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How to use the DNS settings in Azure Firewall?

January 9, 2024
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Introduction: The Domain Name System (DNS) plays a crucial role in the infrastructure functioning of organisations. It acts as a phone book that translates domain names into their respective IP addresses so that machines can communicate with each other. Depending on their specific requirements, organisations can choose between their corporate DNS or Azure DNS for name resolution in a…

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How to keep Azure cost optimization on the journey?

December 19, 2023
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Introduction: Cloud computing has revolutionised businesses’ operations by providing infinite computing resources and storage. It allows organisations to scale their operations up or down quickly, depending on their needs. However, while the cloud offers numerous benefits, it can also lead to unforeseen expenses during the cloud journey. These expenses may arise due to inefficient resource allocation, improper usage monitoring,…

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Mastering the ins and outs of Azure Update Manager.

October 16, 2023
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If you’re looking for an in-depth understanding of Azure Update Manager, this guide is precisely what you need. It covers all the essential aspects of the tool, from its features and capabilities to help you manage updates for Azure Virtual Machines. The guide presents critical information in a clear and concise manner. Trust us to equip you with everything…

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The default Outbound internet access for Azure VMs is removed.

October 2, 2023
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I recall conversing with a friend about the internet access settings for Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) around five to six years ago. The topic arose as we aimed to improve the VMs’ security by design and minimize internet access. The discussion centred on ways to enhance security by restricting internet access by default, which led us to impose restrictions…

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Enhanced Policy in Azure Backup

August 29, 2023
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Azure Backup has recently introduced the Enhanced policy, which is crucial for supporting the latest Azure offerings. One noteworthy example is Trusted Launch VM, which is only compatible with the Enhanced policy. It’s important to note that the default policy cannot provide adequate protection for new Azure services such as Ultra SSD, Premium SSD v2, Trusted Launch VM, Shared…

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Hotpatch on Windows Server VMs on Azure

August 20, 2023
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Hotpatch for Windows Server Azure Edition virtual machines installed with Desktop Experience mode is a game-changing feature recently launched by Azure. This latest image release allows users to install and patch OS security updates without rebooting. This cutting-edge feature ensures the security of Windows Server Azure Edition virtual machines, making it the most reliable way to keep them up-to-date…

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Azure Bastion with the configurable shared link

July 25, 2023
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RDP or SSH sessions are commonly used to access target servers as an IT admin. If a jumpbox is unavailable, it is often provided for connecting to the required target server for an RDP/SSH session. In the case of the public cloud, a jumpbox server is placed in the management Virtual Network, which in some environments, may be exposed…

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