Centralized Configuration Management using Hashicorp Vault and Consul.

By | June 4, 2020
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IntroductionThis document discusses configuration management and more specifically a centralized infrastructure which stores sensitive information like usernames, passwords, tokens, TLS certificates, urls endpoints, AWS credentials etc. Configuration management becomes difficult as the application grows and has scaling requirements. This document explores the standards and best practices followed in the industry for implementing stable and secure… Read More »

Understanding FSMO Roles – 4: Schema Master

By | June 4, 2020
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In last post, we understood the Forest and Domain level roles. In this post, we will understand the first Forest level role, the Schema Master. But before that we have to understand what exactly Schema is? This word is one of the scariest words in technical dictionary but actually it’s quite simple. Let’s understand… The… Read More »

Update Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

By | June 1, 2020
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In last post, we have seen step by step installation process of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. The very next step after installing the Operating System is to update them. Updates not only harden the security of an OS but also improve the performance. Follow the steps to update Ubuntu: Open terminal and run command. Since you… Read More »

How to Enable Virtual MFA on AWS IAM User

By | May 28, 2020
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Adding a second level of authentication is always a good practice and helps you to achieve additional level of security. In this Article we will see how we can activate MFA (Multi factor Authentication) on AWS IAM user. Login to your AWS Console using your IAM User Nevigate to Services on the Top ==> Select… Read More »

Understanding FSMO Roles – 3: Forest and Domain level roles

By | May 23, 2020
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Till now we have understood the concept of Forest and Domain and also we know that we have five (5) FSMO Roles in total. Now let see how those roles are placed in an Active Directory Infrastructure. Out of five roles, two roles are Forest level roles and three are Domain level roles. It means,… Read More »