Troubleshooting
Are you looking for information about troubleshooting in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365? In this archive you will find all our posts about force configuration.
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Microsoft Entra Connect: Migration to Application Based Authentication (ABA)
With the introduction of Application Based Authentication (ABA), Microsoft introduces modern authentication mechanisms to Microsoft Entra Connect. Previously, the synchronization service used a service account with a locally stored password to sign in to Microsoft Entra ID, an approach considered outdated and potentially vulnerable from a security perspective.
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Securing Microsoft 365 Apps with Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access
Strengthening secure access to Microsoft 365: Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access provides encrypted access to Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online and SharePoint Online through the Microsoft traffic profile. All data traffic is routed through protected network paths, ensuring reliable protection against unauthorized access.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: Getting Started
Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) secures the on-premises Active Directory (AD) against identity threats as a cloud-based security solution. By thoroughly analyzing user activities and detecting complex attack vectors, Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) ensures comprehensive protection against identity compromises.
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Windows Hello for Business: Enhanced Security with Multi-Factor Unlock
Passwords alone no longer provide sufficient protection against data loss and unauthorized access. This is where Windows Hello for Business comes into play. This modern authentication method from Microsoft enables companies to authenticate their employees more securely using biometric data such as facial recognition or fingerprints, along with additional unlock factors like PIN codes or trusted signals. Furthermore, Windows Hello for Business supports multi-factor unlock, combining several authentication factors to make device access even more secure. This multi-factor unlock offers a significant security advantage by integrating multiple layers of protection, thereby significantly reducing the risk of security breaches.
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Migrate Legacy MFA and SSPR Policies to Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft announced that the legacy policies for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) will no longer be supported after September 30, 2025. We need to migrate the legacy MFA and SSPR policies to the authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID.