Designing cloud-native applications in Azure isn’t just about provisioning resources or ticking compliance boxes—it’s about crafting systems that thrive in production, adapt gracefully to change, and keep the business running even when things go sideways. Whether you’re building new solutions or refactoring legacy systems, following proven design principles can help you deliver robust, scalable, and cost-effective applications. In this blog, we’ll walk through ten core design principles for Azure applications that will set you up […]
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As cloud adoption accelerates, architects face a critical decision: selecting the right architecture style to meet specific business and technical requirements. Microsoft Azure offers a diverse array of architecture styles, which can be applied to any cloud, each tailored to different scenarios. This guide provides an overview of these styles, helping you make informed decisions for your cloud solutions. Understanding Architecture Styles An architecture style defines a set of constraints and patterns that shape the […]
In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, seamless deployment and management of applications have become crucial. Enter Azure DevOps—a robust suite of development tools by Microsoft that provides end-to-end DevOps capabilities for building, testing, and deploying applications. Today, we embark on a journey to explore how Azure DevOps can streamline the provisioning of a Helm application to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). We’ll guide you through this process step-by-step, complete with code examples, ensuring you’re equipped […]
Kubernetes has revolutionised the way we deploy, scale, and manage containerised applications. Yet, managing complex Kubernetes applications can be daunting. This is where Helm comes in—a powerful package manager that simplifies the deployment of applications on Kubernetes clusters. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into Helm charts, explain their significance, and provide a detailed step-by-step guide on provisioning an application to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). We’ll also touch on how automation can further streamline […]
Azure App Services is a fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, Azure App Services offers a robust environment to host your applications. This blog will break down the essentials of App Services, delve into App Service Plans, and provide comparisons and use cases to help you make informed decisions. Azure App Services: The Basics What is Azure App Services? Azure App Services is […]
In today’s cloud-driven world, containers have become a go-to solution for developers and IT professionals alike. They offer a consistent and portable environment for applications, making deployment easier and more efficient. Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform, provides several options for running containers: Azure Container Instances (ACI), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Container Apps (ACA). But when should you use each one? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. Azure Container Instances […]