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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

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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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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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Mar 9, 2026

Azure Blob Storage Smart Tier: Automatic Cost Optimization Without the Complexity

Microsoft's new smart tier preview for Azure Blob Storage automatically moves your data between hot, cool, and cold tiers based on access patterns. No lifecycle policies to configure, no rules to maintain. Just automatic cost optimization that adapts to how you actually use your data.

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Feb 3, 2026

Azure Storage TLS 1.0/1.1 Deprecation: What You Need to Know Today

As of February 3, 2026, Azure Storage no longer supports TLS 1.0 and 1.1. Here's what happened, why it matters, and how to ensure your applications continue running without disruption.

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