Microsoft to Require Multi-Factor Authentication for Cloud Solution Providers

It might be difficult to fathom how this isn’t already mandatory, but Microsoft Corp. says it will soon force all Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) that help companies manage their Microsoft Azure and Office365 accounts to use multi-factor authentication. The move comes amid a noticeable uptick in phishing and malware attacks targeting CSP employees and contractors. Continue reading Microsoft to Require Multi-Factor Authentication for Cloud Solution Providers

How Hybrid Use Benefit Reduces Azure VM Costs

Aidan Finn explains how you can use volume licensing Software Assurance or Cloud Solution Provider subscriptions for Windows Server to reduce the cost of Microsoft Azure virtual machines.

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New Azure Active Directory Admin Experience Is Generally Available

Microsoft finally launched an updated interface for managing Azure Active Directory in the Azure Portal, which makes it available for administrators of all Microsoft enterprise cloud services.

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StorSimple Available — Priced for Small and Medium Enterprises

Learn about how StorSimple provides affordable, cloud-scale storage to SMEs.

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StorSimple Available — Priced for Small and Medium Enterprises

Learn about how StorSimple provides affordable, cloud-scale storage to SMEs.

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Why Free Windows 10 Upgrades in CSP Is Big News

Find out why the recent changes to the licensing of Windows 10 Enterprise through the Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) program is a big deal.

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Deploy & Configure Azure ARM Load Balancer

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In this post I will show you how to deploy and configure the Azure Resource Manager (ARM and CSP) network load balancer. The post will cover load balancing Azure virtual machines and creating NAT rules.

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Things to Do Before You Start with Azure in CSP

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Review Aiden’s steps in this article to verify that you are ready to start an Azure deployment using the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP). Currently, Azure V2 lacks features some companies consider critical.

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