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Create an Azure snapshot of a virtual hard disk
An Azure Snapshot is an exact image of a disk at a specific point in time. This is a quicker way to back up the state of a hard disk than with an Azure backup. Azure snapshots are best suited when, for example, operating system or software updates are to be tested. Additional virtual machines can be cloned from an Azure snapshot for this purpose. An existing virtual machine can also be restored to the original state of the snapshot if required. This guide describes how to create an Azure snapshot, how to download a snapshot in VHD format, and how to clone a virtual machine from an Azure snapshot.
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Protect Azure resources from accidental deletion with Azure Resource Locks
Azure Resource Locks can be used to easily and effectively protect Azure subscriptions, resource groups or individual resources from accidental deletion. The lock overrides any user permissions. This guide shows how to enable Azure Resource Locks and which properties can be configured.
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Deploying Azure Naming Tool on a docker container
The Azure Naming Tool is a free tool for docker container that always generates the correct name for an Azure resource based on best practices. Microsoft has provided guidance on the various phases in the cloud adoption strategy in the Cloud Adoption Framework. These guides also include best practices for naming Azure resources. Naming is extremely important, but it is also very extensive. As a result, many ambiguities or errors can arise when naming resources. This guide describes the installation and configuration of Azure Naming Tool step-by-step on a Docker container.
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Passwordless Sign In with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and YubiKey (FIDO2)
Passwordless Sign In with a FIDO2-enabled security key such as a YubiKey in conjunction with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) provides high security while maintaining ease of use. There is no longer any need to enter a username and password. For users with private mobile devices who do not want to install the Microsoft Authenticator app, a security key from YubiKey offers a good alternative. This tutorial sets up a YubiKey 5 security key for passwordless sign in to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
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Azure AD B2B Direct Connect for shared channels in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft offers with Azure AD B2B Direct Connect for shared channels in Microsoft Teams a feature that simplifies management for collaboration with external partners in teams. Until the release of Azure AD B2B Direct Connect, an external partner was invited to the tenant as a guest and authorized in Microsoft Teams (Azure AD B2B Collaboration). The external partner then received an email with instructions for further steps. When looking in to the own Azure Active Directory everyone notes: each external user gets a guest account in our own Azure Active Directory. Whether the guest account is still in use or not, it will always remain in Azure Active Directory until…