Fixing Disk Signature Collision in Azure VM After Cloning or Using Snapshots with Windows
When moving or duplicating Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), you may encounter an issue where the VM’s disk is offline due to a signature collision. This…
Cloud
The “Cloud” refers to a network of remote servers hosted on the internet that store, manage, and process data, rather than relying on local servers or personal computers. This technology enables users to access and utilize computing resources and services, such as storage, databases, software, and analytics, from anywhere with an internet connection. Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, allowing individuals and organizations to quickly adapt to changing needs without significant upfront investment in hardware and infrastructure. Popular cloud service providers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
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Securing Terraform State in Azure Blob Storage using Best Practices
When your team loses control of its Terraform state file, it loses control of everything in the subscription. An unencrypted or publicly exposed .tfstate isn’t…
Free eBook: Developer’s Guide to Azure: 2020 Edition
The new “Developer’s Guide to Azure” eBook published from Microsoft, written by Build5Nines’ own Chris Pietschmann, is your guide to getting started with Microsoft Azure…
More Affordable Azure VMs with “Burstable” B-Series
One of the most common complaints about Azure Virtual Machine (VM) pricing is that it’s too expensive for small workloads. For custom web applications you…
Azure Front Door: CNAME/alias record is not currently detected
When configuring a custom domain with Azure Front Door, one common issue that users may encounter is the “CNAME/alias record is not currently detected” message.…
Buy Domain Names with Azure App Service Domain
There’s a feature for purchasing Internet Domain Names within Microsoft Azure that’s not very widely known. With the Azure App Service Domain feature, you can…
Fix: response_type ‘id_token’ is not enabled for the application (AADSTS700054)
When creating and configuring an Azure AD App Registration to use for authenticating a web application with Azure AD, it’s common to see the AADSTS700054:…
Azure CLI: Generate SAS Token for Blob in Azure Storage
Azure Storage is a cloud service at the very center of Microsoft Azure. It provides the foundations for storing data in many services and systems…
Comparing Azure Front Door, Traffic Manager, and Load Balancer: Choosing the Right Tool for Global Application Delivery
Modern cloud architectures demand flexible, resilient, and scalable traffic distribution strategies. As workloads increasingly span multiple regions and hybrid environments, choosing the right load balancing…
Introduction to Azure Sphere – Secure IoT Development Platform
Azure Sphere is Microsoft’s Internet of Things (IoT) platform for building more highly secured IoT solutions. Azure Sphere incorporates components of hardware, operating system, and…
Azure Regions and Availability Zones
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]For a long time, since the beginning of Microsoft Azure, the most granular control you could have for choosing…
Microsoft’s Vision for 2025 and Beyond: Copilot, Responsible AI, Security and Multicloud
The Microsoft Ignite 2024 conference kicks off next week and I’ve analyzed the full session list to gleam insights into the company’s strategic roadmap for…
Microsoft Azure Logo Evolution Over Time (From 2009 to Today)
There have been a few different logos used by Microsoft over the years for the Azure cloud platform; originally Windows Azure and later rebranded to…
Azure CDN POP Locations: Interactive Map of Azure CDN Points of Presence
The Microsoft Azure CDN (Content Delivery Network) provides secure, reliable content delivery with a broad global reach along with rich features. The Azure CDN POP…
IoT Security Architecture: Trust Zones and Security Boundaries
There are many aspects to architecting an Internet of Things (IoT) solution. Security is the most important aspect of any computer system, but it’s especially…
Free Website Hosting in Microsoft Azure
There are many excellent reasons to use Microsoft Azure to host applications and enterprise systems. There’s even plenty of criticisms on it being expensive to…
Microsoft Azure Certification: Where to Start?
The question of “Where to start with Microsoft Azure Certification?” is a common one. Navigating the gauntlet of certification paths and exams can seem a…
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Exam
The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification exam tests and validates your expertise as an Azure Administrator. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of core…
What are the Microsoft Certified Expert Certifications?
Microsoft certifications are available in multiple levels from Fundamental, to Associate, to Expert at the top. The Microsoft Certified Expert certifications are the most advanced…
Azure Cosmos DB Free Tier Now Available
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.3″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ hover_enabled=”0″] Microsoft has announced that a FREE pricing tier of Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL, cloud-scale database engine) is…