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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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How to implement System Routes (SRs) and User-defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure
To implement System Routes and User-Defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure, follow these steps: System Routes Implementation System routes are automatically created by Azure. No manual setup is required for basic routing. They manage connectivity within a Virtual Network (VNet), between VNets, and to external networks.… [ Read more ]
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How to strategies Azure Storage security
Reviewing Azure Storage security strategies ensures your implementation aligns with best practices to safeguard your data and services. Here's a structured review of essential strategies. Authentication and Authorization Strengths Azure AD Integration: Secure and centralized identity management. RBAC: Granular control of access to resources. Areas… [ Read more ]
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How to use stored access policies to delegate access to Azure Storage
Using Stored Access Policies with Shared Access Signatures (SAS) in Azure Storage allows you to create a policy that controls the permissions, start time, expiry time, and other properties for a set of SAS tokens. This is useful because it centralizes the management of SAS… [ Read more ]
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How to view effective rules in Azure NSG
To view the effective security rules in an Azure Network Security Group (NSG), you need to consider a few different methods, as effective rules can be impacted by the scope of the NSG (e.g., applied to a Virtual Machine's Network Interface Card (NIC) or a… [ Read more ]
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How to Visualize the network topology in Azure Network Watcher
Visualizing network topology in Azure Network Watcher provides a graphical representation of the network infrastructure, which helps to better understand how resources are connected within a virtual network. This feature offers a visual map of your network resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), network interfaces,… [ Read more ]
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Implement an Azure application gateway, including selecting a routing method
Here’s a step-by-step guide to implement an Azure Application Gateway, including selecting a routing method. Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have: Azure Subscription: Access to an active Azure subscription. Resource Group: A logical container for your resources. Virtual Network (VNet): Set up a VNet with… [ Read more ]
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Know about Azure App Service post-creation settings
After you've created an Azure App Service, there are several important post-creation settings and configurations that you'll want to be aware of in order to properly manage and optimize your web app. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects. App Service Plan Settings Pricing Tier… [ Read more ]
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Know about Azure DNS
Azure DNS is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows you to host and manage your Domain Name System (DNS) records using Microsoft's global infrastructure. With Azure DNS, you can handle DNS zones and records for your domains, ensuring that users can easily… [ Read more ]
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Know about configuration settings in Azure App Service
Configuration settings in Azure App Service are critical for managing how your web app behaves in different environments (e.g., development, staging, production). These settings can influence your app’s performance, security, connectivity, and behavior. Here are the key aspects of Azure App Service configuration settings that… [ Read more ]
