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CapEx vs OpEx in Cloud Computing — Why It Matters for Businesses
Understanding the difference between CapEx (Capital Expenditure) and OpEx (Operational Expenditure) is crucial for any business moving to the cloud. These two financial models shape how organizations plan budgets, scale operations, and manage technology investments. In this article, we’ll explore what CapEx and OpEx mean, how they apply to cloud computing, and why this distinction matters for modern enterprises. https://dellenny.com/capex-vs-opex-in-cloud-computing-why-it-matters-for-businesses/Follow the Thread Distributed Tracing Patterns for Microservices in Azure
Observability Patterns: Distributed Tracing Across Microservices in Azure In today’s cloud-native world, systems are composed of dozens — sometimes hundreds — of microservices. When something goes wrong, understanding where and why it happened can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That’s where distributed tracing comes in — a critical observability pattern for modern architectures. https://dellenny.com/follow-the-thread-distributed-tracing-patterns-for-microservices-in-azure/
Creating Azure SQL VM with same name as VM
Hi, Currently we have a resource group, which contains a Virtual Machine and SQL Virtual Machine (and a few other resources). The VM and SQL VM has the same name: I want to move this resource group (and its resources) to another subscription. We tried using Resource Mover, but we couldn't as there are backups. I tried the steps in the following link: https://petri.com/copy-azure-vm-using-managed-disk-snapshots/ I was successful in moving 5 of the 6 resources to the new subscription, but was unable to move the SQL virtual machine: I tried to create a SQL virtual machine, but it says I can't create one with the same name: I found that in order to create a VM and SQL VM's with the same name, in the above image, I have to choose an image that has SQL Server and Windows. But this doesn't allow me to use the original managed disk (it only has an OS disk) and it also creates a couple of more disks, which are not in the original resource group. I was wondering if there are recommendations on how to create a SQL VM that has the same name as the VM in the same resource group and are also linked to each other. Jason
Locked out of Azure account for 5 months! Spent hours on phone, still no resolution! PLEASE HELP!!!
As per the title, back in April I somehow managed to lock myself out of my Azure portal. Typically to sign in my browser would auto-fill in the password field - for some reason that fateful day the auto-fill function didn't work. So I typed in what I believed to be the password, it wasn't. Annoyed, I typed in a few more passwords (even checked browser password manager to ensure I was typing the correct password) and finally locked myself out. Worse still, the email address that Microsoft wanted to send its verification code as a back-up contingency is no longer active (domain wasn't renewed and has since been bought). So Microsoft is sending a verification email to a dead email address... When I try to reset the password via Microsoft's questionnaire, once submitted I then get an automated email response back stating I haven't provided enough correct/relevant information, so the password can't be reset. I have long since lost any hope or faith in Microsoft rectifying this issue. Being courteous on the phone and apologising constantly is all well and good, but is only meaningful if there is a resolution. All that's happened is I've been passed around from one department to another and back again, before eventually being ghosted back in the summer. I have since opened another support ticket which is already winding its way around to ultimately leading me down another dead end. At this stage, all I want is for Microsoft to release my SQL database (my intellectual property) back to me. I am able to provide old invoices relating to my Azure account (when I was able to log in and download invoices!), as well as proof of ID to prove I am who I say I am - enough is enough! Please advise.When Words Matter Noise-Free, Domain-Specific Voice Recognition with Azure Custom Speech
As voice-driven technologies continue to transform how users interact with applications, delivering accurate, natural, and noise-resilient speech recognition has become essential. From virtual assistants and customer service bots to voice-controlled industrial systems, users expect speech interfaces that just work — even in noisy environments or when complex technical terms are spoken. That’s where Azure Custom Speech comes in. It allows you to tailor Azure’s Speech-to-Text service for your specific domain by training it to handle background noise, unique terminology, and diverse accents — enabling seamless and reliable voice experiences across industries. https://dellenny.com/when-words-matter-noise-free-domain-specific-voice-recognition-with-azure-custom-speech/
Replicate workload from VMWare to Azure using Azure Site Recovery(ASR)
Hello, I am working on a project to replicate worklooad hosted on a VMWare to Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery purpose. Current Environment: More than 80 VMs hosted on VMWare managed by VMWare Sphere running both Linux and Windows OS.. Databases: Oracle DB, Microsoft SQL and MySQL Requirements: seamless failover and disaster recovery requirements. scalable setup No down-time integrate identity and access mgt. integration with Microsoft Entra ID. RTO < 2 hrs and RPO > 15 minutes Backup: critical database backup every 3 hours App servers: Daily*incremental) and weekly (full) Transaction Logs: every 10 mins backup config. should be Daily Questions I have confirmed ASR supports fail back from Azure- on premise(VMWare specifically). Hence ASR(Azure site recovery) will be used for the project. However, what is the seamless method to replicate the databases(Oracle, Microsoft SQL and MySQL). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/site-recovery/vmware-azure-failback What is the best approach to replicate the Application Servers? integrating existing on-premise 3rd party network security tool for firewall etc instead of the azure cloud native security tool. recommendation?? cost optimization techniques/recommendations Best practices for conducting non-destructive DR drills.Unlocking the Power of Conversational AI with Azure Bot Service
In today’s digital landscape, chatbots and conversational AI have become an integral part of modern business strategies. From automating customer support to enabling seamless self-service experiences, chatbots are transforming how organizations engage with users. One of the most powerful platforms to build, deploy, and manage such intelligent bots is Microsoft’s Azure Bot Service. In this blog, we’ll explore what Azure Bot Service is, why it’s a game-changer, and how you can get started with it. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-the-power-of-conversational-ai-with-azure-bot-service/
Azure DevOps Yaml Pipeline Build Validation Across Multiple Repos
I have multiple repos that are configured the same way for unit tests. (repo1, repo2, repo3). I then have a separate repo that includes the infrastructure for the tests (repo-tests). It has a docker-compose file, set's all the needed environment variables, image, etc. I can clone down all 4 repos, specify the repo that I want to test and run the docker-compose up and it does all the unit tests. What I'm trying to do is build out a Yaml build pipeline in ADO and save the code for the pipeline in repo-tests. I then want to setup a branch policy for repo1, repo2, and repo3, setting this pipeline as a "Build Validation" so that it will trigger on Pull Requests and run the tests. I have tested this out and I'm not having much luck. It shows up in the PR, but shows as "not run" with a "Queue" button that doesn't seem to do anything. Here is the code: resources: repositories: - repository: repo1 type: git name: Project/repo1 trigger: - main - repository: repo2 type: git name: Project/repo2 trigger: - main - repository: repo3 type: git name: Project/repo3 trigger: - main name: $(date:yyyyMMdd)$(rev:.r) pool: name: Agent-Pool-1 steps: - checkout: self - checkout: repo1 - checkout: repo2 - checkout: repo3 - task: CmdLine@2 displayName: Run Tests inputs: script: echo running tests Is what I'm looking to do even possible? Or do I have to create 3 different pipelines for each repo to accomplish this? Thanks for the help!
