Azure Cloud Architecture

We design, migrate, and operate your Azure platform with high availability, Zero Trust, and integrated FinOps.
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Planning & Design

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Deployment & Validation

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Architecture in Microsoft Azure

We design and operate resilient and scalable architectures in Microsoft Azure. We define networks, security, and storage, and orchestrate PaaS services (App Service, AKS, Functions, Azure SQL/Storage) to support mission-critical workloads with multi-zone high availability and business continuity plans.

How do we do it? We start with a secure landing zone, hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute), and a Zero Trust model. We automate with IaC (Bicep/Terraform) and CI/CD, apply Azure Policy, and enable end-to-end observability with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts. This ensures your platform is predictable, secure, and ready to scale.

Designed for organizations seeking to accelerate time-to-market, control costs, and enhance their security posture. With a strong FinOps focus and SRE practices, we keep environments optimized and stable while the business grows.

99%

availability in mission-critical workloads

-30%

cloud cost with FinOps

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Azure Professional Services We Offer

Hybrid Design & Connectivity

We design VNets and segmented subnets, NSG/ASG rules, and Azure Firewall. We connect offices and datacenters via VPN/ExpressRoute and securely publish applications using Azure Front Door and Application Gateway (WAF).

Application Platform (PaaS & Compute)

We orchestrate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for microservices, App Service for web/API, and Azure Functions for event-driven workloads. We implement autoscaling, workload-based node pools, and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate high-quality deployments.

Data & Managed Storage

We choose the right foundation for each scenario: Azure SQL for relational workloads, Cosmos DB for global low-latency apps, and Azure Storage (Blobs/Files/Queues). We add Azure Cache for Redis and end-to-end encryption to ensure performance and security.

Security & Identity with Zero Trust

We centralize identity with Microsoft Entra ID, enforce MFA and PIM, and protect secrets with Key Vault. We strengthen security posture with Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy for continuous compliance.

Observability & Managed Operations

We unify metrics, logs, and traces with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. We configure actionable alerts, SLO/SLA tracking, and Azure Automation runbooks for proactive response.

Governance, Continuity & Cost Optimization

We deploy landing zones with Management Groups, RBAC, and Azure Policy. We design multi-zone high availability, Backup and Site Recovery. We control spend with Cost Management, FinOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform) for consistent environments.

In one sentence: MSAdvance Azure Architecture combines secure connectivity, modern PaaS, managed data, Zero Trust, end-to-end observability, and FinOps governance into a resilient, scalable, and growth-ready cloud platform.

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Landing Zone and Hybrid Connectivity in Azure

We build a solid, governed foundation that accelerates projects and prevents technical debt. The topology of subscriptions, networks, and policies is designed to scale seamlessly and securely from day one.

  • Structure of Management Groups and subscriptions by environment/business unit.
  • Granular RBAC, Privileged Identity Management, and just-in-time access.
  • Naming conventions and tagging for traceability and cost management.
  • Hub & Spoke network with VNets, subnets, NSG/ASG, and Private DNS.
  • Perimeter with Azure Firewall/WAF and DDoS Standard.
  • VPN or ExpressRoute connectivity with predictable routing and SLA.
  • Azure Policy (deny/enforce) and drift prevention.
  • Private services with Private Link, eliminating unnecessary public exposure.
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Security and Compliance with Zero Trust

We protect identities, networks, data, and applications with layered controls, encryption, and automated response. The goal: reduce attack surface, limit lateral movement, and simplify audits.

  • Entra ID with MFA, Conditional Access, and least privilege access.
  • Key Vault for secrets, certificates, and automated rotation.
  • Defender for Cloud with security posture recommendations (CIS, Azure Benchmark).
  • Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR, analytic rules, and automated playbooks.
  • Encryption in transit and at rest, key management (CMK), and double encryption when applicable.
  • Purview for data classification, labeling, and governance.
  • Centralized logging (Activity, Resource, Diagnostic) with compliance-based retention.
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PaaS and Serverless Applications

We modernize applications to accelerate delivery, increase resilience, and minimize maintenance—eliminating the need for server management and OS patching.

  • App Service, Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management.
  • 12-factor patterns, event-driven architectures with Event Grid/Service Bus.
  • Front Door/CDN, caching with Azure Cache for Redis, and feature flags.
  • Blue-green/canary deployments, deployment slots, and CI/CD (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).
  • Centralized configuration with App Configuration and secrets stored in Key Vault.
  • Observability with Application Insights (metrics, logs, distributed traces).
  • Multi-zone high availability and business continuity planning with verified backups.
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Containers and AKS

We design and operate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with security and efficiency—from the image to the cluster, covering ingress, identity, and the supply chain.

  • Image pipelines in ACR with scanning (Defender for Containers).
  • Dedicated/spot node pools, HPA/Cluster Autoscaler, and Pod Disruption Budgets.
  • Ingress with AGIC/NGINX, Managed Identity, and secrets via Key Vault CSI.
  • Policies and security: OPA/Gatekeeper or Azure Policy for AKS, PSA.
  • Advanced networking (Azure CNI) and egress control with egress lockdown.
  • GitOps operations (Flux/Argo), safe drain, and zero-downtime upgrades.
  • Backup and DR (Velero/Azure Backup for AKS) based on workload criticality.
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Data Platform on Azure

We build the data platform with performance, resilience, and governance in mind. We select the right service for each usage pattern, with security and private access by default.

