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Didier Van Hoye
Didier Van Hoye
Cloud and Virtualization Architect. Didier is an IT veteran with over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies, storage, virtualization, and networking. Didier primarily works as an expert advisor and infrastructure architect.
Didier Van Hoye
  • Didier Van Hoye
  • February 16, 2023

Exclude users with VPN or Remote Desktop Gateway access from NPS Extension for Azure MFA

There is no perfect solution to bypass MFA for specific users when introducing Network Policy Server (NPS) Extension for Azure MFA, but there is a great workaround to address it.
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  • Didier Van Hoye
  • January 24, 2023

Patterns with Azure VWAN – routing application gateway traffic to a Private Endpoint – Introduction

Despite vendors like Microsoft automating many processes in their solutions, including network configuration, vulnerabilities may still threaten your security. For example, you still need some fine-tuning when routing traffic via an App Gateway to a private backend application in an Azure VWAN environment.
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  • Didier Van Hoye
  • October 18, 2022

Mutual TLS (mTLS) or client certificate authentication with an Azure Application Gateway and an App Service application

Mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS) in Azure Application Gateway and Application Servers / Web App is a mandatory modern security layer. It allows the server and the client to mutually identify each other’s identity and credibility to enhance cybersecurity. But what it is exactly, what does it do and how does it help your IT security?
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  • Didier Van Hoye
  • August 25, 2022

Azure Service Endpoints & Private Link

The Private Endpoint / Private Link / Private Link Service solution was launched by Microsoft mostly because of the need for private, more secure connectivity to its Azure services. Since its launch, the number of Azure services supporting Private Link has grown, and the list today is extensive. But what are they exactly?
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  • Didier Van Hoye
  • May 12, 2022

Customized DUO MFA for Veeam hardened repositories – Part II

In Part 1, we discussed the technology behind Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and how to configure it to protect the credentials for a Veeam hardened repository. We continue the cybersecurity topic, following the steps necessary for adding a public key authentication and making sure it works with the established configuration.
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Didier Van Hoye
  • Didier Van Hoye
  • May 10, 2022

Customized DUO MFA for Veeam hardened repositories – Part I

Protection is vital in both real and digital environments. An irresponsible approach to cybersecurity, especially with remote work, will ultimately lead to compromise. Security compromise can lead to credentials being phished and ransomware getting in. Veeam Backup & Recovery, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Cisco Duo can help avoid that.
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  • Didier Van Hoye
  • April 28, 2022

DELL R740XD2 Configuration For Veeam Hardened Repositories

There is a huge list of servers one could use as backup targets. So much so, that there isn’t really one right option. It depends on an organization’s requirements, wants, and needs. However, like with many things in life, there’s always a go-to scenario. We’ve distilled the necessary tips and configurations for your reading pleasure in a short form.
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Didier Van Hoye
  • Didier Van Hoye
  • November 30, 2021

A look at SMB Compression

The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol has been used by Windows Server (WS) and Windows OS for quite a while now. However, its compression issues were resolved and integrated by Microsoft only in 2020. SMB compression allows saving on storage and time required to transfer and store the shared files. It also has various use cases, each having its own nuances.
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  • Didier Van Hoye
  • August 5, 2021

Transition a highly available RD Gateway to use the NPS Extension for Azure MFA – Phase II

In Part 1, we talked about the security principle of two-factor authentication and how to prepare your existing Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway for Network Policy Server (NPS) Extension for Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Now, it’s time to integrate the solution and look at the logs and tools for troubleshooting in case any issues occur.
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