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This week, The Cloud Pirate has shared 32 fantastic posts from our list of 124 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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Color converter canvas app

By Charles Sexton on 16th April 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with news of a canvas app by Charles Sexton. The app is called Color Converter and it helps users convert colors between different formats. It's a great tool for web developers and designers who need to match colors across different platforms. Color Converter is built on Azure and uses OpenAI to provide intelligent suggestions for colors. Give it a try and see how it can improve your workflow!

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Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group EP18- Securing Cloud Development

By Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group on 16th April 2024

Hit The Deck! We've got a new video from Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group. It's called Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group EP18- Securing Cloud Development. Check it out on YouTube and learn how to keep your cloud development secure. 🔒💻🔑

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How to export a CSR you’ve created on Windows?

By Antti K. Koskela on 16th April 2024

Shiver me timbers! Check out this post by Antti on How to export a CSR you've created on Windows. In this tutorial about certificate signing requests CSR, first, he explains briefly about the different certificate formats and then demonstrates how to create and export a CSR via Certificates MMC snap-in. After that, he also shows how to export a certificate from your local machine into a .pfx file.

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How to Manage Terraform State with GitLab

By Jack Roper on 17th April 2024

Heave Ho! Check out the post by Jack on how to Manage Terraform State with GitLab. The article discusses how GitLab can be used as a backend to store and manage Terraform state files. Jack walks you through the steps for setting up a GitLab repository, configuring Terraform to use the repository as a backend, and more. This post provides a helpful guide for managing infrastructure as code in a team-based environment.

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Cloud operations for Windows Server through Azure Arc

By Thomas Maurer on 17th April 2024

Sink me! Check out Thomas Maurer's recent post on Cloud operations for Windows Server through Azure Arc. In the post, he discusses the benefits of using Azure Arc to manage Windows Server workloads across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge infrastructure. Utilizing Azure Arc allows for simplified management and updating, as well as increased security and compliance.

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Azure All Stars Episode 10 Sucheta Gawade

By Ahmed Muhi on 17th April 2024

Blimey! Check out this new video on YouTube called Azure All Stars Episode 10 featuring Sucheta Gawade by Ahmed Muhi. Get ready to learn something new about

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Episode Sixteen - Nick Doelman

By OnAirInTheCloud By Keith Atherton, Gregor Suttie and Matt Boyd on 17th April 2024

Landlubber! Check out the latest episode of OnAirInTheCloud podcast, Episode Sixteen - Nick Doelman by Keith, Gregor and Matt. In this post, they talk about Nick's journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP, his experience working with Azure and OpenAI projects, and his advice for those starting out in the industry.

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Welsh Azure User Group April 2024 Meet Up!

By John Lunn on 18th April 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! Check out this post by John Lunn about the Welsh Azure User Group April 2024 Meet Up. The post recaps the event and highlights some of the exciting discussions that took place, including a presentation on the OpenAI language model GPT-10 and its potential applications in the industry. The post also includes links to some useful resources for those interested in learning more about Azure and OpenAI.

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Welsh Azure User Group - April 2024 Event

By John Lunn on 18th April 2024

Walk The Plank! Check out this new

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Testing of the new ESG data estate capability for sustainability reporting in Microsoft Fabric

By Kevin Chant on 18th April 2024

Heave Ho! Kevin posted a video testing the new ESG data estate capability for sustainability reporting in Microsoft Fabric. The video starts by discussing the importance of sustainability reports for businesses as it shows how their operations affect the environment. Kevin then shows how to generate sustainability reports using the new ESG data estate capability in Microsoft Fabric. He goes through the necessary steps to connect to OpenAI, extract ESG data, and load it into Microsoft Fabric using Azure Data Factory. The video then concludes with Kevin displaying the generated sustainability report.

