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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Delve into the features of Release Pipelines in Azure DevOps
Delve into the features of Release Pipelines in Azure DevOps Azure DevOps release pipelines consist of several key components that facilitate the deployment and management of applications across various environments. Here’s a breakdown of these components: 1. Artifact Definition: Artifacts are the deployable components of… [ Read more ]
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Elaborating various capabilities and tools offered by Azure DevOps for managing Release Pipelines
Elaborating various capabilities and tools offered by Azure DevOps for managing Release Pipelines Azure DevOps release pipelines provide a wide range of capabilities to manage the deployment process efficiently. Here’s a detailed description of these capabilities. 1. Agents Definition: Agents are responsible for executing tasks… [ Read more ]
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Outlining features and functionalities of Azure DevOps Release Pipeline
Outlining features and functionalities of Azure DevOps Release Pipeline Azure DevOps provides a robust set of capabilities for creating, managing, and automating the release process of software applications. Here’s an overview of its key features. Azure DevOps Release Pipeline: Key Features Pipeline Automation Stages and… [ Read more ]
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Learning Path review questions: LP02
Learning Path review questions 01. What are some advantages of Azure Pipelines? Azure Pipelines provides a variety of benefits for DevOps teams. Some of the key advantages include: Cross-Platform Support: Azure Pipelines supports building and deploying code for different platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS), making it… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the things to know about Log Analytics in Azure
Log Analytics in Azure is a powerful service within Azure Monitor that allows you to collect, analyze, and visualize data generated by your applications and resources in Azure. It provides insights into the performance, health, and security of your environment, making it an essential tool… [ Read more ]
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Top 10 things to do with Microsoft Entra Domain Services
Microsoft Entra Domain Services (formerly Azure Active Directory Domain Services, or Azure AD DS) is a fully managed service that provides domain-joined functionality in the cloud without requiring you to deploy, configure, or manage traditional on-premises domain controllers. It allows organizations to use Active Directory… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Azure container related services
Exploring Azure container related services Azure offers a variety of container-related services tailored to different use cases, each providing unique features for managing and deploying containerized applications. Here’s an overview. 1. Azure Container Instances (ACI) Description: A serverless platform for deploying containers without managing virtual… [ Read more ]
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Things to consider for multiple stage builds in GitHub
Things to consider for multiple stage builds in GitHub When managing multiple-stage builds in GitHub, adopting container modularity, avoiding unnecessary packages, selecting an appropriate base image, and not including application data are crucial for maintaining efficient and secure builds. Here's a more detailed look at… [ Read more ]
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Exploring multi-stage Dockerfiles
Exploring multi-stage Dockerfiles A multi-stage Dockerfile allows you to build images with different stages, where each stage can have a specific purpose. This is useful for optimizing the image size by separating build and runtime dependencies. The final image only contains the necessary components for… [ Read more ]
