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How to Use a Pricing Calculator to Maximize Your Defender for Cloud Investment

May 3, 2025

Microsoft has introduced a cost calculator designed to help customers estimate expenses related to Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC) services. This tool offers a straightforward and precise way to analyse the potential costs, enabling effective planning and budgeting for cloud resources security needs. Introduction The MDC cost calculator provides an easy way to estimate costs, allowing users to define…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)? – Part 2

April 19, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Kubernetes, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Welcome to the second post in my series on Azure networking with the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). In the inaugural blog post, I explored several key networking configurations designed to enhance the security of workloads running in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The first post has the following topics: In this post, I will delve into the following essential topics…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

April 12, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Kubernetes, Azure Networking, Azure Security

This new series of blog posts focuses on the essential networking aspects of hosting applications and workloads within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The primary goal of this series is to present the available options for selecting different networking configurations in AKS. I aim to provide content that…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Best Practices for Azure foundations with Networking Services

March 1, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

The network topology and connectivity design are essential for building a solid foundation in Azure cloud architecture. A well-structured network facilitates connections within landing zones, enabling seamless interaction with Azure services, external users, and on-premises infrastructure. This connectivity is the backbone that supports all operational capabilities across the network. In this blog, let’s work out the best practices for…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Using Azure IPAM for Landing Zones: Concepts and Reasons

February 22, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Azure Native IP Address Management (IPAM) is a tool in Azure cloud environments, particularly when setting up your network IP address for the landing zones. Understanding when and why to utilise this resource can significantly enhance the efficiency and organisation of the cloud environment. Let’s dive in and discover how Azure Native IPAM can transform your approach to cloud…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Azure Network Security Group—A look back and a look forward.

January 27, 2025

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Hello, and welcome to my blog post! As we enter the new year, I want to take a moment to wish you a Happy New Year 2025! This post will explore Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), their functions, significance, and some interesting trivia surrounding them. I hope this blog will be shorter than my usual one. We’ll discuss how…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Comprehensive Analysis on the Azure ExpressRoute Traffic Collector.

December 22, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Networking

Greetings and welcome to my latest blog post! In this article, I will delve into the Azure ExpressRoute Traffic Collector service, a powerful tool that became generally available in July 2024. I will provide an in-depth exploration of its features, benefits, and how it can help organisations efficiently manage their network traffic flows. Let’s dive in! Why do we…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Innovative Uses of Azure Virtual Network Manager in Landing Zones.

November 30, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Greetings! In this blog post, we will explore the process of integrating the Azure Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) into Azure Landing Zones. This integration is essential for optimizing network management and enhancing the overall architecture of the Azure cloud environment. Introduction: AVNM is a comprehensive network management service within Microsoft Azure that simplifies virtual network planning, deployment, and management…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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How to Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Servers – Part 1

October 16, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Security, Cyber Security, Microsoft Defender

In my website’s upcoming blog post series, I will explore the detailed aspects of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) regarding servers. This series will provide in-depth information about the Defender endpoint service tailored explicitly for the Servers platform. Defender for Endpoint: This robust enterprise endpoint security platform has been meticulously crafted to empower networks to effectively prevent, detect, investigate,…

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

Santhosh has over 15 years of experience in the IT organization. Working as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect and has a wide range of expertise in Microsoft technologies, with a specialization in public & private cloud services for enterprise customers. My varied background includes work in cloud computing, virtualization, storage, networks, automation and DevOps.

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Author: Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan

How to Use a Pricing Calculator to Maximize Your Defender for Cloud Investment

How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)? – Part 2

How to master in Azure networking for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS)

Best Practices for Azure foundations with Networking Services

Using Azure IPAM for Landing Zones: Concepts and Reasons

Azure Network Security Group—A look back and a look forward.

Comprehensive Analysis on the Azure ExpressRoute Traffic Collector.

Innovative Uses of Azure Virtual Network Manager in Landing Zones.

How to Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with Servers – Part 1

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