automation

If you’re navigating the persistent challenge of moving data between systems in 2025, this post explores why traditional file transfers remain essential despite modern advancements. I examine the ongoing relevance of FTP, SFTP, and FTPS for batch processing, highlighting their reliability in hybrid environments where legacy systems still play a critical role. You’ll also see how to modernize these integrations effectively using Microsoft Azure’s contemporary tools and services.

If you are struggling to navigate the licensing complexities of Power Automate Desktop, this post breaks down the critical distinctions between attended and unattended RPA modes. I explain how the presence or absence of a logged-in user dictates your licensing requirements and influences how you should design your automation flows to avoid hanging processes.

If you’re looking to upgrade a self-hosted Ghost instance running in Docker, my experience with migrating to version 6 might save you from some common pitfalls. I detail my rigorous backup strategy and the specific Docker tag workaround I used to successfully complete the upgrade when the standard image wasn’t available for my architecture.

I demonstrate how to automate SSL certificate expiration monitoring using Azure Application Insights, offering a more reliable alternative to error-prone calendar-based tracking. By leveraging the new Standard Test feature, you can easily configure alerts for expiring certificates without the need for custom tooling or manual oversight.