In previous blogposts, I’ve described how we can use the OpenSSH extension through Azure Arc to gain better remote SSH and RDP sessions to machines without requiring direct network access. However, they’ve always required we login to the machine with local credentials (or domain, but that’s old school, we want to get away from that). […] The post Modern Server Management – Azure Arc RDP with Entra ID Authentication appeared first on Mindcore Techblog.| Mindcore Techblog
Learn how to enable Entra ID-based SSH logins for Linux servers managed with Azure Arc. Eliminate SSH key sprawl, improve auditing, and enforce Conditional Access, RBAC, and MFA for secure, streamlined remote access.| Mindcore Techblog
Explore how to securely manage remote access to Linux servers using Azure Arc and Entra ID in Part 2 of our series. Learn how to eliminate VPNs and jump hosts with RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, and SSH key automation for a Zero Trust architecture.| Mindcore Techblog
What is Azure Arc Azure Arc is a Microsoft service that extends your Azure management and governance capabilities to your resources outside of Azure, and this can include on-premises servers, virtual machines, and other cloud environments. With Azure Arc, you can centrally manage, secure, and automate workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments using familiar Azure […] The post Azure Arc & Hybrid Workers – Simplifying Hybrid Cloud Automation Pr.1 appeared first on Mindcore Techblog.| Mindcore Techblog
In this first Azure Arc Remote Management focused blogpost, let’s cover the OpenSSH extension and how it can be used to get a remote PowerShell connection over SSH and even a Remote Desktop Session, all without any direct network connectivity. The best part: It costs absolutely nothing! Join me in this adventure to more securely […] The post Modern Server Management with Azure Arc – Remote Management Pt.1 (SSH/RDP) appeared first on Mindcore Techblog.| Mindcore Techblog
With the release of DCSv3, I was excited to give it a try at-scale but since it hasn’t been integrated into Azure Machine Configuration (yet…) I figured I’d try a different approach to deploying and testing it. A lesser-known feature of Azure and Arc machines are Run Commands. Typically used for quick diagnoses or troubleshooting […] The post Modern Server Management – Exploring Azure Arc Run Commands using Bicep appeared first on Mindcore Techblog.| Mindcore Techblog
Managing server configurations in hybrid or on-premises environments can be challenging, with outdated tools and manual processes leading to errors and inefficiencies. This post explores how to simplify configuration management with Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Azure Automanage Machine Configuration. Ever noticed this Machine Configuration option under VMs and wondered how it works? Me too! […] The post Azure Automanage Machine Configuration Introduction – Configuration as Code a...| Mindcore Techblog
