The Azure AI Model Router: an infrastructure architect’s field notes
The request landed in my inbox last month. A dev team wanted to enable the Model Router in their Azure AI Foundry project. The pitch was simple: one…
Tag: Cloud Architecture
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Designing Safe Azure App Registration Secret Rotation (With Guardrails)
Automating Azure App Registration secret rotation is often discussed as a best practice, but implementing it safely is where the real challenge begins. In many Azure environments, client…
Why most Azure environments fail at governance
As I progressed from “keeping Azure running” to actually owning platform decisions, one thing became painfully clear:most Azure governance failures are not caused by missing tools — they’re…
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…
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…