Azure Functions Visual Studio Tools Preview for VS’2015
The serverless computing realm of cloud computing has been growing in interest and functionality lately. Recently, Azure Functions reached General Availability and an eagerly anticipated…
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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Stopping Azure subdomain takeovers
Have you ever created an Azure web application, created a DNS record from your domain, and then deleted the web app without deleting the DNS…
Get Started with Azure CLI infrastructure as code scripting
Azure CLI is a powerful tool for managing Azure resources from the command line. It enables developers and system administrators to perform a wide range…
New Microsoft Azure Certification Paths Coming in 2018
Microsoft announced, at Inspire 2018, some additions and changes to the Microsoft Certifications surrounding the Microsoft Azure cloud that are starting to be released, and…
Microservices Architecture Hands-on Lab: Infrastructure Edition – Microsoft Cloud Workshop
In this hands-on lab, you will construct an end-to-end Proof of concept for ticket ordering based on a microservices architecture based on Service Fabric and…
What is Podman and How Does it Compare to Docker?
Docker has long been the dominant container engine, but it’s not the only one. After all, Kubernetes moved away from Docker several years ago to…
Azure Cloud Hardware is Made of Containers
At the heart of the Microsoft Cloud are servers, networks, Internet connections, and much, much more! These data centers share a lot of qualities with…
May 2, 2019: Major Azure Outage Due to DNS Migration Issue
A DNS outage affected many services in Microsoft Azure between 19:43 and 22:35 UTC on May 2, 2019. The outage affected many services within Microsoft…
Fixing Azure Portal Errors
All software has errors. The Microsoft Azure Portal is no different. When this happens you’ll receive one of two different alerts of the error; either an…
Azure PowerShell: Create Azure Storage Account and Containers
One of the core services within Microsoft Azure is the Storage Account service. There are many service that utilize Storage Accounts for storing data, such…
Azure Service Fabric Powers Azure PaaS
Microsoft uses their own products to build and host their own products. This is done from the development platform level, all the way into the…
Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Azure
Microsoft Copilot for Azure is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance your efficiency and productivity when working with Azure. Leveraging advanced Large Language Models (LLMs)…
Azure Event Grid vs Azure IoT Hub: Which is better for IoT?
Both Azure Event Grid and Azure IoT Hub are massively scalable messaging services in the Microsoft Azure Cloud. There’s a lot of talk about Azure…
Microsoft for Startups: Free Azure and Other Benefits
Awhile back Microsoft had the BizSpark program that offered free Microsoft software for startups. A couple of my own startups were able to get free…
Benefits of Code-First Infrastructure Deployments with HashiCorp Terraform and Azure Bicep
Whether you’re a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Cloud Engineer, or IT Admin, you will be required to spin up, configure, and manage all sorts of…
Azure CLI: Reset Azure SQL Database Password
The Azure SQL Database service allows you to set an Admin login and password when you provision a database server in the service. However, if…
Introduction to Azure Developer CLI: Accelerate App & Infrastructure Deployment on Microsoft Azure
As developers and organizations increasingly adopt cloud solutions, streamlining the deployment of applications and infrastructure becomes a critical part of achieving efficiency and scalability. Microsoft’s…
From Stuck to Senior: How Mentorship Accelerates Your Cloud, DevOps & AI Career
The journey from junior engineer to senior Cloud, DevOps or even AI professional can feel like climbing an ever-growing mountain. New tools. Shifting best practices.…
Azure SQL: Copy / Backup Database to Local SQL Server using SSMS
Developers often encounter hurdles when managing SQL Azure databases for development and testing. While SQL Azure offers a robust cloud-based solution, it can be costly…
Introduction to Azure Sphere – Secure IoT Development Platform
Azure Sphere is Microsoft’s Internet of Things (IoT) platform for building more highly secured IoT solutions. Azure Sphere incorporates components of hardware, operating system, and…