Security and management are essential when managing access to Windows machines in Azure. Using Microsoft Entra credentials achieves both and is a fairly straightforward setup. However, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) can complicate the process and require some...
Azure Blog Posts
Azure Monitor: Best Practices for Monitoring Azure Managed Databases
Azure Monitor provides comprehensive tools for monitoring the health and performance of your Azure-managed databases, including Azure Managed SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL, and Azure Database for MariaDB. By following best practices, you...
Azure Monitor Best Practices: Essential Metrics for SQL Managed Instances
Ensuring the performance and availability of your Azure Managed SQL databases is crucial for maintaining a smooth user experience and maximizing business productivity. Azure Monitor offers a robust suite of monitoring tools, but navigating the vast array of metrics...
Cloud Provider Comparison: AWS vs. Azure
Choosing a cloud provider can be difficult, with several options, each offering a wide variety of services. The two leading providers are Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, which combine for over 50% of the cloud provider market share. There are several others, but here...
Top 10 Tips to Improve Performance of Azure Database for MySQL
As a business that relies on Azure Database for MySQL, there's nothing more frustrating than experiencing slow performance. Not only does it impact productivity, but it can also lead to lost revenue and dissatisfied customers. Fortunately, there are several things you...
Why Migrate Your On-Premises Databases to AWS or Azure?
Migrating your on-premise databases to the cloud can provide a number of benefits for your organization. By moving to a cloud platform like AWS or Azure, you can take advantage of the scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness of these platforms. Here are just a...
Comparing Azure and AWS for Kubernetes
Choosing between Azure and AWS for Kubernetes depends on an organization's specific needs and requirements. Both cloud providers offer robust Kubernetes services with similar features and capabilities. However, there are several additional factors to consider when...
Azure Application Development
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services for building, deploying, and managing applications. Azure provides a variety of solutions for application development, including: Cloud-native development: Azure provides a number of...
Database Migrations to Azure
As businesses increasingly move to the cloud, many are looking to migrate their on-premises databases to Azure. There are a number of reasons for this, including: Cost savings: Azure offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model, which can save businesses money on their...
Azure Cost Optimization: A Guide to Saving Money in the Cloud
Microsoft Azure is a powerful cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services for businesses of all sizes. However, with so many features and options available, it can be easy to overspend on Azure resources. That's where cost optimization comes in. Cost...