I can’t quite remember when I started using a password manager, or which password manager it was at the time.… Read More »One password to rule them all: Migrating to 1Password from KeePass and text files
“This is a quick one”, I thought. A customer asked me to have a look at their old CRM environment,… Read More »Migrating SQL Server 2008 databases to Azure SQL
[Update October 1, 2019: I’ve published another blog post on Azure Bastion Host, which complements the findings and services I… Read More »Building a secure remote access solution for Azure-based virtual machines using Azure AD and Windows Admin Center
I’ve used a Synology NAS solution at home since 2012. It’s simply great – very affordable, runs everything I need… Read More »An adventure in containers and command-line tools: Running MongoDB in Azure
NOTE: I’ve joined Microsoft, and will no longer update this guide after December 16th, 2019. This is both because my… Read More »The comprehensive licensing guide to Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Flow) and Power Apps
One of the most anticipated features since September for me has been the ability to use Microsoft Visio to plan… Read More »Automation made easy: Using Microsoft Visio to create Flows
I’ve thought about becoming a carpenter for as long as I can remember. The idea of crafting something out of… Read More »I want to become a carpenter – and here’s my plan
I originally started writing this post in early 2018, when I came to the realization I have no need for… Read More »I’m done with browser bookmarks
I have mixed feelings. Mostly I’m now less anxious and feel more peaceful. At the same time, I feel I’m… Read More »Bye, Facebook (for now)
I spent a few days during Christmas break to map out my 2019 – goals, dreams, hopes, ambitions, and fears.… Read More »On writing books
I’ve used modern smartphones for a long time. I remember purchasing the first Nokia phone with a camera (7650) in… Read More »Hello, iPhone! (and bye, Android)
(or: making life better by fixing one small issue at a time) I love designing and building solutions for my… Read More »Building a simple and secure DNS updater for Azure DNS with PowerShell
I started using Microsoft Azure in the very early days in 2008 when the whole idea with cloud computing was… Read More »Managing your costs in Microsoft Azure with Sharegate’s Overcast
By now, it is old news that Microsoft officially announced they will acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion. Rumors started swirling… Read More »Thoughts on Microsoft ❤ GitHub announcement
I’m attending Microsoft Build 2018 in Seattle this week, and it’s been an eye-opening 4 days to ingest, digest and… Read More »Thoughts on Always Connected PCs from the Microsoft and Qualcomm partnership