Reading Time: 7 minutes In this post I will go through the process of creating a WordPress website on Azure App Services. Microsoft have task of deploying WordPress on Azure App Services easier and have lowered prices compared to previously. The default Operating System (OS) for the WordPress installation will be Linux. When it comes to WordPress hosting, Linux […] The post Create WordPress on Azure App Service first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 36 minutes In this blog post I go through each of the configuration options available when configuring an Entra ID Conditional Access policy. There are a lot of Conditional Access policy configuration options to go through, so grab hold of a drink and fasten your seat belt. ? What is Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access?Conditional access is […] The post Entra ID Conditional Access Policy options explained first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes You want to change the encryption configuration for an Azure Storage account from Microsoft-managed key to Customer-managed key. You click Customer-managed keys, you select a Key Vault and click Save But you receive the below error, Your system-assigned identity does not have access to the key vault. You can request access to the key vault […] The post Azure Storage Account – Your system-assigned identity does not have access to the key vault first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 7 minutes When configuring an Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set (VMSS), there is an option to configure auto scaling rules. Auto scaling is the process of dynamically allocating resources to match performance requirements. As the volume of work grows, an application may need additional resources to maintain the desired performance levels and satisfy service level agreements (SLAs). […] The post Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set Duration and Cool Down Explained first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 16 minutes In this post, I discuss the differences between Azure default routes and user defined routes (UDR), including the configuration options available when creating a user defined route. When we create Virtual Networks in Azure, the Azure platform automatically creates a route table for each subnet located inside a Virtual Network. To simplify, a route table […] The post Azure Route Tables Explained first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 6 minutes In this blog post I will describe the differences between Azure Policy exclusions, exemptions and overrides. If you missed out on my previous post on Azure policy inheritance you can find the article at the following link Azure Policy Inheritance explained Let’s get started and understand the differences and use cases for each. Azure Policy […] The post Differences between Azure Policy Exclusions, Exemptions and Overrides first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 8 minutes In this blog post I will explain how Azure Policy inheritance works using different scenarios/demos. If you are not aware of what Azure Policy is, click the following Microsoft Learn link to learn more, Overview of Azure Policy. When we apply Azure Policies in our Azure environments we have the option to scope a policy […] The post Azure Policy Inheritance explained first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 13 minutes I always booked and took my Microsoft exams from a test centre until the Covid Pandemic halted most of the world. That’s when I discovered that there was also an option to take the exam online from home and since then I have always preferred this option. Taking the exam from the comfort of your […] The post Taking a Microsoft Exam from home first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 14 minutes Want to get started with Azure AI (Artificial Intelligence? The free AI-900 learning path at Microsoft Learn is a great way to get started with Azure AI (Artificial Intelligence) and prepare for the exam. The exam is an opportunity for you to demonstrate knowledge of machine learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) concepts and related Microsoft […] The post Preparing for Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 exam first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more

Reading Time: 10 minutes Imagine you are joining a new company called Woodgrove and they need you to provide them with proof of your university degree, passport, driving license and other personal information. In the past and still continuing today we are having to send our personal documents to an employer or third party via email, upload through a […] The post What is Microsoft Entra Verified ID? first appeared on Cloud Build ..read more