Intro Azure multi-region architectures promise high availability and low latency, but these benefits can be undermined if your Domain Name System (DNS) is not equally resilient.Today I'll show you how to implement geo-redundant DNS in Azure to be sure that your applications remain reachable and performant...
Intro There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of spinning up a robust cloud environment, knowing that all the pieces are working together easly and securely. At the heart of any solid Azure deployment is networking and if you’ve worked in Azure, you already know the importance...
Intro One of the biggest challenges when managing cloud infrastructure is keeping a close eye on what's happening under the hood. You’ve got workloads running, data moving, and services scaling – but how do you ensure you’re catching potential issues before they turn into full-blown disasters?...
Intro Let’s be honest -disasters happen. Whether it’s accidental deletion, system failure, or malicious attacks, the real challenge is how prepared you are to bounce back. That’s where disaster recovery (DR) comes in and if you're deploying cloud infrastructure, you need to have it nailed down...
Intro As DevOps practices become more embedded in modern software development, securing your CI/CD pipelines is crucial. Azure DevOps is a popular platform for managing DevOps processes and ensuring that these pipelines are secure is critical to protecting your code, infrastructure and data. By integrating PowerShell...
Intro Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized the way we deploy and manage cloud resources, providing repeatable, consistent and automated deployments. Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates are a powerful tool in the IaC ecosystem, allowing users to define their cloud infrastructure declaratively. However, like any code,...
Intro PowerShell can automate and streamline compliance and security tasks, making it easier to maintain standards and respond quickly to threats. Below are some practical examples of how PowerShell can be used in Azure compliance and security. Azure’s Compliance and Security Framework Microsoft Azure offers a comprehensive set...
Intro Alright, let's talk about using PowerShell to secure Azure SQL Databases. I've been working with this for a while now, and I've got to say, it's a game-changer once you get the hang of it. First off, why PowerShell? Well, if you're managing more than a...
Intro This is a topic I've wrestled with quite a bit, and I've got to say, it's both fascinating and crucial. First off, let's talk about why this matters. In today's world, data is gold, and everyone's trying to get their hands on it. I remember a...
Intro In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, ensuring the security of your resources is paramount. Azure Security Center (ASC) is a unified infrastructure security management system that strengthens the security posture of your data centers and provides advanced threat protection across your hybrid workloads in...
