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 smart detection notifications in Application Insights
Exploring smart detection notifications in Application Insights Smart Detection in Application Insights is an AI-powered feature that helps you automatically identify anomalies and issues in your application before they are noticed by users. This proactive monitoring can significantly reduce the time needed to detect, triage,… [ Read more ]
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Diagnostic Information in Application Insights notifications
Diagnostic Information in Application Insights notifications When using Application Insights to monitor the health and performance of your applications, the diagnostic information in its notifications plays a critical role in triaging, scoping, and diagnosing issues. Let's break down how you can use this information effectively… [ Read more ]
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Analyzing and setting when to get Notifications with Azure DevOps
Analyzing and setting when to get Notifications with Azure DevOps 'OR ### Examine When to Get Notifications for Smart Detection in Azure DevOps Smart Detection is a feature of Azure Application Insights (part of Azure Monitor) that uses machine learning and advanced algorithms to automatically… [ Read more ]
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Regions and Regional Pairs in Azure
Regions and Regional Pairs in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) refer to the geographical distribution of data centers and how Microsoft organizes and replicates services across regions. Understanding regions and regional pairs is essential for ensuring the availability, resilience, compliance,… [ Read more ]
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Exploring IT Service Management Connector in Azure DevOps
Exploring IT Service Management Connector in Azure DevOps 'OR ### Exploring IT Service Management (ITSM) Connector in Azure DevOps The IT Service Management (ITSM) Connector in Azure DevOps allows you to integrate Azure DevOps with popular ITSM systems like ServiceNow and BMC Helix. This integration… [ Read more ]
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Acquaint yourself with the relevant information about Azure Activity Logs
Azure Activity Logs are a fundamental aspect of monitoring and auditing within Azure, providing insights into operations on Azure resources. Here's what you need to know: What Are Activity Logs? Definition: Activity logs capture control-plane events at the subscription level, detailing operations like creating, updating,… [ Read more ]
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Examining monitoring tools and technologies in Azure DevOps
Examining monitoring tools and technologies in Azure DevOps 'OR ### Examine Monitoring Tools and Technologies in Azure DevOps Monitoring is an essential part of any DevOps pipeline, as it helps teams to ensure the health, performance, and reliability of their applications and infrastructure throughout the… [ Read more ]
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Telemetry with Azure DevOps: Common sources, Benefits, and Challenges
Telemetry with Azure DevOps: Common sources, Benefits, and Challenges 'OR ### Integrating Telemetry with Azure DevOps Telemetry integration in Azure DevOps involves collecting real-time data and insights from various stages of the software development lifecycle. This data, known as telemetry, can provide valuable information on… [ Read more ]
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Integrating Telemetry with Azure DevOps
Integrating Telemetry with Azure DevOps Telemetry integration in Azure DevOps is essential for gathering real-time data about the performance, usage, and health of your applications, processes, and environments. By integrating telemetry into your Azure DevOps pipeline, you can collect valuable insights to improve productivity, detect… [ Read more ]
