Step-by-Step Guide for Migrating Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controllers to Server 2022Saad_Farooq presents a detailed scope for migrating Active Directory from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Server 2022, discussing domain controller upgrades, FSMO transfer, certificate authority, and DHCP migration in a...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-17
September 2025: Microsoft Hero Event Calendarsaeid-dahl shares the September 2025 Microsoft Hero event calendar, highlighting multiple expert sessions on Azure, AI, and security topics for developers and IT professionals.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-16
Microsoft Security Exposure Management Ninja TrainingYuriDiogenes compiles a comprehensive set of resources and structured learning modules to guide users from foundational knowledge to advanced implementation of Microsoft Security Exposure Management (MSEM).
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15
Microsoft Defender Experts Ninja Hub: Resources for XDR and Threat Huntinghenryyan compiles a wealth of resources in the Microsoft Defender Experts Ninja Hub, offering technical guides, videos, podcasts, and blogs for professionals seeking to implement and optimize Defender Experts XDR...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15
Using Entra ID Authentication with Arc-Enabled SQL Server in a .NET Windows Forms Applicationjpigott details how developers can use Microsoft Entra ID authentication with Arc-enabled SQL Server in a .NET Windows Forms application, focusing on token management, secure connections, and MSAL integration.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15
Gpresult-Like Tool for Intune Policy TroubleshootingJonas Ohmsen presents a PowerShell module called IntuneDebug aimed at simplifying Microsoft Intune policy troubleshooting for Windows devices, with step-by-step usage details and reporting techniques.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15
Expanding Global Reach and Enhanced Observability with Oracle Database@Azurebhbandam, co-authoring with Jeni Mattson, outlines new global regions and advanced monitoring capabilities for Oracle Database@Azure, showcasing how Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel enhance operational visibility and security for enterprise...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15
Investigating Microsoft 365 Copilot Activity with Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Purview DSPM for AI SecuritySafeena Begum Lepakshi details how to leverage Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Purview’s DSPM for AI to investigate and secure Microsoft 365 Copilot activities, providing actionable steps for security operations...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
Announcing Public Preview of the Terraform MSGraph Provider and Microsoft Terraform VSCode Extensionstevenjma introduces the public preview of the Terraform MSGraph provider and the official Microsoft Terraform VSCode extension, empowering practitioners to automate Microsoft cloud resource management and streamline Infrastructure-as-Code workflows.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
How Microsoft Defender Experts Uses AI to Cut Through the NoiseShailyGoel explains how Microsoft Defender Experts integrates AI to filter security noise and focus incident response, using expert-trained classification models within Microsoft’s managed XDR services.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
Troubleshooting OAuth2 API Token Retrieval with ADF Web ActivityAzureNewbie1 explains their attempts to obtain an OAuth2 access token for the iLevel API using Azure Data Factory, highlighting issues with client_id/client_secret usage and missing Authorization headers.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
How Microsoft Defender Uses AI to Detect Exposed Credentials in Identity SystemsTal_Guetta explores how Microsoft Defender for Identity leverages AI-driven intelligence to detect and mitigate exposed credentials in Active Directory, offering proactive security posture management for organizations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
Troubleshooting S/MIME Setup in Exchange Online and M365: OWA and Outlook Certificate IssuesJChristiansen provides a hands-on report documenting their S/MIME deployment experience with Exchange Online, Intune, and mixed Windows/macOS endpoints, focusing on certificate publishing and troubleshooting Outlook/OWA trust issues.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
Red-teaming a RAG Application with Azure AI Evaluation SDKPamela Fox investigates how the Azure AI Evaluation SDK enables automated red-teaming for LLM-powered RAG apps, examining real attack scenarios and showing practical ways to evaluate and strengthen AI security....
