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Building a modern file share using Azure Storage to replace an on-premises file share solutionRead on to discover how I helped a company migrate 100 GB of on-premises file share data to Azure while minimizing costs and preserving the existing user experience. I evaluated various Microsoft ecosystem options, ultimately recommending Azure Storage Fileshare to replace the legacy Windows Server setup and eliminate the need for VPN access. This approach allows users to retain their familiar mapped drive interface without the overhead of managing a virtual machine or restructuring thousands of archived files.
February 11, 2021Building a simple analytics and tracking solution for the web using Azure StorageI use Google Analytics on this blog, and I guess it’s the industry standard.
April 24, 2020Building a simple speed test solution using Microsoft AzureIf you are looking for a faster way to verify download speeds without relying on browser-based tools, this post details how I built a custom command-line utility using Microsoft Azure. I explain the process of provisioning a Storage Account with pre-sized test files and using .NET’s HttpClient to automate speed measurements with real-time progress tracking.
October 28, 2020Building an IoT soil moisture monitoring solution using Azure and Ruuvitag sensorsIf you are looking for a cost-effective IoT solution to automate houseplant care, this post details how I built a soil moisture monitoring system using a RuuviTag sensor and a Raspberry Pi. I explain how I bypassed expensive industrial equipment to create a simple alert system that notifies me via Azure IoT Hub when my plant needs watering, solving my frequent forgetfulness.
August 31, 2020Getting started with Azure Database for PostgreSQLAs a long-time SQL Server user, I share my experience exploring Azure Database for PostgreSQL to expand my knowledge beyond my usual defaults. I walk through the platform's history and edition options before demonstrating how to provision a single server instance using Azure CLI, including a breakdown of compute generations and associated costs.
February 19, 2020