Working with content understanding using Azure AI Foundry agent
I have been working on a lab to integrate and automate the review of legacy documents. The idea is quite simple: take legacy documents, either physical or previously…
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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…
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I Became a Microsoft MVP — A Personal Milestone in My Azure Journey
Today, I want to share something very special and meaningful for me — I have been recognised as a Microsoft MVP in Azure Compute Infrastructure. For those who…
Azure Private Link Service Direct Connect – Simplified Private Connectivity (Public Preview)
Azure Private Link Service (PLS) has long been the go-to option for exposing your services privately to consumers across Azure — ensuring that traffic never crosses the public…
Automating a Monthly Azure Update Compliance Report with Logic Apps + Azure Resource Graph
Most patching dashboards are great for interactive views—but what if your stakeholders want a scheduled email that shows the current patch compliance for only a scoped set of…
Azure Storage: GA Support for Entra ID and RBAC in Supplemental APIs
On 26 August 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability (GA) of Entra ID authentication and role-based access control (RBAC) for several supplemental Azure Storage APIs. This update improves…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Deploying Your Own Agents (VMs) in Azure for Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines
Introduction In the world of software development, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices are crucial for automating the testing and deployment of code. Azure DevOps provides…