  • Transactional: Azure SQL/MI, PostgreSQL Flexible, MySQL Flexible.
  • NoSQL/Global: Cosmos DB (global latency, multi-region write when it adds value).
  • Analytics: Data Lake Gen2 + Synapse or Databricks; streaming with Event Hubs.
  • Ingestion/Orchestration: Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines.
  • Data governance with Purview (catalog, lineage, policies) and access via Private Link.
  • Resilience: ZRS/GZRS, verified backups, and regular restore testing.
  • Cost optimization: service tiers, auto-pause/auto-scale, and compression/formats (Parquet/Delta).
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Observability, SRE, and FinOps

  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics (KQL), and Application Insights for metrics, logs, and traces.
  • SLIs/SLOs, error budgets, and operational dashboards per service.
  • Noisy alerts out; correlation, deduplication, and effective on-call.
  • Runbooks (Automation/Functions/Logic Apps) for automated remediation.
  • Blameless post-mortems with prioritized improvement actions.
  • FinOps: budgets, deviation alerts, rightsizing, scheduled shutdowns, reservations, and Savings Plans.
  • Resilience testing (Chaos Studio) and DR drills with documented evidence.
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Assessment & Analysis

We audit your Microsoft Azure platform end-to-end to assess the real state of security, cost, and performance. We review subscriptions, Management Groups, identities, and networks, as well as the configuration of PaaS/IaaS services and hybrid connectivity. We measure your security posture with Defender for Cloud and the Azure Security Benchmark, detecting gaps, critical dependencies, and cost-saving opportunities (rightsizing, reservations, Savings Plans) to prioritize high-impact actions.

  • Automated inventory of resources and dependencies (RG, VNets, NSG/ASG, App Service, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, SQL/MI, Private Link).
  • Review of identity and access: Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, PIM, and just-in-time access.
  • Evaluation of security and exposure: secure score, policies, public ports, private endpoints, encryption, and secrets management.
  • Network and connectivity analysis: Hub & Spoke, DNS/Private DNS, Firewall/WAF, VPN/ExpressRoute, routes, and latencies.
  • Cost Management + Advisor: tagging, rightsizing, reservations/Savings Plans, and detection of inactive resources.
  • Observability and resilience: Azure Monitor/Log Analytics, diagnostic settings, backups, and RPO/RTO per service.

Architecture Planning & Design

We define an Azure platform blueprint aligned with your business goals and regulatory requirements. We start from an enterprise-scale landing zone with security guardrails, predictable connectivity, and cost governance. We design the target architecture by domain (applications, data, integration), document PaaS vs. AKS decisions, and establish a lifecycle ready with IaC and CI/CD.

  • Landing zone: Management Groups, subscriptions by environment/business, naming/tagging, and Azure Policy compliance.
  • Network & security: Hub & Spoke, layered subnets, Azure Firewall/WAF, DDoS Standard, Private Link, and Zero Trust.
  • Identity & secrets: least privilege, PIM, Key Vault with rotation, and managed identities.
  • Architectures for PaaS/serverless and containers (App Service, Functions, API Management, AKS) with multi-zone high availability and cross-region DR.
  • Data & analytics: Storage/SQL/MI, Cosmos DB, Data Lake + Synapse/Databricks, Event Hubs, governed with Purview.
  • IaC + DevOps: Bicep/Terraform, pipelines in Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions with security gates, policy as code, and approvals.
  • Observability & SLOs: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Workbooks, actionable alerts, and service-level objectives.
  • Integrated FinOps: budgets, deviation alerts, and optimization plans by business unit.

Implementation & Validation

We deploy the platform in agile sprints and in an automated way using IaC, applying security and governance from the very first commit. We validate functionality, performance, and resilience before the production cutover, followed by a hyper-care period to stabilize and optimize.

  • Provisioning with IaC (Bicep/Terraform) and CI/CD with quality gates, linting, and policy compliance.
  • Deployment of networks, identities, policies, and guardrails; activation of Defender for Cloud and CIS/ASB baseline.
  • Deployment of PaaS/serverless, AKS, and data workloads with Private Link, managed identities, and secrets in Key Vault.
  • Testing: functional, load/stress, zone/region failover, chaos testing, and RPO/RTO validation.
  • Security: image and dependency scanning, secrets hygiene, least privilege, and elimination of unnecessary public exposure.
  • Operations: dashboards in Azure Monitor/Workbooks, deduplicated alerts, remediation runbooks, and DR drills.
  • Progressive cutover (blue-green/canary) with automatic rollback and a hyper-care period for fine-tuning and continuous optimization.

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Key Advantages of Partnering with MSAdvance

With our expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure, your company gains cloud solutions with:

  • Certified Expertise: 25+ Microsoft certifications and Advanced Specializations.
  • Customized Strategy: A tailored roadmap designed to match your unique business vision and goals.
  • High Availability: Resilient designs with a guaranteed 99.9% SLA.
  • Comprehensive Security: End-to-end protection with Zero Trust, Defender, Sentinel, and Purview.