Azure integration services overview

Azure integration services overview Azure integration services provide integration capabilities for on-premise, cloud and hybrid applications and APIs. Azure integration services allow administrators and developers to seamlessly integrate on-premises and cloud-based applications, data, and processes across enterprises. Examples of integration services include Service Bus, Event Grid, API management, Logic Apps, Azure Healthcare APIs and Azure … Read more

Datacenter technologies and systems

Datacenter Infrastructure

Introduction to Datacenter Technology This article provides a technical overview of datacenter technologies and systems. Datacenters form the backbone of the digital world, acting as the central hubs where computing resources are concentrated for remote access. These sprawling complexes of servers, networking equipment, and other hardware allow for the seamless delivery and storage of data, … Read more

Azure App Service design considerations part 3

Azure App Service

Introduction This post is part of a series of Cloud Computing Help blog posts covering Azure App Service design considerations. Part 1: In this first part of Azure App Service design considerations (https://stefanos.cloud/azure-app-service-design-considerations-part-1/) we covered initial design considerations for Azure App Service PaaS. Part 2: Check the second blog post (Azure App Service Design Considerations … Read more

Backup items in a business continuity and disaster recovery plan

This article describes the Backup items in a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. What is a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan? A business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan is a document that outlines how an organization will continue to operate during an unplanned disruption in service. The plan should include procedures … Read more

Stateless and stateful systems comparison

Introduction Stateless and stateful systems are two distinct approaches in information technology which handle and manage data and transactions differently. This article explores the differences between these two concepts and provide examples of stateless and stateful technologies in both software development and infrastructure systems. Stateless Systems In a stateless system, the server or application does … Read more

Load balancing solutions and design considerations

Introduction to load balancing Load balancing plays a vital role in distributing network traffic efficiently across multiple servers or resources. This article provides a comprehensive overview of load balancers, including their theory, design considerations, persistence types, and load balancing methods. Furthermore, it presents a detailed list of commercial and open source load balancer solutions. Load … Read more

Classification of Artificial Intelligence Concepts and AI Models

artificial intelligence

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a prominent field with wide-ranging applications in various industries. To better understand AI, it is important to classify its concepts and models hierarchically. This article presents a detailed classification of artificial intelligence concepts and AI models, organized in a hierarchical manner based on increasing complexity and capabilities. Artificial Intelligence … Read more

Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Data Archival Options

Exchange Online migration design considerations

Introduction In today’s digital age, effective data archival is crucial for businesses to ensure compliance, data protection, and efficient information management. Microsoft 365 Exchange Online offers a range of data archival options designed to meet diverse organizational needs. In a separate article, I have outlined the out-of-the-box available methods for data protection in Microsoft 365 … Read more

Microsoft 365 configuration best practices

microsoft365

Setting the ground for Microsoft 365 configuration best practices It is very common for Microsoft 365 customers to request external consultation on how to properly setup a new Microsoft 365 tenant and subscriptions or re-configure their existing subscription(s) according to Microsoft best practices. This article attempts to put together a Microsoft 365 configuration best practices … Read more

Microsoft 365 external sharing design considerations

Microsoft 365

Introduction The purpose of this article is to present Microsoft 365 external sharing design considerations. When designing your Microsoft 365 tenant, you need to consider a number of factors for allowing or prohibiting access to your Microsoft 365 applications and data to a number of internal and external users. This article discusses the following design … Read more