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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Azure Disk Snapshots vs Azure Virtual Machine Backup vs Azure Site Recovery
Here’s a detailed comparison of Snapshots, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR) to help understand their differences and use cases: 1. Purpose Feature Snapshots Azure Backup Azure Site Recovery (ASR) Primary Use Case Point-in-time disk snapshots for quick recovery or migration. Long-term data retention… [ Read more ]
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Let’s explore options to protect Virtual Machine data in Azure
Azure provides several options to protect virtual machine (VM) data to ensure availability, integrity, and recoverability in case of failures, disasters, or malicious activities. Below are the key methods. Azure Backup Azure Backup is a managed service designed to protect VM data with minimal complexity.… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about backup options for virtual machines in Azure
When backing up Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) using Azure Backup, there are several important considerations and options to ensure your data is protected effectively. Here's what you need to know. Types of VM Backups Crash-Consistent Backup: Captures the state of the VM at a specific… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the various layers in Azure Backup
Azure Backup consists of multiple layers that work together to provide a robust and secure backup solution. These layers address data management, security, storage, and recovery, ensuring seamless operations across different workloads. Data Source Layer This layer represents the origin of the data being backed… [ Read more ]
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Learn about Azure Backup architecture and its components
Azure Backup Architecture is a cloud-based backup solution provided by Microsoft Azure to protect data across a wide range of workloads. It leverages Azure's underlying storage and security capabilities to ensure data integrity, redundancy, and recoverability. Key Components of Azure Backup Architecture Recovery Services Vault… [ Read more ]
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Azure Backup – Management Plane – Recovery Services vault/Backup vault and Backup center
The Management Plane in Azure Backup is responsible for managing the backup infrastructure, including the backup policies, storage management, and configuration of backup and restore tasks. Within the management plane, Recovery Services Vaults, Backup Vaults, and Backup Center play crucial roles in organizing, storing, and… [ Read more ]
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Azure Backup – Data Plane – Availability and Security
In Azure Backup, the Data Plane refers to the infrastructure and services responsible for storing, managing, and retrieving the actual backup data. Ensuring availability and security of this backup data is crucial to providing a reliable and trustworthy backup solution. Azure Backup incorporates various mechanisms… [ Read more ]
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Azure Backup – Data Plane – Access Tiers
The Data Plane in Azure Backup refers to the actual storage and retrieval of backup data. When you back up data to Azure, it is stored in a specific storage type, and Azure Backup gives you flexibility in how that data is managed based on… [ Read more ]
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Azure Backup – Workload integration layer – Backup Extension
In Azure, the Workload Integration Layer and the Backup Extension are essential components of Azure Backup that facilitate the protection of more complex workloads and applications. These workloads include Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle), and file systems that may require application-consistent… [ Read more ]
