o set up a SoftEther VPN Server on Azure, using a Windows VM, here’s a complete step-by-step guide to get it running securely and efficiently. 🛠️ Overview 🔧 Prerequisites 🧱 Step-by-Step Setup ✅ Step 1: Create a Windows VM in Azure ✅ Step 2: Connect to the VM ✅ Step…
Category: Server 2025
VPN server in Azure
Setting up a VPN server in Azure that supports secure access for employees, vendors, and customers requires a carefully planned architecture to address different access levels, security boundaries, and scalability. Here’s a solid approach with Azure-native and custom options, along with a proposed build. 🔐 Goal: 🧱 Solution Overview: Option…
Deployment Models for AD in AWS
1. AWS Managed Microsoft AD 2. AD on EC2 (Self-Managed AD) 3. Hybrid AD (Extending On-Prem AD to AWS) 🛠️ Architecture Considerations Component Recommendation Availability Multi-AZ deployment for DCs Networking Use VPCs with subnets across AZs; enable DNS forwarding Security Isolate via security groups; use AWS KMS + GuardDuty Automation…
Implementing secure solutions using AWS Directory Services, Azure AD Connect, AWS SSO, and third-party integrations
✅ 1. AWS Directory Services Options: Best Practices: ✅ 2. Azure AD Connect (Hybrid Identity Sync) Purpose: Sync on-prem AD with Azure AD for SSO across Microsoft cloud services. Secure Implementation: Security Add-ons: ✅ 3. AWS SSO (IAM Identity Center) Purpose: Centralized user access to AWS accounts and third-party applications….
Design and deploy AWS Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector to meet enterprise authentication and authorization requirements
Designing and deploying AWS Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector involves understanding their roles in extending or integrating with your on-premises Active Directory, and selecting the right solution based on use case, security, performance, and manageability. 🔧 SCENARIO OVERVIEW You need to provide enterprise-grade authentication and authorization across AWS resources…
Active Directory migrations, consolidations, and integrations within AWS environments
🔄 Active Directory Migrations to AWS 1. Common Migration Scenarios 2. Migration Steps A. Assessment & Planning B. Prepare AWS Environment C. Deploy AD in AWS D. Data Migration E. Testing and Validation F. FSMO Role Transfer & Cleanup 🧩 Active Directory Consolidations Use Cases Tools & Strategies AWS Tip:…
Identity and Access Management on AWS
Identity and Access Management (IAM) on AWS is a fundamental service that helps you securely manage access to AWS services and resources. It enables you to control who is authenticated (signed in) and authorized (has permissions) to use AWS resources. Here’s a breakdown of the core components and best practices:…