Brian Veldman

Automate Microsoft Graph Tasks with Azure Container App Jobs! ❤️ Azure Container Apps Jobs allow you to run containerized tasks that execute for a finite duration and then exit. You can use jobs for…

In this blog, I will demonstrate how to use Azure Container App Jobs to automate tasks with Microsoft Graph. For example, you might want to back up your Conditional Access rules from Entra ID to a secure location, such as an Azure Storage Account. 🔥 cloudtips.nl/automate-mic...

Microsoft Entra ID Governance — Automating Privileged Identity Management in Azure Landing Zones… Azure Landing Zones provide a solid foundation for deploying workloads in the cloud by integrating best practices across governance…

In this blog, I’ll demonstrate how to automate Privileged Identity Management (PIM) in Azure Landing Zones using Azure Bicep and the Microsoft Graph Provider, powered by Microsoft Entra ID Governance. cloudtips.nl/microsoft-en...

Why You Should Start Using Microsoft Learn MCP Today The way we learn is changing quickly. In the past we relied on manuals and static documentation, but today we expect direct and interactive…

Bring Microsoft Learn content straight into your AI assistant or app with the Microsoft Learn Model Context Protocol (MCP). cloudtips.nl/why-you-shou...

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Managing Entra ID Configuration and Security using the Terraform MSGraph Provider ❤️ Recently, I wrote a blog about using the new Terraform MSGraph provider. This provider, currently in public preview, allows you to describe…

🚨 The Terraform MSGraph provider is a gamechanger. Today, I will show how you can use it to improve your Entra ID configuration and strengthen your security posture. cloudtips.nl/managing-ent...

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How to Configure Multi-Pool P2S VPN Using Azure VWAN When remote users connect through a Point to Site (P2S) VPN in Azure Virtual WAN, you can assign them to specific Entra ID groups, for…

🔥 Want to know how you can segment remote users in Azure Virtual WAN when they connect over Point to Site (P2S) VPN? cloudtips.nl/how-to-confi...

New version of Maester on Azure Web App — Microsoft Security Test Automation Framework Some time ago, I showcased how to deploy Maester on Azure Web App. For anyone unfamiliar, Maester is a PowerShell-based Microsoft Security…

Today, @merill.net I are thrilled to announce the release of the new version of Maester on Azure Web App. cloudtips.nl/new-version-...

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Keep Hackers Out with Multi-User Authorization for Azure Backups 🔥 Multi-User Authorization in Azure Backup protects sensitive actions on Recovery Services vaults and Backup vaults by requiring approval…

☁️ Want to know how you can add an extra layer of protection to your Azure Backup setup? cloudtips.nl/keep-hackers...

Automating Microsoft Graph Deployments Using Azure DevOps Automating Microsoft Graph Deployments Using Azure DevOps Not long ago, someone asked me how you can securely call Microsoft Graph from an Azure DevOps pipeline. Think about situations where you want ...

🔥 Want to know how you can securely call Microsoft Graph from your Azure DevOps pipeline without relying on long lived secrets? cloudtips.nl/automating-m...

Expanding Azure Maintenance Configurations: Now for Firewalls and Virtual Network Gateways ❤️ Azure Maintenance Configurations allow you to control when updates are applied to your Azure resources. Previously, this capability was…

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It is now also possible to create Azure Maintenance Configurations for Virtual Network Gateway and Azure Firewall. In this blog I will explain why this is important and how to deploy it using Infrastructure as Code with Azure Bicep. 💪🏻

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Monitor your Azure Security with Maester ❤️ Maester is a PowerShell-based Microsoft Security test automation framework designed to help you maintain control over your Microsoft tenant’s security configuration. It was created by Merill…

🚨 New in Maester! A dedicated Azure configuration section is now available to help you monitor and secure your Azure setup with automated tests. In my latest blog, I show you how to get started and walk you through the tests available today.
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Power Azure Bicep with Best Practices Using GitHub Copilot GitHub Copilot’s custom instructions are essential for enhancing your coding experience. As many of you know, I have a passion for…

💪🏻 Want to supercharge your Azure Bicep deployments? GitHub Copilot Custom Instructions are the key! I tested the Bicep Best Practices instruction from the official repository and it’s a real gamechanger. cloudtips.nl/power-azure-...

Terraform for Microsoft Graph resources 😍 As many of you know, I love working with Infrastructure as Code and Microsoft Graph. So why not combine both worlds? With the new msgraph Terraform provider, which is currently in public preview, you…

🔥 It’s here! The new msgraph Terraform provider is in public preview, letting you define your Microsoft Entra tenant setup directly in Terraform files. cloudtips.nl/terraform-fo...

YouTube video by Brian Veldman Deploy and configure Microsoft Entra External ID!

In this video, I will demonstrate how to deploy a Microsoft Entra External ID tenant using Azure Bicep and configure authentication for an Azure App Service that uses it. 💪🏻 youtu.be/Ub2zXbbqJXE

Deploy Microsoft Security Copilot using Azure Bicep Microsoft Security Copilot uses advanced generative AI to help security teams make rapid, scalable decisions and respond effectively…

Microsoft Security Copilot uses advanced generative AI to help security teams make rapid, scalable decisions and respond effectively. Today, I will show you how to deploy Microsoft Security Copilot using Azure Bicep 💪🏻 cloudtips.nl/deploy-micro...

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Deploy Microsoft Entra ID Administrative Units using PowerShell Lately, I have been working on a new repository containing Entra ID PowerShell examples. It includes scripts for deploying Global Secure…

Lately, I have been working on a new repository containing Entra ID PowerShell examples. This work also inspired me to create PowerShell scripts for Administrative Units. 💪🏻
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This week's Entra news is out with a LOT of features hitting GA and a new (and important) public preview.

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🎉 I am grateful and proud to share that I have been awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the technology areas Azure Infrastructure as Code and Identity & Access, part of the categories Microsoft Azure and Security.

Assign Microsoft Graph permissions using Azure Bicep Recently, I was asked how to assign Microsoft Graph permissions using Azure Bicep. For example, you might want to automate actions against…

Recently, I was asked how to assign Microsoft Graph permissions using Azure Bicep. That’s why today I’ll show you how to assign Microsoft Graph permissions using Azure Bicep.
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Announcing GA of Bicep templates support for Microsoft Entra ID resources | Microsoft Community Hub Declare Microsoft Entra ID resources like applications and groups in Bicep templates  

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