Azure and Windows PowerShell: Using VM Extensions

In the third part of his series, Nicolas Prigent describes how to run post-deployment configuration and automation tasks on Azure Virtual Machines. Nicolas explains how to use Azure VM Extensions using the Azure PowerShell module to save time during the provisioning process.

Using Azure Quickstart Templates

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.

Collecting Data with Elastic Database Jobs in SQL Azure

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.

Using Azure Storage Explorer

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.

Azure DevOps: Show Me the JSON!

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.

Understanding your Azure EA Billing Data and Building a Centralized Data Storage Solution

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.

Resource Groups

The DTU Counters

Azure DWH part 25: Auditing and threat detection

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

Azure DWH part 24: Elastic queries

This article will explain what is an elastic query and show an example.