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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Exploring the Azure Load Testing
Exploring the Azure Load Testing Azure Load Testing is a managed service that allows you to generate high-scale load on your applications to evaluate their performance, scalability, and reliability under different conditions. It integrates with Azure DevOps and other Azure services, providing seamless configuration and… [ Read more ]
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Setting up and running availability tests in Azure DevOps
Setting up and running availability tests in Azure DevOps Setting up and running availability tests in Azure DevOps involves creating health endpoints in your application and using tools to monitor their availability and responsiveness. Here’s a step-by-step guide. 1. Create Health Endpoints in Your Application… [ Read more ]
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Understanding Shift-Left in Azure DevOps
Understanding Shift-Left in Azure DevOps Shift-Left Testing is a proactive approach in software development where testing is performed earlier in the development lifecycle to identify and fix defects as soon as possible. In Azure DevOps, Shift-Left practices integrate testing, quality assurance, and automation directly into… [ Read more ]
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How to create and configure users accounts and explore user account properties in Microsoft Entra ID
Configuring user accounts and managing user account properties is a core task in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD). Entra ID enables administrators to create, configure, and manage users, as well as define user attributes to control access to various resources… [ Read more ]
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Learn how to establish automated integration and functional test automation processes in Azure DevOps
Learn how to establish automated integration and functional test automation processes in Azure DevOps Here’s how to configure automated integration and functional test automation in Azure DevOps while aligning with the Agile Testing Quadrants: Here's the Step-by-Step guide to setup test automation in Azure DevOps.… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the Structure Log Analytics Queries in Azure
Log Analytics queries in Azure are written using a query language called Kusto Query Language (KQL). The structure of Log Analytics queries typically involves the following components: Data Sources (Tables) Azure Log Analytics stores data in various tables based on the data type, such as… [ Read more ]
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Configuring automated integration and functional test automation in Azure DevOps
Configuring automated integration and functional test automation in Azure DevOps Configuring automated integration and functional test automation in alignment with the Agile Testing Quadrants requires a structured approach to ensure proper coverage and quality. Here’s how you can achieve this. Understanding the Agile Testing Quadrants… [ Read more ]
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Hands-on demo – Setting up Service Connections in Azure DevOps
Hands-on demo – Setting up Service Connections in Azure DevOps Here’s a step-by-step guide to set up a service connection in Azure DevOps. This demo assumes you're using the Azure DevOps web portal. 1. Navigate to Project Settings Open your Azure DevOps project. In the… [ Read more ]
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Provisioning and configuring target environments as part of Release Pipeline in Azure DevOps
Provisioning and configuring target environments as part of Release Pipeline in Azure DevOps Provisioning and configuring target environments as part of a release pipeline in Azure DevOps involves several steps depending on the environment type (on-premises servers, IaaS, PaaS, FaaS, clusters) and the service connections… [ Read more ]
