Azure B2B vs B2C

Azure B2B vs B2C

As a solutions architect, one question I hear repeatedly is: “Should we use Azure AD B2B or B2C for our external users?” This confusion is understandable. Both solutions sound similar and address external identity needs, but they serve fundamentally different purposes. Today, I’ll walk you through Azure B2B vs B2C in detail to help you … Read more >>

Azure functions vs AWS Lambda

Azure functions vs AWS Lambda

Are you confused between AWS lambda or Azure functions?. Although they appear very similar, there are some notable differences between these two services. No worries, we will discuss the key differences between Azure Functions and AWS Lambda in this article. At the end of this article, you will have an answer. Azure Functions vs AWS … Read more >>

What Are the Best Practices with Azure Functions

Azure Functions Best Practices

According to Microsoft, implementing best practices for Azure Functions is crucial for designing and deploying efficient function apps that remain healthy and perform optimally in a cloud-based environment. What Are the Best Practices with Azure Functions Let me share the essential best practices that will help you build efficient, scalable, and secure serverless applications using … Read more >>

Azure storage architecture

Azure storage architecture

In this Azure article, we will discuss the architecture of Azure storage. We will try to understand the complete details with the help of the Azure storage architecture diagram. Azure storage architecture Before discussing the main topic, let us discuss what Azure Storage is. What is Azure Storage? Azure Storage is Microsoft’s cloud storage solution, … Read more >>

Administrator rights are required to install modules

Administrator rights are required to install modules

Recently, I attempted to install the Azurerm module using the “Install-Module Azurerm” PowerShell command, but I encountered the error “Administrator rights are required to install modules.” Administrator rights are required to install modules Cause of this error One important thing to note here is that you cannot install PowerShell modules using ‘install-module’ directly in the case of Azure … Read more >>

Query Arrays in Cosmos DB

query array in cosmos db

As a database architect, I often wonder, “How do we effectively query arrays in Cosmos DB?”. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know about querying arrays in Cosmos DB, from basic concepts to advanced methods. Query Arrays in Cosmos DB Before discussing the main topic, let’s discuss arrays in Cosmos DB. Arrays … Read more >>

Azure AD Free Features

Azure AD Free Features

Today, I want to walk you through the powerful features available in the free tier of Azure AD that every organization should utilize. Azure AD Free Tier Azure Active Directory is Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service. While premium tiers offer additional capabilities, the free version includes substantial functionality that can significantly enhance your … Read more >>

Backup/Restore to URL device error

Backup/Restore to URL device error: Error while decoding the storage key.

I encountered this error while running the SQL script to take the backup of the SQL database to the Azure Blob storage. Backup/Restore to URL device error: Error while decoding the storage key. First, let us see the reason for this error. Reason This error occurred because I appended the? to the SAS token value … Read more >>

MS Sentinel Pricing

MS Sentinel Pricing

In this article, I’ll explain everything you need about Microsoft Sentinel pricing in 2025, helping you decide on your organization’s security needs. MS Sentinel Pricing in 2025 Microsoft offers several pricing models for Sentinel to accommodate different organizational requirements and usage patterns. 1. Pay-As-You-Go Model The Pay-As-You-Go model is Microsoft Sentinel’s most flexible pricing option. … Read more >>

Azure VM Reset Configuration Only

Azure VM reset configuration

When managing virtual machines in Azure, connectivity issues can sometimes arise that prevent you from accessing your VMs through Remote Desktop (for Windows) or SSH (for Linux). Rather than rebuilding your entire VM, Azure provides a targeted solution called “Reset Configuration Only” to help restore access without affecting your data. Azure VM Reset Configuration Only … Read more >>

Azure Virtual Machine

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