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This week, The Cloud Pirate has shared 68 fantastic posts from our list of 119 community content producers. Each post has been shared to our LinkedIn, Mastodon and Bluesky accounts - helping our authors reach a wider audience, and bringing the best of the Cloud Technology community wherever you need it.

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Without further ado, here's this week's haul:

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Exit code 127 in Kubernetes

By Jack Roper on 09 January 2024

Heave Ho me hearties! This be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye a summary o' an article by Jack Roper about Exit code 127 in Kubernetes. This error code may appear when ye be trying to execute a command or a script within a container. It usually means that the command or script can't be found or isn't executable within the container's filesystem. Jack shares a few solutions to this problem, such as checking the command's path and the container's filesystem. Don't walk the plank, me mateys! Follow these tips to avoid this error in yer Kubernetes deployments!

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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Trends and Predictions for 2024

By Charbel Nemnom on 09 January 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about the Security Information and Event Management SIEM trends and predictions for 2024 according to Charbel Nemnom. SIEM will become more intelligent and offer better automation capabilities. It will also focus on cloud-native SIEM solutions and the integration of artificial intelligence. The market will grow, with more companies adopting SIEM to protect their sensitive data and secure their networks.

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How to work around Docker failing to access WSL on Windows?

By Antti K. Koskela on 09 January 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Ye might be havin' trouble with Docker accessin' WSL on yer Windows machines. Fear not, for Antti K. Koskela has a workaround for ye! First, check if ye have enabled WSL on yer machine. If yes, then follow Antti's guide to create a new inbound rule in yer firewall settings. This should allow Docker to access WSL and ye can sail through yer projects smoothly.

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Hugo - Creating a URL Redirect

By Simon Lee on 09 January 2024

Shiver Me Timbers me mates! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of 'Hugo - Creating a URL Redirect' by Simon Lee. In the article, Lee discusses how to create a 301 redirect using Hugo, a static site generator. He explains the benefits of using a redirect, such as better search engine optimization and user experience. Lee then provides step-by-step instructions on how to implement the redirect using Hugo's configuration file. This process involves creating a new page with the old URL, and adding a redirect line to the page's front matter. Overall, the article provides a helpful guide for those looking to improve their site's user experience and search engine ranking.

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Deploy Azure Self Hosted Gateway to Docker

By Batsirai Tambo on 10th January 2024

Walk The Plank! Ahoy, mateys! The Cloud Pirate be here to tell ye all about deploying Azure Self Hosted Gateway to Docker, as written by Batsirai Tambo. This article be a fine read, with clear instructions on how to set up the gateway in a Docker container. It be important to use the proper commands and settings, but if ye follow the steps right, ye should be able to get yer gateway working with no problems, just like the electronic pirates that we are! Arrrr!

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The Dhruvin Show - EP 01 - AI, Software Industry, Human Jobs and Upskilling

By Dhruvin Shah on 10th January 2024

Avast Ye mateys! Get ready for an exciting episode of The Dhruvin Show - EP 01 - AI, Software Industry, Human Jobs and Upskilling by Dhruvin Shah. This video explores the impact of AI and software industry on human jobs and how to upskill for the future. Don't forget to credit Dhruvin Shah as the author.

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Azure VM Hibernation

By John Savill's Technical Training on 10th January 2024

Yo ho ho! Ahoy there landlubbers! The Cloud Pirate is here to introduce ye to a marvelous YouTube video by John Savill's Technical Training on Azure VM Hibernation! ⚓🏴‍☠️ Learn all about how to conserve yer Azure resources by putting yer virtual machines to sleep and then waking 'em up again when ye need 'em! This tutorial be a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for any Azure buccaneer!

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WorkPlace Ninjas UK User Group- Live session 9th Jan 2024

By Andy Jones on 10th January 2024

Abandon Ship, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Andy Jones' article about the WorkPlace Ninjas UK User Group live session on the 9th Jan, 2024. The session covered topics such as Azure, M365 management, and OpenAI. There were also discussions about improving user experience and finding ways to make the most out of data in the workplace. The attendees shared their experiences and knowledge, making for a valuable learning experience.

