Azure Compliance Manager Microsoft Azure Compliance Manager is a tool that enables organizations to assess and track their compliance with various regulatory standards, including the GDPR, ISO 27001, the HIPAA, and more. It provides a dashboard to monitor compliance progress and offers guidance and recommendations for improving compliance. It also enables users to assess their…
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Azure Monitor 2 – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Azure Monitor is a powerful tool that enables organizations to gain visibility into the performance, availability, and health of their Azure resources and applications. With its wide range of features, Azure Monitor aids in proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and IM, helping organizations optimize resource utilization, enhance application performance, and maintain a high level of service reliability…
Managing cloud security at scale – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Managing cloud security at scale This section delves into critical aspects of maintaining robust security practices across large and complex cloud environments. As organizations expand their cloud operations, managing security becomes more challenging due to the increased number of resources, users, and potential risks. This section explores strategies for implementing centralized security controls, automating security…
Cloud security best practices 3 – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Cloud security best practices – Security and Compliance 2 – Cloud Perspective
Cloud security best practicesThis section offers a concise overview of essential guidelines to establish robust security in cloud environments. Readers will gain insights into proven strategies covering IAM, encryption, network security, data protection, IR, and compliance. By following these best practices, readers can strengthen their cloud security, mitigate risks, and maintain a secure and compliant…
Overview of database services in the cloud 2 – Database Services – Part 1
Let’s look at the advantages and reasoning for using managed database services:E. Simplified management: Managed database services abstract the complexity of database administration, allowing users to focus on developing applications. This reduces the operational overhead, as the cloud provider handles routine maintenance tasks such as backups and software updates.F. Scalability and elasticity: These services offer…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 5 – Database Services – Part 1
Relational databases offer a structured, reliable, and mature approach to data management. Their benefits in terms of data integrity, powerful querying capabilities, and established best practices make them an excellent choice for applications that require structured data storage and management, especially when the relationships between data entities are well defined.Let’s delve into the details of…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL 3 – Database Services – Part 1
Remember to replace placeholders such as YourTableName and attribute values with actual values specific to your use case. These commands allow you to manage DynamoDB resources programmatically using the AWS CLI, enabling automation and integration with your application deployment processes.The following diagram depicts the basic setup of DynamoDB in the AWS cloud: Figure 8.1: DynamoDB…
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL – Database Services – Part 1
Types of databases – relational and NoSQL In this section, readers can expect an in-depth exploration of the fundamental database categories that underpin data storage and retrieval strategies. They will learn about essential characteristics, advantages, and use cases of both relational databases and NoSQL databases. The section will provide a clear distinction between these two…
Data warehousing services in the cloud – Database Services – Part 1
Data warehousing services in the cloud Data warehousing services in the cloud provide organizations with scalable, high-performance, and managed environments to store, manage, and analyze large volumes of data. Traditional data warehousing solutions often required significant upfront investments in hardware, software, and maintenance. Cloud-based data warehousing has revolutionized this approach by offering flexible, pay-as-you-go models…