Microsoft Azure Logo Evolution Over Time (From 2009 to Today)
There have been a few different logos used by Microsoft over the years for the Azure cloud platform; originally Windows Azure and later rebranded to…
Cloud
The “Cloud” refers to a network of remote servers hosted on the internet that store, manage, and process data, rather than relying on local servers or personal computers. This technology enables users to access and utilize computing resources and services, such as storage, databases, software, and analytics, from anywhere with an internet connection. Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, allowing individuals and organizations to quickly adapt to changing needs without significant upfront investment in hardware and infrastructure. Popular cloud service providers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
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Microsoft Azure is Multiple Clouds – Public, US Gov, China and Germany
Did you know that Microsoft Azure is not just one public cloud? Most of us only interact with the Public Azure Cloud, but this isn’t…
New Book: Build and Deploy Apps using Azure Developer CLI by Chris Pietschmann
I am excited to announce the release of my new book, Build and Deploy Apps using Azure Developer CLI, a practical, hands-on guide for developers and…
Azure Boost: Unlocking Performance and Security
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, performance and security stand as the cornerstones of an exceptional user experience. Recognizing this, Microsoft has created Azure…
Azure CLI: Check if Blob Exists in Azure Storage
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details, let’s clarify some essential concepts. Azure Storage, a cloud-based storage solution, is organized into a hierarchy of containers,…
Azure Service Fabric: Is it still relevant? Service Fabric vs Microsoft Fabric?
Microsoft Azure Service Fabric has been a foundational platform for building and managing microservices-based applications since its release. However, with the rise of Kubernetes and…
Fix Azure Front Door Error with Azure Web App “Always on” Configuration
Azure Front Door is a Layer 7 (or HTTP(S) layer) load balancer service and provides a number of great features for better running globally available…
Prompt Noise Is Killing Your AI Accuracy: How to Optimize Context for Grounded Output
The most common reason an AI system “hallucinates” in production isn’t that the model is dumb. It’s that we’re drowning it. In the last year,…
Deploying Hub-and-Spoke Network Topology in Microsoft Azure using Terraform
A hub-and-spoke network topology is a popular design pattern used to manage and control network traffic when deploying enterprise workloads to Microsoft Azure. This article…
Microsoft Azure Certification: Where to Start?
The question of “Where to start with Microsoft Azure Certification?” is a common one. Navigating the gauntlet of certification paths and exams can seem a…
How to Choose Between Azure Cosmos DB for Table and Azure Table Storage
Choosing the right database solution is critical for the performance and scalability of your applications. When working with NoSQL, Table data and Microsoft Azure, two…
Free Website Hosting in Microsoft Azure
There are many excellent reasons to use Microsoft Azure to host applications and enterprise systems. There’s even plenty of criticisms on it being expensive to…
Terraform: Deploy Azure ExpressRoute Circuit with VNet Gateway
Microsoft offers the ability to create a direct, private connection between Azure data centers and infrastructure located on-premises or in a colocation with Azure ExpressRoute.…
Big Thinkers: Scott Guthrie – From Innovator of ASP.NET to Azure’s Global Rise
As the Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Cloud + AI Group, Scott Guthrie (aka “ScottGu”, pronounces “Scott Goo”) has quietly yet powerfully shaped the trajectory…
Azure Container Apps vs AKS: Which Is Right for Your Enterprise Application?
When it comes to modernizing enterprise systems in Azure, containerization is the name of the game. But if you’re standing at the crossroads of Azure…
How to Compare Azure VM Pricing Across Azure Regions
At first glance, Virtual Machine pricing in Microsoft Azure seems fairly straight forward. However, the different VM pricing tiers actually do vary in price from…
Configure Custom 404 Not Found Page with Azure Static Web Apps
When managing a website, it’s crucial to ensure a seamless user experience, even when things go wrong. One common scenario is the 404 Not Found…
Should Microsoft acquire Canonical / Ubuntu?
Microsoft’s adoption of Linux today is something that appeared to never be possible only a few years ago. It was not even twenty years ago…
Free eBook: Introducing Microsoft Power BI
Want to get started with Power BI, but don’t know where to start? The “Introducing Microsoft Power BI” free eBook from Microsoft Press may be…
Read and Write Azure Blob Storage with C#
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…