Selecting which machine (VM type/size) to deploy for a given environment (Dev, Test, QA, UAT, Prod) in Azure depends on a few key factors like performance, cost, stability requirements, scalability, and compliance. 1. Environment Goals Environment Goal Dev Fast iteration, low cost Test Match Prod to some extent, but cost-effective…
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Azure subscription
🔹 What is an Azure Subscription? An Azure subscription is a logical container used to provision resources in Microsoft Azure. It holds the details of all the resources like virtual machines (VMs), databases, and storage accounts, and governs billing, quotas, and access control. 🔹 Azure Subscription Structure Component Description Tenant…
SoftEther VPN Server – Default Ports to Open
To run a SoftEther VPN Server properly, you’ll need to ensure specific ports are open both on your firewall and ISP (or NAT router). Here’s is the list of the default and recommended ports: 🔐 SoftEther VPN Server – Default Ports to Open Protocol Port Purpose TCP 443 HTTPS VPN…
Configure Softnet ethernet VPN server on Azure step by step
o set up a SoftEther VPN Server on Azure, using a Windows VM, here’s a complete step-by-step guide to get it running securely and efficiently. 🛠️ Overview 🔧 Prerequisites 🧱 Step-by-Step Setup ✅ Step 1: Create a Windows VM in Azure ✅ Step 2: Connect to the VM ✅ Step…
VPN server in Azure
Setting up a VPN server in Azure that supports secure access for employees, vendors, and customers requires a carefully planned architecture to address different access levels, security boundaries, and scalability. Here’s a solid approach with Azure-native and custom options, along with a proposed build. 🔐 Goal: 🧱 Solution Overview: Option…
Process for designing and creating virtual machines (VMs)
Designing and creating virtual machines (VMs) is a structured process that involves planning, provisioning, configuration, and deployment. 🔧 1. Define Requirements Before creating any VM, you need to clearly understand what the VM is for: 🧠 2. Design the VM Configuration This is where you map the requirements to a…
Azure firewall and firewall rules
Azure Firewall is a cloud-native, managed network security service provided by Microsoft Azure. It acts as a stateful firewall as a service, designed to protect Azure Virtual Network (VNet) resources. It allows you to control both inbound and outbound traffic using defined rules and is fully integrated with Azure Monitor…