Organizations across the world are dedicated to minimizing their IT carbon footprint, driving a more sustainable future by prioritizing efficiency and cost optimization. Cloud sustainability goes beyond merely lowering the environmental impact of cloud usage; it involves making informed business decisions that align with corporate values, meet regulatory standards, and support long-term business objectives. Accurate […]
Terraform AzAPI Provider
You all know that Terraform is one of the leading infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, allows you to manage and implement cloud resources across various platforms, including Azure. While Terraform’s native Azure Provider (azurerm) is great for most all use cases, the AzAPI Provider introduces a more granular and direct way to manage Azure resources, especially when […]
Automating Azure Backups Assignment of Azure VMs with Azure Policy and Tag
Managing backups for virtual machines (VMs) in the cloud is crucial for ensuring data security and continuity. Manually configuring backups for each VM can be time-consuming and error-prone. Thankfully, Azure Policy provides a powerful way to automate and enforce backup configurations. In this guide, I’ll walk through how to automatically configure Azure VM backups using […]
Aligning TOGAF’s ADM with Azure Landing Zone
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is a widely adopted framework that provides a comprehensive approach for designing, planning, implementing, and governing an enterprise information architecture. The TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) forms the core of TOGAF and offers a structured approach to architecture development through distinct phases. Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) is a conceptual […]
Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan in IT
In today’s digital age, organizations are heavily reliant on IT infrastructure and Cloud platforms to support their operations. Any disruption can lead to significant financial loss, reputational damage, and operational setbacks. A well-structured Disaster Recovery (DR) plan is essential to mitigate these risks and ensure business continuity. This blog will guide you through the process […]
Fair Share Technologies in Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
When managing a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environment, ensuring resources are distributed fairly among users is crucial for maintaining performance and user satisfaction. To achieve this, Microsoft has introduced “Fair Share,” a feature which helps regulate the allocation of resources like CPU, disk, and network bandwidth across multiple users connected to a server. This blog […]
Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pool Load Balancing Mechanism
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. One of the key components of Azure Virtual Desktop is the “host pool.” A host pool is a collection of virtual machines (VMs) that deliver virtual desktops to users. But with multiple users accessing these VMs, how does Azure ensure […]
Dynamic Blocks in Terraform
Terraform, a popular tool for infrastructure as code (IaaC), allows you to define and manage your infrastructure in a consistent, repeatable way. One of Terraform’s powerful features is the ability to use dynamic blocks, which enable you to write more modular, DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) code. In this blog, we’ll dive into what dynamic blocks […]
Terraform tfvars for Environment specific Deployments
When managing infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform, one of the challenges that often arises is how to create environment-agnostic deployments. This means writing Terraform configurations that can be easily reused across multiple environments, such as development, staging, and production, without requiring significant modifications. Terraform’s .tfvars files are an excellent tool for achieving this goal. […]
Azure Log Analytics Tables
Azure Log Analytics is an essential tool in the Azure ecosystem, designed to help you gather, analyze, and act on data from both cloud and on-premises environments. At the heart of Azure Log Analytics are tables—where all collected data is stored. Knowing how these tables work, their structure, and how to use them effectively can […]