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In Azure, resource locks prevent accidental changes or deletions. They are a simple but powerful governance control that helps ensure critical resources aren’t modified without intent. Where Locks Can Be Applied Locks can be applied at several different levels: Locks are inheritable, which means that if a parent scope is locked, all child resources are READ MORE

When your organization has data, it is essential that it is handled correctly. Companies not only have to comply with national laws, but also with state or regional laws and industry-specific regulations. In addition, businesses are often required to keep records of user activities for many years, while still respecting user privacy and the right READ MORE

In Azure, tags are a way for you to categorise and organise your services. They are made up of name/value pairs (for example, Department: Finance or Data Classification: Confidential). Not every Azure service supports tags, but where they are available, they can be extremely useful for: It’s important to note that tags are not automatically READ MORE

Azure Cost Management is a free service that helps you monitor, allocate, and optimize your Azure spending. It provides valuable tools and insights to ensure you’re making the most cost-effective use of your cloud resources. Key Capabilities What’s Included For more, watch our AZ-900 video course, or go back to our AZ-900 Topic List. Please READ MORE

The Azure Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator helps organizations understand how much they could save by moving their workloads from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. It offers a financial comparison between maintaining your current setup and migrating to Azure. What is the TCO Calculator? The TCO calculator compares your predicted costs in Azure against READ MORE

When planning your move to Azure, it’s vital to have a clear understanding of the potential costs involved. That’s where the Azure Pricing Calculator comes in. It’s a free, web-based tool that provides an indicative estimate of how much your Azure services might cost, broken down by component and usage. Unlike the Total Cost of READ MORE

When working with Azure, it’s essential to understand the many factors that influence your costs — and how you can manage or reduce them. Let’s explore what drives Azure pricing and the strategies that can help you save money. Resource Types and Services Some Azure resources are inherently more expensive than others. Azure Regions and READ MORE

Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a cloud-native security solution that protects your Azure, hybrid, and on-premises environments. It continuously assesses the security of your cloud resources and provides actionable recommendations to improve your overall security posture. Key Features Monitoring and Threat Detection Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides continuous monitoring of both cloud and on-premises environments. READ MORE

Defense in depth is a security concept that uses multiple layers of protection. If one layer fails, the next layer is ready to stop the threat. This approach ensures that your systems and data are not compromised by a single point of failure. The Layers of Defense Broadly speaking, security controls can be grouped into READ MORE