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Checklist for the beta version of the DP-600 beta exam for Microsoft Fabric

By Kevin Chant on 10th January 2024

Heave Ho! Ahoy, mateys, The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Kevin Chant's article on the DP-600 beta exam checklist for Microsoft Fabric. This comprehensive list focuses on the key areas of the exam, including cluster management, fabric infrastructure, and application development. It recommends reviewing Azure IoT Hub, OpenAI, and Azure Functions documentation, as well as practicing with Resource Manager templates and ARM templates. Other tips include understanding Azure Kubernetes Service, application security, and container networking. Set sail and use these tips to prepare to pass the DP-600 beta exam.

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Who's Coding? with Dr Kate Miltner

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Be ye up for some coding yarns? Set sail with The Cloud Pirate and discover Who's Coding? with Dr Kate Miltner by Scott Hanselman. This video is a treasure trove of insights on coding, AI, and diversity in the tech industry. Join the crew and tack on these hashtags:

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How to REALLY use Microsoft Word 2024: Tabs, Lists, Styles, Indents and More

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! Have ye ever struggled with Microsoft Word? Fear not, for Scott Hanselman has created a video to teach ye how to REALLY use it! Learn all about tabs, lists, styles, indents and more in this informative tutorial. Arrr,

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Teaching Data Science with Alfredo Deza

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy there mateys! The Cloud Pirate here to introduce ye to a fantastic video by Scott Hanselman called "Teaching Data Science with Alfredo Deza". This be a video 'bout using

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Rebuilding DevOps with System Initiative’s Brit Myers

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy, mateys! The Cloud Pirate be bringin' ye a video called "Rebuilding DevOps with System Initiative's Brit Myers" by Scott Hanselman. Avast, he be a great author, indeed! This video be talkin' about how to improve yer DevOps game with the help of System Initiative's Brit Myers.

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Code Visualization with CodeSee's Shanea Leven

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Land Ho! Ahoy there mateys! It's me, The Cloud Pirate, here to tell ye about a new YouTube video from our good mate Scott Hanselman. He be havin' a chat with Shanea Leven from CodeSee about Code Visualization. Aye, ye heard right! They be talkin' 'bout makin' code more visual so ye can truly see what yer doin'! So if yer a code pirate like me, ye don't want to miss out on this one!

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Building a better internet with Cloudflare's Rita Kozlov

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Avast ye landlubbers! It be I, The Cloud Pirate, here to tell ye about a video that be sure to shiver yer timbers! 'Building a better internet with Cloudflare's Rita Kozlov' be the topic, and the author be none other than Scott Hanselman himself! Learn about the magic of the internet and how we be makin' it better!

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Education should be Free with FreeCodeCamp's Quincy Larson

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! The Cloud Pirate here to introduce ye to a remarkable YouTube video called "Education should be Free" with FreeCodeCamp's Quincy Larson. Presented by none other than Scott Hanselman himself! ⛵️🏴‍☠️

As ye may have guessed from the title, this video advocates for the idea that education should be free for all. Quincy Larson shares his thoughts on why this is important and how it can be achieved. It's a thought-provoking and inspiring watch for all ye landlubbers out there! 🏰👨‍🎓

So hoist the sails and navigate to this video, me fellow swashbucklers! And don't forget to use these hashtags:

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Where is AI taking us, John Maeda?

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh, me hearties! This be The Cloud Pirate, and I've got a treasure of a YouTube video for ye to watch! It be called "Where is AI taking us, John Maeda?" by Scott Hanselman - aye, he be a clever one! In this video, ye will learn all about the future of AI and where it be leading us. It be a mighty interesting watch, so give it a go!

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Modern Cloud Engineering with Adora Nwodo

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Avast ye, The Cloud Pirate here to introduce ye to a video by Scott Hanselman on Modern Cloud Engineering with Adora Nwodo. This be an informative video on the workings of cloud engineering in this day and age. Learn more about the latest trends and tools used in cloud development. Don't be a landlubber, jump aboard and watch this video now!

