VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 3 adds federation support for four Identity Providers

On June 25th, 2024, Broadcom made vSphere 8.0 Update 3 generally available. In the details of the Release Notes for vSphere 8.0 Update 3 and ESXi 8.0 Update 3, Broadcom announces PingFederate Support in vSphere Identity Federation. This is a huge update for Identity and Access admins using VMware's virtualization platform as it broadens their options … Continue reading "VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 3 adds federation support for four Identity Providers"

What's New in Entra ID for July 2024

Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD is Microsoft's Identity Management-as-a-Service solution, offering seamless access, easy collaboration, efficiency in IT processes and improved security and compliance. In its Release Notes for Entra ID, Microsoft communicated the following planned, new and changed functionality for Entra ID for July 2024:   What's Planned New SAML applications can't receive … Continue reading "What's New in Entra ID for July 2024"

On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for July 2024

Even though Microsoft’s Identity focus moves towards the cloud, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 still receive updates to improve the experiences and security of Microsoft’s on-premises powerhouses. This is the list of Identity-related updates and fixes we saw for July 2024:   Windows Server 2016 We observed the following update … Continue reading "On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for July 2024"

Why backing up and restoring Entra ID with Veeam is a big thing

During the Opening Keynote of VeeamON 2024 in Fort Lauderdale from June 3rd, 2024, to June 5th, 2024, Anton Gostev, Chief Product Officer at Veeam announced providing data resilience for several new platforms, including Entra ID (previously known as Azure AD). As a Veeam Vanguard, I have had many discussions with Veeam leadership stressing out … Continue reading "Why backing up and restoring Entra ID with Veeam is a big thing"

On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for June 2024

Even though Microsoft’s Identity focus moves towards the cloud, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 still receive updates to improve the experiences and security of Microsoft’s on-premises powerhouses. This is the list of Identity-related updates and fixes we saw for June 2024:   Windows Server 2016 We observed the following update … Continue reading "On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for June 2024"

What's New in Entra ID for June 2024

Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD is Microsoft's Identity Management-as-a-Service solution, offering seamless access, easy collaboration, efficiency in IT processes and improved security and compliance. In its Release Notes for Entra ID, Microsoft communicated the following planned, new and changed functionality for Entra ID for June 2024:   What's Planned Refactored account details screen in … Continue reading "What's New in Entra ID for June 2024"

What's New in Entra ID for May 2024

Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD is Microsoft's Identity Management-as-a-Service solution, offering seamless access, easy collaboration, efficiency in IT processes and improved security and compliance. In its Release Notes for Entra ID, through the Microsoft 365 Message Center, The What's New hub in the Entra Portal and Build's Book of News, Microsoft communicated the following … Continue reading "What's New in Entra ID for May 2024"

On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for May 2024

Even though Microsoft’s Identity focus moves towards the cloud, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 still receive updates to improve the experiences and security of Microsoft’s on-premises powerhouses. This is the list of Identity-related updates and fixes we saw for May 2024:   Windows Server 2016 We observed the following update … Continue reading "On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for May 2024"

Multi-Factor Authentication Server versions 8.1.15.1 and 8.1.16.1 address an AD FS Adapter installation issue

On May 13th, 2024, Microsoft released versions 8.1.15.1 and 8.1.16.1 of its MFA Server product that allows organization to add multi-factor authentication to RADIUS-, AD FS-, IIS-based and other on-premises authentication scenarios.   Versions 8.1.15.1 and 8.1.16.1 MFA Server v8.1.15.1 is intended for  use on: Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 … Continue reading "Multi-Factor Authentication Server versions 8.1.15.1 and 8.1.16.1 address an AD FS Adapter installation issue"

On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for April 2024

Even though Microsoft’s Identity focus moves towards the cloud, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 still receive updates to improve the experiences and security of Microsoft’s on-premises powerhouses. This is the list of Identity-related updates and fixes we saw for April 2024:   Windows Server 2016 We observed the following update … Continue reading "On-premises Identity-related updates and fixes for April 2024"