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Entra ID

2024-03-01T03:52:04+00:00

Entra ID Cheat Sheet Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) An identity and access management solution from Microsoft that helps organizations secure and manage identities for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Microsoft Entra Verified ID Enables organizations to customize identity verification solutions to address their specific needs. Microsoft Entra Permissions Management A Cloud Infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) that provides comprehensive visibility and control over permissions for any identity and any resource in Azure, AWS, and GCP. Microsoft Entra Workload ID Help secure identities for apps and services and their access to cloud resources. Has something called “Workload identities” Are identities granted to [...]

Entra ID2024-03-01T03:52:04+00:00

Azure Blob Storage

2024-03-01T03:54:06+00:00

Azure Blob Storage Cheat Sheet Objects in Blob Storage are accessible via: Azure Storage REST API Azure Powershell CLI Types of Storage Account Type Performance Tier Best used for General-Purpose v2 Standard Most scenarios use Blob Storage or one of the other Azure storage services. Block Blob Premium High transaction rates or that use smaller objects or require consistently low storage latency. Page Blob Premium Storing text or binary files, for uploading large files efficiently.   Moving Data to Blob Storage 1. Azure Storage Data movement library a. NET library for moving data between Azure Storage Services. 2. Azure Data [...]

Azure Blob Storage2024-03-01T03:54:06+00:00

Is An Azure Certification Still Worth It in 2023?

2023-10-22T14:52:25+00:00

In the dynamic world of technology, the constant evolution of tools, platforms, and skill sets can often make professionals question the relevance and value of particular certifications. One such credential that has gained immense popularity over the years is the Azure certification from Microsoft, and with the shelf life of many skills now less than half a decade, continuous learning and upskilling are crucial. As the need for cloud competency grows, Azure certifications have emerged as a pivotal benchmark for IT and development professionals. As we enter 2023, is this certification still worth pursuing? Let's dive into the details. The [...]

Is An Azure Certification Still Worth It in 2023?2023-10-22T14:52:25+00:00

Azure Applied AI Services: Computer Vision and NLP Workloads on Azure

2023-12-05T11:19:18+00:00

Computer Vision on Azure involves the use of Azure AI Services and related tools to analyze and understand visual content, such as images and videos. The goal is to enable computers to interpret and extract valuable information from visual data. Computer Vision Workloads on Azure: Azure AI Services Azure AI Services that analyzes and understands images and videos. It provides features like object detection, image recognition, image tagging, and OCR. Developers can extract insights from visual data and perform tasks like detecting objects and extracting text from images. Computer Vision simplifies the development of applications with advanced visual analysis capabilities [...]

Azure Applied AI Services: Computer Vision and NLP Workloads on Azure2023-12-05T11:19:18+00:00

Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) in Azure

2023-12-05T11:45:14+00:00

Automated machine learning, known as automated ML or AutoML, streamlines the tasks involved in developing machine learning models by automating repetitive tasks. Azure Machine Learning provides the Python SDK, allowing you to leverage the power of AutoML. Applications of AutoML It simplifies the machine learning model development process, allowing users to implement ML solutions without extensive programming knowledge. Classification Identifies data points into categorical labels Precision is the ratio of correctly predicted positive observations to the total predicted positives. It measures a model's accuracy in making positive predictions. Confidence refers to the probability assigned to a model's prediction, indicating its [...]

Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) in Azure2023-12-05T11:45:14+00:00

Azure 101: Azure Resource Manager and ARM Templates

2023-06-07T02:26:43+00:00

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) is a game-changer for users managing resources in Microsoft's Azure cloud services platform. A unified management layer provides a consistent way to create, update, and delete resources within Azure. Before Azure resource deployment, Azure classic was the deployment model. In the old approach, managing a solution required individually tracking resources and deploying them manually or via scripted sequences. Deleting a solution also meant removing each resource separately. Applying and updating access control policies for related resources was a challenging task. Additionally, tagging resources for monitoring and billing purposes needed to be more straightforward. Microsoft has deprecated [...]

Azure 101: Azure Resource Manager and ARM Templates2023-06-07T02:26:43+00:00

How to Setup Backup and Recovery in Azure

2023-05-23T03:04:20+00:00

If you’re managing a cloud infrastructure, you understand that backups are created to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity. In the event of a server failure, backups expedite the restoration of data and the prompt resumption of operations. It also allows you to revert to previous server states, which is helpful for version control and rollbacks. Additionally, backups are useful resources for testing, development, and creating replica environments.  In Microsoft Azure, the dedicated service for managing the backups and recovery of your resources is Azure Backup. It provides scalability, flexibility, incremental backups, point-in-time restore, and long-term retention of your [...]

How to Setup Backup and Recovery in Azure2023-05-23T03:04:20+00:00

How To Reduce Your Monthly Azure Usage

2023-05-08T12:24:30+00:00

As organizations embrace the digital transformation era, they're turning to cloud computing to facilitate operations, scale up and down smoothly, and, most importantly, cut IT costs. Microsoft Azure is one of the powerhouses for providing cloud computing services to its users worldwide, providing numerous tools and services from computing power, storage, networking, databases, and AI. In this article, we will provide an insightful overview of the various strategies for optimizing resource usage that ensures cost-efficiency and how to maximize the benefits of Microsoft Azure. Whether you're an Azure pro or just dipping your toes into Microsoft Azure, our handy guide [...]

How To Reduce Your Monthly Azure Usage2023-05-08T12:24:30+00:00

Azure 101: Protecting Your Resources Using Azure Resource Locks

2023-05-03T05:07:53+00:00

Microsoft Azure provides a wide range of features and services to ensure the security and stability of cloud resources. One such feature is Azure Resource Locks, which helps organizations protect critical resources from accidental deletion or modification. In this article, we will explore the uses and benefits of Azure Resource Locks and the types of locks available, helping you understand how to leverage this feature for your organization's needs. Uses of Azure Resource Locks Protection against accidental deletion: Azure Resource Locks prevent unauthorized or unintentional deletion of resources, ensuring the stability of your cloud environment. Guarding against unauthorized modifications: With [...]

Azure 101: Protecting Your Resources Using Azure Resource Locks2023-05-03T05:07:53+00:00

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