2.7. Compliance and Legal Considerations Compliance and legal considerations in cloud computing are paramount for any organization leveraging cloud services. As businesses continue to shift their operations to the cloud, they are bound by a plethora of regulations, laws, and standards that govern data security, privacy, and legal accountability. Understanding these legal frameworks and compliance […]
Compliance Shared Responsibility Model In cloud computing, there is a shared responsibility model for compliance. While the CSP is responsible for the security of the cloud, customers are responsible for security in the cloud. This means that customers must ensure that their use of cloud services complies with the applicable laws and regulations. Customer Responsibilities […]
3.1. Overview of Azure Core Services Azure Core Services represent the foundational components of Microsoft Azure, one of the leading cloud platforms that enable users and businesses to harness the power of cloud computing. As we dive into the vast ocean of Azure’s offerings, it’s essential to grasp the breadth and depth of these core […]
Risk Management and Compliance Risk management is a proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance. It is an ongoing process that involves: ● Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating risks to the organization’s data and compliance posture.● Risk Mitigation Strategies: Implementing controls and measures to reduce the identified risks to an acceptable […]
Azure Storage Solutions Data is the currency of the digital economy, and Azure’s storage solutions are built to ensure that data is stored securely, efficiently, and in a way that it’s readily accessible when needed. Azure Blob Storage: Designed for storing massive amounts of unstructured data, such as text and binary data, Blob Storage is […]
Azure SQL Database: A fully managed relational database with auto-scale, integral intelligence, and robust security. It allows users to migrate their SQL Server workloads to the cloud with minimal changes. Azure Cosmos DB: A globally distributed, multi-model database service that enables you to elastically and independently scale throughput and storage across any number of Azure […]
3.2. Azure Compute Options Azure Compute is one of the most critical offerings within Microsoft Azure’s extensive catalog of cloud services. It provides a range of compute options that cater to the diverse requirements of applications, workloads, and services deployed in the cloud. This compute suite comprises virtual machines, containers, serverless computing, and more, all […]
Azure Container Instances (ACI) For workloads that require containers without the overhead of orchestration, Azure Container Instances offers the fastest and simplest way to run a container in Azure, without having to manage any virtual machines or adopt additional services: ● Event-driven: Great for short-lived, event-driven applications.● Per-second billing: You’re billed per second for your […]
Azure Virtual Desktop Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on the cloud. It allows you to establish a secure and scalable remote desktop experience from anywhere: ● Multi-session Windows 10: Multiple users can share the same Windows 10 or Windows 11 experience.● Optimized for Office 365: Built-in optimizations for […]
3.3. Azure Storage Solutions Azure Storage Solutions encompass a suite of services designed to address a wide range of storage needs within the cloud ecosystem. They provide scalable, secure, and performance-optimized options for storing and retrieving large amounts of data, an essential component of both modern cloud applications and traditional systems looking to leverage the […]