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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Activity Log Events described in detail
Activity Log Events in Azure are an essential part of the monitoring and auditing capabilities of Azure. These logs record all management events related to your Azure resources. They provide insight into the operations performed on resources, including who performed the operation, when it happened,… [ Read more ]
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An extensive guide on Azure Monitor
In this tutorial, we will have a deeper dive into Azure Monitor, its components, architecture, and advanced features. Azure Monitor is designed to provide a complete monitoring solution for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, allowing users to gain a holistic view of their infrastructure and… [ Read more ]
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Learn about the Azure Monitor in details
Azure Monitor is a comprehensive monitoring service from Microsoft Azure that provides end-to-end solutions for collecting, analyzing, and acting on telemetry data from your cloud and on-premises environments. It enables you to monitor the performance, availability, and health of your resources and applications in Azure,… [ Read more ]
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Learning Path review questions: LP04
Learning Path review questions 01. What is the easiest way to create a staging environment for an Azure WebApp? The easiest way to create a staging environment for an Azure WebApp is to use Azure App Service Deployment Slots. Deployment Slots allow you to create… [ Read more ]
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Persisting Secrets in DevOps Inner and Outer Loop
Persisting Secrets in DevOps Inner and Outer Loop In DevOps, managing secrets securely is crucial to ensure that sensitive information (like API keys, database credentials, access tokens, and other credentials) is protected throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This becomes especially important as secrets are… [ Read more ]
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Examining DevOps Inner and Outer Loop
Examining DevOps Inner and Outer Loop In the context of DevOps, the terms "inner loop" and "outer loop" refer to different stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the processes associated with them. These loops provide a framework for understanding how DevOps practices work… [ Read more ]
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Acquire knowledge about the important aspects of Azure Centralized Monitoring Architecture
Azure Centralized Monitoring is structured to provide seamless observability and management across diverse Azure resources, workloads, and environments. The architecture is categorized into Data Sources, Data Platform, and Consumption Layers. Data Sources The Data Sources layer identifies the origin of telemetry data. It encompasses Apps/Workloads,… [ Read more ]
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Managing Secrets, Tokens and Certificates in Azure Key Vault
Managing Secrets, Tokens and Certificates in Azure Key Vault 'OR ### Azure Key Vault: Managing Secrets, Tokens, and Certificates Azure Key Vault is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure designed to securely store and manage sensitive information such as secrets, cryptographic keys, and certificates.… [ Read more ]
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Integrating Azure Key Vault with Azure DevOps Pipelines
Integrating Azure Key Vault with Azure DevOps Pipelines Azure Key Vault is a cloud service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows you to securely store and manage sensitive information such as secrets, keys, and certificates. In the context of Azure DevOps Pipelines, integrating Azure Key… [ Read more ]
