Rajnish Kumar Jha

How to dynamically resolve resource name by using Alias record in Azure

June 4, 2023

Alias records in Azure DNS allow DNS names to point directly to Azure resources, such as Azure public IPs, Traffic Manager profiles, or Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) endpoints. They dynamically resolve to the current IP address or endpoint of the target resource, eliminating the… [ Read More ]
How to extend peering with User-Defined Routes (UDRs) and Service Chaining

May 28, 2023

Extending VNet Peering with User-Defined Routes (UDRs) and Service Chaining enables advanced traffic management and network customization. This guide explains how to implement these features effectively. Key Concepts VNet Peering Direct connectivity between VNets in Azure, enabling seamless communication. User-Defined Routes (UDRs) Custom routing rules… [ Read More ]
How to identify URI and SAS parameters in Azure

May 21, 2023

Identifying and understanding the components of a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) with a Shared Access Signature (SAS) in Azure is essential for working with secure access to Azure Storage resources. Here's how you can identify and interpret the URI and SAS parameters. Structure of a… [ Read More ]
How to implement Application Security Groups (ASG) in Azure virtual network

May 14, 2023

Application Security Groups (ASGs) in Azure allow you to manage and group virtual machines (VMs) based on their application roles for network security. They help you simplify the management of security rules without worrying about IP address assignments or VM scale set updates. Instead of… [ Read More ]
How to implement Service Endpoints in Azure

May 7, 2023

To implement Service Endpoints in Azure, follow these steps. Service Endpoints allow you to securely connect virtual network (VNet) subnets to Azure services like Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and others, without needing a public IP address. Steps to Implement Service Endpoints Step 1: Prepare… [ Read More ]
How to implement System Routes (SRs) and User-defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure

April 30, 2023

To implement System Routes and User-Defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure, follow these steps: System Routes Implementation System routes are automatically created by Azure. No manual setup is required for basic routing. They manage connectivity within a Virtual Network (VNet), between VNets, and to external networks.… [ Read More ]
How to strategies Azure Storage security

April 23, 2023

Reviewing Azure Storage security strategies ensures your implementation aligns with best practices to safeguard your data and services. Here's a structured review of essential strategies. Authentication and Authorization Strengths Azure AD Integration: Secure and centralized identity management. RBAC: Granular control of access to resources. Areas… [ Read More ]
How to use stored access policies to delegate access to Azure Storage

April 16, 2023

Using Stored Access Policies with Shared Access Signatures (SAS) in Azure Storage allows you to create a policy that controls the permissions, start time, expiry time, and other properties for a set of SAS tokens. This is useful because it centralizes the management of SAS… [ Read More ]
How to view effective rules in Azure NSG

April 9, 2023

To view the effective security rules in an Azure Network Security Group (NSG), you need to consider a few different methods, as effective rules can be impacted by the scope of the NSG (e.g., applied to a Virtual Machine's Network Interface Card (NIC) or a… [ Read More ]
How to Visualize the network topology in Azure Network Watcher

April 2, 2023

Visualizing network topology in Azure Network Watcher provides a graphical representation of the network infrastructure, which helps to better understand how resources are connected within a virtual network. This feature offers a visual map of your network resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), network interfaces,… [ Read More ]