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 Azure Automation State Configuration (DSC)
Exploring Azure Automation State Configuration (DSC) Azure Automation State Configuration is a service within Azure Automation that enables you to manage and enforce Desired State Configuration (DSC) across your Azure infrastructure. It helps automate the configuration of both Windows and Linux machines and ensures that… [ Read more ]
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Gain insight into the Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Gain insight into the Desired State Configuration (DSC) Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a configuration management framework built into Windows PowerShell that enables IT administrators to define and manage the desired state of their infrastructure. DSC ensures that systems are configured in a consistent, predictable,… [ Read more ]
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Understanding Configuration Drift in DevOps
Understanding Configuration Drift in DevOps Configuration drift refers to the phenomenon where the configuration of systems or resources gradually changes over time, often unintentionally, and diverges from the desired or defined configuration state. This can happen in a variety of environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and… [ Read more ]
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Delve into the Checkpoint and Parallel Processing in Azure Automation
Delve into the Checkpoint and Parallel Processing in Azure Automation In Azure Automation, checkpointing and parallel processing are powerful features that enable efficient automation of complex, long-running tasks. These concepts allow you to optimize the execution of automation runbooks, particularly when dealing with large-scale operations… [ Read more ]
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An extensive guide to Azure Virtual Network peering
Azure Virtual Network (VNet) peering is a feature of Microsoft Azure that enables seamless connectivity between two or more VNets. This guide covers the fundamentals, use cases, prerequisites, and implementation details to help you master VNet peering. Overview of VNet Peering VNet peering connects two… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Hybrid Management in Azure Automation
Exploring Hybrid Management in Azure Automation Hybrid management in Azure refers to the ability to manage resources both in the Azure cloud and on on-premises (or in other cloud environments) from a unified management platform. Azure Automation plays a key role in hybrid management by… [ Read more ]
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Hands-on Demo – Create PowerShell Workflow runbook in Automation
Hands-on Demo – Create PowerShell Workflow runbook in Automation Azure Automation provides a platform for managing and automating your Azure and on-premises infrastructure. One of the core components in Azure Automation is Runbooks, which contain the scripts and processes for automating tasks. You can create… [ Read more ]
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Exploring PowerShell Workflows
Exploring PowerShell Workflows PowerShell workflows are an essential feature for automating and managing complex tasks in a consistent and reliable manner. They extend the capabilities of traditional PowerShell scripting by allowing you to create long-running, parallelized, and resilient automation tasks. Workflows can be used to… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Source Control integration with Azure Automation
Exploring Source Control integration with Azure Automation Source control integration in Azure Automation allows you to manage, version, and collaborate on your runbooks, configurations, and automation scripts using external version control systems like GitHub, Azure Repos, or Bitbucket. By integrating source control, you can treat… [ Read more ]
