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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Examining considerations for choosing release management tools in Azure DevOps
Examining considerations for choosing release management tools in Azure DevOps When choosing release management tools in Azure DevOps, it's crucial to evaluate key factors that align with your development and operational workflows. Below are the primary considerations for selecting and configuring release management tools: 1.… [ Read more ]
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Things to know about Release Notes and Documentation in Azure DevOps
Things to know about Release Notes and Documentation in Azure DevOps Release notes and documentation in Azure DevOps help teams and stakeholders stay informed about updates, changes, and progress in a project. Proper use of these features can improve communication, accountability, and transparency. 1. Release… [ Read more ]
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Exploring how to measure quality of your release process in Azure DevOps
Exploring how to measure quality of your release process in Azure DevOps Measuring Quality of Your Release Process in Azure DevOps To measure the quality of your release process in Azure DevOps, it's essential to visualize your release pipelines, identify symptoms of a broken process,… [ Read more ]
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Understand the essential information about the KQL Language in Azure
Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a powerful query language used in Azure for querying large volumes of data across different services, particularly in Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Sentinel, and Application Insights. KQL is designed to be efficient, flexible, and optimized for fast data exploration,… [ Read more ]
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Hands-on demo – Configure GitHub Notifications
Hands-on demo – Configure GitHub Notifications In this demo, we'll go through the steps to configure GitHub notifications for different events, customize notification preferences, and integrate with external services like Slack or email. Steps to follow Step 1: Access GitHub Notifications Navigate to and log… [ Read more ]
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Things to know about GitHub Notifications
Things to know about GitHub Notifications GitHub notifications are a way to keep track of updates, activities, and changes in repositories. They ensure that you’re aware of important events such as issues, pull requests, comments, or mentions. Managing notifications effectively helps maintain productivity by reducing… [ Read more ]
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Configuring Azure DevOps Notifications
Configuring Azure DevOps Notifications Azure DevOps provides various types of notifications to ensure teams stay informed about changes in work items, code, builds, releases, and more. Notifications can be tailored to individual users, teams, projects, or applied globally across your organization. 1. Types of Notifications… [ Read more ]
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Comprehensive guide on the Service Hooks in Azure DevOps
Comprehensive guide on the Service Hooks in Azure DevOps Azure DevOps provides Service Hooks that allow seamless integration with various services across different categories, including Build and Release, Collaborate, Customer Support, Plan and Track, and Integrate. These hooks help automate workflows and streamline processes by… [ Read more ]