Content by Madhura Amlekar (3)

Madhura Amlekar explains how to assess Azure managed services before refreshing virtual machines. The guidance covers component-by-component migration, application compatibility, deployment and recovery checks, shared security responsibilities, and reservation commitments, while recognizing that some workloads still need VM-level control and that PaaS is not always cheaper.

Madhura Amlekar explains a key Azure Reservations policy change taking effect on February 1, 2027: reservation exchanges end for services covered by savings plans. The post breaks down what’s affected, what stays the same, how reservations and savings plans stack hourly, and practical rules to reduce risk before committing.

Madhura Amlekar explains a common Azure API Management failure mode where custom-domain certificate renewals break when APIM sits behind Front Door, Traffic Manager, or Application Gateway. The post shows why validation passes at deployment but fails months later, and how to redesign the edge so renewals stay reliable.