As developers, we continually look for ways to enhance our experience. Since the introduction of ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, many developers state that they are more efficient and write better code. Sounds good, doesn’t it? In reality, it also has disadvantages. There are risks, such as unclear legal aspects of using these tools because it is a cloud service that sends your data to their servers. Today we explore something called Ollama as a potential local AI alternative to GitHub Copilot.
Read moreEnhancing the architecture of Microsoft Dev Box
In the rapidly evolving world of software development, efficiency and flexibility are paramount. Microsoft Dev Box stands out as a robust solution designed to streamline development environments, particularly in an enterprise setting. This platform not only simplifies the setup and management of virtual machines but also offers flexibility for developers. In this post, I have gathered some considerations for you, enhancing the architecture of Microsoft Dev Box.
Read moreUsing Ubuntu Desktop with Microsoft Intune – Part 1
Can you use Ubuntu Desktop in combination with Microsoft Intune in the real world? Linux has been around for ages, and over the years, I hopped on the Linux train several times. But after a while, I find myself returning to Windows because it is so familiar to me. Now, I have once again switched to Ubuntu Desktop 23.10. This time, I am conducting a two-month trial to determine whether a Cloud Consultant can effectively work on Ubuntu 23.10. And besides that, we also discover if organizations can leverage Microsoft Intune and Defender for Endpoint to manage these devices. Follow me at the beginning of a series of posts where I write about my experiences and learnings!
Read moreManage network traffic at scale with Virtual Network Manager
Protecting your network infrastructure in the cloud is paramount to ensure the security and reliability of the services that depend on it. Azure provides robust solutions for network management and security, and one of the key features available for this purpose is the Virtual Network Manager. It allows you to manage network traffic at scale by using Security Admin Rules, which are part of the network’s security policies. In this article, we explore how to manage network traffic at scale for Azure Virtual Networks using Security Admin Rules.
Read moreAzure Bastion in a Virtual WAN architecture
Azure Virtual WAN does an amazing job bringing network functionalities together in one management plane. However, for Azure Bastion in a Virtual WAN, things get more difficult in comparison to a traditional hub-spoke model. In today’s post, we find out why that is and how you deploy Azure Bastion in a Virtual WAN architecture.
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