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Analysis of the Azure Virtual Network Manager.

February 8, 2024

| Azure, Azure Networking, Azure Security

Overview: Azure has recently announced the general availability of their highly anticipated Virtual Network Manager (AVNM) services this month. The AVNM services are a promising addition to the Azure platform, allowing users to manage and configure networking configurations across all Azure networks consistently. In this blog post, let us analyse the Azure Virtual Network Manager in-depth. This analysis will…

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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What is the need for Azure DDOS protection plan?

January 18, 2024

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

Background Before delving into the technical intricacies of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, allow me to provide a contextual background and outline my approach to this subject. In a recent discussion, I conversed with an acquaintance who serves as an application architect regarding the implications of DDoS attacks on public-facing applications and the available cloud-based services that can…

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 use the DNS settings in Azure Firewall?

January 9, 2024

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| Azure, Azure Compute, Azure Networking

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…

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 keep Azure cost optimization on the journey?

December 19, 2023

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| Azure, Azure Compute

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,…

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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What is a Private Subnet in Azure?

December 13, 2023

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| Azure, Azure Networking

“Have you ever thought about having a Private Subnet in Azure VNET? Let me tell you all about it. Trust me, you would want to take advantage of its benefits. We must use Azure Private Subnet to ensure the highest level of security and privacy for our network.” Background of Azure VNET and Subnet and Internet access To grasp…

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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Mastering the ins and outs of Azure Update Manager.

October 16, 2023

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| Azure, Azure Compute, Update

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…

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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The default Outbound internet access for Azure VMs is removed.

October 2, 2023

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| Azure, Azure Compute, Azure Networking

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…

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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A Deep Dive into Azure Firewall Manager

September 24, 2023

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Cyber Security, Security Architectures

Before the public cloud, we depended on third-party software from firewall network device vendors to handle all firewall devices in our data centre. However, the transition to the public cloud posed operational hurdles when dealing with several cloud-based firewall devices. We needed software that could efficiently manage these devices or appliances centrally. Thankfully, cloud providers eventually introduced a centralised…

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 secure Azure Web App with Front Door, web app access restrictions, and private endpoint as combined

September 15, 2023

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| Azure Networking, Security Architectures

Greetings! Today, I want to delve into a critical web app access security topic. Specifically, I will discuss using Azure services such as Azure Front Door, Azure Private Endpoint, and Azure Web App Access Restrictions to ensure your web app is well-protected against malicious attacks and unauthorized access. With the growing number of cybersecurity threats out there, it is…

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 Firewall Logs and Policy Analytics

September 10, 2023

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| Azure, Azure Networking, Security Architectures

Organizations can rely on Microsoft Azure Firewall, a cloud-based security solution, to safeguard their data and control network traffic. This powerful tool utilizes various techniques to prevent attacks, including intrusion detection and prevention systems and malware protection. Azure Firewall, businesses can easily manage traffic between different clouds and on-premises networks and between other regions and subnets within a 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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Tag: Azure

Analysis of the Azure Virtual Network Manager.

What is the need for Azure DDOS protection plan?

How to use the DNS settings in Azure Firewall?

How to keep Azure cost optimization on the journey?

What is a Private Subnet in Azure?

Mastering the ins and outs of Azure Update Manager.

The default Outbound internet access for Azure VMs is removed.

A Deep Dive into Azure Firewall Manager

How to secure Azure Web App with Front Door, web app access restrictions, and private endpoint as combined

Azure Firewall Logs and Policy Analytics

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