#Azure Repos

[shonatanwer98]

How to Change Branch Name in Azure DevOps- OpsNexa!

Learn how to change a branch name in Azure DevOps using Git best practices. This comprehensive guide walks you through renaming a branch both locally and remotely, syncing with Azure Repos, and avoiding common pitfalls. How to Change Branch Name in Azure DevOps, Whether you're updating outdated names or aligning with naming conventions, follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth and error-free transition for your team. Perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and Git users working with Azure DevOps.

[ibarrau]

[PowerBi] Integración con AzureDevOps Git Repos

El lanzamiento de Power Bi Developer Mode durante el evento Microsoft Build está causando gran revuelo no solo por su posibilidad resguardar un proyecto de PowerBi sino también porque por primera vez tendríamos la posibilidad de que dos o más usuarios trabajen en un mismo proyecto. Esto no es trabajo concurrente instantáneo como Word Online sino más bien cada quien modificando los mismos archivos de un repositorio y logrando integrarlos al final del día.

La deuda de versionado y trabajo en equipo finalmente estaría cumplida. Según uno de los personajes más importantes del equipo, Rui Romano, aún hay mucho por hacer. Veamos que nos depara esta característica por el momento. 

Vamos a iniciar asumiendo que el lector tiene un conocimiento básico de repositorios. Entienden que en un repositorio se almacenan versiones de archivos. Se pueden crear ramas/branches por persona que permita modificar archivos y luego se puedan integrar/merge para dejar una versión completa y definitiva.

Todo esto es posible gracias a la nueva característica de Power Bi Desktop que nos permite guardar como proyecto. Esto dividirá nuestro pbix en dos carpetas y un archivo:

Carpeta de <nombre del archivo>.Dataset: Una colección de archivos y carpetas que representan un conjunto de datos de Power BI. Contiene algunos de los archivos más importantes en los que es probable que trabajes, como model.bim.

Carpeta de <nombre del archivo>.Report: Una colección de archivos y carpetas que representan un informe de Power BI. El archivo más importante es "report.json", aunque durante la vista previa no se admiten modificaciones externas en este archivo.

Archivo <nombre del archivo>.pbip: El archivo PBIP contiene un enlace a una carpeta de informe. Al abrir un archivo PBIP, se abre el informe en  Power Bi Desktop y el modelo correspondiente.

Entorno

Lo primero es configurar y determinar nuestro entorno para poder vincular las herramientas. Necesitamos una cuenta en Azure DevOps y un workspace con capacidad en Power Bi Service. Para que la integración sea permitida necesitamos asegurarnos que nuestra capacidad y la de la Organización de Azure DevOps estén en la misma región. 

La región de una organización de Azure DevOps puede ser elegida al crearla, al igual que podemos elegir la región de una capacidad cuando creamos una premium, embedded o fabric.

En caso de utilizar capacidad PowerBi Premium Per User o Fabric Trial, no podríamos elegir la región. Sin embargo, podríamos revisar la región de nuestro PowerBi para elegir la misma en Azure DevOps

En ese caso creamos la organización de DevOps igual que nuestro PowerBi porque haremos el ejemplo con un workspace PPU.

Seteo

Dentro de Power Bi Service y el Área de trabajo con capacidad que queremos versionar iremos a la configuración. Con la misma cuenta de ambos entornos completaremos los valores de organización, proyecto, repositorio, rama y carpeta (opcional).

Como nuestro repositorio esta vacío, lo primero que sucederá cuando conectemos será una sincronización de todos los items del área de trabajo en el repositorio. Ahora bien, si teníamos reportes en el repositorio y en el area,  tendremos un paso más para coordinar la operación deseada si pisar o integrar.

Una vez que todo tenga tilde verde y esté sincronizado, podremos ver como queda el repositorio.

En caso que ya tuvieramos informes cuando inicio el proceso, se crearán carpetas pero no el archivo .pbip que nos permitiría abrirlo con Power Bi Desktop.

Si crearamos el informe con Power Bi Desktop y eligieramos “Guardar como proyecto” si se crearía. Entonces podríamos hacer un commit al repositorio y automáticamente se publicaría en nuestra área de trabajo.

El archivo pbip es un archivo de texto. Podemos abrirlo con un bloc de notas para conocer como se constituye para generarlo en caso que necesitemos abrir con Desktop uno de los informes que sincronizamos antes. Ejemplo del archivo:

Al tener sincronizado el repositorio con el workspace podemos usar un entorno local. Si está en el repositorio en la rama principal, entonces estará publicado en el área de trabajo. Veamos como sería el proceso.

