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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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Optimizing Azure Deployments Using ARM Templates

Microsoft Azure / By Swetha Selvakumar

In this blog post, we will look into Optimizing Azure Deployments Using ARM Templates and understand how to deploy an ARM template using Azure CLI. We will explore a live scenario to give you hands-on experience in deploying resources in Azure, helping you grasp the practical aspects of optimizing and automating your deployments efficiently. ARM templates are design documents created in JSON file format and are used in the Azure Resource Manager to outline how the resources in Azure will be structured and used. Therefore, these templates allow resources to be deployed and maintained in a repeatable manner with assurance

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How I Successfully Passed the AI-900 Certification Exam

Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure / By Suneel Moopanar

I’m happy to share that I have successfully cleared the AI -900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification Exam. When I planned for the AI-900 certification Exam, I noticed some challenges like syllabus updates and renaming/rebranding of some Azure AI services. This certification gave me the basic knowledge of AI workloads, ML models and principle features of computer vision, NLP, Generative AI Workloads, and how they are implemented in Microsoft Azure. What is the Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals Certification Exam? This certification is a great starting point for anyone looking to build a career in AI and ML, and it

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How to Pass AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate on Your First Attempt

Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure / By Sudha Maniraj

As the second-largest cloud provider after Amazon AWS, Azure certifications are among the most sought-after certifications. Such certifications not only validate your skills and knowledge but also help you to advance your career. Designed for Azure administrators, AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate is an intermediate exam for developers. It is tailored for professionals responsible for implementing an organization’s cloud infrastructure and coordinating with other roles to deliver Azure networking, security, database, application development, and DevOps solutions. This blog discusses the proven techniques that can help you learn how to pass the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam on your first

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