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We talk about experiences in Azure with Mustafa Toroman. He is the CTO for run.events and shares his vast experience working with Azure both as a consultant and for building a product. How does he learn new stuff? What about the approach to DevOps? Also, Jussi asks Mustafa an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:32) - Show content starts.Show links- CloudSummit - Mustafa Toroman (@toromust) / X (twitter.com)- Windows95man - No Rules! - Give us feedback!

We're talking about Azure Verified Modules with Microsoft's Jack Tracey. What is AVM? How and when should you use it? Jack shares insights on the vision and how you can benefit as an architect and developer. Also, Tobi asks Jack an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:15) - Show content starts.Show links- https://aka.ms/AVM  - https://aka.ms/AVM/ModuleProposal  - https://aka.ms/AVM/ModuleTriage   - Give us feedback!

Azure now has Carbon Optimization capabilities available. We take a look at what this means, how it works, why it's important, and what can you do with it. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:37) - Show content starts.Show links- Azure carbon optimization - Microsoft Learn- Microsoft Azure emissions insights (preview) - Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability - Give us feedback!

In this episode, we'll look at SecOps or Security Operations. What is it, and what are the elements one should consider? What about SOC, how does it tie into all of this? Lastly, we discuss the tools and services within Azure that are essential for any SecOps work. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:55) - Show content starts.Show links- Introduction to Security operations (SecOps) - Training- MCRA- SAF - Give us feedback!

Let's focus on understanding what Azure AI Search is. What was it called before? What features does it have, and how much will it cost? We also talk about use cases, especially with generative AI workloads with Azure AI Search. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:07) - Show content starts.Show links- Introduction to Azure AI Search- Pricing - Azure Cognitive Search - Give us feedback!

In this episode, we take a look at recent updates to Azure. What's new, what's in preview, and what's interesting? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:57) - Show content starts. Show links- Private Preview: Upgrade existing Azure Gen1 VMs to Gen2-Trusted launch- GA: Azure Virtual Network encryption- Entra ID - redemption order- Azure Copilot for Azure CLI- Entra External ID - Google as an identity- Public Preview of the Arc Visual Studio Code Extension- Quickstart: Create and run a load test with Azure Load Testing- Use secrets & environment variables - Azure Load Testing- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 190 - Let's take Defender for APIs for a spin- Microsoft Announces GA of Defender for APIs- Give us feedback!

We re-visit the Azure Well-architected Framework, with Dom Allen from Microsoft. What has changed, and what's interesting now in the WAF refresh? We take a look at what's new, and how to best utilize WAF. Also, Tobi asks Dom an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:32) - Show content starts.Show links- WAF- Azure documentation | Microsoft Learn - YouTube: Unsolved Tetris Mysteries With Creator Alexy Pajitnov & Designer Henk Rogers - Give us feedback!

The podcast discusses using generative AI in different scenarios, including options like Azure AI Studio and Copilot Studio. They explore the evolution of AI building tools and the importance of platforms for running generative AI locally. They also have a fun conversation about bubble wrap and the joy of popping small bubbles.

Dive into the fascinating world of Azure architecture design! Discover the complexities of aligning technical choices with business goals and the challenges of migration in multicloud settings. Learn about effective visualization techniques that aid in crafting clear diagrams and mock-ups. Tune in for light-hearted stories about skiing mishaps and Olympic dreams, where humor meets the hurdles of competition. It’s a blend of tech insights and entertaining anecdotes that keep you engaged!

Let's not talk about AI, but instead let's talk about Azure SQL backup and recovery. What aspects to consider for disaster recovery? What options are available for backups in Azure SQL? How to test for recovery? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:27) - Show content starts.Show links- Disaster Recovery in WAF- Disaster recovery in Azure SQL- Give us feedback!