Thoughts on technology, cloud engineering, and everything in between.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft's new Agents in Azure Copilot preview transforms cloud management with intelligent, multi-modal automation across deployments, observability, optimization, resiliency, and troubleshooting. This isn't just another AI assistant, it's a fundamental shift in how we interact with Azure.
Microsoft announced at Ignite 2025 the ability to run Azure Virtual Desktop on-premises through Azure Arc, enabling hybrid VDI deployments across existing infrastructure without requiring new hardware investments.
Learn how to implement a split-brain DNS configuration to host web applications that serve both external internet customers and internal enterprise users with optimized routing and security.
My first adventure in vibe coding: Building a full-stack Next.js app that brings together Xbox clips, Twitch streams, and AI-powered compilations, all with GitHub Copilot's agent mode as my pair programmer.
An introduction to this blog and what you can expect to find here - insights on cloud engineering, Microsoft technologies, and lessons from the field.