Now that you’ve decided to go with Microsoft Azure, you and your business should take full advantage of its features! Here are some pro tips to help you get the most out of this platform as you learn along the way:
- Use a Managed Services Provider (MSP) that specializes in Azure. They can help you create the optimal Azure environment that will help you reach your goals.
- Subscribe to Azure updates so that you don’t miss out on new features and improvements. Also, stay informed by watching the Azure blog.
- Set up a customized dashboard as your homepage.
- Use some of Azure’s more than 1,000 resource manager templates.
- Search resources, resource groups, services, and public documentation by using the Azure search bar.
- Browse resources across multiple subscriptions using Azure’s browsing platform.
- Apply tags to your Azure resources, resource groups, and subscriptions to help you stay organized.
- Utilize the Azure Security Center and Firewall to protect your data and applications.
- Automate user onboarding and offboarding by using the Azure Active Directory (AD).
- Monitor company spending by using Azure Cost Management and Billing.
- Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to assign permissions to specific groups and users.
- Create your own Azure policies to enforce compliance and governance.
- Set up Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup to ensure that your business carries on as usual when unforeseen things happen.
- Take advance of Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, which monitors Azure’s performance and provides insights into how well your resources are doing.
Further information and resources on all of the above features and so much more can be found on the Microsoft Azure online platform. If you are interested in implementing these features and taking full advantage of this platform, but don’t have the time to go through this yourself you can book a call with us today and we can assist you with any questions you have about Microsoft Azure and help you get this platform set up in a way that is ideal for your business.