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Cloud & AI Infrastructure Solution Engineer @ Microsoft

Troy Hite

Exploring cloud technologies, engineering solutions, and the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Sharing insights from the field and lessons learned along the way.

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Troy Hite

About Me

I work as a Cloud & AI Infrastructure Solution Engineer at Microsoft, helping customers architect and implement cloud solutions. This blog is where I share technical insights, lessons learned, and thoughts on the technology industry.

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Oct 4, 2026

Azure VM Lifecycle Changes: What the September 28 Announcement Means for Your Estate

Microsoft introduced a formal lifecycle for Azure Virtual Machines, announced the retirement of Dv3/Dsv3/Ev3/Esv3, lifted v4 capacity restrictions, and updated pricing for v1–v2 VMs and seven regions. This post covers the changes, key dates, and how to plan a move to v6 and v7.

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Sep 17, 2026

Private Networking for Azure AI Services: The Part Everyone Underestimates

Private endpoints are only one piece of Azure AI private networking. Here's the mental model I use for Foundry, Agents, AI Search, private DNS, and AI Landing Zones.

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Jun 29, 2026

Microsoft Scout: What an Always-On Agent Actually Does to Your Workday

I've been running Microsoft Scout internally for a while now. Here's how an always-on agent with its own identity actually fits into real work, including the four automations and custom skills I lean on every day.

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