Microsoft Azure

Read and Write Azure Blob Storage with C#

by Chris Pietschmann | May 12, 2024

In this article, we'll explore how to integrate the Azure Storage SDK into a .NET application. We'll cover the steps to read and write blobs from...

Read and Write Azure Blob Storage with Javascript

by Chris Pietschmann | May 11, 2024

In this article, we'll explore how to integrate the Azure Storage client library for Javascript into a Node.js application. We'll cover the steps to...

Empowering SREs with Generative AI through technologies like Azure OpenAI

by Chris Pietschmann | May 7, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) is becoming increasingly complex and critical. As...

IoT Security Architecture: Trust Zones and Security Boundaries

by Chris Pietschmann | May 6, 2024

There are many aspects to architecting an Internet of Things (IoT) solution. Security is the most important aspect of any computer system, but it's...

Azure Front Door: CNAME/alias record is not currently detected

by Chris Pietschmann | May 3, 2024

When configuring a custom domain with Azure Front Door, one common issue that users may encounter is the "CNAME/alias record is not currently...

Microsoft Copilot for Azure: Your AI-Powered Cloud Companion

by Chris Pietschmann | May 1, 2024

Microsoft Copilot for Azure, the innovative AI companion that is revolutionizing the way we interact with cloud infrastructure and services. In the...

Introducing AIChatUI: Open Source AI Chat Sample with Azure OpenAI Service & GPT-3 / GPT-4

by Chris Pietschmann | Apr 30, 2024

Since I’ve been working with Azure OpenAI Service from a developer perspective as well, I’ve decided to build a sample application to help...

Azure CDN POP Locations: Interactive Map of Azure CDN Points of Presence

by Chris Pietschmann | Apr 22, 2024

The Microsoft Azure CDN (Content Delivery Network) provides secure, reliable content delivery with a broad global reach along with rich features....

Why do Azure Resource Groups have an Azure Region association?

by Chris Pietschmann | Apr 3, 2024

All resources within Microsoft Azure are created within an Azure Resource Group. While every resource has an Azure Region (aka location) specified...

Azure Resource Tags: Important Organization Strategies and Tips

by Chris Pietschmann | Mar 25, 2024

In the Microsoft Azure cloud, the organization and management of resources are extremely important for operational efficiency and...

NoSQL vs SQL: Demystifying NoSQL Databases

by Chris Pietschmann | Feb 5, 2024

There's a lot of talk about NoSQL being the database of the future. Let's take a look at NoSQL vs SQL databases, and what the differences are, use...

Fix: response_type ‘id_token’ is not enabled for the application (AADSTS700054)

by Chris Pietschmann | Nov 17, 2023

When creating and configuring an Azure AD App Registration to use for authenticating a web application with Azure AD, it's common to see the...

Azure Boost: Unlocking Performance and Security

by Chris Pietschmann | Nov 15, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, performance and security stand as the cornerstones of an exceptional user experience. Recognizing...

Azure SQL: Copy / Backup Database to Local SQL Server using SSMS

by Chris Pietschmann | Oct 16, 2023

Developers often encounter hurdles when managing SQL Azure databases for development and testing. While SQL Azure offers a robust cloud-based...

Azure Regions: Interactive Map of Global Datacenters

by Chris Pietschmann | Oct 11, 2023

This Microsoft Azure Regions Interactive Map shows the locations of each of the Microsoft Azure cloud regions plotted on a map. The map code is...

What is Azure’s Special 168.63.129.16 IP Address?

by Chris Pietschmann | Sep 19, 2023

In the realm of cloud computing, Azure stands as a behemoth, offering a multitude of services to cater to the diverse needs of businesses and...

Top 10 Web Application Security Risks in Microsoft Azure and Ways to Mitigate Them

by Chris Pietschmann | Sep 7, 2023

In today's digital landscape, web application security is paramount. As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the...

Azure Cosmos DB Desktop Data Migration Tool v2.0

by Chris Pietschmann | Apr 5, 2023

The Azure Cosmos DB Desktop Data Migration Tool is a command-line tool that provides data import and export capabilities for using with Azure Cosmos...