Azure Cloud, DevOps resources and blog
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How Microsoft Entra ID is used as a directory for cloud apps
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory, or Azure AD) is used as a cloud-based directory service that manages and secures user identities, access, and permissions for cloud applications. It serves as a central identity provider for applications, services, and resources both within Microsoft’s ecosystem… [ Read more ]
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Azure Virtual Network explained in detail
Azure Virtual Network (VNet) is one of the fundamental building blocks in Azure that allows you to securely connect Azure resources to each other, the internet, and on-premises environments. It provides a private network where you can define and control the IP addressing, DNS settings,… [ Read more ]
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Compare Microsoft Entra ID to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory, or Azure AD) and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) are both identity and access management solutions provided by Microsoft, but they serve different purposes and are designed for different environments. Below is a comparison of the two:… [ Read more ]
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Subnets and Subnetting in Azure – Features and Use-cases
In Azure, subnets are an integral part of your Virtual Network (VNet) architecture. Subnets allow you to partition a VNet's IP address space into smaller, more manageable segments. Subnetting helps you organize and control the flow of network traffic, segment security policies, and ensure efficient… [ Read more ]
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Know everything about Azure Virtual Network – Features and Components
An Azure Virtual Network (VNet) is one of the foundational building blocks for your private network in Azure. It allows Azure resources to securely communicate with each other, the internet, and on-premises networks. Azure VNets provide isolation, segmentation, and secure communication between virtual machines (VMs),… [ Read more ]
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Learn about Azure Storage Access Control using Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
Shared Access Signatures (SAS) in Azure Storage provide secure, delegated access to resources within your Azure Storage account. With SAS, you can specify permissions, time duration, and the exact resources a user or application can access, without sharing your account keys. Here’s a detailed guide… [ Read more ]
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Learn about Azure Storage Encryption
Azure Storage provides encryption options to ensure data security both at rest and in transit. Here's how to determine and configure encryption for Azure Storage. Encryption at Rest Azure Storage automatically encrypts all data stored using Server-Side Encryption (SSE). There are three key management options.… [ Read more ]
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Learn how to set up Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup options
Setting up Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Options involves configuring the vault, selecting backup policies, and enabling protection for specific workloads like Azure VMs or on-premises resources. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide. Step 1: Create a Recovery Services Vault Access the Azure Portal: Create the… [ Read more ]
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Overview of Azure Site Recovery and Things to know about Azure Site Recovery
Azure Site Recovery (ASR) is a disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) solution that helps organizations protect their critical workloads by enabling business continuity in the event of planned or unplanned outages. ASR automates the replication, failover, and recovery of workloads to a secondary location,… [ Read more ]
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Azure Virtual Machine Backup – Create Recovery Services vault, Define Backup Policy options, Back up Virtual Machine, Restore Virtual Machines
Backing up a virtual machine (VM) in Azure involves a systematic process that ensures your data and configurations are protected and restorable. Here's a step-by-step guide. Create a Recovery Services Vault A Recovery Services Vault (RSV) is essential for managing VM backups. Steps Navigate to… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure Recovery Services Vaults
A Recovery Services Vault (RSV) is a fundamental component of Azure's backup and disaster recovery services, providing a centralized and secure repository for managing recovery points and configurations for various Azure workloads. Here's what you need to know about Recovery Services Vaults. Purpose of Recovery… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Snapshots and Recovery Points in Azure Backup
When managing virtual machines (VMs) in Azure or other environments, snapshots and recovery points are essential concepts for data protection and recovery. Here’s what you need to know about both. Snapshots A snapshot is a point-in-time backup of a managed disk that can be used… [ Read more ]
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Explore options to protect Virtual Machine data – Snapshots, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery
When exploring options to protect virtual machine (VM) data in Azure, it’s essential to consider use cases like backup, disaster recovery, and point-in-time recovery. Here’s a deeper dive into Snapshots, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) to help you understand their benefits, limitations, and… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Backup options for Virtual Machines – Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Managed Disks (Snapshot), Azure Managed Disks (Image)
When backing up virtual machines (VMs) in Microsoft Azure, you have several options to ensure data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Here’s a breakdown of the options you mentioned. Azure Backup Purpose: Comprehensive, managed backup solution for VMs and workloads. Key Features Automated Backups:… [ Read more ]