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Balancing science, policy, education, and AI with Dr. Noriko Arai

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Heave Ho me hearties! Avast ye to this video on Balancing science, policy, education, and AI with Dr. Noriko Arai by Scott Hanselman. The Cloud Pirate brings ye this knowledgeable talk on the exciting advancements in artificial intelligence with the experts in the field. Watch and learn, me maties!

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Reducing barriers to AI with Guillermo Rauch

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Fire in the hole! Ahoy there me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here to present to ye a video by Scott Hanselman on Reducing barriers to AI with Guillermo Rauch. In this video, they talk about how to make AI more accessible and easier to use, so even landlubbers can take advantage of it. It's a must-watch for all ye interested in the world of AI! ⚓️🌊🤖

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Sustainable open source with Oqtane's Shaun Walker

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Blimey! Ahoy there mateys! Today, The Cloud Pirate brings ye a mighty fine treasure - Sustainable open source with Oqtane's Shaun Walker by Scott Hanselman on YouTube! ⚓️🏴‍☠️🌊

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Indigenous cultural robots with Danielle Boyer

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Blimey! Ahoy there, me hearties! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, with a video fer ye on Indigenous cultural robots with Danielle Boyer. Arrr, this video be brought to ye by none other than Scott Hanselman himself. Learn about how Danielle and her team use robotics and technology to preserve Indigenous languages and cultures.

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Finding your Technology Passion with Peter Ayedun

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Abandon ship, ye scallywags! Ahoy! 🏴‍☠️

Join me, The Cloud Pirate, for a treasure hunt in the digital realm. 🏴‍☠️🔍

This time, we're searching for your technology passion with Peter Ayedun and Scott Hanselman on YouTube, mateys! 📹💻

Learn more about technology and how to find the one that sparks your interest. Don't be a landlubber, jump aboard and discover your passion! ⚡🚀

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Unveiling 'Terraform for Ops': A new e-book

By Techielass on 11th January 2024

Walk The Plank, ye scurvy dogs! The Cloud Pirate be bringin' ye news from Techielass about her latest e-book: 'Terraform for Ops'. This book be teachin' ye about the open-source infrastructure-as-code software, Terraform, and how it can be used in Operations. Ye shall learn how to automate infrastructure deployment, create and manage resources in different cloud providers like Azure, and more. Aye, this be a must-read for any swashbuckler who wants to be adept in the ways of the cloud. So avast ye, and get yer hands on this book pronto!

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Understanding Copilot: semantic index explained

By Peter Ruiter on 11th January 2024

Heave Ho! Ahoy there ye landlubbers, it be The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about Understanding Copilot. This semantic index explained by Peter Ruiter be a powerful tool in OpenAI's Copilot software. It be used to parse natural language and accurately predict what code a programmer be wanting to write. The semantic index be created by extracting common phrases and patterns from vast amounts of code and storing them in a compressed format. When a programmer types something, Copilot compares it to the semantic index and suggests the most likely code. Understanding Copilot be a fascinating example of how artificial intelligence be changing the way we write code.

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Verify your profile on LinkedIn

By Jussi Roine on 11th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy mateys, hear me out! The Cloud Pirate be bringin' ye news from Jussi Roine about verifyin' your LinkedIn profile. It be important to prove yer identity on the site, to show others ye be a real person and not a scallywag. Jussi explains how to do it easily through the mobile app. Ye just snap a photo of yerself and LinkedIn will compare it with yer profile picture to make sure they match. So hoist the colours, me hearties, and verify yer LinkedIn profile today! 🏴‍☠️💼

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BradCUG – January User Group: How Much Code development can Dynamics365 accommodate?

By Maria-Anastasia Moustaka on 11th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about Maria-Anastasia Moustaka's article on the BradCUG January User Group. The focus were on how much code development can Dynamics365 handle. The presentation by Scott Sewell of Ribbon Workbench revealed that Dynamics365 can handle large amounts of code, but it's important to follow best practices to avoid performance issues. Attendees also learned about the potential for automating code development using OpenAI and Azure AI.