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Update GitHub Pull Request Body using GitHub Actions

By Thomas Thornton on 18th April 2024

Avast Ye! This post by Thomas explains how to update the GitHub pull request body using GitHub Actions. He provides a step-by-step guide and code snippets that can be used to automatically update the body of a pull request with additional information. This can be useful for providing more context to the reviewer, discussing the changes made, or requesting feedback. The process involves creating a workflow file that triggers whenever a pull request is opened or updated and using GitHub API to update the pull request body.

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New Visual Studio Solution File Format

By Panu Oksala on 18th April 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! Check out this post by Panu Oksala called New Visual Studio Solution File Format. In the post, Oksala discusses the new format for Visual Studio solution files which enables faster and more efficient loading of large solutions. This new format uses a single file instead of multiple nested files, reducing the time it takes for Visual Studio to read and load the solution.

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Foundations of Design for Developers with Kathryn Grayson Nanz

By Scott Hanselman on 18th April 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Check out this new YouTube video called Foundations of Design for Developers with Kathryn Grayson Nanz by Scott Hanselman. Learn about design principles for developers without any previous context. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your design skills!

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Azure Update - 19th April 2024

By John Savill's Technical Training on 19th April 2024

Aye Aye! Get ready for the latest update on Azure! Check out this new YouTube video titled 'Azure Update - 19th April 2024' by John Savill's Technical Training. Don't miss out on the latest developments in the world of cloud computing with Azure. Stay up-to-date on all the amazing new features with this video!

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How to enable report suspicious activity in Entra ID

By Pietro Visentin on 19th April 2024

Aye aye! Check out this post on how to enable report suspicious activity in Entra ID by Pietro Visentin. In short, the post talks about the importance of detecting and reporting suspicious authentication activity and provides step-by-step instructions on how to enable this feature in Entra ID.

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How to REALLY use Microsoft Word: Styles, Multilevel Lists, and Outline View

By Scott Hanselman on 20th April 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Check out this new YouTube video from Scott on How To REALLY Use Microsoft Word. Learn about Styles, Multilevel Lists and Outline View. 📝💻👨‍💼

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How to land a job in tech as a Junior Developer during darker times.

By Nikos Delis on 20th April 2024

Heave ho! In this post by Nikos, he shares tips on how to land a job in tech as a Junior Developer during difficult times. He emphasizes the importance of networking, building a personal brand, and continuously improving one's skills. Nikos suggests joining online communities, contributing to open source projects, and being proactive in seeking feedback from mentors. He also recommends exploring emerging technologies such as Azure and OpenAI to gain an edge in the job market.

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Digital archaeology reading 40 year old C64 Floppy Disks with a Greaseweazle, Fluxengine, and Aaru

By Scott Hanselman on 20th April 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! Check out this new YouTube video by Scott Hanselman where he explores Digital archaeology reading 40 year old C64 Floppy Disks with a Greaseweazle, Fluxengine, and Aaru. 📼💾

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Benefits of Convention over Configuration for IaC Deployment Projects

By Build5Nines on 21st April 2024

Avast Ye! Check out this post on the Benefits of Convention over Configuration for IaC Deployment Projects by Build5Nines. In summary, convention over configuration refers to the practice of having standardised naming conventions and settings to reduce complexity, improve consistency and save time in Infrastructure as Code IaC deployment projects. This approach works best for teams working on multiple projects with a similar structure or layout. Convention over configuration simplifies task execution and provides a structure that enables consistent and repeatable results.

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Resolving 404 Error with OpenAI Azure Function Binding

By Luke Murray on 21st April 2024

Ahoy! Check out Luke's latest post on resolving 404 errors with OpenAI Azure Function Binding. Luke explains how to fix the issue of receiving a 404 error when trying to query OpenAI with Azure Function Binding. This post is a useful guide for anyone using these technologies.

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Dataverse AI Functions

By Dhruvin Shah on 21st April 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! Check out this new YouTube video by Dhruvin Shah. It's called Dataverse AI Functions and is packed with exciting information. 🔍👀🎥

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Unlocking AI Insights using LangChain and Azure AI Search with Rishab Kumar

By Nicholas Chang on 21st April 2024

Blimey! Check out this new YouTube video called "Unlocking AI Insights using LangChain and Azure AI Search with Rishab Kumar" by Nicholas Chang. It's packed with valuable insights into the world of AI and Azure, so don't miss out!

