Understanding the difference between the Owner role and the Global Administrator role in Azure is essential for effective management of permissions and access within your cloud environment. This guide explains the scope, responsibilities, and use cases for each role. What Is the Azure Subscription Owner Role? The Owner role is automatically assigned to the person who signs up for a Microsoft … Read more
Avoid common pitfalls in Linux administration by following these practical tips. Learn how to handle permissions, troubleshoot errors, and secure your system effectively. 1. Avoid Running Commands That Change Multiple Properties Instead of running commands that change a large number of properties, focus on specific files or directories related to the issue you are troubleshooting. … Read more
Encountering the “Update Your Browser” message can be frustrating, especially when using cloud-based apps or services that rely on modern browsers for functionality. This guide explains why this issue occurs and provides actionable solutions for both users and developers. What Causes the “Update Your Browser” Message? You may see the following message: Update your browserYour … Read more
Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communications by ensuring privacy and data integrity. Microsoft has made TLS 1.2 the minimum requirement for many cloud services, including Microsoft Entra Connect. This article provides step-by-step guidance to enforce TLS 1.2 for Microsoft Cloud applications, including ASP.NET apps, and for Microsoft … Read more
Managing delegated permissions for applications in Microsoft environments is a critical task for administrators. This guide provides a Microsoft Graph PowerShell script to help you add or remove delegated permissions with greater granularity and control. Why Modify Delegated Permissions? Delegated permissions allow an application to act on behalf of a signed-in user. However, there are scenarios where … Read more
When managing application permissions in Microsoft environments, users may occasionally grant consent to an app when administrative consent was required instead. Thankfully, Microsoft provides an easy way to revoke user consent via the My Apps portal. This guide walks you through the steps to revoke user-consented permissions and ensure the app is properly reconfigured. Why Revoke User … Read more
A kernel panic is a critical error that occurs when the operating system detects an issue at the kernel level, causing it to freeze and stop functioning. While it may sound alarming, understanding what causes a kernel panic and how to address it can help you resolve the issue calmly and effectively—whether you’re working with … Read more
Overview Many organizations have asked if it’s possible to determine whether a user has completed Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) based on claims in a security token, such as a SAML response or OAuth token. In this article, I’ll explain how Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) includes this information in security tokens and how you can verify … Read more