Category: Azure Fridays
Dive in every Friday for an in-depth exploration of Microsoft Azure’s intricate world. Here, we share personal challenges, insights from top engineers, and real-world Azure scenarios. Whether you’re an Azure expert or beginner, join our community for robust discussions, interviews, and walkthroughs. Together, we learn, share, and thrive.
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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.…
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Well-Architected Review
Azure has introduced a public preview of its Well-Architected Framework assessment on Azure Advisor, marking an advancement in cloud service optimization and architectural excellence. This initiative is designed to help Azure customers evaluate and improve their cloud architectures across five critical pillars: reliability, security, cost optimization, operational excellence, and performance efficiency. The assessment is an…
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Application Gateway for Containers
Application Gateway for Containers, recently made generally available by Azure, represents an evolution in application (layer 7) load balancing and dynamic traffic management for workloads running in a Kubernetes cluster. This service is the culmination of the Application Gateway and Application Gateway Ingress Controller, offering enhanced capabilities for managing web traffic to container workloads with…
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Network Security with Microsoft SASE
In today’s digital age, the way we work and access resources has fundamentally changed. The shift towards remote work and the increasing adoption of cloud services demand a more flexible, secure, and efficient way to manage network access and security. Enter Microsoft’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), a pioneering solution designed to meet these challenges…
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Azure Topology for Enhanced Traffic Management and Control
In the landscape of cloud computing, the ability to visualize, manage, and optimize network resources is critical for organizations to ensure their applications and services run smoothly and securely. As a Solution Architect deeply immersed in the complexities of network architecture, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining an efficient, secure, and reliable network. It’s…
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New Azure API Center Portal
Introduction The Azure API Center Portal is designed to simplify API management for organizations. It centralizes API inventory, enabling easier access and management across teams. With role-based access control (RBAC), it ensures secure access to APIs. The portal supports interactive documentation for direct API testing, facilitating quicker integration. It provides lifecycle management tools for APIs,…
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Azure Advisor for Cost-Efficient Cloud Management
As a solution architect utilizing Azure’s latest updates, the integration of Azure Advisor with Azure Monitor Log Analytics Workspace is a significant update to our strategy. This integration brings a suite of recommendations to improve the cost-efficiency and performance of our deployments, ensuring that we are making the most out of our resources while keeping…