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Azure

How to: Implement Azure Web App Authentication – The Easy Way

Overview Let’s face it … security is HARD. Implementing authentication and authorization into applications has always been a challenge and a chore for developers. Building a secure application requires strong knowledge across a number of areas. Thanks to the power of Easy Auth on Microsoft Azure it’s easier than ever to setup secure authentication for […]
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Azure

Azure CRON Expression – Cheat Sheet

Overview If you’re an avid user of the Microsoft Azure cloud, you might have come across CRON expressions for defining schedules. The CRON expression format originates from Unix-based systems, where it has been used for quite some time. While it is a powerful syntax for expressing schedules, it can sometimes be a bit confusing. This […]
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Amazon AWS

Explained: IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS

So, What’s It All About? When I first starting exploring the world of cloud, it took me a little while to fully understand the different cloud models available …. What does it all mean? What exactly is the different between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) vs Platform as a Service (PaaS) vs Software as a […]
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Amazon AWS

AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide

Having just passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, I wanted to share some of my thoughts and insights for those that plan to sit the exam. The AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification is a great entry point into the world of Amazon AWS.
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Administration

Azure – Scheduled VM Stop/Start

Overview One of the most common Azure administration tasks is scheduling an auto stop & start of your Azure VM’s to save you a few $$$. Here’s a quick post showing how you can do this. UPDATE: Azure now provides the ability to auto start and shutdown ARM based VM’s. If you are however still using a Classic VM, […]
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