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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Publishing Packages in GitHub Packages
Publishing Packages in GitHub Packages Publishing packages in GitHub Packages allows developers to share and manage software packages within the GitHub ecosystem. These packages can be versioned, managed, and securely shared with other developers or projects. GitHub Packages supports various package formats such as npm,… [ Read more ]
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Introduction to GitHub Packages
Introduction to GitHub Packages GitHub Packages is a package management service integrated into GitHub that allows developers to host, manage, and share software packages within their GitHub repositories. It supports a wide range of package formats, such as npm, Maven, NuGet, RubyGems, and Docker, making… [ Read more ]
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Explore Best Practices for Versioning in Azure DevOps Artifacts
Explore Best Practices for Versioning in Azure DevOps Artifacts Versioning is a critical part of package management in Azure Artifacts. It ensures that teams can track changes to packages, maintain compatibility between different versions, and control which versions of a package are deployed to various… [ Read more ]
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Know everything about Azure Policies
Azure Policies are a set of governance tools in Microsoft Azure that help organizations enforce rules and guidelines for resource management, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Azure Policies enable you to control and manage the configuration of resources, prevent misconfigurations, and help with… [ Read more ]
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Promoting Packages in Azure DevOps Artifacts
Promoting Packages in Azure DevOps Artifacts In Azure Artifacts, promoting packages refers to the process of moving a package from one stage of the software development lifecycle to another. This typically involves promoting packages from pre-release or development feeds to more stable, production-ready feeds as… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure Monitor
Azure Monitor is a comprehensive monitoring service offered by Microsoft Azure to provide full-stack observability across applications, infrastructure, and networks. Here are the key aspects to know about Azure Monitor. Core Capabilities Data Collection: Gathers metrics, logs, and telemetry data from Azure resources, applications, and… [ Read more ]
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Examining Release views in Azure DevOps
Examining Release views in Azure DevOps 'OR ### Examine Release Views in Azure Artifacts Azure Artifacts provides a Package Management service to create, host, and share packages (e.g., NuGet, npm, Maven, Python). The ability to manage packages effectively is crucial for modern software development. Release… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Semantic Versioning in Azure DevOps Artifacts
Exploring Semantic Versioning in Azure DevOps Artifacts Semantic Versioning (often abbreviated as SemVer) is a versioning scheme for software packages that helps developers communicate the impact of changes made to a package over time. It's a standardized way to version your packages to ensure predictability,… [ Read more ]
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Understanding Versioning of Artifacts in Azure DevOps
Understanding Versioning of Artifacts in Azure DevOps In Azure DevOps, Azure Artifacts is a package management service that allows teams to create, host, and share packages with different versions across teams and projects. Versioning is a key aspect of managing these artifacts, as it helps… [ Read more ]
