Glossary

Managed Identity in Azure is a feature that allows services running in the Azure environment to authenticate securely with other Azure services without the need for manually managing credentials. Azure manages this identity through Entra ID, simplifying the process for developers and reducing the risks associated with handling credentials. In traditional systems, developers often store …

Azure Traffic Manager is a DNS-based load balancer that ensures user traffic is distributed effectively across multiple service endpoints. Whether you run services on Azure, on-premises, or other cloud platforms, Azure Traffic Manager offers high availability, improved performance, and better proximity for users worldwide. This system is particularly useful for applications that require multiple …

Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), is a cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) service designed to securely manage and authenticate user access to various resources. These resources include internal systems like intranet applications and external platforms such as Microsoft 365 and other SaaS services.

Cloud migration is the process of moving applications, data, and IT systems from their current setup, often on-premises servers or an existing cloud provider, into a new cloud environment. It can be a straightforward lift-and-shift or a complete rebuild, depending on the workload. The goal: relocation, scalability, performance, and compliance that traditional infrastructure struggles to match. …