Tech and Other Stuff by Neil Koch
Updated - Get the Azure Fundamentals certification
Updated June 6 2024 version The Azure Fundamentals certification is the recommended first step learning about Microsoft Azure. The certification provides a great introduction to Cloud Computing too! To help you pass this exam, Microsoft provides a full course via Microsoft Learn - their online Learning Platform. On top of this, there are amazin... Read more 06 Jun 2024 - 3 minute read
Updated - Become a Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator!
Updated June 6 2024 version The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate is a hands-on certification for those who wish to become a Cloud Administrator. Through the content available from Microsoft Learn, YouTube and potentially taking a third-party private course you’ll have all the knowledge and experience to sit and pass this exam... Read more 06 Jun 2024 - 5 minute read
Azure Pricing Calculator Updates
Updates 28 December 2023 Microsoft put in a fix for this issue now. Instead of the ‘Storage Accounts encountered an error’ - ‘Refresh Storage Accounts’ message when loading older Azure Pricing Calculator estimates, you will receive a prompt that will appear as add ‘To estimate, please add Azure Files calculator to your estimate’ or add ‘… Manag... Read more 01 Dec 2023 - 1 minute read
Azure Everyday - How to create a Budget in Azure
Creating Budgets in Azure is one of the first things you should do when creating an Azure Subscription to avoid any unnecessary costs. When you enable any service in Azure it’s important to understand that there may be costs associated with the services you enable. These are the responsibility of the organization who is the Owner of the Azure Su... Read more 17 Nov 2022 - 1 minute read
Azure Virtual Desktop Guide
In this guide I provide examples of the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) user experience on multiple devices; Mac and PC. In addition, explanations discussing the differences between Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Remote Desktop Services. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a managed solution by Microsoft Azure. It all... Read more 12 Oct 2022 - 9 minute read