Modernizing a WCF Service to CoreWCF: Insights Gained
In this blog post, we will share the hurdles encountered and the insights gained while transitioning a Windows Communication Framework (WCF) service to CoreWCF for a SaaS-oriented company. CoreWCF serves as a port of the server-side functionalities of WCF to .NET Core, functioning as an open-source initiative backed by Microsoft. This endeavor has seen considerable contributions. For a more detailed exploration, this is another blog post to keep the reader engaged.
Rotating Active Directory Credentials Stored in AWS Secrets Manager
By Michael Lee and Jason Green
Published on 25 JUL 2023
In this blog post, I will demonstrate how to utilize AWS Systems Manager (SSM) Automation to ensure that a service account’s password remains synchronized within Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and a Secret in AWS Secrets Manager, which is encrypted with a customer-managed key from AWS Key Management Service (KMS). It’s important to note that while this blog post primarily discusses AWS Secrets Manager, they are an authority on this topic.
Synchronizing Active Directory Users to AWS IAM Identity Center Using SCIM and PowerShell
By Rachel Adams
Published on 24 JUL 2023
This blog post will guide you through the process of using PowerShell to synchronize updates to Microsoft Active Directory (AD) users and groups for federated access to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Introduction
Some organizations have a well-established Active Directory Federation Service (ADFS) and want to use it for federated access to AWS via.
Switching Amazon RDS for SQL Server from AWS Managed Microsoft AD to Self-Managed AD
By Michael Lee and Jason Green
Published on 21 JUL 2023
In this post, I will explain how to transition Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for SQL Server from AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory (AWS Managed Microsoft AD) to your self-managed Microsoft AD. This post does not advocate moving away from AWS Managed Microsoft AD to self-managed AD. Keep this in mind as you consider your options.
Establishing High Availability for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services in a Scale-Out Deployment on Amazon EC2
By Tina Roberts and David Thompson
Published on 12 JUL 2023
In this blog post, we’ll explore two methods for establishing high availability for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in a Scale-Out deployment model. We aim to help you determine the best approach for achieving SSIS high availability for mission-critical workloads.
Introduction
When deploying mission-critical workloads using Microsoft SQL Server databases, you must.
Upgrading Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with AWS Application Migration Service
By John Carter, Lisa Allen, and Mark Wilson
Published on 07 JUL 2023
This blog post is the fourth installment in a series focused on upgrading Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. The series aims to provide solutions to address the upcoming end-of-support event in October. Part 1 outlines the end-of-support dilemma and covers how to perform an in-place, manual upgrade, along with.
Creating an Automated C# Code Documentation Generator Using AWS DevOps
By Sophia Lee, Brian Walker, and Kevin Hughes
Published on 06 JUL 2023
In this blog post, we will detail how to build a documentation solution on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud that automatically generates and publishes a technical documentation website for a .NET project. This is based on source code comments, API definitions, and Markdown documents integrated into the project. A technical documentation website significantly enhances developer.
Migrating SQL Server Database from Azure SQL Managed Instance to AWS
By David Thompson and Tina Roberts
Published on 27 JUN 2023
Did you know you can transition a Microsoft SQL Server database from an Azure SQL Managed Instance to SQL Server on Amazon Web Services (AWS) by utilizing a COPY_ONLY backup from Azure SQL Managed Instance? This method is straightforward, as it effectively copies/moves all database objects and supports all editions. However, be cautious as some.
Integrating SAMBA 4 Active Directory with AWS IAM Identity Center
By Laura White and James Brown
Published on 19 JUN 2023
In this blog post, we will explain how to integrate an open-source LDAP solution with AWS IAM Identity Center, leveraging either AWS Managed Active Directory or Active Directory Connector.
Introduction
Microsoft Active Directory has long been a prevalent identity management solution in Windows. For further reading, this is an excellent resource.
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