A look at Azure costs based on a real solution
I’ve used and worked with Microsoft Azure for a decade now. Often I’m working in customer subscriptions, and don’t have to worry about the cost… Read More »A look at Azure costs based on a real solution
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Getting started with Windows Terminal
About three months ago, Microsoft announced a new command-line interface for Windows called Windows Terminal. Occasionally I am seeing it being called Microsoft Terminal also.… Read More »Getting started with Windows Terminal
Thoughts from Microsoft Inspire 2019 announcements
Microsoft Inspire (formerly Worldwide Partner Conference, or WPC) was held in Las Vegas in mid-July. I didn’t attend, as the event overlaps heavily with the… Read More »Thoughts from Microsoft Inspire 2019 announcements
Becoming passwordless in Microsoft 365 using Surface Go and a FIDO2 key
I purchased a Surface Go device in the summer of 2018 while I was visiting New York City. It was also the same weekend when… Read More »Becoming passwordless in Microsoft 365 using Surface Go and a FIDO2 key
Azure Lighthouse – managing customer Azure tenants as a Service Provider
Yesterday, Microsoft announced Azure Lighthouse. This post will walk you through what the service is, what benefits it brings, and why you should start using… Read More »Azure Lighthouse – managing customer Azure tenants as a Service Provider
Building a Raspberry Pi 4-based weather monitoring solution using Ruuvitag sensors, Azure IoT Hub and Azure Functions
The Raspberry Pi organization announced Raspberry Pi 4 just a few weeks ago. I had to get one, and after placing an order, I received… Read More »Building a Raspberry Pi 4-based weather monitoring solution using Ruuvitag sensors, Azure IoT Hub and Azure Functions
Running a static site in Microsoft Azure using WordPress for content management
I’m currently running my blog (the one you’re reading, thanks!) in Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform. For the longest of times — which is maybe five… Read More »Running a static site in Microsoft Azure using WordPress for content management
I’m renewed as a Microsoft MVP!
I’m renewed as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional today, for the sixth time in a row! I started my journey in 2014, and I’m again… Read More »I’m renewed as a Microsoft MVP!
Building a simple and secure DNS updater for Azure DNS using Raspberry Pi and Azure Functions
Almost exactly a year ago I blogged about building a simple and secure DNS updater for Azure DNS using PowerShell. If you didn’t read that… Read More »Building a simple and secure DNS updater for Azure DNS using Raspberry Pi and Azure Functions
Mastering Azure CLI
I grew up with Perl, tcsh, bash, sh, awk, sed, grep, pico, vi, command.com and cmd.exe. Building scripts, batch files and little automation here and… Read More »Mastering Azure CLI
Anonymizing and masking sensitive data in SQL databases before migrating to Azure SQL
Many companies I interact with have expressed an interest in migrating their legacy SQL Server databases to Azure. Typically this is due to End of… Read More »Anonymizing and masking sensitive data in SQL databases before migrating to Azure SQL
Tracking, resolving, storing and presenting AKA.MS short links from social media using Serverless capabilities in Azure
I think I’ve written once or twice I’m a great fan of building Proof of Concepts and prototypes. This allows me to rapidly learn without… Read More »Tracking, resolving, storing and presenting AKA.MS short links from social media using Serverless capabilities in Azure
Fun with Azure Functions: Building a lookup tool for Azure AD tenant IDs
I sometimes find myself struggling with a technical issue that I just can’t seem to resolve in a timely manner. Over the years I’ve learned… Read More »Fun with Azure Functions: Building a lookup tool for Azure AD tenant IDs
Migrating SQL Server 2008 databases to Azure SQL
“This is a quick one”, I thought. A customer asked me to have a look at their old CRM environment, that was running in a… Read More »Migrating SQL Server 2008 databases to Azure SQL
Building a secure remote access solution for Azure-based virtual machines using Azure AD and Windows Admin Center
[Update October 1, 2019: I’ve published another blog post on Azure Bastion Host, which complements the findings and services I go through in this post.… Read More »Building a secure remote access solution for Azure-based virtual machines using Azure AD and Windows Admin Center
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