Enable OpenTelemetry in Azure Functions: The Easiest Way via Azure Portal
Good news! As of June 2025, OpenTelemetry is now in preview for Azure Functions. If you want basic observability without writing code or installing libraries, you can now…
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Introducing Azure Private Subnets: Enhancing Security by Disabling Default Outbound Access
Azure recently announced the general availability of Private Subnet, a new feature that allows you to disable the implicit outbound Internet connectivity for virtual machines in a subnet.…
Azure Resource Locks – The One Feature You’re Probably Not Using (But Should Be)
Accidental deletion or modification of critical resources in Azure is more common than most teams would like to admit. And unlike on-prem environments, where layers of approvals or…
How to Use Azure Policy for Better Cloud Management
When you work in the cloud, keeping things organised is very important. Azure Policy is a simple tool that helps enforce rules on your resources. In this post,…
Extracting the Last Sign-In Date in Azure (Entra ID) with Microsoft Graph PowerShell
As a Cloud Engineer, I’m always looking for ways to automate processes and streamline the management of our Azure environment. Recently, a customer approached me with a challenge:…
Unlocking Nested Virtualization in Azure: A Step-by-Step Guide
Nested virtualization in Azure is a powerful feature that enables running a Hyper-V hypervisor within an Azure virtual machine (VM). This capability is invaluable for developers, machine learning…
Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up a Banned Password List in Azure
Recently, a customer raised a ticket asking us to implement a banned password list. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how we successfully tackled this request and…
Simplifying Azure Storage: Choosing the Right Type for Your Data
As an Azure Solutions Architect, I often come across clients who find Azure’s wide range of storage options overwhelming. In this post, I’ll break down Azure Storage into…
Azure Introduces Terraform Export Feature in Private Preview: A New Era for DevOps and IaC
Microsoft Azure has taken a significant step forward for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enthusiasts with the latest private preview feature in the Azure Portal – the ability to…
How to Implement Azure Bastion to Securely Access Azure Virtual Machines
When managing cloud-based virtual machines, ensuring secure access is critical. Exposing RDP/SSH ports over the internet introduces potential security vulnerabilities. Azure Bastion provides a secure, fully managed solution…
Navigating the Transition from Azure Automation Update Management to Azure Update Manager: A Comprehensive Guide
As cloud technologies evolve, so too must the tools we rely on to maintain and secure our environments. Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding the retirement of Azure Automation Update…
Integrate Other Clouds with Azure Using the Multicloud Connector
Introduction As businesses adopt multi-cloud strategies to leverage the unique strengths of various cloud providers, managing these environments can become complex. Microsoft’s Azure Arc Multicloud Connector provides a…