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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Azure Bicep explained in detail
Azure Bicep is a powerful and modern domain-specific language (DSL) designed to simplify the process of defining Azure resources and automating their deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. It serves as an abstraction layer over Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, providing a simpler, more… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Azure Resource Locks
Exploring Azure Resource Locks Azure Resource Locks are a critical feature used to protect Azure resources from accidental or unauthorized changes, deletions, or modifications. They help ensure that important resources remain stable and unchanged, particularly in production environments where any modification or deletion could lead… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Azure Policy and CI/CD pipeline integration
Exploring Azure Policy and CI/CD pipeline integration . ✏️[!NOTE] Three slides combined Explore Azure Policy Understand policies Explore initiatives` ' Azure Policy Overview and Integration with CI/CD Pipeline in Azure DevOps Azure Policy is a key governance tool that allows organizations to enforce rules and… [ Read more ]
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Examining Microsoft Defender for Cloud usage scenarios
Examining Microsoft Defender for Cloud usage scenarios 'OR ### Microsoft Defender for Cloud Usage Scenarios Let’s break down two practical usage scenarios that highlight how Microsoft Defender for Cloud can be leveraged in real-world environments. Scenario 1: Incident Response (Detect, Access, Diagnose) Situation: An organization… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Exploring Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Defender for Cloud (formerly known as Azure Security Center and Azure Defender) is a comprehensive cloud security solution provided by Microsoft that helps organizations protect their workloads and resources across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It offers advanced threat protection,… [ Read more ]
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Implementing Pipeline Security in Azure DevOps
Implementing Pipeline Security in Azure DevOps Implementing pipeline security in a CI/CD pipeline is essential to ensure the integrity and security of your software delivery process. It involves securing access, managing permissions, ensuring proper authentication and authorization, and integrating dynamic scanning mechanisms to detect vulnerabilities… [ Read more ]
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Interpreting alerts from scanner tools
Interpreting alerts from scanner tools Interpreting alerts from container and software composition analysis (SCA) tools involves reviewing reports that typically include various security vulnerabilities, license risks, compliance issues, and information about outdated libraries. While these alerts are vital for maintaining a secure and compliant software… [ Read more ]
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Automating Container scanning
Automating Container scanning Automating container scanning in your CI/CD pipeline, including container image scanning, is critical for ensuring that your containers are secure, compliant, and free of vulnerabilities. This can be achieved by integrating various tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Containers,… [ Read more ]
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A detailed guide on Azure Load Balancer
Azure Load Balancer: Overview Azure Load Balancer is a high-performance, fully managed Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) load balancing service provided by Microsoft Azure. It is designed to distribute incoming network traffic across multiple backend resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), virtual machine scale sets, or IP… [ Read more ]