Esta sincronización también nos favorece en el proceso de Integración y Deploy continuo puesto que varios desarrolladores podrían tener una rama modificada y al integrarlo con la principal delimitada en el área de trabajo tendríamos automáticamente todo deployado.

Si algo no se encuentra en su última versión o hacemos modificaciones en línea, podemos acceder al menú de source control que nos ayudaría a mantener ordenadas las versiones.

Alternativa Pro

Con las nuevas actualizaciones de Fabric en agosto 2023, podremos por primera vez, trabajar en equipo en PowerBi sin licencia por capacidad o premium. Guardar como proyecto es una característica de PowerBi Desktop. Por lo tanto, podemos usarla contra un repositorio Git en cualquier tecnología. Al termino del desarrollo, una persona encargada debería abrir el PBIP y publicarlo al área pertinente. Ahora podemos publicar desde Desktop los informes guardados como proyectos. Esto nos permite que los casos de puras licencias pro puedan aprovechar las características de histórico y control de versiones. Quedará pendiente la automatización para deploy e integración que aún no podría resolverse solo con PRO.

Conclusión

Esta nueva característica nos trae una práctica indispensable para el desarrollo. Algo que era necesario hace tiempo. Sería muy prudente usarlo aún en proyectos que no modifiquen un informe al mismo tiempo puesto que ganamos una gran capacidad en lo que refiere a control de versiones.

Si no tenemos capacidad dedicada, deberíamos trabajar como vimos en post anteriores sobre metodología de integración continua de repositorio https://blog.ladataweb.com.ar/post/717491367944781824/simplepbicd-auto-deploy-informes-de-powerbi

Esperemos que pronto tengamos una opción para importar por API estos proyectos al PowerBi Service para poder idear nuestros propios procesos sin usar las integraciones por defecto sino una personalizada a nuestro gusto.

[a-little-monotonous]

i have made a grave miscalculation

[metalgod]

★ an independent, mutuals - only portrayal of METAL SONIC and all of its forms. fluctuating activity + somewhat selective + largely dynamic / plot based. this blog is multi — verse, duplicate, OC, and crossover friendly. ⭒ it is important to stress and note that ultimately this portrayal relies heavily on personal interpretations and developed plotlines. ⭒ MUN: [ MAXINE / KANE, 26, ANY PRONOUNS, EST. ] created in 03/2025, last updated 04/21. 18+ STRICTLY! PERSONALS AND MINORS DNI, PERIOD.

SUPPORT MY FRIEND’S CON!

in heavy affiliation with… @asktheevilgeniusesson, @tripletrcuble, @sacri1egious.

★ be advised that the following triggers may appear... VIOLENCE, MURDER, BLOOD / INJURY, RELIGIOUS IMAGERY, DEATH, AND ANY OTHER GENERAL THEMES THAT COME ALONG WITH VILLAINOUS / VIOLENT CHARACTERS. ⭒ canon source material / inspiration mainly pulled from: CYBERPUNK, TERMINATOR, JOHN WICK, TRON, BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR, LEGEND OF MONKIE KID (AZURE LION), REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA, GOTH AS A WHOLE, SONIC MANIA + CD + ADVENTURE + HEROES, AND THE ARCHIE AND IDW COMIC SERIES.

★ A STUDY IN... god complexes, irredeemable villain, programmed for destruction, metaphorical rebirth, the dangers of robotics + sentient AI, identity issues / disconnect, usurping your creator, 4th wall tampering, and man versus machine.

★ MAINS… @eggman-land, @scrrowblue / @getblammed / @hivemnd, @ultlien / @absoldreams, @shadakai, @a0iakuma, @dr-starline, @silver-heroes-rp, @asktheevilgeniusesson, @dealfate / @gaiaswolf, @l0sthex, @warriorscend, @hylian-riders, @pomniegranate, @whampow, @sacri1egious. ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ also all the folks part of the discord !

★ hey! im maxine / kane, im 25, i work in the ICU UNIT of an emergency / specialty veterinary hospital overnight, and i love birdwatching and watching veterinary based shows ! in addition a few of my hobbies include jewelry making, writing, hiking, and i LOVE to train household cats + research feline care and psychology. my husband and i own a cattle dog and black cat together, and we both are very huge sonic fans, especially adventure 2 and the secret rings.

-> i have seizures that range in severity since early march and i tend to pass out easily due to cardiac complications. this can drastically effect my activity OOC and IC.

★ this is a blog for metal sonic. mutuals only selective blah yaddah, i SB if I don’t follow back — feel free to do the same ! tbh sometimes i cant remember if ive already followed someone so if u want to HB that’s ok w/ me! ⭒ activity consistency? idk her. :/ all graphics have been made by me unless otherwise stated !

