Zonal resources and non-zonal gateways: a common oversight

Top 3 reliability actions you need to take for your Azure deployments that sadly many customers are not! AND an amazing new resource to help educate and implement. https://lnkd.in/g9BKB4Ej 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - 1, Use Availability Zones 05:32 - 2, Network gateway SKUs 07:06 - 3, Network connectivity 13:28 - Reliability Guidance Hub 17:12 - Summary 18:02 - Close #azure #microsoft

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 retains deployment metadata within the resource group, enabling you to redeploy previously provisioned configurations with minimal effort. In this guide, I walk you through how to redeploy deleted resources using Azure Resource Group deployments, a powerful yet often overlooked capability that can save time, reduce errors, and reinforce governance. Whether you're managing infrastructure, supporting users, or building automation workflows, understanding deployment history is a game-changer. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ePueYW3W Drop your thoughts, questions, or real-world scenarios in the comments. I’d love to hear how you’re using this in your environment. Grateful acknowledgement to Solomon Francis Jeremiah, founder of ABC OF CLOUD COMPUTING, a trusted friend, brother, and colleague, for the insightful nudge that sparked this discovery. #Azure #CloudComputing #ITInfrastructure #SysAdmin #Microsoft365 #DevOps #Governance #TechMindAnalytics #Shares #Abcofcloud #TechCommunity #SchoolofLearningAndDevelopment

To prevent Azure from marking an instance as unhealthy and shutting it down, expose a lightweight /health endpoint that returns HTTP 200 OK as soon as the application is ready to serve traffic. Configure Azure’s health probe to call this endpoint at short intervals; any non-200 or timeout response will trigger auto-repair or replacement of the instance.

🐳 Running Kubernetes (AKS) the Right Way Kubernetes is powerful, but it’s not “plug and play.” When we set up Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the challenges weren’t about spinning up clusters — it was about operating them effectively. Here are my key learnings: 1️⃣ Use Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform) → Clusters should be reproducible, not manually created. 2️⃣ Enable Azure AD Integration → RBAC tied to your corporate directory is a game changer for security. 3️⃣ Leverage managed identities + Key Vault → No secrets in config maps. 4️⃣ Monitor everything → Use Azure Monitor + Container Insights for pod/node health. 5️⃣ Scale smartly → Configure HPA (Horizontal Pod Autoscaler) so workloads expand/shrink automatically. 👉 What’s your biggest pain point with Kubernetes today — scaling, cost, or complexity? #AzureKubernetes #AKS #CloudNative

🧿 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 After a major outage disrupted users worldwide, Microsoft has confirmed Azure services are back online. Engineers are monitoring closely to ensure stability and prevent further downtime. #HypoMatrix #Microsoft #Azure #CloudComputing #TechUpdate 💬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐬: https://lnkd.in/g2mRPC-H

🌟 Azure Public Preview: Microsoft.FileShares Microsoft has introduced a new preview feature, Microsoft.FileShares, making Azure file share deployment easier than ever. You can now create file shares directly at the resource group level, no storage account required! Key highlights: ✔️ Deploy file shares as top-level resources, right alongside VMs, disks, and VNets. ✔️ Dedicated performance per share with custom IOPS and throughput. ✔️ Cost visibility per resource, enabling precise chargeback and reporting. ✔️ Private Endpoints and Service Endpoints supported in preview. ✔️ NFS protocol only (SMB remains available via classic file shares). A great step forward in simplifying architecture and providing more flexibility for Azure Files. https://lnkd.in/e2DKng2P #Azure #MicrosoftAzure #AzureStorage #AzureFiles #CloudComputing #AzurePreview #CloudStorage #HybridCloud #AzureArchitecture #AzureCommunity

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen Azure VMs running for months… with no one realizing they’re barely used. One quick win: enable auto-shutdown. You can even set it with a single CLI line: az vm auto-shutdown --resource-group RG1 --name MyVM --time 2200 It’s not perfect (doesn’t cover production 24/7 needs), but for dev/test boxes it can save surprising amounts of cost. 👉 Do you rely more on schedules or monitoring-based shutdown? #Azure #FinOps #CloudAutomation #CostOptimization

When it comes to Azure VM reservations, I learned this week that the trick is not just about saving money but about knowing which workloads and machine types are stable enough to commit to. Some SKUs you can lock in for 1–3 years with confidence, others are better left pay as you go. What stood out to me is how important it is to really understand workload predictability, your company’s short and long term goals, client needs, and usage patterns before making those commitments, otherwise you could be setting yourself up for problems down the road. #Azure #VMReservations #CloudSavings #CloudEngineering #Microsoft

It’s always good to validate your skills through continuous learning. I recently completed the “Build flexible Bicep files by using conditions and loops” module on Microsoft Learn. Beyond the hands-on practice, it was a great reminder that cloud services evolve quickly — some features get deprecated while new ones emerge. Staying current ensures we design with the right services and best practices in mind. @MicrosoftLearn journey!

📘 DAY 26/30 — Azure Policy vs Azure Blueprints: What’s the Difference? When managing multiple resources and subscriptions, governance is key. That’s where Azure Policy and Blueprints come in. 🛡️ Azure Policy ● Enforces rules and effects on Azure resources ● Example: Disallow public IPs, require tags, or restrict VM SKUs ● Policies evaluate compliance continuously ● Supports initiative definitions (grouped policies) 📘 Azure Blueprints ● Think of it as a deployment template for full environments ● Bundles policy assignments, role assignments, ARM templates, and resource groups ● Ideal for repeatable and compliant deployments ● Blueprints can be locked to prevent tampering 💡 AZ-104 Tip: Expect scenario-based questions asking when to use Policy vs Blueprints — focus on their purpose: enforcement vs environment setup. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Today’s Learning Resources ▶️ What is Azure Policy? - https://lnkd.in/dPecQHjE ▶️ What are Azure Blueprints? - https://lnkd.in/d9qMgvRV 🧠 Tomorrow (Day 27): We move into Monitoring & Insights — exploring Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and more. #AZ104Challenge #AzurePolicy #AzureBlueprints #CloudGovernance #LearnAzure