If you are interested in speaking at TechDays Finland 2020, I urge you to submit your session proposals immediately as the call just opened. As a member of the content team, I am excited to review submissions for the 40 selected speaker slots at this upcoming Helsinki event, with the deadline set for November 29th.

Drawing on my experience of passing 89 Microsoft certification exams since 1997, I share my straightforward preparation strategy that focuses on efficient data gathering and effective reading. This post outlines how I choose between beta and regular exams and manage my study time to ensure confidence and success, even amidst a busy schedule.

Reflecting on the success of our fourth annual SharePoint Saturday Helsinki, I share the event's history from its 2015 origins through its most recent celebration. I discuss the evolution of the conference and announce that, after five years of dedication, I am stepping down to pass leadership of the torch to others.

Following up on my popular 2019 guide to remote access, I explore how the newly released Azure Bastion Host resolves many of the previous architectural challenges with a more secure and cost-effective PaaS solution. In this post, I break down exactly what Azure Bastion Host is and provide a detailed cost analysis to help you estimate expenses for your own deployment.

With Microsoft Azure Sentinel now Generally Available and production-ready, I break down what this cloud-based SIEM and SOAR solution actually offers beyond just log processing. I will walk you through the core features, getting started steps, and the updated pricing structure to help you decide if it’s the right security investment for your organization.

I explore the pros and cons of my current devices, comparing the Kindle Oasis’s superior battery life for text against the Surface Go’s struggles with lag and heavy PDFs. As I weigh the cost and utility of upgrading to either an iPad Pro or a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, I aim to identify the lowest-friction tool for handling both standard ebooks and complex technical documents.