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14
BitUnlocker: Leveraging Windows Recovery to Extract BitLocker SecretsAlon Leviev, along with Netanel Ben Simon from Microsoft’s STORM research team, details their investigation into newly discovered attack surfaces in Windows Recovery Environment impacting BitLocker. The post guides readers...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13
From Traditional Security to AI-Driven Cyber Resilience: Microsoft’s Approach to Securing AILouAdesida reviews Microsoft’s expanded security approach for AI, explaining how tools like Defender, Entra, and Purview are used to protect AI systems, data, and identities across modern organizations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13
Azure Linux with OS Guard: Enhancing Container Host Security with Code Integrity and Open Source TransparencySudhanva presents a comprehensive overview of Azure Linux with OS Guard, highlighting Microsoft’s advancements in secure, immutable container hosting and the collaborative open source approach underlying these innovations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13
Encryption in Microsoft Teams: How Microsoft Secures Collaboration and CommunicationWillDixon presents an in-depth guide on how Microsoft Teams uses encryption—including standard and end-to-end options—to secure sensitive data and support compliance for business communication.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13
Microsoft Finland: Monthly Community Series for Software Companies – 2025 ConferencesEetu Roponen and Microsoft Finland present a monthly community series for software companies, sharing actionable insights and examples on leveraging Microsoft Azure, AI, agent technologies, and partner programs for growth...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13
Transactable Partner Solutions: Apptividad and CoreView in Azure MarketplaceLuxmi_Nagaraj highlights two transact-capable partner offers in Azure Marketplace, detailing Apptividad’s biometric onboarding solution and CoreView’s governance platform for Microsoft 365 environments.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13
Security Update Available for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDRHarveyMoraSQL announces the release of a security update for SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR, providing download links, vulnerability details, and essential update guidance for database administrators and security professionals.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
Security Update Available for SQL Server 2019 RTM GDRHarveyMoraSQL announces the release of a security update for SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR, detailing the vulnerabilities addressed and providing links to official guidance and downloads.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
August 2025 Exchange Server Security Updates ReleasedThe_Exchange_Team explains the August 2025 Security Updates for Exchange Server, offering guidance on installation, new AMSI features, update paths, and security best practices for on-premises and hybrid Exchange environments.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
Azure PostgreSQL Extended Support: Stay Secure at Every Upgrade Stageandreatapia presents a detailed breakdown of Azure Database for PostgreSQL Extended Support, explaining how organizations can keep databases secure when older PostgreSQL versions reach end-of-life.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
General Availability: Platform SSO for macOS with Microsoft Entra IDVeena Soman from Microsoft announces the General Availability of Platform SSO for macOS with Microsoft Entra ID, outlining security features and deployment strategies for organizations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
New Offerings in Azure Marketplace: July 23-31, 2025Luxmi_Nagaraj summarizes 201 new solutions now available in Azure Marketplace, with highlights spanning AI, analytics, security, backup, and cloud operations for Microsoft Azure practitioners.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
Malware Scanning Now Available for Azure Government Secret and Top-Secret Cloudsalsteele details the general availability of malware scanning in Microsoft Defender for Storage for Azure Government Secret and Top-Secret Clouds, focusing on how this new feature helps public sector organizations...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
Mitigating CVE-2025-53786: Hybrid Exchange Server Privilege Escalation with MDVMMotiBani explores the high-impact CVE-2025-53786 privilege escalation vulnerability in hybrid Exchange Server deployments. The article guides administrators on detection and mitigation using MDVM and modern hybrid trust practices.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12
What’s New in Microsoft Security Copilot: AI-Powered Security Innovations for IT and Security TeamsLizzie Heinze outlines the August 2025 update to Microsoft Security Copilot, presenting key AI-driven features and integrations designed to help security and IT professionals improve investigation, automation, and compliance in...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Windows 365 Reserve: Secure On-Demand Cloud PCs for Business ContinuityLogan Silliman explains Windows 365 Reserve, Microsoft’s new solution for providing secure, on-demand Cloud PCs during device outages. The post covers admin management in Intune, security design, and end-user experience....
