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039: Azure Fundamentals Certification (AZ-900) Sep 19, 2019

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In this episode I talk to fellow Microsoft MVP Tim Warner about how to prepare for the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Certification exam.

Tim on Twitter
Watch this episode on YouTube
AZ-900 Exam Page (note the "skills measured")
Azure Fundamentals Learning Path (Free Training)
Exam Ref AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

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https://cloudskills.io/blog/episode-039

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038: Azure Automation, DevOps, & Infrastructure as Code Sep 12, 2019

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In this episode I answer a bunch of listener questions about Azure Automation, DevOps, & Infrastructure as Code.

Here are the resources I discuss throughout this episode:

Azure Automation and Serverless Functions
- Introduction to Azure Automation
- PowerShell in Azure Functions
Infrastructure as Code
PowerShell
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037: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Sep 04, 2019

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In this episode I chat with Google Developer Expert John Hanley about Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and what you need to know to get started.

John on Twitter
John's Blog
John's Google Developer Expert (GDE) profile
GCP Hands-On Labs via Qwiklabs
GCP Quickstarts
Other resources mentioned on this episode: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and Pluralsight

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036: Azure vs. AWS Aug 28, 2019

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In this episode I chat with fellow Microsoft MVP Tim Warner and we discuss the differences and similarities of the Azure and AWS cloud platforms.

Azure for AWS Professionals
AWS to Azure services comparison
Tim on Twitter and LinkedIn
Tim's latest Azure course on Pluralsight about Batch Data Processing
You can pre-order our new book: Exam Ref AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies published by Microsoft Press

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035: Staying Motivated in the IT Industry Aug 22, 2019

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This week I'm switching up the format of the show because of a gap in our editorial calendar. Instead of interviewing a guest, I'm sharing an interview I did a couple of months ago where I explain how I stay motivated, what I'm focusing on, and how I recharge.

Next week I'll be chatting with fellow Microsoft MVP Tim Warner about Azure vs. AWS.

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034: Cloud Native Patterns and Practices Aug 14, 2019

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In this episode I chat with Cornelia Davis, VP of Technology at Pivotal Software, about her new book "Cloud Native Patterns Designing change-tolerant software".

Cornelia on LinkedIn
Cornelia on Twitter
Cornelia's new book Cloud Native Patterns from Manning Publications
Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)
The twelve-factor app methodology

Enter the Giveaway to win a free copy of Cornelia's latest book from Manning Publications!!!

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033: Thriving Through Cloud Career Transition Aug 08, 2019

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In this episode I chat with the legendary Jeffrey Snover, Microsoft Technical Fellow, Architect for Office 365, and Inventor of PowerShell about how to navigate your career as the industry shifts to a cloud first world.

Jeffrey on Twitter and LinkedIn
Jeffrey's Talk on Digital Transformation at DOES18

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032: High Performance Computing in the Cloud Jul 31, 2019

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In this episode I had a chance to chat with Rob Lalonde VP & GM of Cloud at Univa Corporation. We discuss high performance computing (HPC) and why cloud providers now offer HPC nodes with state-of-the-art CPUs, GPUs, and high-performance storage and networking.

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031: Serverless with AWS Lambda and Node.js Jul 24, 2019

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In this episode I talk to Slobodan Stojanović and Aleksandar Simovic, AWS Serverless Heros, about serverless development with AWS Lambda and Node.js.

Slobodan and Aleksandar are the co-authors of Serverless Applications with Node.js from Manning Publications, and we're giving away five (5) copies of their book.

Serverless Applications with Node.js: Using AWS Lambda and Claudia.js

Enter to win a copy of Serverless Applications with Node.js!

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030: Cloud Native Ops with Ansible and Kubernetes Jul 17, 2019

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In this episode I had a chance to chat with Chris Short from the Ansible team at RedHat. We discuss Ansible, Kubernetes, and the importance of building up your Linux skills as the industry transitions into a cloud native world. Chris is also a CNCF Ambassador and runs the DevOps, Cloud Native, and open source focused newsletter DevOps’ish.

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