Updated – April 2024 Ensuring high availability is critical for any application or service running in the cloud. High availability (HA) as part of the Resiliency subject ensures that your applications and services remain accessible and performant, even in the face of failures. Azure provides a robust set of tools and best practices to achieve high availability. High availability refers to the ability of a system or component to remain operational and accessible during a […]
Yearly Archives: 2022
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Updated – July 2024 In the world of cloud computing, ensuring that applications and services remain available and performant in the face of disruptions is crucial. Azure Resiliency is all about designing and implementing strategies, services, and design decisions to make your cloud infrastructure robust and reliable. This post delves into the key components of Azure Resiliency, including related services, strategies, and design decisions that can help maintain business continuity and minimise downtime. What is […]
Updated – July 2024 Creating a secure, compliant, and well-managed cloud environment can be challenging, especially when dealing with complex architectures and regulatory requirements. Azure Blueprints simplify this process by enabling you to define and deploy comprehensive environments in a repeatable manner. In this post, we’ll explore what Azure Blueprints are, how they fit into the concept of Azure Landing Zones, and provide examples to help you get started. What are Azure Blueprints? Azure Blueprints […]
Updated – July 2024 Azure Policy is a powerful tool that allows organisations to enforce standards and assess compliance across their Azure environments. By defining policies, you can ensure resources are created and configured according to your organisation’s requirements. In this post, we’ll dive into what Azure Policy is, why it’s important, and provide examples to help you get started with implementing policies in your environment. What is Azure Policy? Azure Policy helps you manage […]
Updated – June 2024 Managing a robust and secure cloud environment requires a well-defined governance strategy. Azure Governance provides a suite of tools and features to help organisations control, manage, and secure their Azure resources effectively. In this post, we’ll explore the core services and features of Azure Governance, explaining their importance and how they can be utilised to maintain a compliant and well-managed Azure environment. What is Azure Governance? Azure Governance refers to the […]
Updated – June 2024 In the dynamic landscape of modern IT, maintaining secure and compliant access to resources is a constant challenge. Over time, employees change roles, projects evolve, and organisational needs shift, which can lead to outdated access permissions. Azure Entra ID Access Reviews offer a streamlined solution to ensure that only the right people have the right access at the right time. Let’s explore what Access Reviews are, why they’re essential, and how […]