In this blog post, I walk through how to get started with Azure SRE Agent and demonstrate how agentic assistance can be applied to real networking operational scenarios. The post covers SRE agent fundamentals, followed by a live demo showing how Azure networking services can be operationalised with SRE agent workflows to reduce operational toil. What is an SRE…
IP Address Management (IPAM) is crucial in the IT landscape for several reasons. As organisations migrate to cloud infrastructure, the complexity of managing IP addresses increases due to dynamic resource allocation and the potential for overlapping address spaces. IPAM helps streamline this process by allowing for efficient planning and organisation of IP address allocation, ensuring that each resource receives…
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud-native applications, the complexity of managing Kubernetes clusters can be complex. When it comes to troubleshooting network issues within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), time is of the essence. Azure has introduced the Container Network Insights Agent — an innovative solution that simplifies and accelerates your network troubleshooting. In this post, we’ll explore how this…
In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of using Azure Firewall as an explicit proxy for your outbound traffic and how to set it up for seamless application connectivity. Azure Firewall – Explicit Proxy Azure Firewall operates primarily in a transparent proxy mode by default, enabling seamless interception and management of outbound network traffic. In this configuration, traffic is…
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Service has officially been integrated into the Defender Security Portal, marking a significant development for cloud security management. In this blog, we will explore this integration, discussing how it enhances the security posture of cloud environments, streamlines security operations, and improves threat detection and response. We’ll examine the new features introduced, the benefits they bring…
Last year, Azure announced new capabilities in the Azure Application Gateway. The Azure Application Gateway service provides more capabilities with Layer 7 (HTTP, HTTPS, WebSockets, and HTTP/2). The capabilities are extended to support Layer 4 (TCP) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) proxying. In this blog post, we will explore the new capabilities and unlock the additional features. What is…
Azure recently rebranded Firewall Manager and added more network security services, introducing a new experience called “Azure Network Security Hub”. The Network Security Hub is a centralised interface that brings Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and DDoS Protection into one place. This change is part of a broader effort to simplify the Azure Networking portfolio and better align…
Azure Firewall is a cloud-native security service that provides workload and threat protection for cloud workloads. Azure Firewall helps inspect traffic for both east-west and north-south traffic across workloads and services. Azure Firewall is available in three SKUs: Basic, Standard, and Premium. To learn more about the Azure firewall, visit the Microsoft page. Dynamic Scaling: Azure Firewall earlier supported…
Welcome to the second part of the blog post with a deep dive into the depths of Azure Network Watcher. To read and understand the basics of Azure Network Watcher and Monitoring features, visit Part -1 of the blog series. In this post, we will discuss the remaining features, which will be discussed in another blog post. Network Watcher…
Welcome to my next blog post with a deep dive into the depths of Azure Network Watcher. This post will discover the powerful features and insights this tool offers to optimise and monitor your network performance like never before. Let’s explore the functionalities that can help you troubleshoot issues, analyse network traffic, and ensure the robust security of your…