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
What’s New in Microsoft Purview eDiscoveryAaron_Thorp introduces the newest features and workflow enhancements in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, aimed at streamlining case management and strengthening compliance and security for organizations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Expands Security and Compliance Features for U.S. Government CloudL. Goduti outlines Microsoft’s new security and compliance advancements in Defender for Cloud, bringing CSPM and Defender for Servers Plan 2 to U.S. Government Clouds to support agencies facing strict...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Navigating AI Adoption: Legal Considerations Every Organization Should Knowbryanlopez summarizes Microsoft’s in-depth white paper on responsible organizational AI adoption, targeting legal and privacy professionals with guidance on compliance, governance, and the secure use of Microsoft AI technologies.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Govern AI Securely with Microsoft Purview: Compliance Across Copilot, ChatGPT, and BeyondJacques_GuibertDeBruet presents a thorough guide on using Microsoft Purview to govern data security and compliance for AI services—including Copilot and ChatGPT—focusing on AI risk management, policy automation, and protection of...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Mitigating SharePoint CVE-2025-53770 Using Azure Web Application Firewallyuvalpery presents strategies to defend on-premises SharePoint Servers against CVE-2025-53770 by using Azure Web Application Firewall, detailing the attack vector, Microsoft’s update guidance, and actionable custom WAF rule configurations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Cloud Forensics: Implementing Security Baselines for Forensic Readiness in Microsoft AzureMary_Asaolu delivers practical guidance on establishing forensic readiness in Azure, sharing real-world lessons and technical configurations to help security teams improve detection, investigation, and response capabilities.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Exploring Microsoft Intune: Manage and Secure your Devices and AppsPouya shares practical insights on using Microsoft Intune to manage and secure devices and applications for hybrid and remote work, emphasizing best practices and integration with Azure and Microsoft security...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Issuing Custom Claims Using Directory Extension Attributes in Microsoft Entra IDFarooque shares a practical walkthrough on issuing custom SSO claims in Microsoft Entra ID by leveraging directory extension attributes and group-based conditions. The article covers attribute registration, claim configuration, and...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11
Announcing Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Virtual Training Day on Cloud SecurityShirleyseHaley announces a new Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day designed to help professionals build expertise in cloud security using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, with practical sessions on DevOps integration and...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08
Weekly Microsoft Learning Rooms Community Roundup (8/7)JulieSirrine shares a curated summary of activities from Microsoft Learning Rooms, spotlighting hands-on community events and technical discussions covering Azure, AI, Fabric, Power BI, cloud security, and coding topics for...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08
Securing Your Pro-Code Custom Engine Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Endpoint Protection Guidedaisami presents a practical guide on securing pro-code custom engine agent endpoints for Microsoft 365 Copilot, detailing application-level controls, code samples, and Azure integration strategies.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08
Architecting Azure VPN P2S and ExpressRoute Coexistence in a Hub & Spoke Topologytampasmix explores approaches for connecting Azure VPN P2S remote users to on-premises networks via ExpressRoute in a hub-and-spoke architecture, discussing routing, gateway setup, and practical options for solving connectivity challenges....
Reddit Azure 2025-08-08
Securing Azure Bot Service Endpoints for Teams Channel Integrationdaisami guides developers through securing Azure Bot Service endpoints for Microsoft Teams, focusing on application-level protections, token validation, and tenant restrictions to safeguard accessible endpoints in ASP.NET Core bots.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08
What Senior Engineers Earning 150k+ Work On: Tech and Business RealitiesLegitimate-School-59 shares a behind-the-scenes look at the technical and business realities for senior engineers earning over 150k, focusing on Azure migrations, large-scale codebase management, security enhancements, and more.
Reddit DotNet 2025-08-08
Resolving Orphaned Azure Subscription Access When No Owner Is ReachableGelatinousCubeZantar details the process and obstacles in recovering access to an orphaned Azure subscription, including real-world escalation attempts and technical suggestions based on Microsoft’s documentation.
Reddit Azure 2025-08-07
What’s New in FinOps Toolkit 12 – July 2025Michael Flanakin explores the major updates in FinOps Toolkit 12 for Azure, focusing on cost management, new data schemas, Power BI reporting, network and security improvements, and automation tools to...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07
Passwordless Sign-On and MFA in Microsoft Hybrid EnvironmentsSmoothRunnings discusses Microsoft’s move toward passwordless sign-on and the potential changes for MFA in hybrid scenarios, featuring community input on Cloud Kerberos Trust and the continuity of the Authenticator app....
Reddit Microsoft 2025-08-07
Evaluating Azure Application Gateway and WAF Placement in API ArchitecturesTheCitrixGuy and members of the Azure community explore the architectural and cost considerations of using Azure Application Gateway with WAF in front of APIM. They share alternative solutions including Azure...
