Azure Storage Lifecycle Management is a feature designed to manage and automate the movement and deletion of data within Azure Storage accounts. By defining rules, you can optimize storage costs and ensure that data is stored in the appropriate access tiers based on its usage. This guide will explore the core features, benefits, and provide a practical use case to illustrate how Azure Storage Lifecycle Management can be utilized effectively. Core Features of Azure Storage […]
Updated – June 2014 Azure Storage Accounts provides a scalable, secure, and high-performance storage solution for various types of data in the cloud. This guide will cover the different types of Azure Storage Accounts, the types of data they support, access tiers, and cost/pricing considerations. Types of Azure Storage Accounts 1. General-purpose v2 (GPv2) General-purpose v2 (GPv2) Storage Accounts offer the latest Azure Storage features, including support for all storage services such as Blob, File, […]
Updated – April 2024 Azure Front Door is a global, scalable, and secure entry point for delivering high-performance web applications. It acts as a Layer 7 load balancer that provides advanced traffic management, security features, and performance optimization. This guide will cover the core features, benefits, and a detailed use case demonstrating Azure Front Door in action. Core Features of Azure Front Door 1. Global Load Balancing Azure Front Door distributes incoming network traffic across […]
Azure Cosmos DB is a globally distributed, multi-model database service designed to provide high availability, low latency, and seamless scalability. It is built to handle mission-critical workloads and offers comprehensive SLAs for throughput, latency, consistency, and availability. This guide will explore the core features of Azure Cosmos DB, including its global distribution, consistency models, and high availability capabilities. What is Azure Cosmos DB? Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL database service that supports […]
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 […]
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 […]