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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Learn the things to know between Containers vs. Virtual Machines
While both containers and VMs are used to run applications in isolated environments, they differ significantly in terms of architecture, resource utilization, use cases, and management. Below is a comprehensive comparison to help you understand the key differences, advantages, and considerations. Architecture Virtual Machines (VMs)… [ Read more ]
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The things to consider when using Containers in Azure
When using containers in Azure, there are several important factors to consider to ensure optimal performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Azure offers powerful container services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances (ACI), Azure App Service for Containers, and Azure Container Registry (ACR), but… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Containers in Azure
Azure provides several powerful services for managing and deploying containers, helping you leverage the benefits of containerization (such as portability, scalability, and efficiency) in the cloud. If you're planning to use containers in Azure, it's important to understand the key features, services, and best practices… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to consider when using Azure Containers
When using containers, there are several important considerations to ensure that your applications run efficiently, securely, and with minimal operational overhead. Containers offer significant benefits like portability, scalability, and efficiency, but they also introduce challenges related to security, performance, networking, and orchestration. Here are the… [ Read more ]
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The things to know about Azure Containers
Containers are a form of lightweight, portable, and efficient virtualization that enables developers to package and run applications along with all their dependencies in isolated environments. They offer many advantages for software development, deployment, and scaling, particularly when using container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Here… [ Read more ]
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What is User-Defined Routes (UDR) in Azure
User-Defined Routes (UDRs) in Azure allow you to create custom routing rules that override or complement the default system routes in a virtual network (VNet). These routes provide granular control over the flow of network traffic between Azure resources, on-premises networks, and external destinations. Key… [ Read more ]
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What is Routing in Azure
Routing in Azure is the process of directing network traffic between different resources within Azure, on-premises networks, and the internet. It defines how packets travel within virtual networks (VNets) or between VNets, subnets, and external networks. Azure uses a combination of system routes and user-defined… [ Read more ]
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What is Azure Load Balancer and what are its types
A load balancer is a device or software that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed. This improves the reliability, availability, and scalability of applications. Load balancers act as intermediaries between clients and servers, optimizing resource use, maximizing… [ Read more ]
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What is DNS and how does DNS work
What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) is a foundational technology for the internet, acting as the "phonebook" of the web. It translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 192.168.1.1 or 2001:0db8::1) that computers and devices use to communicate with each… [ Read more ]
