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 In a world where every byte of data could mean the difference between triumph and breach, mastering your network traffic is your ultimate superpower. Azure Virtual Network TAP (Terminal Access Point) is your ticket to unparalleled visibility, delivering real-time insights into your virtual networks without a hint of performance lag. From crushing security threats to turbocharging performance and nailing compliance, this game-changing tool puts you in the driver’s seat of your cloud empire. Dive in and see why Virtual Network TAP is the secret weapon your business can’t afford to ignore! Azure Virtual Network TAP: Key Features and Benefits Purpose : Azure Virtual Network TAP is designed to send a copy of network traffic from a virtual machine to a designated destination, enabling analysis, security monitoring, or troubleshooting. How It Works : A TAP resource is configured on a virtual network, redirecting traffic to a collector, which can be a virtual machine or a third-party solu...

  As a Global Administrator in Microsoft Entra ID, you might not have access to all subscriptions and management groups in your directory. Below are methods to elevate access to all subscriptions and management groups. WHY WOULD YOU NEED TO ELEVATE YOUR ACCESS?  1. Global Administrators should consider the following scenarios for elevating access.  2. Regain access to an Azure subscription or management group when a user has lost access.  3. Grant another user or yourself access to an Azure subscription or management group.  4. See all Azure subscriptions or management groups in an organization.  5. Allow an automation app (such as an invoicing or auditing app) to access all Azure subscriptions or management groups. HOW DOES ELEVATED ACCESS WORK?  Microsoft Entra ID roles and Azure roles are managed separately. A Global Administrator in Entra ID can temporarily elevate their access to assign themselves the "User Access Administrator" role in Azure at t...

Quick Setup (Automatic Deployment) Navigate to the Virtual Machine (VM) Sign in to the Azure Portal. From the left-hand menu, select Virtual Machines. Locate and click on the VM you want to connect to securely. Access the Connect Option On the VM’s overview page, click the Connect button at the top. A dropdown menu or side panel will display the connection options. Select Bastion as the Connection Method In the connection panel, click the Bastion tab (next to RDP and SSH). This tab enables a secure connection through Azure Bastion. Alternatively, find Bastion under the Connect section in the left-hand menu. Locate Dedicated Deployment Options If Bastion is not set up, scroll to the Bastion configuration section. You’ll see a prompt to deploy Azure Bastion with available options. Choose Between Automatic or Manual Deployment Azure Bastion offers two setup approaches: Automatic Deployment : Azure provisions the Bastion host with default settings. Includes a p...

  What Is This About? With Azure Bastion, you can securely connect to your on-premises (local) machines, Azure VMs, or even non-Azure systems using a private IP address. No public IP needed! This guide shows you how to set up Bastion and connect to your on-premises VM over a VPN or ExpressRoute connection. Why Use Azure Bastion for On-Premises Access? Enhanced Security: Keep your machines safe by avoiding public IP addresses. Centralized Access: Manage connections to all your systems (on-premises or in Azure) from one place. Simple Setup: Follow a few steps to connect securely using private IPs. What You’ll Need to Get Started Before you begin, make sure you have: A Virtual Network (VNet) with Azure Bastion: Bastion must be set up in your VNet. If not, follow the Quickstart: Deploy Bastion with Default Settings and Standard SKU guide. A Reachable Virtual Machine: Ensure your on-premises VM (e.g., in Hyper-V) or Azure VM is in a VNet that Bastion can access. VPN or Expr...

Imagine upgrading to FSLogix 3.25.401.15305, ready for a flawless Azure Virtual Desktop experience—only to be ambushed by a Recycle Bin pop-up every few minutes. Frustrating, right? You’re not alone. The good news?  We’ve tracked down the fix to banish this nightmare for good. Here’s how: Option 1: Tweak Group Policy (GPO) Head to: Computer Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> FSLogix. Update your FSLogix policies to match the latest version. Find “Roam Recycle Bin” (enabled by default—even if “Not Configured”). Switch it to “Disabled”, hit OK, and reboot your session host(s). Option 2: Registry Magic Open the Registry and navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FSLogix\Apps. Set or create RoamRecycleBin and change its value to 0. Reboot your session host(s). Need more? Check the FSLogix Configuration Settings . Option 3: Profile Reset Back up your FSLogix profile. Wipe it clean. Restore or regenerate it, then test your session. Say...

Azure Bastion Architecture and Comparison The following guidance provides a quick summary of when to use Azure Bastion versus JIT VM Access based on your specific needs. Brief Guidance: Azure Bastion : Ideal for secure, web-based access without needing local software or public IP addresses, especially in environments with firewall restrictions. JIT VM Access : Best for minimizing access time and costs, and when file transfers or traditional clients are required. Use Case Azure Bastion JIT VM Access Want to reduce costs for virtual machines accessible and used 24/7 ✗ ✓ Client computers are locked and cannot install RDP software ✓ ✗ Need to transfer files ✗ ✓ ...