Migrating Workloads To Azure

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Migrate Web Application Proxy reverse-proxy services to Azure

You have two on-premises Web Application Proxy (WAP) servers that reverse proxy externally accessible websites. In this environment, AD FS is used as the WAP configuration and registration dependency; it is not used to authenticate users to the published websi

Migrate Legacy CA to Azure

This guide walks through migrating legacy non‑issuing certificate authority (CA) servers to Azure. It covers options, detailed steps, required Azure resources, key export/import considerations, and a comprehensive testing checklist.

CrewAI on Windows

This guide explains how I run CrewAI on Windows, how the environment is set up, and how each agent contributes from content creation to Azure deployment.

IIS CPU Spikes

If an IIS application pool hits 100% CPU and crashes the server, it usually means the worker process (w3wp.exe) has entered an infinite loop, a deadlock, or is thrashing due to memory pressure.

Azure VM Resilience

Subject: Resilience strategy for Azure VMs currently deployed as single-instance machines with no

Web Server Performance

Use this guide to diagnose poor performance on web servers running on Azure VMs or similar infrastructure.

IIS Azure Load Balancer

Goal: Host a highly available IIS web application on three Windows Server VMs in Azure, fronted by an Azure Load Balancer (LB) that distributes HTTP/HTTPS requests.

Assessing and Prioritizing Workloads for Migration to Azure

A successful Azure migration starts with understanding the applications, dependencies, business priorities, and risks across the technology portfolio. A structured assessment helps organizations choose the right migration strategy, prepare the Azure environment, and execute migration waves with measurable outcomes.

Designing an Azure Landing Zone for Workload Migration

A well-designed Azure landing zone provides the governed, repeatable foundation required to migrate, operate, secure, and scale workloads. This guide explains how to plan the management hierarchy, identity, networking, governance, security, operations, automation, and cost controls that support successful Azure adoption.

Choosing the Right Migration Approach for Workloads Moving to Azure

Successful Azure migration depends on matching each workload to the right business, technical, and operational strategy. This guide explains the seven common migration approaches and the assessment, governance, security, cost, and operating-model decisions that support a reliable move to Azure.

Planning Data Migration and Cutover for Workloads Moving to Azure

A successful Azure migration requires more than moving applications and infrastructure. This practical guide explains how to assess dependencies, select a migration method, protect data integrity, rehearse cutover, manage rollback, and stabilize workloads after the transition.

Operating and Optimizing Migrated Workloads in Azure

Migration cutover marks the beginning of a workload’s Azure lifecycle, not its conclusion. A structured operating model helps teams validate performance, strengthen security, control costs, automate routine tasks, and continuously improve business outcomes.