My technical blog is available at https://stefanos.cloud. This version is the Stefanos cloud blog RELOADED. It introduces a new development phase of this online project and aspires to offer more in-depth and more up-to-date KB articles and design or operations articles about cloud computing and edge computing, fog computing and hybrid cloud technologies. The new … Read more
Introduction to discontinued services in Microsoft Azure This article provides a list of discontinued services in Microsoft Azure, as per the Azure service lifecycle. This includes services and features which have been discontinued, retired or deprecated. The below list shall be continuously be updated with latest updates from the Azure side. Many of these services … Read more
Microsoft Azure free training resources This article provides a compilation of Microsoft Azure free training resources: You can also find free Azure and Microsoft 365 how-to videos and free certification preparation videos in the Cloud Computing School YouTube channel at: https://youtube.com/@cloudcomputingschool.
How to renew your Azure certifications for free Microsoft has changed the way their technical certifications are renewed. You no longer need to take one exam every year or two years, as was previously the case with legacy MCSA certifications. You can now login to your Microsoft Learn profile, check your eligibility and take a … Read more
Microsoft 30 days to learn it cloud challenge First navigate to https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/offers/30-days-to-learn-it. By visiting this page you will be informed about the most up-to-date certification exams which can be sponsored by attending the 30 days to learn it challenge. Click on the “Register Now” button. Afterwards you will need to choose your cloud challenge from … Read more
Azure integration services overview Azure integration services provide integration capabilities for on-premise, cloud and hybrid applications and APIs. Azure integration services allow administrators and developers to seamlessly integrate on-premises and cloud-based applications, data, and processes across enterprises. Examples of integration services include Service Bus, Event Grid, API management, Logic Apps, Azure Healthcare APIs and Azure … Read more
Generative AI overview As we journey across the echelons of technological progress, one avenue is crystallizing as a standout protagonist in reshaping our collective future – Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). This transformative genre of AI is redefining the boundaries of innovation, unlocking unprecedented potential across various sectors, be it cloud computing, cybersecurity, or the broader … Read more
Introduction to Datacenter Technology This article provides a technical overview of datacenter technologies and systems. Datacenters form the backbone of the digital world, acting as the central hubs where computing resources are concentrated for remote access. These sprawling complexes of servers, networking equipment, and other hardware allow for the seamless delivery and storage of data, … Read more
Introduction This post is part of a series of Cloud Computing Help blog posts covering Azure App Service design considerations. Part 1: In this first part of Azure App Service design considerations (https://stefanos.cloud/azure-app-service-design-considerations-part-1/) we covered initial design considerations for Azure App Service PaaS. Part 2: Check the second blog post (Azure App Service Design Considerations … Read more
Course Objective This article provides an overview of the Advanced Windows Server Course Outline. To provide a comprehensive understanding of Windows Server 2022, focusing on its operating system architecture, administrative features, and hybrid administration capabilities that seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Azure. The course aims to not only cover Windows Server 2022 in-depth but also to … Read more
This article provides a course outline for my upcoming free course on Linux Ubuntu operating system. This course aims to equip IT professionals, system administrators, and developers with an in-depth understanding of Linux Ubuntu’s operating system mechanics, administration, troubleshooting, and emerging technologies like containerization. Please find the Linux Ubuntu course outline as follows. Course outline … Read more
Introduction Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD, formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop or WVD) is Microsoft’s offering to enable virtualization of desktops and applications in the cloud. As more organizations migrate their resources and services to the cloud, the concept of a cloud-hosted desktop environment has become increasingly popular. AVD comes as a natural evolution step … Read more
Free training resources for TCP IP networking Starting your journey in the TCP IP networking stack, it is important to understand concepts but also to put these networking concepts into a hands-on perspective. This article provides a list of free training resources for TCP IP networking.
This article describes the Backup items in a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. What is a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan? A business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan is a document that outlines how an organization will continue to operate during an unplanned disruption in service. The plan should include procedures … Read more
Introduction Stateless and stateful systems are two distinct approaches in information technology which handle and manage data and transactions differently. This article explores the differences between these two concepts and provide examples of stateless and stateful technologies in both software development and infrastructure systems. Stateless Systems In a stateless system, the server or application does … Read more
