and...
by Jeremy Wallace | Sep 10, 2024 | Microsoft Azure
When managing an Azure tenant, ensuring compliance and maintaining standards is crucial. One effective way to do this is by leveraging Azure policies. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the process of applying an Azure policy, specifically one that...
