Achieving M-23-13 OMB Requirements with Cloud Solutions Understanding the M-23-13 Requirements The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-23-13 in October 2018, which outlines a set of cybersecurity requirements for all federal agencies. These requirements are designed to strengthen the security posture of agencies and protect their systems, networks, and data. The following […]

Seeking Dead and Dying Servers with the MDEASM APIs Introduction The cloud has become the favored platform for businesses of all sizes. It offers cost-savings, scalability, and greater control over the data you store and access. Despite the advantages of the cloud, many organizations still maintain on-premises or hybrid infrastructure, for various reasons. Microsoft Defender […]

What is Microsoft IIS and What Does Event ID 1 Mean? Microsoft IIS Overview Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server product developed by Microsoft for use with the Windows operating system. IIS is used to host, manage, monitor, and control web-based applications. It is one of the most popular web server products, […]

Entra Identity Governance with Entra Verified ID – Higher Fidelity Access Rights + Faster Onboarding What is Entra Identity Governance? Entra Identity Governance is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage the identity and access rights of their users. It provides a unified platform for managing identity, access control, and user provisioning across multiple applications […]

The Benefits of Connecting a Availability Group Listener As a Cloud Architect, it is important to be aware of the benefits of connecting a Availability Group Listener (AGL) to a cloud-based server. AGLs provide high availability, scalability, and reliability for cloud-based applications. Additionally, AGLs can help reduce the complexity of managing and maintaining a cloud-based […]

Security Baseline for Microsoft Edge v112 Introduction The Microsoft Edge v112 security baseline is a set of recommendations for Microsoft Windows 10 users to secure their systems and protect them from malicious attacks. It provides guidance on how to configure Windows 10, Edge, and other applications in the most secure way. Overview of Microsoft Edge […]

Introduction to Preventing Polynomial Memory Consumption Effect with Open Service Mesh’s Envoy Sidecar What is Polynomial Memory Consumption Effect? Polynomial memory consumption (PMC) is an issue that affects distributed systems, particularly those running in the cloud. It is caused by the fact that when a distributed system grows, the amount of memory required to manage […]

What is the CTO Guide? A Comprehensive Overview of the Latest Cloud Products and Documentation The CTO Guide is a comprehensive resource that provides a detailed overview of the latest cloud products and their related documentation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the cloud infrastructure, from the basics of cloud computing to the details of […]

Preview of SAN URI for Certificate Strong Mapping for KB5014754 What is SAN URI? SAN URI stands for Subject Alternative Name Uniform Resource Identifier, and is a feature in Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 that allows administrators to use a single certificate to secure multiple applications. This makes it easier to manage certificates and […]

Integrating Logic Apps with SQL Server via API Connection Using Credentials from Key Vault Introduction The ability to integrate cloud-based data and applications has become increasingly important in today’s digital world. To meet this need, cloud architectures have become increasingly complex, with multiple layers of services and applications working together. This complexity can lead to […]