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Introducing Flexible Server in Azure Database for PostgreSQL & MySQL Oct 30, 2020

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Sunil Kamath joins Scott Hanselman to discuss how you can run your MySQL or Postgres database as a managed database on Azure without giving up the control you want while taking advantage of the benefits of a PaaS offering.[0:00:00]– Overview[0:04:44]– Demo[0:08:54]– Customizing Flexible Server in the CLI[0:10:41]– Automating deployment with GitHub Actions[0:13:15]– Stopping and starting your Flexible Server[0:14:57]– Configuration options[0:16:49]– Performance of Flexible Server vs. PaaS[0:20:00]– Wrap-upWhat is Flexible Server in Azure Database for PostgreSQLWhat is Flexible Server in Azure Database for MySQLAzure Database for PostgreSQLAzure Database for MySQLWork with relational data in AzureCreate a free account (Azure)

Using Entity Framework Core with Azure SQL DB and Azure Cosmos DB Oct 23, 2020

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Jeremy Likness shows Scott Hanselman how to use Entity Framework (EF) Core with Azure SQL DB and Azure Cosmos DB. EF Core is a lightweight, extensible, open source, and cross-platform version of the popular Entity Framework data access technology.[0:00:00]– Overview[0:01:43]– Using Entity Framework Core with Azure SQL DB (existing)[0:10:23]– Sidebar: Resolving a demo hiccup[0:15:07]– Using Entity Framework Core with Azure Cosmos DB (new)[0:22:09]– Wrap-upEntity Framework Core overviewGetting Started with EF CoreEntity Framework documentationLearn: Persist and retrieve relational data with Entity Framework CoreCreate a free account (Azure)

Bring compute, storage, and intelligence to the edge with Azure Stack Edge Oct 16, 2020

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Dipti Pai joins Scott Hanselman to show how to run containerized and VM workloads to get quick, actionable insights at the edge—where data is created—using purpose-built hardware-as-a-service with Azure Stack Edge.[0:00:00]– Overview[0:00:55]– What is Azure Stack Edge?[0:04:09]– Azure Stack Edge in the house[0:06:18]– Azure Stack Edge in the Azure portal [0:09:23]– Demo[0:16:36]– Microsoft Hardware Experience app[0:18:38]– Wrap-upAzure Stack EdgeWhat is Azure Stack Edge Pro with GPU?Create a free account (Azure)

Using Azure Container Registry for building and deploying .NET Core Apps Oct 09, 2020

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You probably know that Azure Container Registry enables you to store and manage container images securely, but did you know it can also be used as a part of your DevOps pipelines? Jeremy Likness shows Scott Hanselman how ACR can manage your images and even build them for you in the cloud. [0:00:00]– Overview[0:01:57]– Generating a Dockerfile in Visual Studio and building a container[0:06:24]– Running the container with Azure Container Instances[0:10:17]– Using container images in ACR as part of a build pipeline[0:13:05]– Wrap-upTutorial: Build and deploy container images in the cloud with Azure Container Registry TasksAutomate container image builds and maintenance with ACR TasksAzure Container RegistryCreate a free account (Azure)

Azure Load Balancer insights using Azure Monitor for Networks Oct 02, 2020

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Erich Robinson-Tillenburg joins Scott Hanselman to demo and explain health monitoring and configuration analysis for Azure Load Balancer using Azure Monitor for Networks, a central hub that provides access to health and connectivity monitoring for all your network resources.[0:00:00]– Overview[0:01:16]– Load Balancer insights[0:04:00]– Visualize functional dependencies[0:06:20]– Exploring the Metrics dashboard[0:10:58]– Flow Distribution Help[0:11:57]– Network Connectivity Monitoring[0:13:18]– Azure Monitor for Networks hub[0:14:12]– Wrap-upAzure Load BalancerWhat is Azure Load Balancer?Azure Monitor for Networks (Preview)Introducing Azure Load Balancer insights using Azure Monitor for NetworksCreate a free account (Azure)