★ i’ll more than likely be using a lot of canon from Sonic CD + MANIA + ADVENTURE / earlier content. i luv duplicates ! fluctuating activity as always. i struggle to read screenshot replies ): ⭒ if u think i need to change my format up to make it screen reader accessible please let me know ! <3 additionally metal can just about fit in a lot of verses even if my specific verse list is not completed at the moment.

★ no drama 🙏 there’s a difference with personal issues and harmful ppl. if there’s validity behind it i’ll boost but i don’t really do dirty laundry. similarly my DMS are always open to talk ab things + any past grievances or issues as well.

★ i tag triggers as trigger /. off the top of my head I don’t have any that I specifically need tagged. if you have a specific tag you need me to use send thru IMs ! also idrc ab reblog karma go crazy go stupid ahh. I always reblog from source.

★ shipping? tbh i’m not sure BUT feel free to throw smn at me ! ofc i also do other types of dynamics — metal is just a very apathetic and cold being. it is more than likely not one to be seeking connections unless it’s beneficial.

-> IF YOU USE AI FUCK OFF, THANKS!

-> I DON’T HAVE A HIDDEN OR PRIVATE DNI LIST. I PERSONALLY DO NOT HOLD ILL WILL WITH ANYBODY AND AVOID FANDOMS I AM NOT KEEN WITH OR I DISLIKE, BUT PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I’M INTERACTING WITH SOMEONE TROUBLESOME / PROBLEMATIC.

-> SUPPORT PALESTINE. 🇵🇸

IMPORTANT PORTRAYAL NOTES.

my metal goes by mecha for the sake of simplicity and to give a proper name to the character. pronouns are any, though I default to it/he/they.

which version or form mecha is in is very verse and thread dependent. i fluctuate between these and specify in the tags. furthermore if I need to specify a specific game/movie/comic etc arc and timeline I absolutely will! we mostly go on vibes and what’s feeling appropriate for ourmuses.

I am going to reiterate this is a villainous muse that lacks most empathy and sympathy. mecha only heeds to his creator, eggman, and any other alternative form he doesn’t consider his own. mecha remains neutral in interaction unless there’s a scenario/reason/standing canonical or developed relationship that would trigger negative or more complex emotions. mecha, while despising organic life, remains interested in a way with organic thoughts, feelings; actions and etc.

mecha contains memories of Sonic’s past in his hardware. eggman wanting to take every single step to ensure mecha is the absolute life form. mecha remained in statis for a time period before he’s officially birthed into the world.

[cassstudies]

February Goals

1. Reading Goals (Books & Authors)

LLM Twin → Paul Iusztin

Hands-On Large Language Models → Jay Alammar

LLM from Scratch → Sebastian Raschka

Implementing MLOps → Mark Treveil

MLOps Engineering at Scale → Carl Osipov

CUDA Handbook → Nicholas Wilt

Adventures of a Bystander → Peter Drucker

Who Moved My Cheese? → Spencer Johnson

AWS SageMaker documentation

2. GitHub Implementations

Quantization

Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Pruning

Profile intro

Update most-used repos

3. Projects

Add all three projects (TweetGen, TweetClass, LLMTwin) to the resume.

One easy CUDA project.

One more project (RAG/Flash Attn/RL).

4. YouTube Videos

Complete AWS dump: 2 playlists.

Complete two SageMaker tutorials.

Watch something from YouTube “Watch Later” (2-hour videos).

Two CUDA tutorials.

One Azure tutorial playlist.

AWS tutorial playlist 2.

5. Quizzes/Games

Complete AWS quiz

[captain-of-playground]

Monthly Meetings

The Captains were summoned for a monthly meeting. All ten captains were supposed to meet the general in the main hall tonight. Ego moaned when lying down on his cot in the knight's quarters. He yawned and stood up, straining. For once, the otter captain preferred to be lazy today. He couldn't stop thinking about the disastrous night. The knight wanted to hide, but he was already done grieving. The responsibility of a knight, particularly a captain, was to protect others regardless of his own condition. Some may call him a workaholic, but he only wants to take his mind off things. 

Even heroes have problems. Ego had several, but he shoved them down so that everyone else wouldn't have problems. It was his purpose, and he was certain of it. It was Ego's responsibility to ensure that his knights and people were not harmed, no matter how much he was suffering.

After slamming on his helmet, he sighed and looked in the mirror. Gods, he'd be vulnerable without this helmet. People attacked him to get away, just like petty thieves, and he attacked himself too. That is why he conceals his areas of vulnerability so that he doesn't hurt himself with his own face. He took a deep breath and opened the door, only to be faced with blinding sunshine.

