Shane Bartholomeusz

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How to: Implement Azure Web App Authentication – The Easy Way

Overview

Let’s face it … security is HARD. Implementing authentication and authorization into applications has always been a challenge and a chore for developers. Building a secure application requires strong knowledge across a number of areas.

Thanks to the power of Easy Auth on Microsoft Azure it’s easier than ever to setup secure authentication for your web application with the click of a few buttons… Yep, I’m not kidding!

Ok let’s get started …

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AZ-204 Exam Study Guide (Developing Solutions For Microsoft Azure)

Overview

The AZ-204 (Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure) exam is tailored to Microsoft developers working on the Azure cloud platform.

Having recently passed the AZ-204 exam I wanted to share my thoughts and insights in this AZ-204 Exam Study Guide to help you pass the exam.

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Azure CRON Expression – Cheat Sheet

Overview

If you’re an avid user of the Microsoft Azure cloud, you might have come across CRON expressions for defining schedules.

The CRON expression format originates from Unix-based systems, where it has been used for quite some time. While it is a powerful syntax for expressing schedules, it can sometimes be a bit confusing.

This article will provide you with a quick cheat sheet for using CRON expressions in Azure.

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Explained: IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS

So, What’s It All About?

When I first starting exploring the world of cloud, it took me a little while to fully understand the different cloud models available …. What does it all mean? What exactly is the different between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) vs Platform as a Service (PaaS) vs Software as a Service (SaaS)?

In this article we’ll take a deeper look at the differences IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS cloud models – but without all the tech jargon!

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AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide

Having just passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, I wanted to share some of my thoughts and insights for those that plan to sit the exam.

The AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification is a great entry point into the world of Amazon AWS.

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Azure – Scheduled VM Stop/Start

Overview

One of the most common Azure administration tasks is scheduling an auto stop & start of your Azure VM’s to save you a few $$$.

Here’s a quick post showing how you can do this.

UPDATE: Azure now provides the ability to auto start and shutdown ARM based VM’s. If you are however still using a Classic VM, you can follow the below guide.

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