Rajnish Kumar Jha

How to create DNS zone and an A record by using Azure DNS

June 25, 2023

Below is a step-by-step guide for creating a DNS zone and adding an A (Address) Record using the Azure Portal. Prerequisites An active Azure subscription. A domain name (optional, for public zones). Step 1: Create a DNS Zone Sign in to Azure Portal: Navigate to… [ Read More ]
How to create Shared Access Signatures (SAS) in Azure

June 18, 2023

A Shared Access Signature (SAS) in Azure allows secure, time-limited access to resources in a storage account without exposing the storage account's access keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a SAS. Prerequisites You need an Azure Storage account. Ensure you have the required permissions… [ Read More ]
How to determine NSG Rules in Azure

June 11, 2023

What is a Network Security Group (NSG)? An NSG (Network Security Group) is a set of security rules that allow or deny traffic to Azure resources, such as Virtual Machines (VMs) and subnets. The rules in an NSG specify which traffic is allowed to flow… [ Read More ]
How to dynamically resolve resource name by using Alias record in Azure

June 4, 2023

Alias records in Azure DNS allow DNS names to point directly to Azure resources, such as Azure public IPs, Traffic Manager profiles, or Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) endpoints. They dynamically resolve to the current IP address or endpoint of the target resource, eliminating the… [ Read More ]
How to extend peering with User-Defined Routes (UDRs) and Service Chaining

May 28, 2023

Extending VNet Peering with User-Defined Routes (UDRs) and Service Chaining enables advanced traffic management and network customization. This guide explains how to implement these features effectively. Key Concepts VNet Peering Direct connectivity between VNets in Azure, enabling seamless communication. User-Defined Routes (UDRs) Custom routing rules… [ Read More ]
How to identify URI and SAS parameters in Azure

May 21, 2023

Identifying and understanding the components of a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) with a Shared Access Signature (SAS) in Azure is essential for working with secure access to Azure Storage resources. Here's how you can identify and interpret the URI and SAS parameters. Structure of a… [ Read More ]
How to implement Application Security Groups (ASG) in Azure virtual network

May 14, 2023

Application Security Groups (ASGs) in Azure allow you to manage and group virtual machines (VMs) based on their application roles for network security. They help you simplify the management of security rules without worrying about IP address assignments or VM scale set updates. Instead of… [ Read More ]
How to implement Service Endpoints in Azure

May 7, 2023

To implement Service Endpoints in Azure, follow these steps. Service Endpoints allow you to securely connect virtual network (VNet) subnets to Azure services like Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and others, without needing a public IP address. Steps to Implement Service Endpoints Step 1: Prepare… [ Read More ]
How to implement System Routes (SRs) and User-defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure

April 30, 2023

To implement System Routes and User-Defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure, follow these steps: System Routes Implementation System routes are automatically created by Azure. No manual setup is required for basic routing. They manage connectivity within a Virtual Network (VNet), between VNets, and to external networks.… [ Read More ]
How to strategies Azure Storage security

April 23, 2023

Reviewing Azure Storage security strategies ensures your implementation aligns with best practices to safeguard your data and services. Here's a structured review of essential strategies. Authentication and Authorization Strengths Azure AD Integration: Secure and centralized identity management. RBAC: Granular control of access to resources. Areas… [ Read More ]