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DNSSEC on Azure: My Journey with the Private Preview Version
In the world of government organizations, where I currently find myself navigating, there’s an almost unspoken rule: if you’re not listed in the Hall of Fame on Internet.nl, you’re missing the mark on modern internet standards. For those unfamiliar, Internet.nl is a platform that helps organizations check if their internet standards are up-to-date and compliant…
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Azure Service Bus – Geo-Replication
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, reliable communication between applications is paramount. Azure Service Bus stands out as a fully managed enterprise message broker, providing message queues and publish-subscribe topics that enable secure and seamless communication across cloud and on-premises environments. Imagine a bustling online store where orders flood in from customers worldwide. Azure Service Bus…
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AI-Powered Workflow Assistance in Azure Logic Apps
Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts! As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of leveraging AI and low-code workflows, especially when combined with .NET Azure Functions. Today, I’m excited to share some thrilling updates in Azure Logic Apps that promise to revolutionize workflow management. AI-Powered Help for Standard Workflows in Azure Logic Apps Microsoft has…
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Azure API Management Developer Portal, still Relevant?
The Azure API Management (APIM) developer portal remains a crucial tool for API developers and administrators, enabling efficient management, testing, and documentation of APIs. Despite the evolution of various tools and technologies, the APIM developer portal continues to be relevant, offering robust features that cater to the needs of modern API management. In this blog,…
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Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) Integration in Microsoft Copilot.
The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving, and Microsoft is at the forefront with its latest update: the integration of Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Microsoft Copilot for Security, now available in public preview. This exciting update offers enhanced capabilities for security professionals, providing a more robust and intuitive experience in identifying and mitigating web…
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Discover GPT-4o: OpenAI’s Multimodal
Imagine an AI that can not only chat with you but also see and hear the world around it. This is the revolutionary promise of GPT-4o, OpenAI’s latest multimodal marvel, now available in preview on Azure AI. With capabilities spanning text, vision, and audio, GPT-4o is poised to transform the way we interact with technology.…
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Azure Firewall versus Application Gateway.
Introduction Securing network and application layers remains a critical aspect of modern web application deployment. Microsoft Azure provides comprehensive security solutions through tools like Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). This blog explores how these components work, addresses common questions about traffic management, and highlights the latest enhancements in Azure’s WAF that…
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Azure Virtual Network Encryption
What is Azure Virtual Network Encryption? Azure Virtual Network encryption provides a layer of security that encrypts virtual network traffic, specifically between Azure Virtual Machines that communicate securely within a subnet or across different subnets. It utilizes the industry-standard IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) encryption protocol to create secure pathways for data transmission. This encryption process…
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Azure Logic Apps with AI
As businesses navigate the end of BizTalk and seek potent data transformation solutions, Azure Logic Apps has surged to the forefront, offering an agile, serverless platform that simplifies workflow automation. My enthusiasm for Azure Logic Apps is fueled by its ease of use and its pivotal role in modernizing business processes. The integration of Azure…
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IPv6 Support Now Available for Azure Application Gateway
I’m thrilled to share the news about the general availability of IPv6 support for Azure Application Gateway (v2), a development I’ve been eagerly anticipating as a big fan of leveraging the gateway for load balancing and as a central point for network ingress and egress. See my other blog about front door and gateway here.…