Cloud Architect: Retirement and FIRE Estimators Retirement and FIRE Estimators: What They Are and How to Use Them Retirement and FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) estimators are tools designed to help people understand their financial situation and plan for the future. They are used to calculate the amount of money a person needs to save and […]

The Benefits of a Centralized Cloud Architecture In today’s world of cloud computing, organizations are turning to a centralized cloud architecture to reap the benefits of scalability, cost savings, and improved performance. By utilizing a centralized architecture, organizations are able to distribute computing resources across multiple cloud services, applications, and platforms in order to maximize […]

GitHub Codespaces for Students and Educators: Just Wow! What is GitHub Codespaces? GitHub Codespaces is a cloud environment that enables users to develop and collaborate with others in an online environment. It allows developers to write, debug, and deploy code without having to install development software on their local machines. Code can be written online […]

Efficiently Generating and Loading 1 Billion Rows into a Relational Database in just an Hour Introduction As a cloud architect, the need to efficiently generate and load large amounts of data into a relational database is a common task. The challenge of generating and loading large datasets into a database can be daunting, especially when […]

De-Privileging: A Vital Security Measure for Cloud Computing The Basics of De-Privileging De-privileging, also known as least privilege, is a security principle that requires users to operate with the minimal amount of privileges necessary to perform their tasks. This is done to reduce the risk of malicious activity or the accidental disclosure of sensitive information. […]

Lesson Learned #341: Index Disabled vs Performance Issues Analyzing Performance Issues Caused by Index Disabling When it comes to managing databases, indexes are an important tool for improving query performance. However, if not configured correctly, indexes can also be the source of performance bottlenecks and other issues. In this blog post, we will take a […]

March in HLS: OpenAI, Mid-Day Cafe, and More Introduction to March in HLS March in HLS is an event hosted by Microsoft to bring together the healthcare and life sciences industry. It was an exciting month-long event with a wide range of topics and speakers. In this article, I will look at some of the […]

The Benefits of Cloud Architecture Understanding the Basics of Cloud Architecture Cloud architecture is the process of designing, deploying and managing cloud-based services and applications. It is a model that enables organizations to quickly create and deploy applications, services, and other resources across a distributed network of servers. Cloud architecture provides organizations with the ability […]

Overview of What’s New: APIs in Microsoft Graph What is Microsoft Graph? Microsoft Graph is a comprehensive platform for developers to access data, services, and insights from the Microsoft cloud. It is a unified API endpoint for accessing data from Microsoft services and products, including Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and more. Microsoft Graph […]

What is Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) and Microsoft Sentinel Playbooks? Introducing MDTI and Sentinel Playbooks Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) is a cloud-based threat intelligence service that enables customers to quickly and accurately identify, detect, and respond to threats with actionable insights. Microsoft Sentinel Playbooks is a cloud-based, automated threat response service that helps […]