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 essential features in Secure DevOps pipeline
Understanding essential features in Secure DevOps pipeline In the context of Azure Pipelines, which is a key component of Azure DevOps Services, the goal of integrating security is to create a Secure DevOps pipeline. This involves adding additional features, practices, and tools that ensure security… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Secure DevOps Pipeline
Exploring Secure DevOps Pipeline A Secure DevOps pipeline integrates security into every stage of the traditional DevOps lifecycle, ensuring that security considerations are embedded from development through to operations and monitoring. The goal is to create a continuous, automated flow that detects, prevents, and responds… [ Read more ]
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Understanding DevSecOps
Understanding DevSecOps DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) is an evolution of the DevOps methodology that integrates security practices into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The core idea behind DevSecOps is to make security a shared responsibility, seamlessly integrated into the development process… [ Read more ]
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Describing SQL injection attack
Describing SQL injection attack SQL Injection Attack SQL Injection (SQLi) is a type of attack that targets web applications by exploiting vulnerabilities in an application's software that interact with databases. It occurs when an attacker manipulates an SQL query by injecting malicious SQL code into… [ Read more ]
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Learning about the Secure DevOps
Learning about the Secure DevOps DevOps is a set of practices, tools, and cultural philosophies that aim to improve the collaboration between development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops), streamlining the software delivery process and enabling more efficient, faster, and continuous development cycles. However, as the… [ Read more ]
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All you ever need to know while connecting to Virtual machine on Azure
In Azure, there are several ways to connect to a Virtual Machine (VM) depending on your requirements, security policies, and the operating system (Windows or Linux) of the VM. Here are the key methods for connecting to a VM. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for Windows… [ Read more ]
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Learning Path review questions: LP05
Learning Path review questions 01. What benefits can you achieve by modularizing your infrastructure and configuration resources? Modularizing infrastructure and configuration resources in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) offers several key benefits: Reusability: You can reuse modules across different projects, environments, or teams. This reduces duplication… [ Read more ]
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Implementing DSC and Linux Automation on Azure
Implementing DSC and Linux Automation on Azure In Azure, you can use Azure Automation to implement Desired State Configuration (DSC) for both Windows and Linux environments. DSC is a powerful mechanism for ensuring that your infrastructure is configured correctly and remains compliant with the desired… [ Read more ]
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Examining DSC Configuration File
Examining DSC Configuration File In Desired State Configuration (DSC), a configuration file defines the desired state of a system. The configuration file is written in PowerShell and is composed of several key elements that instruct the system on how to achieve and maintain the desired… [ Read more ]
