Azure contains a vast array of services that can be used for machine learning, text analysis, and more. In this article, Supriya Pande provides a brief explanation of machine learning and then walks you through creating a sentiment analysis application.  Read more...

In this tip we look at how to use Azure quick start templates as well as how you can customize the templates to meet your needs.  Read more...

In this tip we look at how to collect data for Elastic Database Jobs and easily store the data in a central location for analysis and review.  Read more...

Azure Storage can store many types of data, from NoSQL tables to VHDs. In this article, Supriya Pande explains how to work with Azure Storage Explorer, a tool that makes it easy to manage storage in Azure. She also provides an example of using the Azure Storage .NET SDK to upload files.  Read more...

Creating resources in Azure, while not difficult, can be time consuming if you use the manual steps. One way to automate the process is by using JSON templates to save time and enforce standards. In this article, Brian Flynn describes how to create JSON templates for deploying a network with virtual machines.  Read more...

In the world of paradigm shifts, many organizations are looking at the prospect of a technology migration, where capabilities are moved to a new set of technologies, supporting and enabling the business for the future. On other hand, a technology or platform may reach the end of its life for other business reasons, like ease of use, increased cost, etc.  Read more...

Many organizations are moving to Azure and other cloud providers. Understanding how resources are being used and what is spent is very important. In this article, Feodor explains his solution for automating the collection of the Enterprise Agreement billing from Azure into an Azure SQL Database where it can be analyzed.  Read more...

In the second part of his series, Nicolas Prigent describes in detail how to automate the login process using PowerShell and Azure CLI. Nicolas also explains how to retrieve information about your Azure subscription.  Read more...

In this article, Robert Cain describes the steps to set up a VM using PowerShell using his PSAzure module.  Read more...

Azure virtual machines are created for many reasons, even just to have an environment to quickly test something out. In this article, Robert Cain demonstrates the first few steps in automating the process with PowerShell. He shows how to gather information needed and set up a resource group, storage and networking needed for the VM.  Read more...

Microsoft HDInsight is the cloud service that deploys and provisions Hadoop clusters on the Azure cloud. It's a completely managed, open source analytics service to support enterprise needs and supports a wide variety of scenarios with the help of open source frameworks like Hadoop, Storm, Spark, R Server and Hive.  Read more...

Microsoft currently offers two built-in methods of running production SQL Server databases in Azure. The first relies on the ability of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Azure virtual machines to host a variety of on-premises workloads, including SQL Server instances. The second one leverages Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)-based Azure SQL Database. With the introduction of the Azure SQL Managed Instance service, you have a third option, which combines the benefits of its two predecessors.  Read more...

A step-by-step guide to creating a practice setup for the 70-462 exam using Azure virtual machines.  Read more...

Learn how you can move data from your Data Lake to Azure SQL Database with Azure Data Factory.  Read more...

Microsoft bought a data center.  Read more...

Did you know you can query SQL Server data with U-SQL? It's true! Find out how in this latest stairway step.  Read more...

Need to inspect your Data Lake objects and files? Want to automate the process? Find out how with PowerShell.  Read more...

In this article, we will show how to create an ASDW in Bash using the Cloud Shell.  Read more...

The majority of traditional database management systems are responsible for making sure that any changes to their data are consistently reflected in the results of subsequent queries. Azure Cosmos DB extends the range of consistency options by providing support for bounded-staleness, session, and consistent prefix models.  Read more...

In this new article, we will show how to audit the Data Warehouse Activities.  Read more...