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Best Practices for Azure foundations with Networking Services

March 1, 2025

| 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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Azure now defaults to zone-redundant public IP addresses.

September 14, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Networking

Welcome to my next blog post! I will discuss the latest developments in Public IP addresses, mainly focusing on their default zone redundancy across Azure. This topic will be explored in great detail, so stay tuned for the in-depth exploration! What is the change in the Public IP address? Microsoft recently made a significant announcement regarding Azure Standard Public…

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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Evolve Cloud Security As Zero-Trust Model With Azure Networking Services

August 17, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security, Cyber Security, Security Architectures

In today’s increasingly complex digital world, old-fashioned security methods that rely on trusting users and devices within the network perimeter are no longer enough. The Zero Trust model offers a new way of thinking about security. It challenges current security assumptions and requires a big change in how we protect our digital resources. 1. Zero Trust Model The zero-trust…

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 integrate Azure private endpoint with DNS for the best practice?

July 27, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Today’s blog will discuss using Azure private endpoints with DNS for name resolution. This article provides a detailed guide on how to resolve the private IP address of the private endpoint and how to configure and use your DNS settings. Please visit my earlier blog post to learn more about Azure Private endpoints and their benefits. Context: The private…

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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Analysis of Azure Private endpoint, Service endpoint, and Private links.

June 21, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Greetings, everyone. Thank you for reading my blog post and understanding the Azure networking services, including Azure Private Endpoint, Azure Service Endpoint, and Private Link. This blog post will discuss Azure Service Endpoint, Azure Private Endpoint, and Private Link networking services in the Azure cloud. These services are designed to help you restrict how you connect or restrict your…

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 control Azure Load Balancer Backend Instance?

June 4, 2024

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| Azure Networking, Azure Security

Azure has recently unveiled the public preview of the Azure Load Balancer Administrative State (Admin State). This new feature aims to enhance the management of Azure VMs by providing more effective control over the backend pool of the Azure Load Balancer. In this article, we will delve into the significance of this update and explore how it can benefit…

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

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.

Azure now defaults to zone-redundant public IP addresses.

Evolve Cloud Security As Zero-Trust Model With Azure Networking Services

How to integrate Azure private endpoint with DNS for the best practice?

Analysis of Azure Private endpoint, Service endpoint, and Private links.

How to control Azure Load Balancer Backend Instance?

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