Integrating Azure Databricks with Azure SQL Database using Private EndpointsIn today’s data-driven world, efficiently processing and analysing data is pivotal. Two essential tools that provide such capabilities are Azure Databricks and Azure SQL Database. Azure Databricks is an Apache Spark-based analytics platform optimised for the Azure cloud services platform, while Azure SQL Database is a managed relational database service provided by Microsoft’s cloud. This blog post explores how to integrate Azure Databricks with Azure SQL Database using Azure Private Link’s Private Endpoint feature.

Terraform – Using Azure KeyVault Secrets During DeploymentsTerraform has become one of the most prominent tools in the DevOps world. It is an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) software tool that enables users to define and provide data centre infrastructure using a declarative configuration language. This blog post focuses on how to use Azure KeyVault secrets during Terraform deployments. 1 What is Azure KeyVault?Azure KeyVault is a cloud-based service for managing cryptographic keys and other secrets securely.

FingerPy – Break the Thumb-Sucking HabitChildren often develop the habit of sucking their thumbs as self-soothing. While it may be a natural and comforting behaviour for young kids, it can lead to dental and speech problems if not addressed timely. I developed FingerPy, a Python application that encourages children to stop sucking their thumbs by controlling video playback with hand gestures. 0.1 Introducing FingerPyFingerPy uses computer vision to detect hand gestures and control video playback.

A guide to Azure OpenAI Service – Full guide + code samplesAzure OpenAI Service is a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform developed by Microsoft that allows developers to easily build, deploy, and manage AI models. This platform provides access to powerful machine learning algorithms and pre-trained models to help you create various applications, from chatbots and natural language processing to image recognition. This post will guide you through getting started with Azure OpenAI Service.

Getting started with Microsoft Defender for CloudMarch 16, 2023 Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a robust cloud-based security solution that helps organizations protect their cloud resources from various threats. With its advanced security features and easy-to-use interface, Microsoft Defender for Cloud is essential for any organization looking to secure their cloud environment. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to get started with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and configure it for optimal security.

Setting up a reverse proxy in AKSJanuary 27, 2023 Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed Kubernetes service that makes it easy to deploy and manage containerized applications on Azure. One important aspect of managing containerized applications is routing incoming traffic to the appropriate service. In this blog post, we will look at how to set up a reverse proxy in AKS to route incoming traffic to the appropriate service.

Back up Azure Conditional Access Policies with PowerShell and Azure DevOpsNovember 3, 2022 I’ve been playing a lot with Azure Policies lately. One of my lastest requirements was to be able to export my company’s CA policies. Below you can find my implementation to automatically back up my policies. I’m also leveraging Azure DevOps pipelines as I wanted something that’s free, would run on a schedule and save files to a Blob Container.