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All of the captains sat in chairs around a long, massive table. Ego sat in one of the front chairs, near to one of the more recent captains. A knight with long, upward-pointing orange horns. He looked new. Probably younger than most, but not Ego's age. Ego wasn't in the mood to talk today, so he chose to fidget with a letter he'd been trying to write while waiting for the meeting to begin. He could sense someone looking at him. The orange captain was looking at him, throwing away letter after letter. Ego ignored it, putting each incorrect letter into the trash out of frustration. Before he could write another word, the doors opened, forcing Ego to roll up the paper and store the supplies. 

A demon with golden horns that stuck out of the sides of his head, jagging upwards. General Gold, or his full name Golden Steam. All the captains stood up and saluted, including Ego. 

“At ease, we have business to attend to. Captain Azure-”

The meeting lasted a while, with General Gold visiting each captain and asking for reports on what had happened since last month. Each captain is assigned to a separate area of Playground; Ego was assigned to the area containing the Orchestra House. His tail nearly wagged at the thought. Ego had already given his report, so all he had to do was wait for everyone else to give theirs. Anyone who knows Ego knows he despises sitting still and can't seem to stop himself.

The captain began to hop his leg and noticed a coin on the table, which he picked up and twirled in his hand. He began to spin it between his fingers as he watched everyone speak. The knight next to him appeared to notice this and stared at him. Of course, Ego missed it since he was so concentrated on the general's comments. After a while, the orange captain spoke up. 

"That's very disrespectful, you know." A young but adult voice addressed him in a stern tone. One of the other captains took a quick peek over themselves. Ego tilted his head in confusion. Disrespectful? Did he do something wrong? The other seemed to pick up on his perplexity and stared at Ego in disgust.

“You're quite impatient, aren’t you?” His voice seemed to raise a bit, catching the attention of the other captains. Ego was stunned to say the least. He was confused about what he did wrong. 

“Impatient? I’m just waiting for the meeting to end. I already gave my repo-”

“Yes, you did, so you can wait there without being a distraction.” The other captain that was watching the two stepped in quickly, trying to calm the other down. 

"Keep it down Dragonfire, we are in the middle of a meeting." Dragonfire appeared irritated and was about to snap at the other when the general's voice came from across the table.

"Is there a problem Captain Dragonfire?" All of the captains turned towards them now, with Ego, Dragonfire, and the other knight looking up at General Gold.

“Captain Egobworder is being a distraction sir.” The dragon spit out. The otter now looked over at him instead with more confusion. 

"I don't understand…" The general noticed Ego's utter perplexity; he knew what the otter was like, unable to sit still. Dragonfire was new to captaincy, but he was the one being disrespectful and distracting.

"What was so distracting that you had to pause our meeting?" The avian tilted his head, perplexed. The dragon appears to become enraged and faces Ego, grasping the wrist of the hand holding the currency and smashing it down on the table, causing the coin to tumble out.

"Dragonfire!" The other captain yelled, worried. When it was slammed, Ego barked in pain and then chirped while attempting to lift it. However, the dragon was more powerful. The bird roared afterward, making Dragonfire and the other captains jump.

"Let him go Dragonfire!" All captains were speechless. Dragonfire immediately let go of Ego. The general circled the table and came to a halt in front of the three, his face filled with wrath.

.... Silence.

"Captain Dragonfire is now demoted to Sergeant Dragonfire, you are all dismissed."

[cyber-sec]

Announcing Microsoft’s open automation framework to red team generative AI Systems

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/02/22/announcing-microsofts-open-automation-framework-to-red-team-generative-ai-systems/

Repo: https://github.com/Azure/PyRIT

[shonatanwer98]

How to Clone a Repo from Azure DevOps- OpsNexa!

Learn how to clone a repository from Azure DevOps to your local machine using Git. Our detailed guide walks you through the process of copying the repository URL, How to Clone a Repo from Azure DevOps, authenticating, and setting up the project locally so you can begin coding right away.

[aitoolswhitehattoolbox]

Spl'st, Cloud Ops

, including Golang, Python, JSON, Bash Script, or YAML. Assist internal customers with re-architecting and migrating… and PaaS services acumen Terraform Azure DevOps repo/pipeline One or more scripting language, such as Python, Golang, Bash… Apply Now

[johncarterjn]

How to Choose the Right Azure DevOps Consulting Services for Your Business

In the current digital era, every company, whether big or small, wants to get software out faster, more reliably, and with more assurance of achieving quality. In pursuit of it, many organizations are availing themselves of DevOps Consulting Services, especially those integrated with Azure-the cloud platform by Microsoft. Right Azure DevOps Consulting Services can perfectly help your business in bridging development and operations, automating workflows, and maximizing productivity.

