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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Understanding Source and Package componentization in Azure DevOps
Understanding Source and Package componentization in Azure DevOps Source and package componentization refers to the practices of structuring and organizing software in a modular way, where components or parts of the application are isolated, reusable, and manageable. This modular approach helps with scalability, maintainability, and… [ Read more ]
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A detailed look on ARM Template in Azure
An Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template is a JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) file used to define the infrastructure and configuration of your Azure resources. ARM templates are at the heart of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure, enabling you to automate, deploy, and manage Azure… [ Read more ]
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Identifying Dependencies in DevOps
Identifying Dependencies in DevOps Identifying dependencies in a software project involves determining which external libraries, modules, or tools the project relies on to function properly. These dependencies can come from a variety of sources, such as open-source libraries, frameworks, third-party APIs, or services. Dependencies are… [ Read more ]
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Identifying the key aspects of an effective Dependency Management strategy in DevOps
Identifying the key aspects of an effective Dependency Management strategy in DevOps A dependency management strategy is a set of practices, guidelines, and tools that a development team follows to effectively manage external libraries, packages, or modules that their software projects depend on. A well-structured… [ Read more ]
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Analyzing Dependency Management in DevOps
Analyzing Dependency Management in DevOps Dependency management refers to the process of handling and controlling the external libraries, packages, or modules that a software project depends on in order to function. In software development, projects often rely on third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools—these are known… [ Read more ]
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Learning Path review questions: LP06
Learning Path review questions 1. Secure DevOps combines which two elements? Answer: Secure DevOps combines security practices with DevOps practices. It integrates security into the DevOps process to ensure that security is considered at every stage of the software development lifecycle. 2. Which term broadly… [ Read more ]
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Configuring GitHub Advanced Security for GitHub and Azure DevOps
Configuring GitHub Advanced Security for GitHub and Azure DevOps GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) is a suite of security features designed to help developers identify and resolve vulnerabilities within their code. It includes powerful tools for code scanning, secret scanning, dependency reviews, and security advisories. When… [ Read more ]
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Integrating GitHub Advanced Security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Integrating GitHub Advanced Security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Integrating GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) with Microsoft Defender for Cloud enables organizations to extend their security posture to the software development lifecycle (SDLC). By combining the strengths of GitHub's advanced security capabilities with Defender for Cloud's… [ Read more ]
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Understanding Microsoft Defender for Identity
Understanding Microsoft Defender for Identity Microsoft Defender for Identity (formerly known as Azure Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)) is a cloud-based security solution that helps detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats, compromised identities, and malicious insider actions. It is part of the Microsoft Defender suite,… [ Read more ]
