When using Azure, we like to encrypt everything. For Linux virtual machines, though, encryption requires the use of Azure Disk Encryption. In this episode, we take a look at how it works, how to enable it, and what sort of issues might arise. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.
Show Notes
- Jussi's ground floor chart
- Azure Data Encryption at rest (Microsoft Docs)
- dm-crypt (Wikipedia)
- Get-AzVMDiskEncryptionStatus (Microsoft Docs)
- Securing your Linux VMs in Azure with Azure Disk Encryption (Jussi)
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What is Ctrl+Alt+Azure?
This is the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. We talk about all things Microsoft Azure and share our experiences and thoughts on the way. Your hosts are Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.