Tag: Azure

Installing Flux (GitOps) AKS cluster extension to a tainted node pool
Installing Flux (GitOps) AKS cluster extension to a tainted node pool
Blog Posts

I am starting to see GitOps more and more lately especially now it can be easily installed using an AKS cluster extension. Not sure what a cluster extension is? Check out this blog post. https://pixelrobots.co.uk/2022/02/azure-kubernetes-service-aks-addons-and-extensions-who-is-responsible/ One thing I have noticed is that when people have installed flux via the cluster extension and are using the best… READ MORE

Finding out what values were used on a deployed helm chart
Finding out what values were used on a deployed helm chart
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Let’s set the scene. You deployed the NGINX ingress controller a while ago onto an AKS cluster by following the Microsoft Docs https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/aks/ingress-basic and now need to update the nginx ingress controller but add a new configuration. If you read the doc page, you will notice the helm command is not using a values file but rather… READ MORE

Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation with Azure Cosmos DB
Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation with Azure Cosmos DB
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Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation with Azure Cosmos DB Join Olena for this insightful webinar ‘Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation with Azure Cosmos DB’ as she delves into the transformative world of modern database approaches and the power of Azure Cosmos DB. In this digital age, traditional database structures are being left behind… READ MORE

How to Deploy Azure AD LAPS with Intune Step by Step
How to Deploy Azure AD LAPS with Intune Step by Step
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Azure AD LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) provides management of a single local administrator account on Azure Active Directory or local Active Directory joined devices. The password is then protected in AD while access to the password can be delegated to specific users.  The configuration and deployment of modern Azure AD LAPS is simplified with… READ MORE

Understanding the Azure AD Life Cycle Workflow: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the Azure AD Life Cycle Workflow: A Comprehensive Guide
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Azure AD Lifecycle Workflows is a next gen Identity Governance service that enables organizations to manage User lifecycle process by automating JML (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) Process. By understanding and implementing these workflows, you can improve security, simplify management, and streamline your cloud operations. This feature is currently in preview, and require Azure AD Premium P2 license for the… READ MORE

Recovering From A Deleted Terraform State File
Recovering From A Deleted Terraform State File
Blog Posts

The “how” isn’t important here (you’d need to buy me a drink to get it out of me!) – but what you need to know is this: Late last year, I was faced with a situation where one of my customers attempted to do a Terraform deployment to their Production environment, only to find the… READ MORE

Exploring the Benefits and Features of Cloud-Based Development Environments with Azure DevBox
Exploring the Benefits and Features of Cloud-Based Development Environments with Azure DevBox
Blog Posts

Introduction As software development continues to evolve, the demand for powerful hardware and software resources to build and test applications is increasing. However, investing in expensive hardware or maintaining a development environment can be a significant challenge for developers, especially those working in small teams or as freelancers. To address this challenge, Microsoft Azure has… READ MORE