In the fast-paced world of software development, managing a product backlog effectively can be a challenge. Product owners, scrum masters, and developers often spend valuable time refining user stories, generating tasks, and organizing features. What if we could leverage the power of AI to automate these processes and make backlog management more efficient? Note: The… Continue reading Enhancing Azure DevOps with an AI-Powered Backlog Copilot
Author: Moim Hossain
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Streamline Azure Lifecycle Management with AI Solutions
Introduction A while ago, I created a proof-of-concept application. It helps LCM (Life Cycle Management for Azure Resources) for a friend of mine. The POC was using all Azure Open AI, Storage Account etc. But the resources where exposed to the internet. Recently, I wanted to update them. I aimed to protect all traffic staying… Continue reading Streamline Azure Lifecycle Management with AI Solutions
Azure Pipeline Task for Microsoft Teams Channel Messages via Graph API
Background Sometimes, you want to send a message to a Microsoft Teams channel from an Azure Pipeline. It is trivial using the Microsoft Teams connectors - that gives you an endpoint to post the message. However, Office 365 Connectors (Including the Teams connectors) are retiring/retied. Therefore, if you want to publish a message to a… Continue reading Azure Pipeline Task for Microsoft Teams Channel Messages via Graph API
AI Powered SLA Calculator from Architecture Diagram
Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-jdXyzrRbE&ab_channel=MoimHossain Designing cloud native application architecture that is resilient requires a careful consideration of many aspects. Availability metrics and Recovery metrics could ease the design process. Microsoft has some decent guidance that describes the recommendations for defining availability and recovery target metrics for critical workloads and flows. Reliability targets are derived through workshop exercises… Continue reading AI Powered SLA Calculator from Architecture Diagram
Creating Custom Widget for Managing Client Secrets in APIM Developer Portal
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, secure and efficient management of client credentials is paramount. Azure API Management (APIM) provides a robust platform for managing APIs, enabling organizations to expose and protect their services. Integrating Azure Active Directory B2C (Azure AD B2C) with the APIM Developer Portal allows API consumers to sign in and manage… Continue reading Creating Custom Widget for Managing Client Secrets in APIM Developer Portal
Streamlining Azure Resource Management with AI-Powered LCM
Introduction The source code of the POC can be found in this GitHub repository. In the dynamic landscape of cloud computing, staying up-to-date with the latest updates and changes to Azure resources is crucial for maintaining efficiency and security. However, managing the lifecycle of Azure resources can be a daunting task, especially for large-scale deployments.… Continue reading Streamlining Azure Resource Management with AI-Powered LCM
AKS Workload identity – A Deeper look
Background Recently, I found myself delving into the intricacies of Workload Identity Federation within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) while explaining it to some friends. As I delved deeper into the topic, I realized the importance of documenting and summarizing this information for anyone else navigating the same waters - including my future self. So, let's… Continue reading AKS Workload identity – A Deeper look
End-to-End Security: Function, Azure SQL, and API Management
Introduction In the dynamic realm of today's digital environment, safeguarding your applications and data holds utmost importance. This blog post is designed to lead you through the steps of establishing comprehensive security measures for an Azure Function App, Azure SQL database, and API Management. Our approach involves leveraging Azure Virtual Network (VNet) for robust network… Continue reading End-to-End Security: Function, Azure SQL, and API Management
Enforce stateless containers on Azure
Background In the constantly changing realm of containerization and cloud computing, the demand for dynamic and scalable solutions has taken center stage. I recently faced a distinctive challenge from a client who was determined to attain stateless containers throughout their Azure infrastructure. While Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) provided a built-in policy to restrict stateful containers,… Continue reading Enforce stateless containers on Azure
Orion-Guardian: Azure DevOps Security Management at Scale
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, ensuring the security and autonomy of your projects is paramount. Azure DevOps has become a cornerstone for many development teams, providing a robust set of tools for collaboration and project management. However, managing security at scale can be a daunting task. Enter Orion Guardian – a game-changing… Continue reading Orion-Guardian: Azure DevOps Security Management at Scale
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