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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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Deploying Azure Application Gateway using Azure CLI and ARM templates for automation
Here are the Azure CLI commands and ARM (Azure Resource Manager) template examples for deploying an Azure Application Gateway, including the configuration of backend pools, routing rules, and SSL termination. Azure CLI Deployment You can use the Azure CLI to create and configure the Azure… [ Read more ]
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Detailed description on Azure Network Watcher
Azure Network Watcher is a comprehensive network monitoring and diagnostics tool provided by Microsoft Azure. It helps you monitor, diagnose, and gain insights into the network performance and health of your Azure resources. It enables network monitoring, management, and troubleshooting by providing various features to… [ Read more ]
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Detailed explantion about how to upload Blobs in Azure
Uploading blobs to Azure Blob Storage is a key task when managing files in the cloud. Azure provides multiple methods to upload blobs, depending on your use case and environment. Below is a detailed guide covering several methods to upload blobs to Azure Blob Storage… [ Read more ]
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Detailed guide on implementing an Internal Load Balancer in Azure
Implementing an Internal Load Balancer (ILB) in Azure enables you to distribute traffic across backend resources within a private network (Virtual Network, or VNet). Unlike a Public Load Balancer, an ILB does not expose a public IP address and is accessible only within the private… [ Read more ]
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Detailed guide on implementing Public Load Balancer in Azure
Implementing a Public Load Balancer in Azure involves several steps. The Public Load Balancer distributes traffic from the internet to backend resources like Virtual Machines (VMs) within a Virtual Network (VNet). Here's a step-by-step guide to implement it. Plan Your Load Balancer Deployment Before creating… [ Read more ]
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Easy way to implement Azure Storage in Azure
Implementing Azure Storage in Azure involves creating and configuring a storage account, selecting appropriate storage services, and integrating it with your applications or workflows. Here's how you can achieve this. Define Requirements Before implementation, consider: Data Type Structured, semi-structured, or unstructured. Performance Needs Standard or… [ Read more ]
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Explore full list of SAS parameters in Azure URI
In Azure Storage, a Shared Access Signature (SAS) URI grants delegated access to resources in your storage account. Understanding the structure of a SAS URI and its components is essential for secure and effective access management. Structure of a SAS URI A SAS URI typically… [ Read more ]
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Explore the different Replication Strategies in Azure Storage
Azure Storage offers several replication strategies to ensure data durability, availability, and high performance. These strategies determine how and where your data is copied to protect against data loss and provide redundancy. Here's an overview. Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) Description Data is replicated three times… [ Read more ]
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Explore the types of Virtual Machine Maintenance and Downtime on Azure
On Azure, there are several types of Virtual Machine (VM) maintenance and downtime scenarios that can impact the availability of your VMs. These scenarios can be planned (e.g., for software updates or patches) or unplanned (e.g., due to failures in hardware, network, or other services).… [ Read more ]