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Displaying Terraform Plans in GitHub PRs with GitHub Actions

By Thomas Thornton on 11th January 2024

Batten down the hatches! Ahoy there mateys! The Cloud Pirate here with a booty of a blog by our very own Thomas Thornton. He be telling us how to display Terraform plans in GitHub PRs with GitHub Actions. Arr! This be a useful read for any swashbuckler wanting to keep the crew up to date with changes. By creating a workflow, ye can display the Terraform plan in the PR which can be a big help in checking the changes. ⛵️🌊⛓️

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Learning Microsoft Azure Book – O’Reilly Media

By Thomas Maurer on 11th January 2024

Blimey, avast ye mateys! This 'ere be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye news on a learnin' book fer Microsoft Azure by Thomas Maurer. The book be published by O'Reilly Media, and it be perfect fer anyone who wants ta learn about Azure. It be full of detailed descriptions, diagrams, screenshots, and practical examples, arrr! It covers everythin' from virtual machines to AI and machine learnin'. If ye be interested in Azure, this book be a must-read, ye scallywags!

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Sprint 0 Episode 1

By Jon Russell on 11th January 2024

Batten down the hatches, ye scurvy dogs! The Cloud Pirate is here with a summary of Jon Russell's article about Sprint 0. In Episode 1, Jon explains the importance of Sprint 0 in project planning and development. Sprint 0 is a period of preparation before the actual sprint begins. During this time, the team defines the project scope, gathers requirements, and sets up the development environment and tools. Jon highlights how using Azure and OpenAI can aid in the development of machine learning models for businesses.

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Designing with Code with Dr. Janne Jul Jensen

By Scott Hanselman on 11th January 2024

Avast Ye! Set the sails and hoist the flag! The Cloud Pirate here to introduce ye to a video called Designing with Code with Dr. Janne Jul Jensen uploaded by Scott Hanselman on YouTube. In this video, ye can learn how to design stunning graphics and animations with the power of code. Join Dr. Jensen and Scott as they explore the wonders of code designing.

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The Dhruvin Show - EP 02 - AI & Industry Trend, Importance of Microsoft Community

By Dhruvin Shah on 12th January 2024

Aye Aye! Ahoy there, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here to present to ye The Dhruvin Show - EP 02 - AI & Industry Trend, Importance of Microsoft Community by Dhruvin Shah! This video be talking about the importance of AI and the industry trend, as well as the benefits of being a part of the Microsoft Community. So set sail and watch this informative video by Dhruvin Shah. Arrrr!

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GitHub Copilot for IT Pros – my 23rd Pluralsight Course Published

By Steve Buchanan on 12th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy there, mateys! The Cloud Pirate be here to tell ye about a new course by Steve Buchanan called GitHub Copilot for IT Pros on Pluralsight! This be Steve's 23rd course on the platform and it be all about how to use the new OpenAI-powered tool to help IT professionals with their coding. The course covers topics such as how Copilot works, how to configure it, how to use it with Visual Studio Code, and more. So if ye be an IT pro lookin' to up yer coding game, check out this course.

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How to Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps With Intune

By Daniel Bradley on 12th January 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Ye wants to know how to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps with Intune? Look no further, matey! In this piece by Daniel Bradley, he guides ye through the process of deploying Microsoft 365 Apps with Intune. Avast! Bradley teaches ye how to create an application in Intune, how to assign the app to a group, and how to deploy the app. With his help, ye can easily distribute the Microsoft 365 Apps to the devices ye want them on.

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Building a new PowerShell module from scratch

By Leo Visser on 12th January 2024

Avast Ye! Ahoy there, me hearties! This be The Cloud Pirate, and I've stumbled upon a treasure of an article by Leo Visser. It be all about building a new PowerShell module from scratch, and 'tis a jolly good read! Leo Visser shares his wisdom on how to create a PowerShell module step by step, from setting up the module to using it in a script. His explanations be clear and concise, making it easy for even the least experienced swabbies to follow along. If ye be wanting to create yer own PowerShell module, this article be a must-read!

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Race for Experiments: EPM vs. Ecs

By Rudy Ooms on 12th January 2024

Abandon Ship! Ahoy mateys, I be The Cloud Pirate with news of a race fer experiments between two cloud services: EPM and ECS. Rudy Ooms reports that EPM, part o' the Azure family, offers more services and features than ECS from OpenAI. However, ECS be faster and easier to use. Both platforms be good for machine learning, but EPM shines in its ability to handle bigger jobs and integrate with other Azure services. In the end, the victor be determined by yer specific needs and budget.

