Category Archives: Setup and Deployment
In-place upgrading an Active Directory Domain Controller to Windows Server build 17093 might fail
Last week, Microsoft announced the latest Windows Server Insider Preview build, nicknamed Build 17093, referencing its 10.0.17093.1000 version number. This Windows Server version was released to Windows Server Insiders on February 13, 2018. About Windows Server Preview Build 17093 This build is a preview build of the next Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) release of Windows […]
Configuring the ClaimsApp Demo for Azure Active Directory Authentication
Most people who have attended one of my sessions, know I love to show off the power of claims using the ClaimsApp. This web app is not very fancy, but it does a heck of a job, just by displaying all the claimtypes possible, or configured for the Relying Party Trust (RPT) in Active Directory […]
Supported Azure MFA Server Deployment Scenarios and their pros and cons
Just like Microsoft is able to differentiate between different sizes and maturity levels of customers in its licensing, so is Microsoft’s on-premises Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Server product. Azure MFA Server allows for four Microsoft-supported deployment scenarios: Simple Deployment One All-in-one Multi-Factor Authentication Server implementation Redundant Deployment Two All-in-one Multi-Factor Authentication Servers with replication Stretched […]
KnowledgeBase: Important Issues in Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4 (Release Notes)
At the same time Microsoft released the Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4 bits to MSDN subscribers, they also released the Release Notes on a page on the Microsoft TechNet. On this page you can view the critical issues, that have currently been identified, that might require avoidance or workaround to get Windows Server 2016 […]
AD FS Certificates Best Practices, Part 4: Configuring the AD FS Token Signing and -Decrypting Certs for a longer lifetime
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services implementations, typically, use three certificates for its functionality: Service communication certificate Token-signing certificate Token-decrypting certificate In the past three parts of this series, I’ve discussed the best practices I use when choosing the settings for my service communication certificate (request). Today, I’ll share my best practices for the token-signing certificate […]
Ten things you should know about Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Sync
Azure Active Directory powers Microsoft Online Services, ranging from Office 365 to Intune, in terms of identity. While this compels to organizations in a strong way, Microsoft even offers hybrid identity options to organizations running on-premises Windows Server Active Directory to stretch their identity layer to the cloud. The tool from Microsoft to support its […]
KnowledgeBase: Important Issues in Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview (Release Notes)
At the same time Microsoft released the Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 3 bits to MSDN subscribers, they also released the Release Notes on a page on the Microsoft TechNet. On this page you can view the critical issues, that have currently been identified, that might require avoidance or workaround to get Windows Server 2016 […]
AD FS Certificates Best Practices, Part 3: Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG)-generated Private Keys
Because Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) rely heavily on certificates, you’ll want the most straightforward certificates as the Service Communications Certificate throughout your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) implementation. Notice however, that I’m not recommending to use the strongest certificates for your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) implementation… That’s right, you won’t […]
AD FS Certificates Best Practices, Part 2: Key size
Because Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) rely heavily on certificates, you’ll want the most straightforward SSL/TLS certificate as the Service Communications Certificate throughout your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) implementation. Notice however, that I’m not recommending to use the strongest certificates for your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) implementation? You won’t hear […]
AD FS Certificates Best Practices, Part 1: Hashing Algorithms
Because Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) rely heavily on certificates, you’ll want the most straightforward SSL/TLS certificate as the Service Communications Certificate throughout your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) implementation. Notice however, that I’m not recommending to use the strongest certificates for your Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) implementation? You won’t hear […]
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