To run a SoftEther VPN Server properly, you’ll need to ensure specific ports are open both on your firewall and ISP (or NAT router). Here’s is the list of the default and recommended ports: 🔐 SoftEther VPN Server – Default Ports to Open Protocol Port Purpose TCP 443 HTTPS VPN…
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Configure Softnet ethernet VPN server on Azure step by step
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…
Resource groups in Azure
Resource groups: Refers to a collection of manageable resources sharing many attributes and managed as a unit. Resource group rules:1. Resource groups cannot be renamed 2. Resources can only exist in a single group3. Resources are not confined to a single region within the group4. Resources can be moved…
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:…