Build Auto-Migration Systems for Azure Spot VMs in AKS

Build automated migration systems to handle Azure Spot VM evictions in AKS, keeping workloads running within the 30-second window.
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Azure Databricks Serverless Cost Optimization Guide

Learn to reduce Azure Databricks costs with serverless compute, Liquid Clustering, auto-termination tuning, and budget controls.
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Transition from SysAdmin to Cloud Engineer

System administrators already have the networking, Linux, and operational expertise that cloud engineering demands. This guide maps the philosophy shift, technical domains, certifications, and portfolio steps to make the transition.
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How to Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database

Learn how to migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database using Azure DMS and SqlPackage, covering assessment with Azure Arc, schema migration, data movement, and post-migration validation.
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How to Ace a DevOps Interview: DORA, Kubernetes, and Terraform

Learn what DevOps interviewers actually test: DORA metrics, Kubernetes pod lifecycle, Terraform state management, system design, and behavioral questions with quantified results.
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How to Pass the AZ-104 Azure Administrator Exam

Study strategy for the AZ-104 Azure Administrator exam covering the five domains, study resources, practice tests, and time management tactics for exam day.
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Control Traffic with Network Security Groups

Create and manage Azure NSG rules, service tags, and application security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic using Azure CLI.
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Stop Leaving Money on the Table: IT Salary Negotiation

Learn salary negotiation strategies for IT professionals, from researching market rates with Levels.fyi to handling counteroffers and maximizing total compensation.
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Azure Container Apps: Instant Preview Environments per PR

Build isolated preview environments for every pull request using Azure Container Apps revision labels and Azure DevOps pipelines with scale-to-zero economics.
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Prevent Azure VM Outages with Load Balancer Health Probes

Create a Standard Azure Load Balancer with the Azure CLI, configure health probes and backend pools, and distribute traffic across zone-redundant VMs.
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Fix Broken Azure DevOps Pipelines: A Systematic Guide

Azure DevOps pipeline failures rarely point to the real problem. Learn systematic troubleshooting techniques to diagnose cryptic errors, network issues, and infrastructure limits.
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Ready to Move Beyond Lift-and-Shift? An Azure Migration ROI Guide

Learn when to move beyond Azure lift-and-shift to PaaS services. Calculate ROI for modernization, optimize costs with Hybrid Benefit, and choose the right migration strategy for SQL Server and web apps.
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Containers vs. gVisor vs. MicroVMs for Azure AI Agent Security

Compare standard containers, gVisor, and microVMs for securing Azure AI agents. Learn which isolation technology provides the right security/performance balance for your workload.
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Replicate Data Across Zones with Azure NetApp Files

Configure cross-zone replication for Azure NetApp Files to protect against availability zone failures with asynchronous replication and zero network transfer fees.
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Adam Bertram 8 min. read

How to Ace the Modern Coding Interview as a SysAdmin

Master coding interviews for sysadmin and DevOps roles with practical preparation strategies. Learn Python, Bash, and platform-specific techniques that translate your operational experience into interview success.
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The Complete Guide to FIPS 140-2 on Azure Application Gateway v2

Learn how to enable and configure FIPS 140-2 compliance on Azure Application Gateway v2, including TLS policy restrictions, backend compatibility, and troubleshooting 502 errors.
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Is Your Azure Service Retiring? Build a PowerShell Monitor

Build a PowerShell monitor that queries Azure Resource Graph to identify retiring services and alert your team before 90-day deadlines become 9-day emergencies.
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Is Your Azure Service Retiring? Build a PowerShell Monitor

Build a PowerShell monitor that queries Azure Resource Graph to identify retiring services and alert your team before 90-day deadlines become 9-day emergencies.
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Adam Bertram 7 min. read