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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Familiarize yourself with the A/B testing
Familiarize yourself with the A/B testing A/B Testing A/B testing, also known as split testing, is a method used in digital marketing, software development, and product management to compare two or more versions of a web page, application feature, or other digital elements to determine… [ Read more ]
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Familiarize yourself with the Dark Launching Deployment pattern
Familiarize yourself with the Dark Launching Deployment pattern Dark Launching Dark Launching is a software deployment strategy where a new feature or update is introduced into production, but it is not immediately visible or accessible to end-users. Instead, the feature is hidden from the user… [ Read more ]
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Examining Azure Traffic Manager
Examining Azure Traffic Manager Azure Traffic Manager is a DNS-based traffic load balancer that helps distribute incoming traffic to multiple endpoints across Azure regions or even external services. It ensures high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery by managing how incoming requests are routed. What… [ Read more ]
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What is Azure Bicep?
Azure Bicep is a domain-specific language (DSL) for deploying Azure resources, serving as a simpler, more concise alternative to Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Bicep provides a more developer-friendly syntax, making it easier to define and deploy Azure resources, while still leveraging the power and… [ Read more ]
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Learn about Azure Log Analytics with detailed demonstration
Azure Log Analytics is a powerful tool within Azure Monitor that helps you collect, analyze, and act on log data from various Azure resources. With Log Analytics, you can query logs, monitor metrics, detect issues, and even automate responses based on log data. It is… [ Read more ]
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Exploring the Canary Releases Deployment Pattern
Exploring the Canary Releases Deployment Pattern A Canary Release is a software deployment strategy where a new version of an application is gradually rolled out to a small subset of users (the "canary population") before being made available to all users. This approach minimizes risk… [ Read more ]
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Delve into the Feature Toggle Maintenance
Delve into the Feature Toggle Maintenance Feature toggle maintenance involves managing and monitoring the state, usage, and lifecycle of feature toggles in a software application. This ensures that toggles remain effective, relevant, and do not introduce unnecessary complexity or technical debt. Key Aspects of Feature… [ Read more ]
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Exploring and implementing Feature Toggles Deployment Pattern
Exploring and implementing Feature Toggles Deployment Pattern Feature Toggles: An Introduction Feature Toggles, also known as Feature Flags or Feature Switches, are a software development practice used to enable or disable specific features of an application at runtime. They allow developers to gradually release new… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Deployment Slots: What is it, why do you need it
Exploring Deployment Slots: What is it, why do you need it Deployment Slots Deployment slots are a feature used in platforms like Azure App Services and other deployment systems to manage and control deployment processes in a staging or production environment. They allow for the… [ Read more ]