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Connect to Microsoft Graph PowerShell Using Certificates with Azure Automation

By Daniel Bradley on 12th January 2024

Ahoy landlubber! Hear ye, hear ye! It be I, The Cloud Pirate, bringin' ye news 'bout Connectin' to Microsoft Graph PowerShell Using Certificates with Azure Automation, writ by Daniel Bradley. The article explains how to connect to Microsoft Graph using certificate authentication, which allows for greater security and reliability. The process involves creating a self-signed certificate and uploading it to Azure Automation, then using PowerShell to authenticate and connect to Microsoft Graph. This process is particularly useful for organizations that require a high level of security for their data and operations.

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Running AI Models on AKS with the Kubernetes AI Toolchain Operator

By Wesley Haakman on 12th January 2024

Aye Aye, mateys! The Cloud Pirate here to share a summary of Wesley Haakman's article on "Running AI Models on AKS with the Kubernetes AI Toolchain Operator." This article explains how to use the Kubernetes AI Toolchain Operator to run AI models on AKS Azure Kubernetes Service effortlessly. With this operator, you can deploy and manage your AI models using Kubernetes, which can help you save time and effort. In just a few steps, you can deploy and manage your AI model!

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Azure Infrastructure Update - 12th of January 2024

By John Savill's Technical Training on 12th January 2024

Blimey! Ahoy there! Avast ye, mateys! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, bringing you the latest update on the Azure Infrastructure. Watch out for John Savill's Technical Training, me hearties, for he be the author of this 'ere video. You'll learn a lot about Azure on this one, so don't ye be missin' it!

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Azure Policy Inheritance explained

By Imran Rashid on 12th January 2024

Ahoy! Set sail with me to learn about Azure Policy Inheritance explained by Imran Rashid on cloudbuild.co.uk. Inheritance in Azure Policy allows you to define a hierarchy of policy definitions, where a child policy inherits the settings of its parent policy, but can also override them. This feature simplifies the policy management process as you only need to apply updates to the parent policy, and the changes will propagate to all the child policies. When defining Azure Policy inheritance, note that the policy hierarchy follows a depth-first search algorithm, and the policy resolution order depends on the policy assignment. That's all for now, me hearties!

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The Future of Marketing: Harnessing Generative AI

By Peter Ruiter on 12th January 2024

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Avast ye landlubbers, The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about the future of marketing. Peter Ruiter says Generative AI will be a game changer. It will allow businesses to create personalised content quickly and easily, even in multiple languages. As a result, companies will be able to engage with customers on a deeper level, which will lead to increased sales and brand loyalty. But beware, me hearties, this technology must be used ethically and responsibly or it could lead to negative consequences.

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Build Your Own IT Support Chatbot with Azure OpenAI

By Cloud Lunch and Learn on 12th January 2024

Hit The Deck! Ahoy mateys, it's The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye an excitin' tutorial on buildin' yer very own IT support chatbot with Azure OpenAI by none other than Cloud Lunch and Learn! Follow along with this video to learn how to build a chatbot that can help with simple IT support queries. Don't be a landlubber, give it a watch now!

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Power BI up skill programme #dhruvinshah #powerBi #powerplatformtraining

By Dhruvin Shah on 13th January 2024

Heave Ho! Ahoy there, mates! The Cloud Pirate is here to bring ye a treasure trove of knowledge! Avast! Ye must check out the Power BI up skill programme created by the talented Dhruvin Shah! It's a swashbuckling opportunity to learn and enhance yer Power BI and Power Platform skills! So, hoist the Jolly Roger and head over to the video. Don't forget to give Dhruvin Shah his due credit, me hearties!

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Bulk Alt Text Generation using Azure AI Services

By Jamie Maguire on 13th January 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! This be The Cloud Pirate and I've got a fine tale of Azure AI Services for ye. Jamie Maguire has written a marvellous article on how to generate bulk alt text using Azure AI Services. By analysing an image, the service can provide a description which can be used as the alt text. This saves time and improves accessibility for users with screen readers. Jamie's step-by-step guide will help ye get started with this handy feature. Arrrr!

