Azure Thursdays

Join us for the next Azure Thursdays meetup
On June 5th we are welcomed by XPRTZ.Cloud at their office in Utrecht.

Confirmed speakers:

• Wesley Noordam
• Jev Suchoi

Program:
17:30 ~ 18:00 Walk-in
18:00 ~ 18:45 Dinner
18:45 ~ 19:30 First session by Wesley - Fortresses in Azure simplified: using Network Security Perimeter
19:45 ~ 20:30 Second session by Jev - The Perfect Azure Naming Convention: Designing for Scalability and Automation
20:30 ~ 21:30 Drinks & wrap-up

Session 1:
Speaker: Wesley Noordam
Title: Fortresses in Azure simplified: using Network Security Perimeter
In the past, we only needed knowledge about running applications on Windows servers. Networking tasks were handled by 'the networking guys,' and in-depth knowledge was rarely required. Nowadays, running that same application in Azure demands much more. Even though the network gurus are still around, you'll most likely be responsible for at least part of the network. Another option is to opt-out of using Virtual Networks, but that would make your application less secure.

Using Virtual Networks adds complexity, which impacts the required knowledge of engineers. Setting up a well-functioning Virtual Network also requires multiple components. These components most likely include Network Security Groups and Private Endpoints. Simplifying your own virtual network 'fortress' helps teams maintain control. The newly released resource, Network Security Perimeter, is here to help. In this session, we will explore what features NSP offers and how it can help you simplify your Azure network.

Session 2:
Speaker: Jev Suchoi
Title: The Perfect Azure Naming Convention: Designing for Scalability and Automation
This session will guide you through designing the perfect Azure naming convention to optimize scalability, automation, and long-term management of resources. You’ll learn how to create a logical structure that simplifies resource discovery, maintenance, and automation using a Matroska-style hierarchical naming approach. We'll cover best practices for integrating naming conventions with Azure tagging, and explore real-world examples to ensure your naming strategy evolves with your cloud environment’s growth.