Azure Environment Design & Governance (Landing Zone)
AZURE SOLUTIONS FOR DYNAMICS 365
Build a secure, scalable Azure foundation for Microsoft Dynamics 365 in New Zealand.
Dynamics 365 doesn’t operate in isolation. Alongside the core SaaS platform, most organisations deploy companion applications, integrations, and analytics workloads directly into Azure using IaaS or PaaS services. Without a properly designed and governed environment, costs can spiral, integrations become fragile, and security gaps emerge.
Walkerscott’s Azure Landing Zone Design & Governance service provides New Zealand organisations with the structures, controls, and automation needed to keep Dynamics 365 workloads stable, compliant, and cost-effective. Built in line with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), our Landing Zones give IT managers a secure foundation that scales with the business.
Common challenges in Azure environment design & governance faced by New Zealand organisations
Landing Zones are designed to avoid these pitfalls from the outset, yet too often they’re only considered after issues become costly.
Identity & Access Risks: Too many subscription Owners, expiring secrets in app registrations, or patchy MFA policies increase vulnerability.
Resource Sprawl: Multiple regions, inconsistent naming, and no tagging framework make cost attribution impossible when finance asks about spend.
Networking Gaps: Public endpoints used where private endpoints or VPNs were required, leaving integrations exposed.
Compliance & Audit Pressure: Boards or regulators ask where data resides and how it’s governed; without clear policies, confidence erodes.
Integration Weaknesses: Logic Apps, APIM, or Dataverse exports break during Dynamics 365 release waves or generate cost creep.
Recoverability Doubts: Backups are present but restores are untested, RPO/RTO targets uncertain, and no Infrastructure-as-Code in place for rebuilds.
What New Zealand businesses gain from our Azure Landing Zone service
Identity & Access Management
Design least-privilege access with Entra ID, RBAC, and PIM. Use Managed Identities and Key Vault for Dynamics 365 integrations, avoiding hard-coded secrets.
Resource Organisation & Cost Governance
Apply naming standards, tagging, and budgets so spend is trackable by workload or environment. (e.g., Integration vs Portal apps).
Secure Networking Foundations
Configure secure connectivity, like VPN, ExpressRoute, or private endpoints, so Dynamics 365 integrations with external or on-premise systems remain trusted and protected.
Infrastructure-as-Code & Automation
Deliver environments with Bicep templates and CI/CD pipelines, avoiding drift and enabling reliable disaster recovery.
Security Baselines & Defender Integration
Harden your Azure estate with NSGs, TLS, and firewalls, while embedding Defender for Cloud for ongoing security posture management.
Dynamics 365 Aware Design
Landing Zones are tailored for ERP and CRM workloads, covering Dataverse export designs, APIM tiering, Logic App integration patterns, and resilience against Dynamics 365 release wave changes.
Local Compliance & Governance (AU/NZ)
We ensure data residency requirements are addressed for Australian and New Zealand organisations, delivering governance that satisfies both technical and regulatory expectations through our ISO 27001-aligned practices.
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FAQs about Azure Landing Zones in New Zealand
Why do I need a Landing Zone if Dynamics 365 already runs in Azure?
Microsoft hosts the core SaaS platform, but your custom apps, integrations, and exports run in your own subscription. Without a structured Landing Zone, those services quickly sprawl and drive risk.
How does a Landing Zone help with cost visibility?
Budgets and tagging frameworks make it clear where money is spent, by environment, workload, or business unit, simplifying conversations with finance teams.
What if our Azure setup is already live?
Landing Zones can retrofit into existing environments, bringing order without disrupting workloads.
How does this improve compliance and security?
Landing Zones embed policies, access reviews, and DR tests that provide auditors and boards with evidence of governance.
Will this protect Dynamics 365 integrations during release waves?
Yes. We design integration patterns to be resilient, so API or platform changes from Microsoft don’t derail your workloads.
Why Choose Walkerscott
Microsoft Solutions Partner and trusted Azure consultancy, with consultants who bring deep expertise across Azure and Dynamics 365.
Specialists in CAF-aligned Landing Zone design tailored for AU/NZ organisations, with ISO 27001-certified practices that ensure governance, security, and compliance.
Practical, results-focused approach: we don’t just design, we deliver, automate, and prove it works.
A track record of helping IT managers reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and confidently support Dynamics 365 growth.