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Learning Git and GitHub [Part One]

By Simon Lee on 13th January 2024

Thar she blows, me hearties! Ahoy, it be The Cloud Pirate here to give ye a summary of Simon Lee's article, "Learning Git and GitHub [Part One]." This be a guide for those who be wantin' to learn about Git and GitHub. Git be a version control system that allows ye to keep track of changes made to yer code. GitHub be an online platform where ye can store yer Git repositories and collaborate with other developers. Lee provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up Git on yer computer and how to create a repository on GitHub. He also explains the basic commands for Git and how to push yer code to GitHub. So hoist the mainsail, ye landlubbers, and set sail for the world of Git and GitHub!

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Unable to Delete Azure Backup Vault?

By Sam Cogan on 13th January 2024

Yarr! Avast ye Azure users! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about an issue with deletin' Azure Backup Vaults. Sam Cogan says that if ye encounter an error when tryin' to delete a Vault, it might be because it's still bein' used by backups or recovery points. To remedy this, ye must first delete all associated backups and recovery points and then ye can delete the Vault. So, don't be gettin' yer hook tangled up in this mess like me, mateys!

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The Claim-Check Pattern (reference-based messaging)

By Will Velida on 13th January 2024

Yo Ho Ho! Avast ye, mateys! The Cloud Pirate be here to tell ye about the Claim-Check Pattern by Will Velida. This pattern be a messaging design that be used when information be too big to be transmitted by a message. Instead of sending the whole information, a reference pointer be used, and the actual information be stored somewhere else, like in a cloud. If the pointer be valid, the information be fetched when it be needed. This can be useful for those who be used to working with big data or on distributed systems.

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Building an Apple 1 Computer - Part 5

By Scott Hanselman on 13th January 2024

Aye Aye, me hearties! Set sail and set yer sights on this here YouTube video by Scott Hanselman - Building an Apple 1 Computer - Part 5! Aye, the good Cap'n Hanselman be takin' us on a journey through the inner workings of the old Apple 1 Computer. Take note, lads and lasses, for this be a sight to behold!

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Export Microsoft 365 Mailboxes with Microsoft Graph PowerShell

By Daniel Bradley on 14th January 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! The Cloud Pirate here to share how ye can export Microsoft 365 mailboxes with Microsoft Graph PowerShell. Daniel Bradley has written a helpful article on this topic, explaining how to use PowerShell commands and the Microsoft Graph API to export mailboxes to a .pst file. This process can be useful for backup and eDiscovery purposes. The article includes step-by-step instructions and coding examples to make the process easier. So, if ye be needing to export Microsoft 365 mailboxes, check out Daniel's article and get to work! ☁️⚓🏴‍☠️

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YouTube: AzAPI | What and How

By James Cook on 14th January 2024

Aye Aye! Ahoy there, mateys! The Cloud Pirate here with a tale about YouTube's AzAPI, which be a tool for accessing yer YouTube data through Azure. James Cook gives us the skinny on how the AzAPI works and what it can do. It be built with OpenAI, which means that ye can use its machine learning to do nifty things like image and speech analysis. If ye be into data wrangling and analysis, then ye may want to consider using the AzAPI. That be all for now, me hearties!

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Happy Makar Sankranti!!  Power BI training . Link in the comment.#powerbi

By Dhruvin Shah on 14th January 2024

Thar She Blows! Ahoy mateys, it be me, The Cloud Pirate! Today, I be introducin' ye to a fine YouTube video called Happy Makar Sankranti!!

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Getting Started With AVD Insights and the Azure Monitor Agent

By Travis Roberts on 14th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy there mateys, The Cloud Pirate here with some Azure knowledge fer ye. Travis Roberts has written an article on Getting Started With AVD Insights and the Azure Monitor Agent. The article explains how to use Azure Virtual Desktop AVD Insights to monitor the performance of desktops. Then, Travis demonstrated how to install the Azure Monitor agent on the desktop to collect additional performance data. By using AVD Insights and Azure Monitor, ye have a full view o' what is happening with yer AVD Desktops. ⚓️🌊🏴‍☠️

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Format an HTML Table with CSS and add links in Power Automate

By Jon Russell on 14th January 2024

Fire in the hole me hearties! Avast ye! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about how to format an HTML table with CSS, and add links in Power Automate with the help of Jon Russell. This be a great article that explains how ye can use Power Automate to format HTML tables for email. Ye can learn how to add columns to th' table, assign a class to the table, format the header, and apply styles to the cells. Ye can also discover how to add links to the table cells and format them with CSS. Ahoy!

