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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Examining Key-Value Pairs in Azure App Configuration
Examining Key-Value Pairs in Azure App Configuration In Azure App Configuration, key-value pairs are the core units of configuration storage. The key represents the name or identifier of a setting, and the value represents the actual configuration data. You can use these key-value pairs to… [ Read more ]
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Learning about the Azure App Configuration
Learning about the Azure App Configuration Azure App Configuration is a fully managed service provided by Microsoft Azure that enables developers to centralize, manage, and secure application settings and configuration values across multiple environments. It is especially useful in microservices architectures, cloud-native applications, and systems… [ Read more ]
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Examine the details surrounding Azure DevOps Secure Files
Examine the details surrounding Azure DevOps Secure Files In Azure DevOps, Secure Files provide a way to securely store and manage sensitive files (e.g., certificates, keys) required during the execution of your pipelines. These files are encrypted and only accessible by authorized users or pipeline… [ Read more ]
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Delve into the specifics of Azure DevOps Secure Files
Delve into the specifics of Azure DevOps Secure Files In Azure DevOps, Secure Files is a feature that allows you to securely manage sensitive files, such as certificates, service principal keys, or private keys, that need to be used during a pipeline execution. Unlike environment… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the Azure Centralized Monitoring Architecture
Azure Centralized Monitoring is designed to collect telemetry data from diverse sources, process and analyze it on a scalable platform, and provide actionable insights to manage workloads efficiently. The architecture is divided into three core layers: Data Sources The Data Sources layer is where telemetry… [ Read more ]
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Comprehending External Configuration Store Patterns within Azure DevOps
Comprehending External Configuration Store Patterns within Azure DevOps In Azure DevOps, an external configuration store pattern refers to managing configuration data or application settings outside of the core application or service itself. This is useful for storing environment-specific settings, secrets, and other configuration values that… [ Read more ]
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Analyzing External Configuration Store Patterns in the Context of Azure DevOps
Analyzing External Configuration Store Patterns in the Context of Azure DevOps In the context of DevOps, external configuration store patterns refer to managing configuration data (such as application settings, environment variables, secrets, and credentials) outside the application codebase. This separation enhances security, flexibility, and maintainability,… [ Read more ]
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Understanding External Configuration Store Patterns in Azure DevOps
Understanding External Configuration Store Patterns in Azure DevOps In DevOps, external configuration store patterns refer to strategies and practices for managing and retrieving configuration data outside of the application codebase and infrastructure. This is a key aspect of building scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. Storing… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Separation of Concerns in Configuration Management
Exploring Separation of Concerns in Configuration Management Separating concerns in configuration management improves security, maintainability, scalability, and the overall reliability of applications. It involves delineating responsibilities between key roles and components: Configuration Custodian, Configuration Consumer, Configuration Store, and Secret Store. Here's how these elements interact… [ Read more ]
