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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Planning deployment of Virtual Machines in Azure
Planning Virtual Machines (VMs) in Azure involves making thoughtful decisions about VM types, sizes, storage, networking, security, and scalability based on your specific workload needs, budget, and operational goals. Below is a comprehensive guide for planning Azure Virtual Machines. Understand Your Workload Requirements Before deploying… [ Read more ]
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Let’s explore Azure Storage services in Azure
Azure Storage is a cloud-based storage service that is scalable, secure, and highly available. It provides a wide range of storage solutions to cater to different use cases such as unstructured data, NoSQL databases, file sharing, and messaging. Here's a detailed exploration of Azure Storage… [ Read more ]
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Let’s compare storage for File Shares and Blob data in Azure
Azure offers Azure Files for file shares and Azure Blob Storage for object data storage. While both are part of Azure Storage, they are designed for different use cases. Here’s a detailed comparison. Core Purpose Feature Azure Files Azure Blob Storage Purpose Shared, file-based storage… [ Read more ]
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Learning Secure Storage Endpoints in Azure
Secure storage endpoints in Azure are critical for safeguarding data stored in Azure Storage accounts. They ensure secure and private access to storage resources by leveraging encryption, firewalls, virtual network integration, and other security features. Below is a detailed explanation of secure storage endpoints. Secure… [ Read more ]
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Learning IP flow verify diagnostics in Azure Network Watcher
IP Flow Verify is a diagnostic tool in Azure Network Watcher that allows you to verify whether traffic is allowed or denied between two points in your Azure network based on the Network Security Group (NSG) rules. This tool helps troubleshoot network connectivity issues by… [ Read more ]
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Learning Gateway Transit and Connectivity in Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway is a service that provides secure, cross-premises connectivity between an Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and on-premises or other VNets through IPsec/IKE VPN tunnels. Gateway transit is a feature of Azure Virtual Network Peering that allows one VNet (spoke) to utilize the gateway… [ Read more ]
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Learn using Azure Storage Explorer to upload, download, and manage data in Azure Storage
Azure Storage Explorer is a powerful, free tool that allows you to easily manage Azure Storage resources like blobs, files, queues, and tables. It provides a graphical interface to interact with your Azure Storage, making it easier to upload, download, and manage your data. Here's… [ Read more ]
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Learn to configure Azure Gateway components – Listeners, Health Probes, Routing Rules
To configure Azure Application Gateway components such as listeners, health probes, and routing rules, you can use the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, or ARM templates. Below is a detailed guide on how to configure each of these components using Azure CLI. 1. Listeners Listeners define… [ Read more ]
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Learn the way you can configure Virtual Machine Availability on Azure
In Azure, ensuring the availability of your Virtual Machines (VMs) is crucial for maintaining the reliability and uptime of your applications and services. Azure provides several options for configuring VM availability, ensuring that your workloads can handle failures, scale efficiently, and maintain high availability. Below… [ Read more ]
