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Azure Environment Provision with Two VMs for Services and Data Storage Linked through Private Network and Private Security Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service that provides a variety of tools and services to businesses and individuals. One of the key features of Azure is its ability to provision virtual machines (VMs) that can be used to host applications and store data in the cloud. In this blog post, we will explore how to provision an Azure environment with two VMs for services and data storage linked through a private network and private security infrastructure.

Step 1: Create a Virtual Network The first step in creating an Azure environment with two VMs for services and data storage is to create a virtual network. The virtual network is used to link the two VMs and create a private network. To create a virtual network, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Azure account and navigate to the Azure portal.
  2. Click on “Create a resource” and search for “Virtual network”.
  3. Select “Virtual network” from the search results and click on “Create”.
  4. Fill in the required details, such as the name and address space of the virtual network.
  5. Click on “Create” to create the virtual network.

Step 2: Provision the Virtual Machines The next step is to provision two virtual machines, one for services and the other for data storage. To provision the virtual machines, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the virtual network that you created in step 1.
  2. Click on “Add” to add a new resource to the virtual network.
  3. Search for “Virtual machine” and select “Windows Server 2019 Datacenter” for both VMs.
  4. Fill in the required details, such as the name, username, and password for the VMs.
  5. Select the virtual network that you created in step 1 and configure the VMs to use a private IP address within the virtual network.
  6. Click on “Create” to provision the virtual machines.

Step 3: Configure Private Security Infrastructure The final step is to configure the private security infrastructure to ensure that the services and data storage are secure. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the virtual network that you created in step 1.
  2. Click on “Subnets” and create two subnets, one for the services VM and the other for the data storage VM.
  3. Click on “Network security groups” and create two security groups, one for the services VM and the other for the data storage VM.
  4. Configure the security groups to allow inbound traffic only from the private IP address of the other VM.
  5. Configure the security groups to deny all other inbound traffic.
  6. Click on “Apply” to apply the security settings.

Conclusion

Provisioning an Azure environment with two VMs for services and data storage linked through a private network and private security infrastructure is an effective way to ensure the security of your data and applications. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can create a private network, provision the virtual machines, and configure the security infrastructure to protect your environment from external threats. So, if you’re looking to create a secure Azure environment, give this approach a try.