Networking
8 articles from official documentation
The Collapsing Patch Window: Rethinking Security Control Plans
The patch window is shrinking, and traditional security measures are no longer enough. Network-enforced protections can dynamically adjust to new threats, limiting exposure and reducing lateral movement. Discover how to implement these strategies effectively in your environment.
- →Understand the patch window as the period between vulnerability disclosure and remediation.
- →Implement network-enforced protections to restrict access to vulnerable systems.
Unlocking Azure Private Link: Secure Your PaaS Connections
Azure Private Link is a game changer for securing your PaaS services. It allows you to access Azure services like Storage and SQL Database over a private endpoint, enhancing your security posture. Dive in to learn how it works and what you need to watch out for in production.
- →Utilize Azure Private Link to secure access to Azure PaaS services over private endpoints.
- →Leverage the Microsoft backbone network for reliable and low-latency traffic between your virtual network and services.
Mastering Azure Network Security Groups: Key Insights for Production
Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs) are crucial for managing inbound and outbound traffic to your resources. Understanding how to configure security rules effectively can prevent costly misconfigurations. Dive into the specifics of priority, action, and the nuances of security rule evaluation.
- →Configure security rules with clear priorities to avoid conflicts.
- →Use service tags and application security groups for simplified management.
Mastering Azure Application Gateway: Load Balancing for Web Traffic
Azure Application Gateway is your go-to solution for managing web traffic efficiently. With features like SSL/TLS termination and autoscaling, it adapts to your application's demands seamlessly. Dive in to understand how it can enhance your web applications.
- →Utilize SSL/TLS termination to offload encryption tasks from backend servers.
- →Leverage autoscaling to automatically adjust capacity based on traffic demands.
Mastering Azure Virtual Network: The Backbone of Your Cloud Infrastructure
Azure Virtual Network is your gateway to building a secure, private network in the cloud. It enables seamless communication between Azure resources and your on-premises infrastructure. Understanding its core components is essential for effective cloud architecture.
- →Utilize Azure Virtual Network to create a secure, private network for your Azure resources.
- →Establish point-to-site and site-to-site VPNs for flexible connectivity options.
Accelerate Linux Workloads with Azure Files: The NFS Advantage
Modern Linux workloads demand high performance and flexibility. Azure Files delivers fully managed file storage, leveraging NFS to enhance throughput and reduce latency. Discover how zonal placement and the provisioned v2 billing model can optimize your GPU workloads.
- →Utilize NFS nconnect to improve throughput by establishing multiple TCP connections.
- →Leverage zonal placement to reduce latency for data-intensive reads with GPU VMs.
Azure NetApp Files: The Game Changer for EDA Workloads
Azure NetApp Files is transforming how we handle EDA workloads in the cloud. With its ability to support thousands of parallel jobs while maintaining low latency, it’s a must-know for engineers tackling high-performance storage challenges.
- →Leverage Azure NetApp Files to support high concurrency and low latency for EDA workloads.
- →Utilize large volumes and large volumes breakthrough mode to handle thousands of parallel jobs efficiently.
Navigating Digital Sovereignty with Microsoft Sovereign Cloud
Digital sovereignty is no longer optional for organizations operating across borders. Microsoft Sovereign Cloud combines public and private cloud solutions to meet these critical needs, leveraging Azure Local for hybrid deployments.
- →Understand digital sovereignty as a critical requirement for cloud strategy.
- →Leverage Microsoft Sovereign Cloud to integrate public and private cloud resources.
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