I share my plan to upgrade my home office setup by integrating a new Alex cabinet for network gear ventilation and adding monitor arms to maximize workspace. Using a Dremel to modify IKEA furniture, I aim to improve both the functionality and ergonomics of my existing Karlby walnut desk while keeping costs down.

In this post, I share my experience building and deploying a custom .NET Core API as a Docker container on Azure App Service to demonstrate the simplicity of this approach. I walk through the essential steps of setting up Azure resources via the CLI, including creating a resource group, container registry, and Linux-based web app, while also covering authentication methods for deploying your image.

I share my personal experience with the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, which I view as an essential entry point for validating your understanding of core cloud concepts. You can prepare for this milestone by utilizing free online training paths, instructor-led sessions, or community study guides before scheduling your $99 certification exam.

I share how I leverage Azure Application Insights to create a simple yet powerful monitoring solution for my hosted WordPress blog, ensuring I’m alerted to potential outages or certificate expirations. I detail the process of provisioning the service via Azure CLI for automation readiness and configuring URL ping tests through the portal to track availability.

After finding my previous static site generation process too slow and cumbersome, I explored migrating to Ghost but found the costs and technical friction prohibitive. This post explains why I ultimately adopted a strategy of "Just Enough Migration" by settling for a simple, managed WordPress host rather than chasing a perfect technical solution.

If you are looking for a clear, prioritized guide to running background business logic on Microsoft Azure, this post breaks down the various options available for developers and architects. I focus on starting with WebJobs as the easiest, simplest, and most affordable choice, detailing how they can be used to execute scripts and binaries continuously or on a schedule without requiring complex rewrites.