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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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Learn about the Dockerfile core concepts
Learn about the Dockerfile core concepts A Dockerfile is a script used to define the steps needed to create a Docker image. It contains a set of instructions that Docker follows to create an image with all the necessary dependencies and configuration for a container.… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Docker containers: Container Lifecycle
Exploring Docker containers: Container Lifecycle Working with Docker containers involves managing the lifecycle of containers through various operations such as building images, pulling images, and running containers. Below is an overview of the container lifecycle using Docker commands. 1. Docker Lifecycle: Building, Pulling, and Running… [ Read more ]
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Learn how to work with Docker containers
Learn how to work with Docker containers Working with Docker containers involves creating, managing, and deploying containers for applications. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to work with Docker containers. 1. Installing Docker on Your System Steps On Windows: Download and install Docker Desktop from… [ Read more ]
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Adding Role assignment in Azure RBAC
In Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) helps manage who can access Azure resources, what actions they can perform, and at which scope. To grant someone access to a resource, you need to assign them a role (e.g., Reader, Contributor, Owner) within a defined scope (e.g.,… [ Read more ]
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Exploring the difference between Containers and Virtual Machines (VMs)
Exploring the difference between Containers and Virtual Machines (VMs) Containers and Virtual Machines (VMs) are both widely used for application deployment and management, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Below is a discussion comparing containers and VMs. 1. Key Differences 1.1 Isolation… [ Read more ]
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Learn how to create and configure an Alert Rule and Review Alerts in Azure
Creating and configuring an alert rule, as well as reviewing alerts in Azure, is an essential process for monitoring your resources and ensuring your Azure environment operates as expected. Below is a step-by-step guide for creating an alert rule and reviewing alerts in Azure. Creating… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the structure of Containers
Learn about the structure of Containers Containers are lightweight, standalone, and portable units that package all dependencies required to run applications, including the code, libraries, and runtime environment. Below is an overview of the typical structure of a container and its components. Components of a… [ Read more ]
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Why use Containers in GitHub Build strategy
Why use Containers in GitHub Build strategy Using containers in a GitHub build strategy provides numerous benefits, especially when it comes to portability, consistency, lightweight performance, and efficiency. Here’s how containers contribute to these areas. 1. Portable Containers provide a portable environment that can run… [ Read more ]
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Learning why use Containers in GitHub build strategy
Learning why use Containers in GitHub build strategy Using containers in GitHub build strategies provides numerous benefits, especially for CI/CD workflows. Here’s why containers are commonly used. Listed below are the benefits of Using Containers in GitHub Build Strategy. 1. Consistency and Reproducibility Containers ensure… [ Read more ]
