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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The things to consider when using Container Groups in Azure
When using Container Groups in Azure Container Instances (ACI), there are several important considerations to ensure optimal performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Container groups allow you to deploy multiple containers within a shared environment, but certain factors need to be taken into account to make the… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Container Groups in Azure
In Azure Container Instances (ACI), a Container Group is a collection of one or more containers that share the same network, storage, and lifecycle. A container group is a key concept in ACI and provides an isolated environment for running multiple containers together in a… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure Container Instances
Azure Container Instances (ACI) is a fully managed, serverless container service offered by Microsoft Azure that allows you to quickly and easily deploy containers without managing infrastructure. It's designed for scenarios where you need to run containers without worrying about the complexities of container orchestration… [ Read more ]
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Understand the Container Images in Azure
Container images are the portable, standalone packages that include everything needed to run a containerized application: the application code, runtime, libraries, environment variables, and configuration files. When you deploy containers in Azure, you typically work with container images to run your application on Azure Kubernetes… [ Read more ]
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Comparative study on Containers vs. Virtual Machines
Here's a detailed comparison between Containers and Virtual Machines (VMs), highlighting their key differences, advantages, use cases, and best practices. Architecture Virtual Machines (VMs) Full OS Virtualization: VMs run a complete operating system (OS), including its own kernel, libraries, and system resources. They are abstracted… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know between Containers vs. Virtual Machines
While both containers and VMs are used to run applications in isolated environments, they differ significantly in terms of architecture, resource utilization, use cases, and management. Below is a comprehensive comparison to help you understand the key differences, advantages, and considerations. Architecture Virtual Machines (VMs)… [ Read more ]
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The things to consider when using Containers in Azure
When using containers in Azure, there are several important factors to consider to ensure optimal performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Azure offers powerful container services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances (ACI), Azure App Service for Containers, and Azure Container Registry (ACR), but… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Containers in Azure
Azure provides several powerful services for managing and deploying containers, helping you leverage the benefits of containerization (such as portability, scalability, and efficiency) in the cloud. If you're planning to use containers in Azure, it's important to understand the key features, services, and best practices… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to consider when using Azure Containers
When using containers, there are several important considerations to ensure that your applications run efficiently, securely, and with minimal operational overhead. Containers offer significant benefits like portability, scalability, and efficiency, but they also introduce challenges related to security, performance, networking, and orchestration. Here are the… [ Read more ]
