Category: CodeProject
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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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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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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 Automation Runbooks in 2024
The cloud computing has undergone significant evolution by 2024, with Azure leading the charge in providing robust solutions for managing complex, hybrid IT infrastructures. Azure Automation Runbooks have become an indispensable tool, particularly when integrated with the Hybrid Runbook Worker feature. This technical dive explores the functionality and strategic application of Runbooks in managing hybrid…
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Azure Front Door with Application Gateway: More Than Just a Load Balancer
Introduction: In the landscape of cloud services, Azure Application Gateway has consistently piqued my interest. This blog is a testament to my admiration for this service, which, in my experience, surpasses the traditional role of a load balancer. Its capabilities are often comparable to those of an F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF), which is…
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Azure Chaos Studio
In today’s digital landscape, ensuring system reliability and resilience is important. Chaos Engineering, a practice that involves deliberately injecting failures into a system to test its robustness and identify weaknesses before they cause real issues. Azure Chaos Studio from Microsoft is a tool designed to facilitate Chaos Engineering within Azure environments, allowing engineers to simulate…
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Transition: TLS 1.3 and Microsoft Server Updates
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying updated with the latest protocols and server configurations is paramount. As TLS 1.3 takes center stage in security, recent updates from Microsoft bring both opportunities and challenges for ensuring connectivity. This blog delves into the significance of TLS 1.3 alongside Microsoft’s server update, shedding light on their…
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Azure’s New Private Subnet
Introduction Microsoft Azure continues to evolve its cloud services, prioritizing security and flexibility for its users. The latest addition is the ability to create private subnets, an important feature for any organization concerned with network security and efficient management. In this blog post, we will explore this new feature, its benefits, and how to implement…