What is Cloud Architecture? Cloud architecture is the design of the systems, processes, and services that enable cloud computing. It is a complex process that requires a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and the organizations that use them. Cloud architecture focuses on the design of the infrastructure, applications, and services to ensure that all […]

Automate a Booking Requests Process with Power Automate Introduction The cloud has revolutionized the way we work and do business. Companies today need to be able to quickly process requests and automate tasks to stay competitive. Power Automate is a cloud-based workflow automation service from Microsoft that helps users quickly and easily create and manage […]

Expanding SQL Virtual Machine Disk Introduction SQL virtual machines (VMs) are an important component of the cloud infrastructure. They are powerful and versatile, enabling organizations to store and process data quickly and efficiently. As the data grows, it is important to ensure that the disk space allocated to the VMs is adequate. This blog post […]

Permissions for Cloud Resources: Why It Is Important to Grant Access Overview of Permissions Permissions are a fundamental tool in cloud computing, providing a secure way for users to access cloud resources. Permission is granted to users for a variety of reasons—to access a specific cloud resource, to make changes to an existing cloud resource, […]

Announcing Support for Microsoft Store Apps During Windows Autopilot Overview Microsoft recently announced their support for new Microsoft Store apps during Windows Autopilot deployment. This is an exciting development in the world of cloud computing as it allows organizations to quickly and easily deploy Windows 10 devices with the latest apps, drivers, and updates. In […]

Celebrating Tech Trailblazers for Women’s History Month – Edition 2 with Carol-Lynn Grow The Growing Need for Cloud Architecture As technology continues to evolve, so does the need for cloud architecture. The cloud is becoming the default platform for managing and delivering applications and services for businesses of all sizes. As businesses move to the […]

Error 18452 Connecting from Windows Domain Joined to Managed Instance with Windows Authentication Overview This blog post covers the specific error message “Error 18452 connecting from Windows domain joined to Managed Instance with Windows Authentication” when connecting to an Azure SQL Managed Instance. It will provide an overview of the error, possible causes and troubleshooting […]

SDN + AKS 3.15.23 Updates and Features Introduction The Microsoft Networking team has recently released an update to the Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platform. This update brings a host of new features and improvements to the platform, making it easier for customers to build and manage their applications and services […]

SQL Server 2022 Acceleration & Offloading with Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Introduction SQL Server 2022 is the latest version of Microsoft’s popular database management system. With the introduction of Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT), SQL Server 2022 is now able to accelerate workloads and offload certain tasks to Intel® hardware. This blog post will discuss how […]

SQL Server 2022 Acceleration & Offloading with Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Overview of Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) is a suite of hardware-accelerated technologies that enable the offloading of certain application workloads onto specialized processor cores. This offloading of workloads allows for increased performance and scalability while reducing power consumption. With QAT, […]