Visualize and monitor Azure & hybrid networks with Azure Network Watcher

By Dustin Ward

There is a critical need for increased visibility and control over the operational state of complex networks running sophisticated workloads. Multi-cloud and hybrid network environments power new demands of remote work, 5G/Edge connectivity, microservices based workloads, and increased cloud adoption. The advent of the cloud has added agility, cost benefits, and brought along the need…

Delivering consistency and transparency for cloud hardware security

By Dustin Ward

This post was co-authored by Mark Russinovich, CTO and Technical Fellow, Azure, and Bryan Kelly, Partner Architect, Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure. When it comes to building the Microsoft Cloud, our work to standardize designs for systems, boards, racks, and other parts of our datacenter infrastructure is paramount to facilitating forward progress and innovation across…

Announcing Azure DNS Private Resolver general availability

By Dustin Ward

A successful hybrid networking strategy demands DNS services that work seamlessly across on-premises and cloud networks. Azure DNS Private Resolver now provides a fully managed recursive resolution and conditional forwarding service for Azure virtual networks. Using this service, you will be able to resolve DNS names hosted in Azure DNS private zones from on-premises networks…