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 their ...

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: Private AKS Cluster Application Load Balancing and Traffic Management [Ingress]. In this ...

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 [ API access, Ingress and Egress, Azure VNET and application load balancing] in AKS. I aim to provide content that ensures ...

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 Azure ...

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 management! ...

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 NSGs ...

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 need ...

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 across ...

Welcome to this blog post, which focuses on the steps required to enable Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) on server operating systems. For the prerequisites and other essential information, please visit the first part of this blog post in this series. Azure Servers - Deployment To onboard Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) onto servers running on Azure-based virtual machines, we ...

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, and ...