Rajnish Kumar Jha

Hands-on – Creating a Web App in the Azure Portal

October 22, 2023

Creating a Web App in the Azure Portal is a straightforward process. Azure App Service provides a platform for hosting web applications, APIs, and mobile backends, and it supports a wide range of technologies such as .NET, Node.js, Python, Java, and more. Here are the… [ Read More ]
Hands-on – Delegate access to Azure Storage using Shared Access Signatures

October 15, 2023

Let's go through a practical demonstration on how to use Shared Access Signatures (SAS) to delegate access to Azure Storage. In this example, we'll focus on Azure Blob Storage. The steps will include. Creating a Blob Container in Azure Storage Generating a SAS Token for… [ Read More ]
Hands-on – Learn how to Backup and Restore in Azure App Service

October 8, 2023

Backing up and restoring an Azure App Service is an essential practice for ensuring that your application and its data are safe in case of issues like accidental changes, data corruption, or other disruptions. Azure provides built-in tools to make backup and restore processes easier… [ Read More ]
Hands-on guide on using Azure Storage Explorer in Azure Storage

October 1, 2023

Azure Storage Explorer is a free, standalone tool from Microsoft that allows you to easily manage and interact with Azure Storage resources such as Blob Storage, Queue Storage, File Storage, and Table Storage. With Azure Storage Explorer, you can upload, download, and manage data within… [ Read More ]
Hands-on guide to delegating access to Azure Storage with stored access policies

September 24, 2023

Let's walk through a practical demonstration on how to use stored access policies to delegate access to Azure Storage, specifically for Blob Storage. We'll create a stored access policy on a blob container, then generate a SAS token tied to this policy to share access… [ Read More ]
How applications run and scale in Azure App Service Plans

September 17, 2023

In Azure App Service, applications run and scale within the context of an App Service Plan. The App Service Plan defines the underlying infrastructure, including the region, resource allocation, and pricing tier, while the App Service itself is where your actual applications (such as web… [ Read More ]
How Cloud Services Responsibilities works in Azure

September 10, 2023

In Microsoft Azure, cloud services responsibilities are divided between the cloud service provider (Microsoft) and the customer. This division of responsibilities is often described using the Shared Responsibility Model. The model outlines what Azure is responsible for securing and managing, and what the customer is… [ Read More ]
How to add Blob Lifecycle Management rules in Azure

September 3, 2023

Azure Blob Storage offers Lifecycle Management to automate the movement of data between different access tiers (Hot, Cool, Archive) based on specified conditions, such as blob age or last access time. This helps optimize storage costs by automatically transitioning blobs to more cost-effective storage tiers… [ Read More ]
How to configure a Custom Route in Azure

August 27, 2023

Configuring a custom route in Azure involves creating a User-Defined Route (UDR) in a route table and associating it with a subnet. Follow these steps to implement a custom route in Azure: Step 1: Create a Route Table Navigate to the Azure Portal: Search for… [ Read More ]
How to configure Azure DNS to host your domain

August 20, 2023

Configuring Azure DNS to Host Your Domain Hosting your domain in Azure DNS involves several steps, from creating a DNS zone in Azure to updating your domain registrar's name servers. Here's a detailed guide to help you through the process. Prerequisites Domain Name: Ensure you… [ Read More ]