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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Learning Gateway Transit and Connectivity in Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway is a service that provides secure, cross-premises connectivity between an Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and on-premises or other VNets through IPsec/IKE VPN tunnels. Gateway transit is a feature of Azure Virtual Network Peering that allows one VNet (spoke) to utilize the gateway… [ Read more ]
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Learn using Azure Storage Explorer to upload, download, and manage data in Azure Storage
Azure Storage Explorer is a powerful, free tool that allows you to easily manage Azure Storage resources like blobs, files, queues, and tables. It provides a graphical interface to interact with your Azure Storage, making it easier to upload, download, and manage your data. Here's… [ Read more ]
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Learn to configure Azure Gateway components – Listeners, Health Probes, Routing Rules
To configure Azure Application Gateway components such as listeners, health probes, and routing rules, you can use the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, or ARM templates. Below is a detailed guide on how to configure each of these components using Azure CLI. 1. Listeners Listeners define… [ Read more ]
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Learn the way you can configure Virtual Machine Availability on Azure
In Azure, ensuring the availability of your Virtual Machines (VMs) is crucial for maintaining the reliability and uptime of your applications and services. Azure provides several options for configuring VM availability, ensuring that your workloads can handle failures, scale efficiently, and maintain high availability. Below… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about creating Deployment slots in Azure App Service
Creating deployment slots in Azure App Service is a useful way to manage and streamline the deployment process for web applications. Deployment slots allow you to deploy different versions of your app without affecting the production environment, giving you more control over testing, staging, and… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure App Service
Azure App Service is a fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps, APIs, and mobile backends. It is one of the most commonly used services in Microsoft Azure for hosting applications. Here are some key things to know about Azure App Service.… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure App Service Scaling
Azure App Service provides various scaling options to handle changes in demand, ensuring that your app performs optimally without over- or under-provisioning resources. Here are the key aspects to know about scaling Azure App Service. Scaling Options Azure App Service offers two types of scaling:… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure App Service Plans
App Service Plans in Azure are an important concept when working with Azure App Service, which is a fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps, mobile backends, and RESTful APIs. The App Service Plan defines the region of the data center, the… [ Read more ]
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Learn the things to know about Azure App Service Plan Pricing Tiers
When you're considering Azure App Service plan pricing tiers, it's important to understand the different options available to match your application's requirements and budget. Azure App Service provides several pricing tiers, each with its own features and capabilities. Here’s an overview of the things you… [ Read more ]
