Author: sean@sharepointeurope.com

How to uncover the names and parameters of blades in Azure Portal
How to uncover the names and parameters of blades in Azure Portal
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Azure Portal has its functionality organized in blades and extensions. Blades are the visual parts you play with, while extensions serve as the logical module that contains blades and are typically paired with Azure Resource Providers so that an extension provides the necessary UI bits and pieces for an Azure Resource Provider. Some parts of the Azure… READ MORE

Azure AI Search with CSVs
Azure AI Search with CSVs
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Problem Statement We have some structured data, but without a lot of manual work we can’t really use it to answer questions. We would like to be able to easily find things and answer any question! Requirements To Begin Azure AI Search We are going to use Azure AI Search. To start we are going… READ MORE

Cloud Computing : Your On-Demand Tech
Cloud Computing : Your On-Demand Tech
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Cloud Computing Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computing resources (such as storage and infrastructure), as services over the internet. It eliminates the need for individuals and businesses to self-manage physical resources themselves, and only pay for what they use. Cloud computing service models are based on the concept of sharing on-demand computing resources,… READ MORE

What is Azure VMware Solution?
What is Azure VMware Solution?
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In the realm of cloud computing, the Azure VMware Solution (AVS) stands as a pivotal innovation, offering a seamless bridge between on-premises VMware environments and the expansive capabilities of the Azure cloud. This deep dive into AVS reveals its essence as a Microsoft service, certified by VMware, that enables organizations to leverage their existing VMware… READ MORE

Bulk Alt Text Generation using Azure AI Services
Bulk Alt Text Generation using Azure AI Services
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I recently hacked together a solution using ASP.NET, Azure AI services, and some help from Chat GPT to refine JavaScript. Here is how to use it: 1.  Get your Computer Vision API Key and Endpoint URL from the Azure Portal. 2.  Plug API key and endpoint URL into the controller. 3.  Run the application. 4. … READ MORE

Azure Lighthouse: A comprehensive guide for MSPs
Azure Lighthouse: A comprehensive guide for MSPs
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Introduction As someone who’s gone through the spawning and evolution of an MSP (Managed Service Provider) looking to enhance the way they control, manage and delegate customer resources in Azure, I thought I’d collate all my thoughts, experiences, lessons learnt and knowledge dump for Azure Lighthouse with a comprehensive guide for MSPs. Whether you’re a… READ MORE

Creating architecture diagrams for Azure solutions
Creating architecture diagrams for Azure solutions
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Table of contents Introduction When I started working with AWS a few years ago, one of the things that made it easier to understand what the team had built and things we would be building was that architecture diagrams followed a standard design. Looking at blog posts and other materials also used similar designs, so… READ MORE