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I show you how I evolved my Raspberry Pi weather monitoring system to display real-time Azure data on a Sense HAT LED matrix, all housed in a custom LEGO case. By using Azure Logic Apps to retrieve latest temperature readings from a SQL database, I created an efficient setup that alerts me to high temperatures while reviving my passion for building with LEGOs.

I explore the challenges of securing remote access to Azure virtual machines for both internal staff and external consultants, highlighting the risks of traditional RDP exposure. By mapping out various authentication options, including Azure AD and MFA, I share my findings on establishing a robust and secure management strategy.

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.

I revisit my previous PowerShell-based Azure DNS updater to present a lighter, more efficient solution using a Raspberry Pi and Windows 10 IoT Core. By replacing the need for a dedicated PC with a low-power device running scheduled tasks, I demonstrate how to automate dynamic IP updates while significantly reducing hardware overhead.

If you struggle with managing dynamic IP addresses at home, you might find my experience building a custom DNS updater useful. I decided to automate the process of updating my Azure DNS records using PowerShell, turning a small, persistent annoyance into a practical solution. This post shares how I leveraged modern cloud tools to solve a common connectivity issue in a simple and secure way.