This article discusses how to allow an application function within a Microsoft Azure environment using a Web Application Gateway with a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to allow traffic between Azure resources: Allowing Azure Function Traffic via Web Application Gateway with WAF Azure Functions are a serverless compute service that allows
Currently there's no official Azure documentation on updating an SSL certificate on an application gateway V1. After extensive troubleshooting, the support resource that I worked with was able to find the deprecated documentation allowing for the SSL certificate to update from the Azure portal. Here's how
One of the key features of Terraform is its ability to use variables, which enable you to create parameters of your configurations and increase scalability and version control. As your Terraform configurations grow, it becomes crucial to organize your variables efficiently. In this article, we'll explore best practices
Establishing a secure VPN tunnel between FortiGate firewalls is important for enabling secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity. However, issues can arise during the setup or operation of these tunnels, calling for thorough troubleshooting. This guide will walk you through the process of identifying and resolving common VPN tunnel problems
An Azure Network Security Group (NSG) is a fundamental security resource that acts as a virtual firewall for controlling inbound and outbound network traffic to and from Azure resources. It allows you to define security rules that filter traffic based on factors like source and destination IP addresses, ports, and
IKE Versions and VPN Negotiations Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is a protocol used to establish secure communication channels between devices for Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections. There are two main versions of IKE: IKEv1 and IKEv2. IKEv1 Negotiations IKEv1 negotiations occur in two phases: Phase 1: * Establishes a secure authenticated
In today's interconnected world, network connectivity is important for the smooth operation of IT systems. Whether you're a Windows administrator or a Linux enthusiast, having the right tools to troubleshoot network issues can save you valuable time & effort. This article explores the differences between PowerShell
CI/CD
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) have become essential practices in modern software development, enabling teams to deliver high-quality code faster and more reliably. Two popular tools that have emerged for implementing CI/CD pipelines are GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. While both offer powerful features, they have distinct
Terraform
Terraform has emerged as a leading Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, enabling teams to define and manage cloud resources declaratively. As infrastructure grows in complexity, managing configurations in a single directory becomes more challenging. This is where Terraform modules come in, allowing you to encapsulate groups of resources into reusable