Creating next generation of memory KPIs and CPU queries in Log Analytics
Recently we had a requirement to provide more than basic CPU threshold queries for Log Analytics. We have been watching…
Adding alerts and dashboards to the Ping solution for Azure monitor
In this first part of this blog series we introduced our solution for ping monitoring within Azure Monitor via Log…
Creating an inexpensive Ping monitor for Azure Monitor
Using Azure Monitor to provide availability of systems works extremely well for most configurations, but what about situations where you…
How to alert when data is not getting to Azure monitor Log Analytics
Recently we were faced with a modern version of the “monitor-the-monitor” question. For background, “monitor-the-monitor” basically asks – who monitors…
Log Analytics: Alert on Domain Time Deviations
As we all know accurate time synchronization in Active Directory domains is a must. I recently ran into a problem…
Azure Resource Manager Templates – Part One – VM Extensions
Follow up to the first Azure Resource Manager Template blog post, posted by Mick Monk. Please read through as…
Using a debug flag in Microsoft Flow
I’ve been working on the development of what (for me at least) is a pretty complicated Microsoft Flow. This flow…
Nearly 1 Billion User ID’s compromised!
Now that I’ve got your attention… Well, the operative number is 773 million, so, I guess my headline for this…
User Authentication: Biggest Cyber Risk in Healthcare
User Authentication IS THE MOST Common Cyber Risk in Healthcare either in Hospitals and Health Systems. User authentication short-comings, endpoint…
SamSam Ransomware – Recent Alert, Summary and Recommendations
Yesterday, December 3, The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC), and the…