But under so many allowances and options, how do you choose the right DevOps consulting company to fit your own needs?

This guide will explain to you what DevOps is, why Azure is a smart choice, and how to join hands with your best consulting partner in working toward your goals.

What is Azure DevOps Consulting Services

Microsoft Azure DevOps Consulting Services are expert-led, custom solutions that help your organization learn, adopt, and scale DevOps practices using the Microsoft Azure DevOps toolset. These ondemand, personaltized services are provided by Microsoft certified, Azure based DevOps consultants who collaborate with you to design, deploy, and manage your Azure based DevOps infrastructure and workflows.

Here’s why to consider ByteDance for Azure DevOps consulting services.

Faster and more reliable software releases

Automated testing and deployment pipelines

Improved collaboration between developers and IT operations

Better visibility and control over the development lifecycle

Enterprise-ready, scalable cloud infrastructure with the security and compliance 1 features customers expect from Microsoft

Whether you’re new to DevOps or looking to improve your practice, an experienced consulting firm can help you better navigate the landscape.

Why You Should Consider Azure for DevOps

Now before we get into the details of how you select a consultant, why is Azure becoming the go-to platform for DevOps.

1. Integrated Tools

Azure provides an end to end DevOps experience with Azure Repos (source control), Azure Pipelines (CI/CD), Azure Boards (work tracking), Azure Test Plans (testing) and Azure Artifacts (package management).

2. Scalability and Flexibility Scalability

Whether you choose cloud-native or hybrid solutions, Azure provides the flexibility to expand your DevOps processes as your business grows.

3. Security and Compliance

Azure provides a secure and compliant foundation — with more than 113 certifications — to help your DevOps process integrate security with built-in security features and role-based access control.

4. Streamlined Implementation

Azure DevOps includes deep third-party integrations with dozens of tools and services such as GitHub, Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes providing you the freedom to easily plug it into your current tech stack.

Top 8 Factors to Consider When Selecting A DevOps Consulting Company

Hopefully now you’re sold on the tremendous value you stand to receive by leveraging the power of Azure & DevOps, so now let’s talk about how you can start determining who the right consulting partner is going to be for you.

1. Governments are using Expertise and Innovation on Azure.

Not all DevOps consultants are Azure specialists. Look for a DevOps consulting company that’s proven themselves by deploying and managing Azure DevOps environments.

What to Check:

Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Partner status)

Case studies with Azure projects

In-depth knowledge of Azure tools and services

2. Understanding of Your Business Goals

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to adopting DevOps. The right consultant will dig deep in the beginning to understand your business requirements, what makes you unique, your pain points and your vision for sustainable, future growth.

Questions to Ask:

Have they worked with businesses of your size or industry?

Do they offer tailored strategies or only pre-built solutions?

3. Deep-Dive Integrated Delivery

The best Azure DevOps Consulting Services guide you through the entire DevOps lifecycle — from planning and design, to implementation and ongoing, continuous monitoring.

Look For:

Assessment and gap analysis

Infrastructure setup

CI/CD pipeline creation

Monitoring and support

4. Training and Knowledge Transfer

A reliable consulting firm doesn’t just build the system — they also empower your internal teams to manage and scale the system after implementation.

Ensure They Provide:

User training sessions

Documentation

Long-term support if needed

5. Automation and Cost optimization

Good DevOps consulting company will assist you in pinpointing areas where cloud deployment can accelerate automation, minimize the manual processes, enhance the efficiency and get your operational costs down.

Tools and Areas:

Automated testing and deployments

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Resource optimization on Azure

6. Flexibility and Support

Just as your business environment is constantly changing, your DevOps processes should change and grow with them. Select a strategic partner that is willing and able to provide solutions with flexibility, through quick turnaround, deliverable and ongoing support.

Things to Consider Before You Hire Azure DevOps Consultants

For a smart decision, ask these questions first.

Which Azure DevOps technologies are your primary focus

Can you share some success stories or case studies?

Do you offer cloud migration or integration services with Azure?

What does your onboarding process look like for new users.

What’s your preventative practice to head off issues or falling deadlines on a project.

By asking these questions you should get a full picture of their experience, their process and most importantly if they are trustworthy or not.

Pitfalls to Look Out for When Hiring DevOps Consulting Services

No one is above making the wrong call, and that includes long-time, mature companies. These are some of the deceiving traps that lead many to fail, *don’t be one of those people who fall through the cracks.

1. Focusing Only on Cost

Choosing the cheapest option may save money short-term but could lead to poor implementation or lack of support. Look for value, not just price.

