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 GitOps Release strategy and recommendations in Azure DevOps
Exploring GitOps Release strategy and recommendations in Azure DevOps 'OR ### GitOps Release Strategy and Recommendations in Azure DevOps GitOps is a modern approach to software delivery that promotes version control, automation, and continuous synchronization of infrastructure and application deployments. By leveraging GitOps in Azure… [ Read more ]
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Hands-on demo – Setting up a Release Gate in Azure DevOps
Hands-on demo – Setting up a Release Gate in Azure DevOps In this demo, we'll walk through the steps to create a simple release gate in Azure DevOps to ensure that a deployment meets specific quality criteria. Steps for setting a release gate Step 1:… [ Read more ]
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Using Release Gates to protect quality in Azure DevOps
Using Release Gates to protect quality in Azure DevOps Release gates in Azure DevOps enable automated checks to validate deployment quality by integrating key metrics, compliance checks, and performance benchmarks. Below are steps and scenarios to implement release gates that align with specific quality requirements.… [ Read more ]
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How Role Assignment works in Azure – Security principal, Role definition, Role assignment, Scoping
In Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is used to manage access to Azure resources. It ensures that users, groups, and service principals are assigned the correct permissions to interact with resources. The process of role assignment involves four key elements Security Principal, Role Definition, Role… [ Read more ]
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Analyzing the Release Gates feature in Azure DevOps: Key Aspects
Analyzing the Release Gates feature in Azure DevOps: Key Aspects Release gates in Azure DevOps allow automated validations at critical points in a deployment pipeline to ensure quality, compliance, and readiness. Here's an exploration of specific use cases and scenarios for using gates effectively. 1.… [ Read more ]
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Learn about ways to use Query Log Analytics Data in Azure
Querying Log Analytics data in Azure is done using Kusto Query Language (KQL), a powerful and flexible query language designed to analyze large volumes of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Here’s how you can query Log Analytics data and best practices for doing so: Accessing… [ Read more ]
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Exploring the Release Gates in Azure DevOps
Exploring the Release Gates in Azure DevOps Release gates in Azure DevOps are automated checks used in pipelines to ensure certain conditions are met before a deployment can proceed. They act as "quality gates" that validate criteria for deployment, helping teams maintain high standards and… [ Read more ]
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Examining the details about Release Approvals in Azure DevOps
Examining the details about Release Approvals in Azure DevOps When implementing release approvals in Azure DevOps, it's important to define clear objectives, identify the right approvers, and determine the optimal timing for approvals. Here's a detailed breakdown of considerations: 1. What Do We Want to… [ Read more ]
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Delve into the Release Approval mechanisms available in Azure DevOps
Delve into the Release Approval mechanisms available in Azure DevOps Release approvals in Azure DevOps are a critical component of the release pipeline, ensuring that deployments are controlled, validated, and aligned with organizational policies. They allow manual intervention at key stages of a deployment, adding… [ Read more ]
