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2024
Azure SQL - Managing Database-Level Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Keys with Azure PowerShell
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In my previous article, we explored how to set up server-level Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in Azure SQL. This method uses a single encryption key to secure multiple databases on a server or managed instance, providing consistent protection across all databases.
Azure SQL - Managing Server-Level Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) Keys with Azure PowerShell
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In Azure SQL, server-level Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) provides centralized encryption across multiple databases within a server or managed instance. By default, Azure SQL uses a Service Managed Key (SMK) for TDE, but we can also choose to deploy a Customer Managed Key (CMK) for better control.
Terraform – Simplified Azure Container Instances (ACI) Deployment
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Hi everyone! Today, in this blog post, we will explore how to deploy Azure Container Instances (ACI) using Terraform. As we have discussed several times on this blog, ACI is a vital Azure service for running Docker containers without the need to manage underlying virtual machines.
Terraform - Azure Compute Gallery Deployment and Image Management
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Hi everyone! Today, in this blog post, we will explore how to deploy and manage Azure Shared Image Galleries using Terraform. As you know, Shared Image Galleries in Azure provide a centralized way to store and manage custom images for your virtual machines, enabling consistent and efficient deployments across multiple regions.
Bicep - Creating Custom Azure Policy Initiatives
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Hi everyone! This week we’re talking again about “Policy as Code,” an approach that brings consistency and efficiency to policy management, similar to how “Infrastructure as Code” transformed infrastructure deployment.
Terraform – Simplified Azure Container Registry (ACR) Deployment
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Hi folks! Today, in this blog post, we’re going to explore how to implement Azure Container Registry (ACR) using Terraform. As we’ve discussed on several occasions in this blog, ACR is an essential Azure service for storing and managing Docker container images.
Bicep - Deploying Azure Application Insights
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Keeping our cloud applications healthy and reliable requires constant monitoring. Azure Application Insights allows us to track performance, identify errors, and gain valuable insights into the behavior of our applications.
Terraform - Simplify Azure API Management Deployment
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API management is becoming increasingly important, where seamless integration and efficient management of APIs can have a significant impact on the success of our projects. Azure API Management offers us a powerful solution that allows us to publish, manage, protect and analyze our APIs in a secure and scalable environment.
Terraform - Deploying Azure Service Bus Topics
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In our previous post, we looked at how to use Terraform to set up namespaces in Azure Service Bus. Now, we’re moving on to the next step: creating topics in Azure Service Bus.
Bicep - Deploy Azure Firewall into Virtual Network
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Hey there! In another post, we discussed how you can use Terraform to deploy Azure Firewall and how it can make your cloud deployments more efficient and secure. Today, let’s explore how you can achieve similar results using Bicep, Azure’s language for resource declaration.
Terraform - Azure Service Bus Queue Deployment
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In the previous post, we started a series on using Terraform to deploy Azure Service Bus resources. We covered how to deploy namespaces in Azure Service Bus.
Now, in this second post, we will look at Azure Service Bus queues, a fundamental component for efficient message handling.
Bicep - Deploying an Azure Elastic SAN
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Happy New Year, everyone! Kicking off our first article of the year, we’ll explore deploying Azure Elastic SAN using Bicep. Currently, there is no official Bicep module specifically for Elastic SAN implementation.
2023
Terraform - Provisioning Azure Service Bus Namespaces
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Azure Service Bus is a messaging service on the cloud that enables communication between applications and services. It’s a key component in many cloud architectures, especially when dealing with large-scale applications or services that require reliable, secure message passing and processing.
Bicep - Easy deployment of Azure virtual machine scale sets
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Hey there, folks! In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss the Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, also known as VMSS. If you have experience with Azure, you might already know that VMSS are crucial for managing cloud services that can be scaled up and down based on demand.
Terraform - Deploying Static Websites Using Storage Accounts and Azure CDN
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Static websites are gaining popularity due to their simplicity, security, and fast loading times. They are particularly useful for applications where the content is not updated frequently.
Azure Storage provides a convenient and cost-effective way to host such static websites, serving content directly from storage containers without the need for a web server.
Bicep - Deploying Log Analytics Workspaces
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Hello! This week, I wanted to share a new post about biceps - As you know, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a critical aspect of any successful and scalable deployment.
Terraform – Secure your Azure Key Vaults with private endpoints
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Hello everyone! The importance of securely managing our secrets, keys, and certificates has grown exponentially in our cloud environments. Azure Key Vault allows us to handle this sensitive data securely.
Bicep - Azure Custom Roles Definitions
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Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about custom roles in Azure. Azure gives us many roles to use, but sometimes, they don’t do exactly what we want. So, we need to make our own roles that do the exact job.
Terraform - Setting Up Private Endpoints for Azure Storage Accounts
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Hi folks, I hope everyone is doing well. We all use Azure Storage Accounts to keep our data, like files and blobs. And it’s super important to keep that data safe.
GitHub Actions - Building a Simple Bicep Workflow for Resource Deployment
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In the previous article, we explored deploying Azure resources using Bicep with Azure DevOps. This week, we’re switching gears to GitHub Actions, showcasing a simple workflow to automate Azure deployments.