2. Ignoring Customization

Generic DevOps solutions often fail to address unique business needs. Make sure the consultants offer customizable services.

3. Skipping Reviews and References

Follow up on testimonials, reviews, or request client references to ensure you’re working with a trusted content provider.

Here’s How Azure DevOps Consulting Services Can Help Your Business

Here’s a more in-depth look at what enterprises have to gain by working with the right Azure DevOps partner on board.

Faster Time to Market

Easily integrated automated CI/CD pipelines means like new features, fix issues and keep customers happy and in smart time.

Greater Quality and Reliability

By enabling increased automation of testing, it helps ensure a greater code quality and fewer defects that go into production.

Better Collaboration among Transportation Stakeholders

Shared tools and shared dashboards enable development and operations teams to work together in a much more collaborative, unified fashion.

Cost Efficiency

With automation and scalable cloud resources, businesses can reduce costs while increasing output.

A Retail Company Gets Agile on Azure DevOps

A $1 billion mid-sized retail company was having trouble with their release cycles, taking 5+ months to release, if at all through frequent deployments. To help get their developers building and their operators deploying, they hired an Azure DevOps consulting firm.

What Changed:

CI/CD pipelines reduced deployment time from days to minutes

Azure Boards improved work tracking across teams

Cost savings of 30% through automation

This analysis resulted in quicker update cycles, increased customer satisfaction and quantifiable business returns.

What You Should Expect from a Leading DevOps Consulting Firm

A quality consulting partner will:

Provide an initial DevOps maturity assessment

Define clear goals and success metrics

Use best practices for Azure DevOps implementation

Offer proactive communication and project tracking

Stay updated with new tools and features from Azure

Getting Started with Azure DevOps Consulting Services

If you are looking to get started with Azure DevOps Consulting Services, here’s a short roadmap to get started.

Stage 1: Understand Your Existing Process

Identify the gaps in your development and deployment processes.

Develop a Goal-Oriented Framework

Stage 2: legitimate releases at a greater speed, less bug fixes, or good user participation.

Provide these answers to prospective providers to help you identify those that are a good fit for your needs and values.

Step 3: Open Up Research and Shortlist Providers

Research and learn how prospective DevOps consulting companies are rated against each other, based on their experience with Azure, customer reviews and ratings, and the services they provide.

Get individualized advice, ideas, and assistance

Step 4: Ask for a Consultation

Consult with their workshop team industry experts, interview them with your questions, receive a customized proposal designed to meet your unique needs.

Step 5: Start Small

Engage in a small-scale pilot project before rolling DevOps out enterprise-wide.

In this day and age, smart growth could be the most powerful brand on earth.

Conclusion

Choosing the best Azure DevOps Consulting Services will ensure that your enterprise is getting the most out of its efficiency potential and fostering a culture of innovation. Microsoft Azure DevOps Consulting Services will transform how your enterprise creates new software solutions and modernizes current software practices. To really realize a digital twin requires a smart partner, one that can get you there, quickly and intelligently, reducing the costs of operations while creating a stronger, more connected city.

So make sure you choose a DevOps consulting company that not only possesses extensive Azure knowledge, but aligns with your aspirations and objectives and can assist you in executing on that protracted strategy. Slow down, get curious, take time to ask better questions, and make a joint commitment to a partnership that advances the work in meaningful ways.

Googling how to train your team in DevOps?

Find out how we can help you accelerate your migration to Azure with our proven Azure migration services and begin your digital transformation today.

[hellowahab]

Deploy ASP.NET Core MVC to Railway with PostgreSQL – No Azure, No Credit Card!

In this tutorial, I walk you through how to deploy our previously developed Asp.net MVC core app on Railway platform instead of Azure (by passing credit card requirments) 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial Deploying to Azure Alternatives Without a Credit Card Deploying with the Railway Platform Forking a Repo to Avoid Misconfigurations Creating a New Service in Railway Using a GitHub…

[appdevelopmentservice1]

Streamlining Software Development with Cloud-Based DevOps and SCM Practices.

In today’s quick-changing tech world, delivering good software fast and reliably is a must. Companies use cloud based devops tools to speed up development, keep things consistent, and stay flexible.

At CloudKodeForm Technologies, we help organizations adopt new ideas by blending cloud-native DevOps practices with strong software configuration management (SCM) methods.

What is Cloud-Based DevOps?

Cloud DevOps merges development and sw configuration management using cloud services to automate, oversee, and handle apps at large scale. It removes the limits of older setups by giving scalability, flexibility, and real-time teamwork across different locations.

