Alpina Tech builds and manages cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure for teams that need enterprise-grade compute, networking, and data services. We handle resource provisioning, networking, identity configuration, CI/CD pipelines, and performance optimization β delivering production environments across Azureβs 60+ global regions.
Compute & App Hosting
We configure Azure compute resources matched to your workload:
- Azure App Service for web applications β .NET, Node.js, Python, Java, PHP with built-in CI/CD and auto-scaling
- Azure Virtual Machines for custom server configurations β Windows and Linux with managed disks and availability sets
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for containerized workloads β cluster provisioning, node pools, and Helm chart deployments
- Azure Container Apps for serverless containers β event-driven scaling without cluster management
- Azure Container Instances for lightweight, on-demand container execution
Azure Functions & Serverless
For event-driven and serverless workloads, we implement Azure Functions:
- HTTP triggers for API endpoints and webhook handlers
- Timer triggers for scheduled tasks and background processing
- Queue and Event Hub triggers for message-driven architectures
- Durable Functions for stateful orchestration workflows
- Integration with Azure API Management for gateway routing, rate limiting, and documentation
Networking & DNS
We configure Azure networking for secure, performant connectivity:
- Virtual Networks (VNet) with subnets, NSGs, and peering for network isolation
- Azure Front Door and CDN for global load balancing and edge caching
- Application Gateway with WAF for web application protection
- Azure DNS for domain management with automatic SSL via App Service Managed Certificates
- Private Endpoints and Service Endpoints for secure access to PaaS services
Identity & Security
We set up Azure identity and security services:
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for user and application identity management
- Managed Identities for secure, passwordless service-to-service authentication
- Azure Key Vault for secrets, certificates, and encryption key management
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) across subscriptions, resource groups, and resources
- Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud for compliance monitoring and threat protection
Databases & Storage
We provision and configure Azure data services:
- Azure SQL Database and Azure Database for PostgreSQL β managed relational databases with automatic backups and geo-replication
- Azure Cosmos DB β globally distributed NoSQL database with multi-model API support
- Azure Blob Storage β object storage for files, backups, and static assets with lifecycle management
- Azure Cache for Redis β in-memory caching for session state and frequently accessed data
- Azure Data Factory for ETL pipelines and data integration workflows
Migration to Azure
We migrate projects from other cloud providers and on-premises infrastructure:
- AWS migration β mapping EC2 to Azure VMs, S3 to Blob Storage, RDS to Azure SQL, Lambda to Azure Functions
- GCP migration β converting Compute Engine, Cloud Run, and Cloud SQL to Azure equivalents
- On-premises migration β Azure Migrate assessment, VM replication, and database migration with Azure Database Migration Service
- DNS cutover with zero-downtime strategy using Azure DNS or Traffic Manager
- Environment validation β performance testing and parity verification after migration
DevOps & CI/CD
We configure Azure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure automation:
- Azure DevOps Pipelines for build and release automation
- GitHub Actions with Azure deployment targets
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Azure Container Registry for private Docker image hosting
- Monitoring with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics
How We Approach Azure Projects
Requirements & Architecture We evaluate your workload requirements β compute, networking, compliance, and budget β to design an Azure architecture using the right mix of services. We follow Azure Well-Architected Framework principles for reliability, security, and cost optimization.
Resource Provisioning We provision infrastructure using IaC (Terraform or Bicep), configure networking and identity, and validate connectivity. Staging environments mirror production for safe testing.
Application Deployment We set up CI/CD pipelines, configure App Service or AKS deployments, and implement blue-green or canary release strategies. Each deployment is validated with health checks and rollback procedures.
Optimization & Handoff We configure monitoring, alerting, and cost management. Your team receives documentation on the architecture, deployment workflows, and how to scale resources as the application grows.
Technology Stack with Azure
Compute & Hosting
- Azure App Service β managed web app hosting with auto-scaling
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) β managed Kubernetes clusters
- Azure Functions β serverless event-driven compute
- Azure Container Apps β serverless containers with KEDA scaling
- Azure Virtual Machines β IaaS compute for custom workloads
Data & Storage
- Azure SQL Database β managed SQL Server with built-in intelligence
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL β managed PostgreSQL with Flexible Server
- Azure Cosmos DB β globally distributed multi-model NoSQL
- Azure Blob Storage β scalable object storage
- Azure Cache for Redis β in-memory data store
Networking & Security
- Azure Front Door β global load balancer with WAF and CDN
- Azure Virtual Network β network isolation and peering
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) β identity and access management
- Azure Key Vault β secrets and certificate management
- Azure Monitor β full-stack observability and alerting
Business Benefits
- 60+ global regions β Azure operates the largest cloud network worldwide. Deploy resources close to your users in any major geography, including regions with data residency requirements.
- Enterprise-grade compliance β SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, and 100+ compliance certifications. Azure meets regulatory requirements across healthcare, finance, government, and more.
- Hybrid cloud support β Azure Arc and Azure Stack extend cloud services to on-premises and edge locations. Run consistent infrastructure across cloud and data center environments.
- Integrated AI & ML services β Azure OpenAI Service, Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning provide ready-to-use AI capabilities. Add intelligence to applications without building models from scratch.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing β consumption-based billing with Reserved Instances and Savings Plans for predictable workloads. Azure Cost Management tools help optimize spend across subscriptions.
- Full DevOps ecosystem β Azure DevOps, GitHub integration, Terraform support, and Bicep templates provide end-to-end infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipeline management.
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