automation

If you are looking for strategic guidance on building enterprise-ready integrations with Microsoft Flow, this newly released whitepaper offers valuable insights. I had the privilege of serving as a technical contributor to this guide, authored by Jerry Weinstock, which details how to effectively create automation solutions for large organizations.

Drawing on my extensive background in scripting and automation, I explore the distinction between traditional coding methods and Robotic Process Automation, highlighting when tools like UiPath or Microsoft Power Automate Desktop are the right choice. I walk you through getting started with the free Power Automate Desktop tool, covering installation, login procedures, and the basic structure of creating your first automated flow.

If you are interested in mastering Azure governance, this post shares the recording of my recent webinar on Azure Policy essentials delivered with Stephane Lapointe. We cover key topics such as Azure Blueprints, management groups, and leveraging policy in hybrid settings with Azure Arc, along with answers to audience questions.

If you need to understand the non-trivial process of securing PostgreSQL backups in Azure, this post details my journey from testing environments to critical production systems. I walk you through the necessary components like Backup and Key Vaults, along with the specific permission scripts and credential storage steps required to execute reliable backups.

If you are curious about how to leverage Windows 10 and Azure to automatically track your work-from-home status, this post details my experience building that custom solution. I share the technical challenges I faced in detecting lock/unlock states using C# and why I chose a cloud-based API over traditional scheduling tools to ensure reliable monitoring.