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 multi-configuration and multi-agent in Azure DevOps
Exploring multi-configuration and multi-agent in Azure DevOps In Azure DevOps, multi-configuration and multi-agent pipelines are useful techniques to run jobs across different configurations (like operating systems, environments, tool versions, etc.) and agents concurrently. This helps you ensure that your code works across a variety of… [ Read more ]
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Configuring Agent Demands in Azure DevOps
Configuring Agent Demands in Azure DevOps In Azure DevOps, configuring Agent Demands allows you to specify certain requirements or constraints for the build or release agents that are used to run your pipelines. This helps ensure that the right agent is selected to run your… [ Read more ]
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Configuring your Azure DevOps Pipelines in a YAML file
Configuring your Azure DevOps Pipelines in a YAML file To configure Azure Pipelines in a YAML file that exists alongside your code, follow these steps: Steps to Configure Pipelines in a YAML File. 1. Create a YAML File Locate the Source Code Repository: Open your… [ Read more ]
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How to obtain an Azure Subscription
To obtain an Azure subscription, you'll need to create a Microsoft account, sign up for Azure, and select a subscription plan that best fits your needs. Here are the steps to acquire an Azure subscription: Step-by-Step Process to Obtain an Azure Subscription 1. Create a… [ Read more ]
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Learn how to work with Azure Pipelines using YAML
Learn how to work with Azure Pipelines using YAML Azure Pipelines is a cloud-based CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) service provided by Microsoft Azure. It allows teams to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for software projects, integrating seamlessly with various development workflows. YAML (Yet… [ Read more ]
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Learn when to use Log Search Alerts in Azure
Log search alerts in Azure Monitor are used when you need to trigger alerts based on the logs that are generated by your Azure resources, applications, or services. These alerts are useful when metric-based alerts (based on resource performance metrics) aren’t sufficient or when you… [ Read more ]
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Learn about configuring Azure DevOps Pipelines with Visual Designer
Learn about configuring Azure DevOps Pipelines with Visual Designer Azure DevOps Visual Designer simplifies the creation and management of pipelines through a drag-and-drop interface. Given below is how you can configure and manage pipelines using the Visual Designer. The steps to Configure Pipelines with Visual… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Azure DevOps Pipelines using Azure Visual Designer
Exploring Azure DevOps Pipelines using Azure Visual Designer Azure Pipelines provides a powerful CI/CD platform for automating builds, tests, and deployments. Visual Designer is a user-friendly interface that allows you to create and manage pipelines visually without having to write YAML configuration files manually. Azure… [ Read more ]
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Learn how Azure Pipelines works for Open-source projects
Learn how Azure Pipelines works for Open-source projects Azure Pipelines provides a robust platform for building, testing, and deploying applications, including support for both public and private open-source projects. Here’s an overview of key aspects: 1. Public vs. Private Projects Public Projects: Accessible to everyone… [ Read more ]