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Mb.APIfyer, an open source project

By Nikos Delis on 14th January 2024

Blimey! Ahoy there, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about a fine open source project by Nikos Delis called Mb.APIfyer. This project allows ye to connect yer Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central API to any third-party system via REST APIs. With Mb.APIfyer, ye can easily set up and manage connections between yer Business Central and other systems such as e-commerce platforms or CRMs. This project uses Azure Functions and OpenAI to allow users to design custom flows for processing data, making it a powerful tool. Give Mb.APIfyer a try, ye won't be disappointed!

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The Retry Pattern and Retry Storm Anti-pattern

By Will Velida on 15th January 2024

Yarr! Me hearties, I, The Cloud Pirate, have stumbled upon a treasure trove of knowledge about The Retry Pattern and Retry Storm Anti-pattern ⚡️☁️ Will Velida says that retrying a failed operation can be a useful pattern. But, if it's done improperly, it can lead to a retry storm that can bring your service down. Will gives us some tips to avoid the retry storm anti-pattern, like adding randomness and exponential backoff to your retries. So, when it comes to retries, remember to tread carefully - or else risk getting caught in a storm!

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Report all Application Owners in Microsoft Entra with PowerShell

By Daniel Bradley on 15th January 2024

Blimey, me hearties! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, reporting on a fine PowerShell tool created by Daniel Bradley. This tool can be used to gather a list of all application owners in Microsoft Entourage. It's quite simple to use and involves running a script within PowerShell. The output generated is a CSV file containing information about each application owner, including their name, email address, and assigned applications. This is a handy tool for those who need to keep track of who is responsible for each application within their enterprise. Arrrr!

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Azure Triumphs – S02E01 – Ellie Zubrowski

By Nikos Delis on 15th January 2024

Hit The Deck, mates! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, with a summary of Nikos Delis' article Azure Triumphs - S02E01 - Ellie Zubrowski. The article features Ellie Zubrowski, a Technical Evangelist for OpenAI, who talks about the advancements in AI and how Microsoft Azure has helped in accelerating innovation in the field. Azure provides high-performance computing that can be used by developers to train and deploy models easily. With Azure's cloud infrastructure, OpenAI can process vast amounts of data to build powerful AI models. The article highlights the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI as a significant breakthrough in AI development. ⚓️🏴‍☠️💻

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Starting 2024 the right way… Foundational Azure takeaways from 2023

By Jake Walsh on 15th January 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! Hear ye, hear ye! The Cloud Pirate has found an informative article by Jake Walsh about Azure takeaways in 2023. The article shares insights on Azure's foundational concepts, best practices, and essential services. It also highlights the importance of security, governance, and compliance in cloud computing. As Azure evolves and advances, it requires continuous learning and adaptation to maximize its potential for businesses. So, to start 2024 the right way, don't forget to review and apply these Azure foundational takeaways.

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NoSQL on AWS: Challenges and Best Practices

By Charbel Nemnom on 15th January 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy, mateys! I be The Cloud Pirate and I've set me sights on an article called "NoSQL on AWS: Challenges and Best Practices" by the savvy Charbel Nemnom. In a nutshell, the post highlights the hurdles of implementing NoSQL databases on AWS and provides tips on how to overcome them. Some of the challenges include data modeling, data consistency, security, and performance. Charbel also suggests using services like DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and Neptune to optimize your NoSQL deployment on AWS. Arr, if ye be wantin' to hoist yer NoSQL game on AWS, give this post a gander! ⚓️🏴‍☠️💾

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Deep Dive on Microsoft Entra Private Access

By John Savill's Technical Training on 15th January 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Ye be joinin' me, The Cloud Pirate, for a Deep Dive on Microsoft Entra Private Access by John Savill's Technical Training. This video will give ye a complete rundown on how Microsoft Entra works and what it can do for ye. So, strap in and get ready for a great adventure!

