Author: Tang Bui

Controlling where users can access your apps and data is crucial for security. With Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), you can use Conditional Access Policies to restrict access based on user location.The blog below will guide you through the configuration in my lab. What is Conditional Access? Conditional Access is a feature in Microsoft Entra ID that allows you to set policies to enforce specific access controls, like blocking or allowing access from certain locations. Steps to Create a Location-Based Conditional Access Policy: Sign in to Azure Portal: Go to portal.azure.com and log in with your Global Administrator account.…

Forgotten passwords can be a hassle for both users and IT departments. Thankfully, Azure AD offers Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR), allowing users to reset their passwords without needing IT support. Here’s a quick guide on how to enable it. What is SSPR? SSPR lets users reset or unlock their passwords securely using verification methods like email, phone, or security questions—saving time and reducing helpdesk calls. Prerequisites: Azure AD Premium P1 or P2 license. Admin permissions (Global or Password Administrator). Steps to Enable SSPR: 1. Sign in to Azure Portal: Go to portal.azure.com and log in as a Global Administrator.…

Throughout my career, certifications have provided me with structured knowledge and insight into the specific skills demanded by the industry. Each certificate equips me with essential knowledge and aligns with the expected roles. Additionally, hands-on experience has allowed me to sharpen these skills, applying them in real-world scenarios and continuously improving my expertise. Certificates Azure Administrator 103 – Microsoft Azure Cloud Gained comprehensive knowledge of Azure services, cloud management, and infrastructure operations to meet business needs on the Microsoft Azure platform. CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate Earned during my time as a Network Specialist, this certification helped me…

If you’re working with Git and want to authenticate securely with services like GitHub or GitLab, SSH keys are a great option. In this guide, we will walk through how to generate and configure SSH keys on a Windows machine using Git Bash. 1. From the Windows machine Check for Existing SSH Keys ls -al ~/.ssh If keys like id_rsa or id_rsa.pub exist, you already have SSH keys. If not, generate new ones. Generate a New SSH Key ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C “YourGITemailAccount@domain.com” Location: Press Enter to accept the default (~/.ssh/id_rsa). Passphrase: Optional but recommended for security. eval…

IntroductionI used to hear people talk about Terraform and cloud, but I didn’t really understand what it was. So, I decided to research and practice to learn how to use it. Today, I’ll guide you through using Terraform and share some of my lab practices along the way.In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to use Terraform to provision infrastructure on AWS. Terraform is an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool that helps automate and manage cloud resources effectively.In this example, we will create:A VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)A Subnet inside the VPCAn EC2 instance in the subnetPrerequisitesAWS account: Make sure you have…

I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out for any inquiries, collaborations, or opportunities. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tang-bui-175b4323/ 💻 Git Repo: https://github.com/qtangbui/gitlab.git  💻Docker Container Registry: https://hub.docker.com/u/quoct01 📍 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

My name is Tang, and I have a deep passion for technology. Over the past 17 years, I have worked in various roles, including System Admin, System Engineer, Network Specialist, and IT Support for APAC countries. I bring strong experience in managing and troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and network environments, along with solid expertise in Server administration, Network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and Office 365 email administration. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous projects, gaining valuable experience in planning, implementing, and upgrading systems and networks across their lifecycle. Currently, I serve as a Windows System Engineer, managing…

I started practicing Docker & Kubernetes since 2019. Here is my Dockerhub/Container registry with a simple test: https://hub.docker.com/u/quoct01 My Git Repo: https://github.com/qtangbui