portal rdp

About this tag
The portal rdp tag covers discussions about using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) through web-based portals, with a focus on Microsoft's Azure environment. A key topic is the public preview of Entra ID authentication for RDP inside the Azure portal via Azure Bastion, which allows portal-based RDP connections to use organizational identities instead of local VM passwords. This approach eliminates the need for public IPs on VMs and enhances security by integrating identity-based access. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and helpdesk staff managing Azure virtual machines and seeking secure, browser-based remote access solutions.
  1. Entra ID RDP in Azure Portal Public Preview via Bastion

    Microsoft’s long‑promised move to make identity the primary gateway for remote server access has taken a concrete step forward: Entra ID authentication for RDP inside the Azure portal is now available as a public preview for Azure Bastion sessions, allowing portal‑based RDP connections to use...