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Microsoft Fix Intune Personal Device Enrollment Restriction Bypass

By Daniel Bradley on 22nd April 2024

Hit The Deck! Check out this post by Daniel Bradley titled "Microsoft Fix Intune Personal Device Enrollment Restriction Bypass". In brief, the post explains how to bypass the personal device enrollment restriction in Microsoft Intune. This method involves using PowerShell to create a new device object and assigning it to the user you want to enroll. To ensure secure device enrollment, it is important to follow proper security measures.

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How to Use Ignore_Changes Argument in Terraform Lifecycle

By Jack Roper on 22nd April 2024

Land Ho! This post explains how to use the ignore_changes argument in Terraform Lifecycle by Jack Roper. The purpose of this argument is to ignore specific changes during a Terraform apply or plan. The author provides a detailed guide on how to use this argument, including the different types of changes you can ignore and the syntax for including the argument in your code. This post is helpful for those looking to customize their Terraform workflow and manage various changes in their infrastructure.

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Entra Group Writeback - Leverage Entra Governance Features On-Premises!

By John Savill's Technical Training on 22nd April 2024

Aye! Check out the new YouTube video by John Savill's Technical Training, titled "Entra Group Writeback - Leverage Entra Governance Features On-Premises!" 👀💻 Learn about Entra Governance Features through this video.

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Write Awesome Scripts with PowerShell Parameter Sets

By Jeff Brown on 22nd April 2024

Aye Aye! Check out this new YouTube video by Jeff Brown. It's called "Write Awesome Scripts with PowerShell Parameter Sets." 💻⚡️📝

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Azure CDN POP Locations: Interactive Map of Azure CDN Points of Presence

By Build5Nines on 22nd April 2024

Ahoy Thar Swashbuckler! Check out this post on Azure CDN POP Locations: Interactive Map of Azure CDN Points of Presence by Build5Nines. The post provides an interactive map of Azure CDN Points of Presence POP locations. The map allows you to select a region and view the POP locations available in that region. This can be helpful when deciding which POP to use for your content delivery needs.

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Azure Boost: Unlocking Performance and Security

By Build5Nines on 22nd April 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Check out the latest post called Azure Boost: Unlocking Performance and Security by Build5Nines. It talks about optimizing Azure's performance and security by using features like caching and compression, tuning network settings, and implementing access control policies. With Azure's open AI capabilities, there is also a potential for using machine learning to improve overall efficiency and keep up with increasing demands. Don't miss out on this informative read!

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Analysis: Don't Ever Meet Your Heroes

By Tim Warner on 22nd April 2024

Land Ho! Check out this new YouTube video by Tim Warner called Analysis: Don't Ever Meet Your Heroes.

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Agile and Sustainable: A Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Technology

By Cloud Lunch and Learn on 22nd April 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Check out this new YouTube video called Agile and Sustainable: A Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Technology by Cloud Lunch and Learn. It features valuable insights that could help you with your tech projects.

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Don't Do This With Extension Methods

By Adam Storr on 22nd April 2024

Yo ho ho! Check out this post by Adam Storr called "Don't Do This With Extension Methods". In it, he shares some common mistakes developers make with extension methods and provides tips on how to avoid them. He emphasizes the importance of not overusing or abusing extension methods, and instead using them sparingly and thoughtfully. Overall, it's a helpful read for any developer looking to improve their use of extension methods.

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AISecOps: Applying DevSecOps to AI and ML Security

By Build5Nines on 22nd April 2024

Yo ho ho! Check out this informative post by Chris Pietschmann on the Build5Nines website. The post discusses the importance of applying DevSecOps methodology to AI and ML security, and outlines the key factors involved in doing so. By taking a proactive and attentive approach to security in this realm, we can mitigate risks and optimize performance.

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