Main advantages include:

Fast deployment and ongoing integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)

Monitoring in real time and diagnostics

Automated testing and quick rollback solutions

Easy collaboration between developers and operations teams

Azure and DevOps: A Strong Match

Azure combined with DevOps offers a full platform for managing the software cycle. Microsoft Azure supplies cloud infrastructure, while Azure DevOps provides tools for project planning, source control, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and managing builds.

At CloudKodeForm, we help clients get the most from Azure DevOps by:

Setting up secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines

Connecting repositories like Git and tracking tools like Azure Boards

Managing infrastructure as code with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) or Terraform

Automating testing and deployment steps

This smooth setup cuts mistakes, speeds up releases, and keeps applications stable and fast.

The Importance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) SCM is key for tracking changes in software through all stages of development. It makes sure every version stays clear and traceable—from source code to deployed files.

SCM includes:

Version control systems like Git or SVN

Change management processes

Control of build and release steps

Auditing of configurations

Without a strong SCM system, teams risk deploying buggy or outdated software, which can cause downtime and higher costs. That’s why CloudKodeForm Technologies stresses using integrated SCM in all parts of azure and devops.

Why SCM Matters in Software Work

In software development, SCM is more than just a tool. It’s a set of rules that helps prevent conflicts, improves teamwork, and keeps software quality high as projects grow and teams expand.

Some core rules are:

Having one clear source for the truth

Following naming and documentation standards

Watching for unauthorized changes

Being able to undo changes if needed

Our experts build custom SCM plans that fit each client’s needs. They use tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos, and CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab.

Why Pick CloudKodeForm for Cloud DevOps and SCM?

CloudKodeForm Technologies offers full help with moving to cloud DevOps. We provide advice, setup, and ongoing support. Whether you’re working with microservices, containers, or serverless apps, our team helps you set up cloud-based DevOps, Azure DevOps, and good software management work methods.

We focus on:

Shorter release times about with less downtime

Secure, scalable setups

Following industry standards

Clear reports and full traceability

In conclusion, as tech speeds up, aligning your work with cloud tools and SCM is essential. Using cloud DevOps with platforms like Azure and strong software management will help your business stay ahead.

[praveennareshit]

Where to learn cloud computing for free ?

💡 Where to Learn Cloud Computing for Free? Your First Steps in 2025

So you’ve heard about cloud computing. Maybe you’ve seen the job titles—Cloud Engineer, DevOps Specialist, AWS Associate—or heard stories of people getting hired after just a few months of learning.

Naturally, you wonder: "Can I learn cloud computing for free?"

Yes, you can. But you need to know where to look, and what free learning can (and can’t) do for your career.

☁️ What Can You Learn for Free?

Free cloud resources help you understand:

What cloud computing is

How AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms work

Basic terminology: IaaS, SaaS, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM

Free-tier services (you can try cloud tools without being charged)

Entry-level certification concepts

🌐 Best Places to Learn Cloud for Free (Legit Sources)

✅ AWS Free Training & AWS Skill Builder

📍 https://aws.amazon.com/training

Learn cloud basics with self-paced videos

Good for AWS Cloud Practitioner prep

Access real AWS Console via the free tier

✅ Microsoft Learn – Azure

📍 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training

Offers free Azure paths for beginners

Gamified learning experience

Ideal for preparing for AZ-900

✅ Google Cloud Skills Boost

📍 https://cloud.google.com/training

Interactive quests and labs

Learn Compute Engine, IAM, BigQuery

Some credits may be needed for advanced labs

✅ YouTube Channels

FreeCodeCamp: Full cloud crash courses

Simplilearn, Edureka, NareshIT: Basic tutorials

AWS, Azure official channels: Real demos

✅ GitHub Repos & Blogs

Open-source lab guides

Resume projects (e.g., deploy a website on AWS)

Real-world practice material

⚠️ But Wait—Here’s What Free Learning Misses

While free content is great to start, most learners eventually hit a wall:

❌ No structured syllabus

❌ No mentor to answer questions

❌ No feedback on real projects

❌ No resume guidance or placement support

❌ Certification confusion (what to take, when, why?)

That’s where formal, hands-on training can make the difference—especially if you want to get hired.

🎓 Want to Learn Faster, Smarter? Try NareshIT’s Cloud Courses

At NareshIT, we’ve helped over 100,000 learners start their cloud journey—with or without a tech background.

We bridge the gap between free concepts and job-ready skills.

