Azure Storage Account – Get Practical

Deploying the Rapid7 agent across diverse environments, such as Azure and AWS servers managed through Azure Arc (Windows and Linux), can be streamlined using Azure Automation. This blog post will guide you through the step-by-step process to automate this deployment.

Step 1: Set Up an Azure Automation Account

Navigate to the Azure Portal:

Open the Azure portal and search for "Automation Accounts" in the search bar.

Create or Use an Existing Automation Account:

Click on "Add" to create a new Automation Account.
Fill in the necessary details like Name, Resource Group, and Location.
Click on "Create".

Step 2: Configure Hybrid Runbook Worker

To run scripts on servers outside Azure, you need a Hybrid Runbook Worker.

Add a Hybrid Worker Group:

In the Automation Account, go to "Hybrid Worker Groups" under the "Process Automation" section.
Click "Add a hybrid worker group" and follow the instructions.

Install the Hybrid Runbook Worker on Your Servers:

Download and install the Hybrid Runbook Worker on your Azure and AWS servers as per the instructions provided.
Register these servers to the newly created Hybrid Worker Group.

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Creating a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) service using an Azure Storage Account offers a cost-effective, scalable, and highly available solution for transferring files. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up an SFTP service on Azure Storage and configuring it to be publicly accessible while focusing on the most secure options.

Step 1: Create an Azure Storage Account

1.1 Sign in to Azure Portal

Go to the Azure Portal and sign in with your Azure account.

1.2 Create a New Storage Account

In the Azure portal, select Create a resource > Storage > Storage account.
In the "Basics" tab, configure the storage account:
- Subscription: Select your subscription.
- Resource group: Create a new resource group or select an existing one.
- Storage account name: Enter a unique name for your storage account.
- Region: Select the region closest to you.
- Performance: Choose Standard.
- Redundancy: Choose the redundancy option that fits your needs (e.g., Locally-redundant storage (LRS)).
In the "Advanced" tab, configure the storage account:

Hierarchical Namespace: Enable hierarchical namespace.
Access Protocols: Enable SFTP.