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 ARM Template components
Exploring ARM Template components An Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template is a JSON document used to deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources in a consistent and repeatable manner. ARM templates define the infrastructure and configuration for Azure resources and their dependencies in a declarative format.… [ Read more ]
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Azure Storage Authorization options explained in detail
Azure Storage provides several authorization options to secure access to its resources. Each method caters to different scenarios, offering flexibility, security, and control based on your requirements. Below are the available options. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Authorization Azure AD is the most secure and… [ Read more ]
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Familiarize yourself with the Azure Resource Manager templates
Familiarize yourself with the Azure Resource Manager templates Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates are a powerful and essential tool for managing and automating the deployment of resources in Microsoft Azure. ARM templates are written in JSON format and define the infrastructure and configuration of Azure… [ Read more ]
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Understanding Idempotent Configuration in DevOps
Understanding Idempotent Configuration in DevOps Idempotence is a key concept in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Configuration as Code (CaC). In the context of configuring systems, environments, or infrastructure, idempotence refers to the ability to apply a configuration multiple times without changing the result… [ Read more ]
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Understanding Imperative vs. Declarative Configuration approaches
Understanding Imperative vs. Declarative Configuration approaches When it comes to managing infrastructure and configurations, especially in the context of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC), there are two main paradigms to consider: imperative and declarative configuration. Each approach has its advantages and… [ Read more ]
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Examining Environment Configuration Management
Examining Environment Configuration Management In modern software development and DevOps practices, environment configuration plays a crucial role in ensuring that applications are deployed, run, and maintained in a consistent, scalable, and secure way across different stages of development, testing, staging, and production. There are two… [ Read more ]
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Exploring Manual Deployment and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Deployment
Exploring Manual Deployment and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Deployment In DevOps, environment deployment plays a critical role in ensuring that applications are deployed consistently, securely, and quickly. Traditionally, deployments have been performed manually, but with the evolution of DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has… [ Read more ]
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Beginer’s guide to Implementing and managing storage in Azure
Implementing and managing storage in Azure involves working with various services offered under Azure Storage. Here’s a detailed guide to help you: Azure Storage Overview Azure Storage provides a range of services to store data in the cloud: Blob Storage For unstructured data such as… [ Read more ]
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Benefits of using Azure App Service
Azure App Service offers a wide range of benefits, making it an ideal choice for hosting web applications, APIs, and mobile backends. Here are the key benefits of using Azure App Service. Fully Managed Platform No Infrastructure Management: Azure App Service abstracts away the underlying… [ Read more ]
