The Challenge of Composite SLAs While Composite SLAs are critical for understanding overall system reliability, they pose several challenges: Best Practices for Managing Composite SLAs Given the importance and complexity of Composite SLAs, here are some best practices for managing them: Real-world Application of Composite SLAs In a real-world scenario, a company might use Azure […]
Category: Factors Affecting Azure Pricing
11.2. Azure Firewall Azure Firewall is a managed, cloud-based network security service that protects Azure Virtual Network resources. It’s a fully stateful firewall as a service with built-in high availability and unrestricted cloud scalability. Azure Firewall provides a centralized means to control and log access and application traffic across all subscriptions and virtual networks, making […]
11.4. Application Gateway WAF The Application Gateway Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a service that provides centralized, inbound protection for your web applications from common exploits and vulnerabilities. Web applications are increasingly targeted by malicious attacks that exploit commonly known vulnerabilities. SQL injection and cross-site scripting are among the most common attacks. The Azure Application […]
Encryption in Use (Confidential Computing) Encryption in use protects data while it is being processed. This is typically the hardest state to protect because data must be decrypted for processing. However, Azure offers services that provide the capability to encrypt sensitive data while in use: Key Management and Controls The effectiveness of encryption is only […]
Azure Blueprints Azure Blueprints are a declarative way to orchestrate the deployment of various resource templates and other artifacts such as: The key features of Azure Blueprints include: By using Azure Blueprints, cloud architects can define a repeatable set of Azure resources that implements and adheres to an organization’s standards, patterns, and requirements. Blueprints make […]
12.3. Compliance Manager Compliance Manager is a feature provided by Microsoft within its suite of compliance tools that helps organizations manage their compliance posture for their cloud deployments. This tool has become an essential aspect of corporate compliance strategy, particularly as more businesses migrate to the cloud and as regulatory pressures mount. When dealing with […]
13.1. Factors Affecting Azure Pricing In the complex ecosystem of cloud computing, pricing stands as one of the most dynamic and multifaceted aspects that businesses must understand and manage effectively. Microsoft Azure, a prominent player in this domain, offers an extensive array of services, each with its unique pricing structure. The cost implications of deploying […]