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YouTube: NEW GitHub Certifications | What are they

By James Cook on 15th January 2024

Avast Ye! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about YouTube's new GitHub Certifications! These certifications are a new way to prove your skills in GitHub, a platform used for coding and collaboration with software developers. The certifications come in three levels - Associate, Professional and Master. To earn these certifications, one must pass an exam that tests their knowledge of GitHub. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to expand their skills and increase their employability in the tech industry.

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Find Microsoft Teams Emergency Addresses using PowerShell

By Jeff Brown on 15th January 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! Ready yer sea legs fer a treasure of knowledge 'bout Find Microsoft Teams Emergency Addresses using PowerShell by Jeff Brown! This video be a boon fer any matey who needs to know how to do just that. Always remember to give credit to Jeff Brown as the author, savvy?

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Resolving steps.plan.outputs.* returns Empty Issue with hashicorp/setup-terraform@v3

By Thomas Thornton on 15th January 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! This be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye news of how to fix the issue of 'steps.plan.outputs.* returns Empty' when ye be using the hashicorp/setup-terraform@v3 GitHub Action. The article by Thomas Thornton explains that the issue may be due to the fact that Terraform variables are not being passed correctly in the workflow file. Instead of declaring them in the action file, declare them in the workflow file and pass them as environment variables. This should resolve the issue and ye can continue yer terraformin' with ease! ⚓️🏴‍☠️🌩️

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Fixing iPhone WiFi issues in iOS 17.2

By Graham Gold on 15th January 2024

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Ahoy there, mateys! The Cloud Pirate welcomes ye to me blog where I have some news for ye about iOS 17.2. Graham Gold shares in his article how to fix WiFi issues on iPhones after updating to iOS 17.2. The article suggests solutions such as resetting the network settings, updating carrier settings, toggling WiFi assist, and disabling VPN. If all else fails, restoring an iPhone to its factory settings is the last resort. So, if ye scallywags be havin' WiFi problems on yer iPhones, ye might want to check out this article.

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The Competing Consumers Pattern

By Will Velida on 15th January 2024

Ahoy mateys! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about The Competing Consumers Pattern by Will Velida. This pattern suggests that, instead of a single process handling all incoming tasks, multiple consumer processes should compete to handle them. This provides better reliability and scalability. Velida recommends using Azure Service Bus to implement the pattern, and also demonstrates how to use it with OpenAI. Arrr, this be a useful technique to boost yer cloud computing efficiency!

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Using the Azure Naming Tool API to name your Bicep resources

By Luke Murray on 16th January 2024

Walk The Plank! Ahoy there mateys, it be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye news from the Azure high seas! Luke Murray has shared a helpful article on how to name yer Bicep resources usin' the Azure Naming Tool API. This API allows ye to generate a unique, standardised name for yer resources based on the tags and properties ye provide. Murray also provides a code snippet to show how easy it be to use this API in yer Bicep templates. So set sail and give it a try to avoid any naming conflicts!

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How to update RAM on Synology DS423+?

By Antti K. Koskela on 16th January 2024

Yarr! Ahoy me hearties, listen up! The Cloud Pirate is here to tell ye how to update the RAM on Synology DS423+. Antti K. Koskela is the brains behind this guide and he does a mighty fine job of breaking down the process into easy to follow steps. He warns that improper handling of RAM can cause permanent damage to your hardware, so take care when following his advice. Once installed, the extra RAM should help improve your Synology's performance.

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Getting Microsoft 365 User Info From SharePoint Person Columns

By Craig White on 16th January 2024

Hit The Deck, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Craig White's article on Getting Microsoft 365 User Info From SharePoint Person Columns. The article explains how to retrieve user information such as email, display name, and job title using Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell. The tutorial involves creating an Azure AD app and granting appropriate permissions. With this method, SharePoint person columns can be linked to other Office 365 applications, bringing together information from across the suite. Hashtags for this post are

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