[ NNSquad ] Microsoft details the Windows Azure SSL Storage disruption incident

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Microsoft details the Windows Azure SSL Storage disruption incident

http://j.mp/W1fLpm  (Microsoft)

   "Windows Azure Storage uses a unique Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
    certificate to secure customer data traffic for each of the main
    storage types: blobs, tables and queues. The certificates allow for
    the encryption of traffic for all subdomains which represent a
    customer account (e.g. myaccount.blob.core.windows.net) via HTTPS.
    Internal and external services leverage these certificates to encrypt
    traffic to and from the storage systems. The certificates originate
    from the Secret Store, are stored locally on each of the Windows Azure
    Storage Nodes, and are deployed by the Fabric Controller. The
    certificates for blobs, tables and queues were the same for all
    regions and stamps ..."

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A great deal of detail from Microsoft regarding this incident.

--Lauren--
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