3 MS Azure Mistakes to Avoid

MS Azure has become a crucial tool for developing in the cloud. Used by companies of all sizes across the globe, this tool is versatile, agile and secure. Whether you are using on-site, hybrid, multi-cloud or at the edge, Azure is the perfect way to develop innovative cloud-based solutions. Making the move to this solution is not always a walk in the park - especially if you are migrating from a traditional offline system. Mistakes are sometimes hard to avoid. To help you mitigate some of the most common mistakes, we’ve made a list of what to avoid.

Avoid These MS Azure Mistakes

Take the stress out of moving to MS Azure and look out for these frequently made mistakes.

1. Rushing into things without a plan.

Most companies know how much the cloud has to offer. Many are excited to get started, wanting to get right into the migration, feet first. The trouble with rushing into things all at once is that it can very quickly end up taking up a lot of time and costs. When you jump in too quickly, you will find it hard to deal with the technical aspects of Azure, which increases the chance of delays and risks. The process is not only about data replication. If anything does not go to plan, there will be complications. Moving your whole system from on-site to the cloud needs to be done with the help of fully trained and experienced specialists and a plan needs to be made to migrate in a way that minimises risks.

2. Not managing passwords properly.

Security is something you cannot ignore on the cloud. One big risk with security in Azure is password management. You already know that strong passwords are vital for any type of website or online tool. In Azure, passwords are every bit as important. Week passwords and unencrypted passwords shared on the network or in configuration files can all leave your system open to breaches. Weak passwords and admin names should not be permitted. Ideally, you want unique names for all machines and passwords that are created by passphrases. Lockout times should be standard and unencrypted passwords should never be sent or stored.

3. Making too many admins.

This is especially risky for larger companies. If you have been adding co-admins alongside primary admins, there can be a number of potential problems. You want to avoid too many chefs in the kitchen. If multiple team members have the ability to delete or change components, there is a far greater chance of stability issues and other problems. Likewise, it may lead to constant Azure resources being used for evaluation and research and various other issues. Make sure that you have protocols in place with limited access-controlled roles for users. This will help avoid the problems mentioned above, reducing wasted costs and other potential issues. 

One of the best ways to ensure that you get the full benefit of this resource is to work with a trusted partner that is able to take the stress out the migration. With extensive experience and expertise in cloud solutions, iSSC helps you achieve the Gold standard in MS Azure.