Microsoft has announced that it is retiring default outbound internet access for new Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) on September 30, 2025. What is default outbound access? Outbound access is a way for a VM to connect to the internet. Previously, VMs could be created...
Microsoft has begun deprecating TLS versions 1.0 & 1.1 across all services in Azure. This requires clients connecting to Azure resources to use TLS 1.2 at a minimum, preferably 1.3 if supported. While many deadlines have passed, Microsoft has extended support for...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...