Kategorie: Azure
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Automated Confluence Cloud Backup using the API
Beitrag lesen: Automated Confluence Cloud Backup using the APIWe are using Confluence a lot for our documentations and therefore it’s an important tool for us. And as much as we trust Atlassian to manage their stuff and not lose any data, we still prefer to have a backup in our hands. So we did some research on how to backup Confluence as automated…
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Deploying Python Azure Functions on Flex Consumption
Beitrag lesen: Deploying Python Azure Functions on Flex ConsumptionWe are using a few automations based on Azure Functions, some based on Python, others on PowerShell. Recently we have encountered some issues with one automation running on a Consumption based function with PowerShell. The function is querying the API of our back-office system for some analytics and has been timing out after the 10…
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Cisco Meraki – Collect SNMP trap data with Azure Monitor Agent
Beitrag lesen: Cisco Meraki – Collect SNMP trap data with Azure Monitor AgentSince it’s recommended to have a break-glass admin account in case of SAML authentication failures or other account issues, a security concern arises. Break-glass admin logins might go unnoticed, as there’s no native feature to send login alerts for specific accounts. The solution isn’t straightforward, as Cisco Meraki only allows login attempts to be sent…
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Update Windows 11 Multisession for Azure Virtual Desktop to 24H2
Beitrag lesen: Update Windows 11 Multisession for Azure Virtual Desktop to 24H2Yesterday, I wanted to update a customer’s Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) image to the latest Windows version and, while at it, update the software on the system as well. Given that Windows 11 24H2 has been out for a while and we’ve had some good experiences with it so far, I decided to upgrade the…
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Query Data from the Application Insights Workspace with the REST-Api
Beitrag lesen: Query Data from the Application Insights Workspace with the REST-ApiWe recently encountered a situation where we needed an Azure Function to run regularly, ensuring it performed its tasks successfully. While we aimed to make the function as reliable as possible, we also wanted to incorporate it into our monitoring system. I figured it couldn’t be too difficult since we’re already using some scripts to…
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Microsoft Graph Managed Identities
Beitrag lesen: Microsoft Graph Managed IdentitiesHave you ever struggled with using PowerShell modules in function apps to access resources through MS Graph? In this article, we will break down how to add a managed identity to an existing Azure Function App and grant it permissions to Graph. Granting permissions Granting permissions is only possible by using the MS Graph PowerShell…
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Azure Function App with large PowerShell Modules
Beitrag lesen: Azure Function App with large PowerShell ModulesAzure Function Apps can occasionally encounter challenges in downloading the required PowerShell modules within the 10-minute timeout period imposed by Microsoft during startup. To mitigate this issue, you can preload large PowerShell modules directly into the Function App’s storage, ensuring they are readily available without relying on external downloads during the initialization process. In this…