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 know about Azure Containers
Containers are a form of lightweight, portable, and efficient virtualization that enables developers to package and run applications along with all their dependencies in isolated environments. They offer many advantages for software development, deployment, and scaling, particularly when using container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Here… [ Read more ]
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What is User-Defined Routes (UDR) in Azure
User-Defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure allow you to create custom routing rules that override or complement the default system routes in a virtual network (VNet). These routes provide granular control over the flow of network traffic between Azure resources, on-premises networks, and external destinations. Key… [ Read more ]
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What is Routing in Azure
Routing in Azure is the process of directing network traffic between different resources within Azure, on-premises networks, and the internet. It defines how packets travel within virtual networks (VNets) or between VNets, subnets, and external networks. Azure uses a combination of system routes and user-defined… [ Read more ]
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What is Azure Load Balancer and what are its types
A load balancer is a device or software that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed. This improves the reliability, availability, and scalability of applications. Load balancers act as intermediaries between clients and servers, optimizing resource use, maximizing… [ Read more ]
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What is DNS and how does DNS work
What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) is a foundational technology for the internet, acting as the "phonebook" of the web. It translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 192.168.1.1 or 2001:0db8::1) that computers and devices use to communicate with each… [ Read more ]
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What are the things to know about Azure Virtual Machine Autoscaling
Azure Autoscaling is a critical feature for efficiently managing cloud resources based on demand, ensuring applications remain responsive and cost-effective. By automatically adjusting the number of resources (such as Virtual Machines, App Service instances, or containers) based on defined performance metrics, autoscaling allows you to… [ Read more ]
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What are the different Azure Storage Account types
Azure provides several types of storage accounts, each designed to meet specific needs based on performance, redundancy, and workload requirements. Understanding the different storage account types is essential for optimizing cost and performance. General-Purpose v2 (GPv2) GPv2 accounts are the most versatile and commonly used… [ Read more ]
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What are the Authorization options for Azure Storage
Azure Storage offers several authorization options to control access to your storage resources. These options are designed to provide flexible and secure ways to authenticate users and applications, depending on your needs and the specific Azure services you are using. Here are the main authorization… [ Read more ]
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Vertical and Horizontal Scaling on Azure – A Comparative study
Scaling is an essential part of cloud architecture that allows applications to meet changing demands efficiently. On Azure, scaling can be approached in two primary ways: Vertical Scaling (Scaling Up/Down) Horizontal Scaling (Scaling Out/In) Both have distinct advantages, trade-offs, and use cases. Understanding the difference… [ Read more ]
