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Building a Raspberry Pi-based temperature monitoring solution with Sense HAT LED matrix display and Azure Logic Apps (and some LEGO!)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.
March 12, 2020Building a secure remote access solution for Azure-based virtual machines using Azure AD and Windows Admin CenterI 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.
February 5, 2019Building a secure remote access solution using Azure Bastion HostFollowing 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.
September 26, 2019Building a simple and secure DNS updater for Azure DNS using Raspberry Pi and Azure FunctionsI 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.
June 17, 2019Building a simple and secure DNS updater for Azure DNS with PowerShellIf 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.
June 15, 2018