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 how to implement Azure Site Recovery
Implementing Azure Site Recovery (ASR) involves configuring and replicating your infrastructure to ensure business continuity during outages. ASR enables disaster recovery for Azure VMs, on-premises machines, and workloads by replicating data to another Azure region or on-premises location. Here's a step-by-step guide. Step 1: Prepare… [ Read more ]
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Hand-on – step-by-step guide to restore your virtual machines backup
Restoring a virtual machine (VM) backup in Azure involves using the Recovery Services Vault to retrieve data from a recovery point. Here are the steps: Step 1: Access the Recovery Services Vault Log in to the Azure Portal: Open the Recovery Services Vault: Navigate to… [ Read more ]
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Hands-on – step-by-step to Back up your Azure Virtual Machines
To back up your virtual machines (VMs) in Azure, you use Azure Backup with a Recovery Services Vault. Here’s a step-by-step guide. Step 1: Set Up a Recovery Services Vault Navigate to the Azure Portal: Create a Recovery Services Vault: Search for Recovery Services Vaults… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Recovery Services vaults in Azure
Azure Recovery Services Vaults are a critical component for managing and protecting data backups and disaster recovery solutions. They serve as a centralized repository for storing and managing recovery points for various Azure resources. Here's what you need to know about them. Purpose of Recovery… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Snapshots and Recovery Points of Virtual Machines in Azure
When working with snapshots and recovery points for virtual machines (VMs) in Azure, understanding their functionality, use cases, and key differences is critical for designing an effective backup and recovery strategy. Here's a detailed guide: Snapshots in Azure What Are Snapshots? Point-in-Time Disk Copies: A… [ Read more ]
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Azure Disk Snapshots vs Azure Virtual Machine Backup vs Azure Site Recovery
Here’s a detailed comparison of Snapshots, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) to help understand their differences and use cases: 1. Purpose Feature Snapshots Azure Backup Azure Site Recovery (ASR) Primary Use Case Point-in-time disk snapshots for quick recovery or migration. Long-term data retention… [ Read more ]
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Let’s explore options to protect Virtual Machine data in Azure
Azure provides several options to protect virtual machine (VM) data to ensure availability, integrity, and recoverability in case of failures, disasters, or malicious activities. Below are the key methods. Azure Backup Azure Backup is a managed service designed to protect VM data with minimal complexity.… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about backup options for virtual machines in Azure
When backing up Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) using Azure Backup, there are several important considerations and options to ensure your data is protected effectively. Here's what you need to know. Types of VM Backups Crash-Consistent Backup: Captures the state of the VM at a specific… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the various layers in Azure Backup
Azure Backup consists of multiple layers that work together to provide a robust and secure backup solution. These layers address data management, security, storage, and recovery, ensuring seamless operations across different workloads. Data Source Layer This layer represents the origin of the data being backed… [ Read more ]
