Azure Container Instances (ACI) and Kubernetes Service (AKS) – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

5.2. Azure Container Instances (ACI) and Kubernetes Service (AKS) Microsoft Azure’s Container Instances (ACI) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) are two pivotal services that enable containerization—a lightweight alternative to full machine virtualization that involves encapsulating an application in a container with its own operating environment. This allows for high levels of resource efficiency, rapid deployment, […]

App Service and Functions – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

5.4. App Service and Functions Azure App Service and Azure Functions represent two cornerstone offerings within Microsoft Azure’s vast suite of cloud services, each catering to specific needs within the realm of application development and deployment. These services are integral to modern application architecture, providing developers with platforms to build, deploy, and scale web applications […]

Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups 2 – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

Application Security Groups (ASGs) Introduction to ASGs An Application Security Group is an Azure resource that allows you to configure network security as a natural extension of an application’s structure, by grouping together virtual machines with similar functions, such as web servers or database servers. ASGs help to manage security based on roles rather than […]

Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

6.4. Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups Azure’s security landscape is replete with nuanced and robust features, designed to ensure that both deployment and operational security postures are resilient against threats. Within this landscape, Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Security Groups (ASGs) serve as fundamental building blocks to safeguard network traffic to and […]

VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute 2 – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

Azure ExpressRoute Fundamentals of ExpressRoute Azure ExpressRoute is a service that provides a private connection between Azure datacenters and infrastructure that’s on your premises or in a colocation facility. ExpressRoute connections do not go over the public Internet, and thus offer more reliability, faster speeds, lower latencies, and higher security than typical connections over the […]

Load Balancers and Application Gateways – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

6.2. Load Balancers and Application Gateways In the vast array of Azure networking services, Load Balancers and Application Gateways stand out as pivotal components for ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of applications. These services intelligently distribute network or application traffic across a number of servers or services, optimizing resource use, maximizing throughput, minimizing response […]

Virtual Network and Subnets – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

6.1. Virtual Network and Subnets When discussing the architecture of cloud services, especially within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, the conversation inevitably turns to the critical components that comprise the framework for networking within the cloud: Virtual Networks (VNet) and Subnets. These elements are not merely features within the Azure platform but are foundational to creating […]

Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Azure Front Door 2 – Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

Improving Application Delivery with Azure Front Door Front Door enhances user experience by ensuring that user requests are always directed to the nearest and most performant application endpoint. It is particularly effective for dynamic content, where traditional CDN caching is less effective. Deployment Strategies for Azure Front Door ● Application Acceleration: Use Front Door to […]