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Simplifying Azure Dev Workflows with the Azure Developer CLI

This blog explores how the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification helps developers manage cloud resources easily with its focus on the Azure Developer CLI. Read through to learn how it simplifies workflows with text commands, making automation and monitoring effortless. Also know how it boosts productivity and streamlines project management, making Azure development more efficient. Overview of Azure Developer CLI The Azure Developer CLI is a cross-platform command-line tool designed to facilitate various Azure development tasks. The following diagram shows the typical set-up of the Azure Developer CLI; As shown in the diagram above, whether you are deploying applications, […]

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How to Enable CORS for Azure Functions?

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

In this blog, you will learn about the importance of ensuring resource sharing within the development environment to make it both efficient and effective. Most web browsers, unfortunately, implement the same-origin security policy that prevents web pages from calling APIs from different domains, hence the need for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). CORS is an HTTP functionality that can be deployed to achieve this goal. It allows web applications running in different domains to access and share resources. While allowing for effective resource sharing, the technique also reduces the possibility of cross-site scripting attacks. Read through to read more about CORS

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Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra ID Enhances Security

Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

In this blog, you will learn about conditional access in Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, for enhanced security. Overview of Micro Entra ID and Importance of Security in Cloud Environments; know how the implementation results in greater results with the Exam AZ 900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. Read through this blog to learn more about Microsoft Azure security best practices. What is Azure AD Conditional Access? Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access is a feature that allows companies to set access restrictions based on certain criteria and limitations. It improves security by upholding rules and requiring users to

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Why Use Azure Key Vault for Key Management & Data Protection

Microsoft Azure / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

This blog divides the Azure content into main themes, namely key management, secrets management, certificate management, data security, backup and recovery, and integrations to enhance understanding. Read more to understand the perspective of a Microsoft Certified Professional holding the AZ-900 certification. Key Management Key management is crucial in ensuring key security from generation up to destruction. The following are the key benefits that Azure Key Vault provides in key management: Key generation. You can generate cryptographic keys using Azure Key Vault for your organization. The term ‘key’ within the context of the Azure terminology refers to any cryptographic keys that

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What Role Does Azure Redis Cache Play in Reducing Latency?

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

In this blog, we will look into the important aspect of Azure Cache for Redis, which is especially important for those who seek to build applications that are high performance, the issue of latency This is particularly relevant for those pursuing the Azure Developer Associate Certification where understanding the caching strategies and performance optimization is essential. Let’s dive into the features, benefits and practical use cases of Azure Cache for Redis and understand its importance for both application development and Azure Certification success. What is Azure Cache for Redis Azure Cache for Redis is a In-memory data store based on

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Master Cloud Management with Azure Resource Architecture

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

In this blog, we will explore how Azure Resource Architecture simplifies cloud management for beginners. Managing the cloud environment becomes complex especially for beginners. However Azure’s well-structured resource architecture, designed with scalability, security and efficiency, make it easier for beginners to build and manage the infrastructure efficiently. By the end of the blog you will understand the key components of Azure Resource Architecture and how they help beginners in the cloud. What is Azure Resource Architecture? Azure Resource Architecture is the structural framework that supports the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. It provides tools and logical organization needed to manage the

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Microsoft Defender: Your Key to Azure Security Management

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a cloud security solution whose major role is to provide visibility and protection to an organization’s cloud environment. The solution is accessible through the Microsoft Azure portal and presents a key examinable component of the Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate, covering 25-30% of the latest examinable components. For a better understanding of the concepts, it is recommended to read this blog alongside guidance provided in the Microsoft Azure Security Certification Guide. Benefits of Microsoft Defender for the Cloud Detailed below are some benefits of deploying Microsoft Defender for Cloud as part of an organization’s

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How to Build Secure Networks with Azure Virtual Networking

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

In this blog, we’ll explore how Azure Virtual Networking ensures secure and efficient connections between resources and services in today’s cloud-driven world. Microsoft’s Azure Virtual Network (VNet) is the core of its networking solutions, linking cloud services, platforms, and even on-premises systems. We’ll cover its main features, benefits, and how it works within the Azure ecosystem. What is Azure Virtual Networking ? Azure Virtual Network is a network, within Azure that enables connections within Azure as well as with on-premises setups. It operates akin to an on-premises network. Offers the adaptability and expandability of cloud computing. Main components of

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Step-by-Step Nginx Deployment on Azure Kubernetes Service

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

Microsoft offers a managed Kubernetes service called Azure Kubernetes Service which reduces the process of deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. As containerized workloads become more popular across companies, AKS provides a simple approach for developers and businesses to utilize Kubernetes as its infrastructure is not to be bothered with. Such a situation allows the teams to pay more attention to their applications and less to the management of distributed systems. This blog is particularly focused on Azure Kubernetes Service, its essential feature and go through the steps to set up an AKS cluster. We will also execute the yaml

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Getting Started with Azure PowerShell: A Quick Setup Guide

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

Azure PowerShell (Az PowerShell for short) is the product name for the collection of official Microsoft PowerShell command-line and scripting language modules that are used for managing and administering Azure resources. You can use Azure PowerShell interactively by running commands from PowerShell or creating and executing scripts that comprise multiple commands that control every aspect of Azure. It is deployed in the building of automated workflows using and runs on many platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. Here’s How to Run Your First Script Using Azure PowerShell: Follow These Steps Step 1: Install Azure PowerShell The first step is to

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