🔹 AWS Cloud Beginner Program

Duration: 60 Days

Covers EC2, IAM, S3, Lambda

Includes: AWS Cloud Practitioner & Associate exam prep

Ideal For: Freshers, support engineers, and non-coders

🔹 Azure Fundamentals Course

Duration: 45 Days

Learn VMs, Azure AD, Blob Storage, and DevOps basics

Prepares you for AZ-900 and AZ-104 certifications

Best For: IT admins and .NET developers

🔹 Google Cloud (GCP) Basics

Duration: 30 Days

Practice labs + GCP Associate Cloud Engineer training

Perfect for: Python devs, data learners, AI enthusiasts

📅 View all cloud training batches at NareshIT

👣 Final Words: Start Free. Scale Smart.

If you’re serious about cloud, there’s no shame in starting with free videos or cloud tutorials. That’s how many great engineers begin.

But when you’re ready to:

Work on real projects

Earn certifications

Prepare for interviews

Get career guidance

Then it’s time to consider a guided course like the ones at NareshIT.

📌 Explore new batches →

[toastthewolfie]

oc lore tidbit - Whisper, Repo, and Ezra

im going to summarize this as if i get into all of it ill be here til 12am and i need to be UP tomorrow I got tests n shit im going to summarize this as if i get into all of it ill be here til 12am and i need to be UP tomorrow I got tests n shit

basically, Whisper and Repo were in a romantic relationship prior to Repo’s death at the hands of the God of Physical Matter (this later led to the path of war being corrupted)

Now, they needed a new matriarch to monitor a certain aspect, and due to Whisper’s inability to handle her duties she was sent to locate a replacement for Repo.

Azure was a good pick objectively, but following their death. Ezra was the next pick and Ezra, is essentially, a far/loose reincarnation of Repo. This caused Whisper to lock onto them even before Azure died.

Ezra is unaware of this, of course, and due to storyline stuff end uo being essentially the polar opposite of Repo which displeases Whisper (leading to her eventual faked death with makes EVERYTHING WORSE)

later on, when ezra is actually doing okay with the reinstated icarus, whisper came back which, following a load of new psychological trauma (yaaaay) leads to Ezra fighting and eventualky incapacitating her enough that the path of war fell under a new deity (not a god, theres a difference)

will elaborate later, have this for now :3

[kuberneteskubevault]

Learn HashiCorp Vault in Kubernetes Using KubeVault

In today's cloud-native world, securing secrets, credentials, and sensitive configurations is more important than ever. That’s where Vault in Kubernetes becomes a game-changer — especially when combined with KubeVault, a powerful operator for managing HashiCorp Vault within Kubernetes clusters.

🔐 What is Vault in Kubernetes?

Vault in Kubernetes refers to the integration of HashiCorp Vault with Kubernetes to manage secrets dynamically, securely, and at scale. Vault provides features like secrets storage, access control, dynamic secrets, and secrets rotation — essential tools for modern DevOps and cloud security.

🚀 Why Use KubeVault?

KubeVault is an open-source Kubernetes operator developed to simplify Vault deployment and management inside Kubernetes environments. Whether you’re new to Vault or running production workloads, KubeVault automates:

Deployment and lifecycle management of Vault

Auto-unsealing using cloud KMS providers

Seamless integration with Kubernetes RBAC and CRDs

Secure injection of secrets into workloads

🛠️ Getting Started with KubeVault

Here's a high-level guide on how to deploy Vault in Kubernetes using KubeVault:

Install the KubeVault Operator Use Helm or YAML manifests to install the operator in your cluster. helm repo add appscode https://charts.appscode.com/stable/

helm install kubevault-operator appscode/kubevault --namespace kubevault --create-namespace

Deploy a Vault Server Define a custom resource (VaultServer) to spin up a Vault instance.

Configure Storage and Unsealer Use backends like GCS, S3, or Azure Blob for Vault storage and unseal via cloud KMS.

Inject Secrets into Workloads Automatically mount secrets into pods using Kubernetes-native integrations.

💡 Benefits of Using Vault in Kubernetes with KubeVault

✅ Automated Vault lifecycle management

✅ Native Kubernetes authentication

✅ Secret rotation without downtime

✅ Easy policy management via CRDs

✅ Enterprise-level security with minimal overhead

🔄 Real Use Case: Dynamic Secrets for Databases

Imagine your app requires database credentials. Instead of hardcoding secrets or storing them in plain YAML files, you can use KubeVault to dynamically generate and inject secrets directly into pods — with rotation and revocation handled automatically.

🌐 Final Thoughts

If you're deploying applications in Kubernetes, integrating Vault in Kubernetes using KubeVault isn't just a best practice — it's a security necessity. KubeVault makes it easy to run Vault at scale, without the hassle of manual configuration and operations.

Want to learn more? Check out KubeVault.com — the ultimate toolkit for managing secrets in Kubernetes using HashiCorp Vault.