Microsoft Entra ID blocked Due to inactivity
Hi to whom that may be reading this, I am trying to access the Microsfot Entra ID admin center / Azure Active Directory but getting blocked with the Error code: AADSTS5000225. Can this issue be resolved? As I am going through the Microsoft Learn Paths to…
Microsoft Entra ID
Cannot access some .onmicrosoft.com directories
I have 4 directories that are listed when attempting to switch directories in Azure but am unable to access any but the current directory that I am logged into. All other directories are requiring 2FA but I do not have access to the authenticator app…
Microsoft Entra External ID
Cannot sign-in because of "Let's keep your account secure"
Hello - I am stuck on the sign-in screen for Azure. After entering my credentials, I am stuck on this screen: "Let's keep your account secure" "We'll help you set up another way to verify it's you." I have tried different browsers,…
Azure Trusted Signing
Possible thread pool starvation detected & DrainMode mode enabled
I have an Azure Function that runs using .net core 8 and which uses Premium plan, now i found the following messages inside the logs:- 2025-05-01T22:51:12Z [Warning] [HostMonitor] Host CPU threshold exceeded (96 >= 80) 2025-05-01T22:51:24Z …
Azure Functions
ERROR: The specified module 'ExchangeOnlineManagement' was not loaded because no valid module file was found in any module directory
I have created an Azure function under consumption plan, that uses PowerShell, then inside the run.ps1, i added this code, to remove a user from all the groups assigned to the user:- param($Timer) Import-Module ExchangeOnlineManagement Import-Module…
Azure Functions
does anyone have solid information about the IP 150.171.28.10?
We see outbound traffics to the IP 150.171.28.10, in some places they say that the IP is malicious or suspicious and also say thats from Microsoft, im wondering if someone can provide solid information about this is IP?
Microsoft Q&A
How to update the SqlIaasExtension on Azure VM from lightweight mode to Full mode
Hi, How to update the SqlIaasExtension on Azure VM from lightweight mode to Full mode. Also, how and where can we see the mode of SqlIaasExtension on the Azure VM? Regards, VJ
SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines

Issue with SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR (KB5046861) Update - Error code (Install error - 0x851a0020)
Greetings, I need help with an issue I’ve been experiencing for the past month. Below is a short description of the problem: I regularly install Windows updates, and about a month ago I encountered an issue with installing the SQL Server update…
SQL Server Database Engine

Cannot verify my phone number Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
Hello, I am applying for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub via the official website: 🔗 https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/apply However, I am unable to verify my phone number because I am not receiving the SMS verification code. Issue…
Not Monitored
Previously i asked a question on this and microsoft gives me answer that open the ports of 5985/5986 , i have done this , even i allowed all traffic , but the issue not resolved , even you can see the security group rules of my appliance and migration vm
Azure Migrate
Can a column name used as part of a CTE be used in the SELECT query that creates the CTE?
When converting a SQL script from SQL Anywhere to SQL Server, my code generated an error for the following CTE code sample; the error says that the column name used in the ROW_NUMBER function is invalid. Any suggestions on how to fix this would be…
SQL Server Transact-SQL

Are there any scalable VMs in East US region?
Are there any D4 servers (v4, v5, v6) available at all in East US? I have tried multiple server types (SKUs) and multiple (single) Zone locations without success - adding a new Node Pool. Is there an issue provisioning AKS Nodes in East US? Or is the…
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Converting "Federated user accounts" to "Managed user accounts"
Hello I am using "Microsoft Entra ID Free Subscription." I want to convert "Federated user accounts" to "Managed user accounts." I tried to follow these instructions in Power Shell to no Avail: Install-Module MSOnline…
Microsoft Entra ID
Do Azure virtual machines located behind a Network Virtual Appliance require a NAT Gateway or Public IP to maintain default outbound internet access ?
Hi, For Azure virtual machines behind a Network Virtual Appliance (such as Azure Firewall or a third-party firewall running on a virtual machine), will a NAT Gateway or Public IP still be required to maintain outbound internet connectivity, given the…
Azure Virtual Network
When using the Jira Connector in Azure ADF, how can I save the table list in the dataset?
Hi ... I'm using the Jira Connector linked service in a dataset. The connection is successful, and I can see a list of available tables in the "Table" dataset field. Is there a way to extract this list of tables (to save for looping via…
Azure Data Factory
How to Migrate SQL Server from One Tenant to Azure SQL VM with Minimum Downtime
we have a scenario where we have a sql server on 1 tenant that needs to be transitioned to Azure SQL Virtual Machine. Scenario: 1, Minimum down time migrate from 2016 SQL on windows 2019 to SQL 2022 on windows 2022 Integration services need to be…
SQL Server Database Engine

AssigningReplicaFailed
This started happening out of the blue. Support increased the max cores to 500 but I don't think that's the issue. I've tried created new revision and new containers but the issue persists. I'm stumped. Is there something I can do do resolve this?…
Azure Container Apps
Query hang on single user database
We created a new 24 vcore SQL Azure instance and are getting hangs for 81 minutes with no timeouts on an update which previous took seconds. There is only one user and no blocking session SELECT s.login_name, DB_NAME(r.database_id) AS…
SQL Server Transact-SQL

I did not see the $5000 Azure credits in my Azure subscription account.
Hi! I have logged in with the same email address n.****@gmail.com on both sites and still do not see the subscription https://portal.azure.com/. I have logged a request in February 2025 and the issue was not solved (Ticket 2502190040004514). Please…
Azure Startups
I cannot delete an Azure Virtual Network Gateway
I cannot delete an Azure Virtual Network Gateway. Why?