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Introducing Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a comprehensive identity and access management solution designed to manage and secure access to applications, devices, and services in modern digital environments. Entra ID is part of the broader Microsoft Entra family,… [ Read More ]
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What is Azure Bicep?
Azure Bicep is a domain-specific language (DSL) for deploying Azure resources, serving as a simpler, more concise alternative to Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Bicep provides a more developer-friendly syntax, making it easier to define and deploy Azure resources, while still leveraging the power and… [ Read More ]
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Private and Public IP addresses in Azure – Features and Use-cases
In Azure, IP addresses play a crucial role in the configuration and communication of resources within the cloud. Azure provides two types of IP addresses — private IP addresses and public IP addresses — each serving different functions. Understanding their features, use cases, and best… [ Read More ]
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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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Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2 premium plans: Quick Comparison
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) offers several tiers of subscription plans designed to meet different organizational needs for identity and access management Entra ID P1 and Entra ID P2 are two premium plans that provide advanced features beyond the basic… [ Read More ]
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What is Resource Group in Azure?
In Microsoft Azure, a Resource Group is a container that holds related resources for an Azure solution. It is an essential concept for organizing, managing, and deploying Azure resources. Proper understanding and management of resource groups are vital for resource organization, access control, and cost… [ Read More ]
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How to create and configure users accounts and explore user account properties in Microsoft Entra ID
Configuring user accounts and managing user account properties is a core task in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD). Entra ID enables administrators to create, configure, and manage users, as well as define user attributes to control access to various resources… [ Read More ]
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How Role Assignment works in Azure – Security principal, Role definition, Role assignment, Scoping
In Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is used to manage access to Azure resources. It ensures that users, groups, and service principals are assigned the correct permissions to interact with resources. The process of role assignment involves four key elements Security Principal, Role Definition, Role… [ 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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Azure RBAC Roles vs. Entra ID Roles
Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Microsoft Entra Identity (Entra ID) Roles both manage user access and permissions in Microsoft cloud environments, but they serve different purposes, focus areas, and management mechanisms. Here's a detailed comparison to understand when and how each is used. 1.… [ Read More ]