Reddit Azure 2025-08-07
Decoding On-Premises ADC Rules: Migration to Azure Application Gatewayvnamani delivers a comprehensive walkthrough on migrating on-premises ADC rules to Azure Application Gateway, breaking down feature mapping, Azure-native alternatives, and how to leverage infrastructure-as-code and cloud security best practices....
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-06
Azure Innovations and AKS Advancements Showcased at KubeCon India 2025Coryskimming delivers an in-depth look at Microsoft’s announcements from KubeCon India 2025, highlighting significant AKS improvements, AI integration, security advancements, and operational best practices for the Azure Kubernetes Service community....
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-06
Managing First Login Password Change for Hybrid Users on Entra Joined LaptopsAuthor simdre79 explores the difficulties of enforcing password changes at first login for hybrid users on Entra joined laptops, especially after transitioning from hybrid to Entra join. This article offers...
Reddit Azure 2025-08-05
Azure Workbook for Monitoring ACR Token Expiration DatesJamesdld23 explains how to monitor Azure Container Registry token expiration dates through Azure REST API, Azure Workbooks, and automation techniques.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-05
Terraform Module for Azure Service Principal with Flexible AuthenticationIn this community post, Unlikely-Ad4624 shares a Terraform module for provisioning Azure service principals with versatile authentication options and secure secret storage.
Reddit Azure 2025-08-05
AI Data Governance Made Easy: How Microsoft Purview Tackles GenAI Risks and Builds TrustAuthored by vicperdana, this article explores how Microsoft Purview streamlines AI data governance and compliance, mitigating GenAI risks for enterprises.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04
File Share Access for SYSTEM User with PowerShell Across Multiple DevicesLordLoss01 seeks advice on creating a file share that allows Windows SYSTEM user access for PowerShell-automated data transfer across thousands of devices.
Reddit Azure 2025-08-04
New Tools for Hybrid Access and Identity Verification in Microsoft Entra ID GovernanceIn this article, Joseph Dadzie introduces new Microsoft Entra ID governance tools for hybrid environments, detailing features like Group SOA conversion and Face Check for secure, auditable access management.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04
Expanded Protection with Microsoft Defender Experts: Enhanced Coverage and 24/7 Threat HuntingAuthored by henryyan, this article covers the latest enhancements to Microsoft Defender Experts, focusing on 24/7 protection, threat hunting, and enriched detection capabilities for hybrid and multicloud environments.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04
Group Source of Authority Conversion: Shifting from AD to Entra IDIn this community contribution, JohnSavill discusses group source of authority conversion from Active Directory to Entra ID, offering practical steps and critical considerations for a successful identity shift.
Reddit Azure 2025-08-04
(Blog) Testing protected endpoints using fake JWTsIn this post, Kralizek82 explores methods to test protected endpoints in C# applications using fake JWT tokens, providing practical guidance for .NET developers.
Reddit CSharp 2025-08-04
InvalidAuthenticationToken in CI-CD Pipeline But Working Fine in PostmanAuthored by sayytoabhishekkumar, this post explores an ‘InvalidAuthenticationToken’ issue encountered during Azure REST API calls from a CI-CD pipeline—even though the equivalent request functions as expected in Postman.
Reddit Azure 2025-08-04
Our Infra Was Fine. The AI Pipeline Wasn’t — 3 Silent Crashes We Kept Missingwfgy_engine highlights persistent DevOps challenges in AI pipelines, describing how classic infrastructure issues led to subtle, production-breaking failures and how their team created a problem map and lightweight controls to...
Reddit DevOps 2025-08-04
How we solved environment variable chaos for 40+ microservices on ECS/Lambda/Batch with AWS Parameter StoreIn this post, compacompila describes how their team centralized environment variable management for over 40 AWS-based microservices using AWS Parameter Store, leading to enhanced security and streamlined operations.
Reddit DevOps 2025-08-03
SchemaNest: A Fast, Team-Friendly CI/CD-Ready JSON Schema RegistryAuthored by R3ym4nn, this article introduces SchemaNest—a fast, DevOps-ready registry for managing JSON Schemas, highlighting its features, team focus, and open-source availability.
