Chris Pietschmann
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Chris Pietschmann

Chris Pietschmann is a Microsoft MVP (since 2008), HashiCorp Ambassador, IBM Champion and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 25+ years of experience designing and building Cloud & Enterprise systems. He has worked with companies of all sizes from startups to large enterprises. He has a passion for technology and sharing what he learns with others to help enable them to learn faster and be more productive.  
Microsoft MVPMicrosoft MCTHashiCorp Ambassador 2025IBM Champion 2026

766 articles 4 books

Operating Systems

Why Antivirus Uses Kernel Mode in Windows

The recent CrowdStrike bug that took out 1% of Windows machines (approx. 8.5 million PCs) globally, the question of why Antivirus apps use Kernel Mode…

Jul 20, 2024 4 min read
Azure Networking

What is Azure Private Link and How to Deploy with Terraform

Azure Private Link offers several benefits, including enhanced security, simplified network architecture, and improved performance. It supports various Azure services like Azure Storage and Azure…

Jul 16, 2024 9 min read
Artificial Intelligence

DBRX: Databricks Open Large Language Model

DBRX is Databricks’ newest Large Language Model (LLM) is open source and designed to bring advanced AI capabilities to businesses across multiple industries. This model…

Jun 27, 2024 5 min read
Cloud

What is The HashiCorp Infrastructure Cloud?

The cloud is the standard for hosting applications and workloads. However, only a small percentage of organizations realize the full benefits such as cost reduction,…

Jun 26, 2024 6 min read
Artificial Intelligence

Detecting AI Hallucinations using Semantic Entropy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed numerous fields, from healthcare to entertainment, by enabling machines to understand and…

Jun 22, 2024 7 min read
Artificial Intelligence

What are AI Agents and Agentic AI?

AI Agents are more advanced implementations of artificial intelligence (AI) built to more autonomously perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with users or other systems.…

Jun 22, 2024 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence

Components of AI-Ready Infrastructure in Microsoft Azure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of modern enterprises, driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and unlocking new avenues for growth. As businesses strive to…

Jun 20, 2024 22 min read
Amazon AWS

7Rs of Cloud Migration: Guide to a Seamless Migration Strategy

Cloud computing has revolutionized how organizations manage and deploy their IT resources, offering unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. As businesses increasingly migrate their applications and…

Jun 19, 2024 33 min read
Certification

Are Applied Skills Replacing Microsoft Certifications?

Microsoft Learn Applied Skills credentials are not replacing Microsoft Certifications. Microsoft is expanding their credentialing portfolio to cater better to learners and customers, allowing validation…

Jun 17, 2024 3 min read