Azure Container Instances (ACI) under the hood Sep 25, 2020

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Have you ever wondered what's going on under the hood for serverless offerings like Azure Container Instances? MacKenzie Olson shows Scott Hanselman the latest innovations in the infrastructure that powers ACI and a peek at the product roadmap, including a demo of the managed identity experience coming soon.[0:00:00]- Overview[0:01:02]- What's under the hood[0:06:14]- A peek at the product roadmap[0:07:45]- Demo: Managed identity experience[0:11:53]- Wrap-upQuickstart: Deploy a container instance in Azure using the Azure CLIHow to use managed identities with Azure Container InstancesVirtual network scenarios and resourcesExpose a static IP address for a container groupCreate a free account (Azure)

Code to Cloud with Docker and Azure Container Instances Sep 18, 2020

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Chad Metcalf from Docker joins Scott Hanselman to show how to use the Docker CLI to deploy a container to Azure Container Instances (ACI). Using only the Docker CLI, Chad deploys a Minecraft image to ACI and then shares the public IP address with Scott so he can join in the wacky, blocky world!ACI provides general-purpose, serverless containers-as-a-service that can be used with Logic Apps, App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, and other platforms in Azure to serve dev, test, and production workloads. Use ACI for deploying build/test containers, host backend APIs, or as part of a workflow.[0:00:00]- Overview[0:00:50]- Docker CLI and ACI context[0:03:14]- Demo: Deploying a Minecraft server in a container locally[0:06:57]- Demo: Deploying a Minecraft server in a container to Azure Container Instances[0:12:47]- Wrap-upDocker Desktop (Docker)Deploying Docker containers on Azure (Docker)Quickstart: Deploy a container instance in Azure using the Docker CLIDeploying a Minecraft Docker Server to the cloud (Docker)Create a free account (Azure)

Prepare your cloud environments using Azure landing zones Sep 14, 2020

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Brian Blanchard joins Scott Hanselman to discuss Azure landing zones and how you can prepare your destination Azure environment—not only to receive migrating applications, but also to balance agility, governance, and security considerations.[0:00:00]- Overview[0:00:38]- What is an Azure landing zone?[0:05:05]- Landing zone implementation options[0:08:40]- Compare common cloud operating models & partner offers[0:11:33]- Wrap-upAzure landing zones documentationUnlock cloud adoption with Azure landing zones videoEstablish cloud governance using Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure | Azure FridayCreate a free account (Azure)

Serverless containers with Azure Container Instances (ACI) Sep 03, 2020

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In this episode, Azure CTO Mark Russinovich joins Scott Hanselman to show how you can use Azure Container Instances (ACI) to host a containerized application. Mark deploys an image processing container in three ways: as a standalone ACI container, as part of a Logic Apps workflow, and as the backend of a web app.ACI provides general-purpose, serverless containers-as-a-service that can be used with Logic Apps, App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, and other platforms in Azure to serve dev, test, and production workloads. Use ACI for deploying build/test containers, host backend APIs, or as part of a workflow. [0:00:00]- Overview[0:00:52]- What is ACI and when should I use it? [0:04:30]- Demo: Simple ACI deployment with a public IP endpoint[0:09:42]- Demo: ACI-Logic Apps integration[0:12:30]- Demo: ACI as a production backend for a web app[0:13:38]- Wrap-upAzure Container Instances overviewQuickstart: Deploy a container instance in Azure using the Azure CLIACI Logic Apps connectorACI Connector documentationDeploy to Azure Container Instances with Docker DesktopCreate a free account (Azure)

Establish cloud governance using Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure Aug 31, 2020

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Brian Blanchard joins Scott Hanselman to discuss how you can unblock your cloud adoption efforts using the Cloud Adoption Framework governance methodology. This agile, iterative methodology enables governance maturity without impeding migration or innovation.[0:00:00]- Overview[0:00:23]- What is cloud governance?[0:04:32]- Cloud Adoption Framework Governance Benchmark Tool[0:08:17]- Cloud governance guides[0:11:18]- Wrap-upCloud Adoption Framework governance documentationCloud Adoption Framework Governance Benchmark ToolCloud Adoption Framework Governance GuidesCloud Adoption Framework for AzureMicrosoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure, Part 1 | Azure FridayMicrosoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure, Part 2 | Azure FridayCreate a free account (Azure)

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