Reddit DevOps 2025-08-02
Announcing a Flexible, Predictable Billing Model for Azure SRE AgentAuthored by Mayunk_Jain, this article presents the upcoming billing structure for Azure SRE Agent and provides an in-depth look at its AI-driven incident management capabilities and cost models tailored for...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-02
AspNetCore.SecurityKey: API Key Authentication for ASP.NET Core ApplicationsAuthored by pwelter34, this article introduces AspNetCore.SecurityKey, a robust API key authentication library for ASP.NET Core. It examines installation steps, configuration options, and advanced customization for securing .NET applications.
Reddit CSharp 2025-08-01
10 Creative Use Cases for Azure Communication ServicesIn this article, Sean Keegan shares ten innovative ways to leverage Azure Communication Services, combining ACS with tools like Azure OpenAI and Event Grid to build intelligent, real-time, and secure...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-01
How to integrate ASP.NET Core Identity in Clean Architecture (DDD) without breaking domain independence?Successful_Cycle_465 asks about integrating ASP.NET Core Identity into a Clean Architecture (DDD) app while keeping the domain layer independent, and requests best practices and examples.
Reddit DotNet 2025-08-01
Building an AI Extension to Enhance Azure DevOps Pull Request ReviewsTechieRedditer introduces a home-built AI assistant for Azure DevOps, offering automated PR reviews, instant work item queries, and honest insights into its capabilities and limitations.
Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-31
Ansys Minerva Simulation & Process Data Management Architecture on AzureSunita_AZ0708 examines the technical architecture and deployment strategies of Ansys Minerva’s Simulation and Process Data Management platform on Azure, addressing reliability, security, backup, and VM recommendations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30
Build. Secure. Launch Your Private MCP Registry with Azure API Center.In this article, JuliaKa explores how organizations can harness Azure API Center to build secure and governed private MCP registries, supporting enterprise AI development.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30
Announcing GA of Bicep Templates for Microsoft Entra ID ResourcesDan_Kershaw introduces the general availability of Bicep templates for Microsoft Entra ID, highlighting improved IaC workflows and new deployment integrations.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29
Mastering Agent Governance in Microsoft 365In this comprehensive guide, Chad Stout walks IT leaders and compliance officers through a practical, phased approach to governing AI agents in Microsoft 365, especially in regulated industries.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29
Determine Onboarding Methods in Defender for Endpoint - Part 1edgarus71 details approaches for onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint, distinguishing between methods like Intune, GPO, and MCM, and providing troubleshooting advice.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29
Azure Automation Introduces PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and New Runtime EnvironmentNikita_Bajaj announces major enhancements to Azure Automation, including support for PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and a new Runtime Environment. The update boosts security, script modernization, control, and operational flexibility for...
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29
Comprehensive Guide to Seamless File Synchronization Between On-Premises Servers and AzureAuthored by Maria-Rezapour, this article explores Azure File Sync, guiding readers in synchronizing on-premises file servers with Azure for a hybrid cloud storage approach.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29
Inherited a Large Azure Environment: Seeking Guidance as a New Cloud ArchitectCybertron2600 discusses inheriting a sprawling Azure environment as a cloud architect and asks for advice on managing and understanding it.
Reddit Azure 2025-07-29
Azure Tag Best Practice: Staging Tags Before Server OnboardingAuthor jyoungii asks the community about best practices for staging and managing Azure tags for patching and onboarding servers, specifically in the context of Azure Arc.
Reddit Azure 2025-07-28
Dynamic Azure DevOps MCP Server for Seamless Context Switching in Claude CodeOkAdministration2514 details how they built a dynamic MCP server that empowers Claude Code users to seamlessly switch Azure DevOps contexts by project directory, offering robust DevOps automation for multi-client work....
Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-25
Managing Key Vault URIs Across Environments in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps PipelinesAzure DevOps shares practical advice on securely managing Key Vault URIs in CI/CD pipelines across dev and prod environments, highlighting different approaches for Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-24
From Vibe Coding to Vibe Engineering: It's Time to Stop Riffing with AITammuz Dubnov, Founder and CTO of AutonomyAI, explores the evolution from unstructured “vibe coding” with AI to systematic “vibe engineering” practices that embed AI within proper constraints and architectural standards....
The New Stack 2025-07-09
Zero-Trust Agents: Adding Identity and Access to Multi-Agent WorkflowsThia details how zero-trust security and identity management can empower secure, autonomous AI agents by utilizing Azure OpenAI, AutoGen, and WSO2 Asgardeo.
Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-08