Knowledge base
30 topics across cloud infrastructure, delivery and security.1 of them are full write-ups; the rest are outlines with the summary in place.
Azure Blob Storage & Cost Management
Implementing Azure Blob Storage lifecycle policies, access tiers, and automated tier transitions to optimize storage costs.
Azure Functions & Serverless Architecture
Building serverless applications with Azure Functions, optimizing cold starts, and implementing event-driven architectures.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Best Practices
Deploying and managing containerized applications on AKS with cluster autoscaling, node pools, and integrated monitoring.
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
Creating reusable ARM templates for infrastructure as code, managing resource groups, and implementing deployment strategies.
Azure Virtual Machines & Scale Sets
Configuring Azure VMs and VM Scale Sets for high availability, auto-scaling, and cost optimisation across multiple availability zones.
Azure Virtual Network (VNet) Design
Designing secure Azure VNets with subnets, network security groups, application gateways, and private endpoints for hybrid cloud connectivity.
Dynamic Blocks & Loops
Leveraging dynamic blocks, for_each, and count meta-arguments to create flexible and DRY Terraform configurations for complex infrastructure.
Module Design Patterns
Creating reusable Terraform modules with proper input/output variables, versioning, and documentation for infrastructure code reuse.
Terraform State Management
Best practices for managing Terraform state files, using remote backends, state locking, and handling state conflicts in team environments.
Terraform Workspaces & Environments
Managing multiple environments (dev, staging, prod) using Terraform workspaces, variable files, and environment-specific configurations.
Blue-Green & Canary Deployments
Implementing zero-downtime deployment strategies using blue-green and canary patterns for safer production releases.
CI/CD Pipeline Design
Building robust CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security scanning, deployment strategies, and rollback mechanisms.
GitOps Workflow Implementation
Adopting GitOps practices with ArgoCD or Flux for declarative infrastructure and application deployments with automated sync.
Infrastructure Monitoring & Alerting
Setting up comprehensive monitoring with CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana for proactive issue detection and resolution.
Azure RBAC & Access Control
Designing least-privilege Azure RBAC policies, using custom roles, and implementing role-based access control for secure cloud access and resource management.
Container Security Scanning
Integrating vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines, using tools like Trivy, Clair, and Azure Container Registry scanning for container security.
Network Security & WAF
Configuring Azure WAF, network security groups, and application security groups to protect applications from common web exploits and DDoS attacks.
Secrets Management
Implementing secure secrets management using Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, and Kubernetes secrets with encryption at rest and in transit.
AI Ethics & Responsible AI
Implementing responsible AI practices, bias detection, model explainability, and compliance with AI governance frameworks.
AI Infrastructure & GPU Management
Configuring GPU-enabled virtual machines, managing AI workloads, and optimizing compute resources for deep learning and inference.
AI Model Deployment & Serving
Deploying AI models using Azure Container Instances, Azure Functions, and Kubernetes for scalable, production-ready inference endpoints.
Azure OpenAI Service Integration
Deploying and managing Azure OpenAI Service instances, implementing prompt engineering, and building AI-powered applications with GPT models.
Machine Learning on Azure
Building ML pipelines with Azure Machine Learning, training models at scale, and deploying models to production with MLOps practices.
Vector Databases & RAG Architecture
Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with vector databases, semantic search, and knowledge base integration for AI applications.
API Security & Vulnerability Assessment
Testing REST and GraphQL APIs for common vulnerabilities, implementing rate limiting, and securing API endpoints against injection and authentication attacks.
Azure Security Testing & Hardening
Performing security audits on Azure resources, testing IAM policies, and implementing security hardening measures for production environments.
Bug Bounty Hunting & Responsible Disclosure
Participating in bug bounty programs, identifying security vulnerabilities, and following responsible disclosure practices for cloud infrastructure.
Cloud Infrastructure Penetration Testing
Conducting security assessments of cloud environments, identifying misconfigurations, and testing for common cloud security vulnerabilities.
Container Security & Exploitation Prevention
Understanding container escape techniques, securing container runtimes, and implementing defense-in-depth strategies for containerized applications.
Network Penetration Testing
Conducting network security assessments, identifying open ports and services, and testing network segmentation and firewall rules.