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Microsoft Azure - Sandbox Design Considerations

· 17 min read

When working with Microsoft Azure, you may want an environment for learning, whether for an individual or a team. This article aims to highlight some architectural considerations when implementing a Sandbox environment within the Microsoft Azure platform.

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Your Sandbox isn’t a pathway to production; it’s a pathway to “CLICK, CLICK, OOPS.”

Microsoft Azure - Sandbox Design Considerations

Tag Azure Resources with Owner using Azure Automation

· 6 min read

Inspired by Tagging Azure Resources with a Creator an Azure function + event grid solution, that will tag resources with the creator of the resource. I wanted to see if I could do the same thing using Azure Automation runbooks, instead of using event grid but a schedule instead, to make use of an already existing Azure Automation account.

It turns out you can, so let's take a look.

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Enterprise Policy as Code with Azure DevOps

· 19 min read

Enterprise Azure Policy as Code (EPAC) comprises a number of scripts which can be used in a CI/CD-based system or a semi-automated use to deploy Azure Policies, Policy Sets, Assignments, Policy Exemptions and Role Assignments! This is a great way to ensure that your Azure environment complies with your company's policies and standards, so let us look at it!

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