Blogs|Feb 8, 2021

Kubernetes, Dapr, and Azure Identity Example – Part I

Introduction In this series of posts, we will walk you through setting up a static website (SPA), user authentication using Azure Active Directory (AAD), and simple authenticated services, all within a Kubernetes cluster using DAPR services. The source code is located at https://github.com/dfbaskin/azure-and-dapr-identity-example. There are separate branches related to the different posts. This example was…
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Blogs|Feb 2, 2021

How Azure Synapse integrates your data pipelines

Cloud computing is an exciting platform to deliver solutions in a fraction of the time it is used to take. It bypasses the heavy lifting of setting up everything from the power outlet in a data center or data room. Dealing with the multiple cloud provider’s approaches to their services can be challenging, though. Even…
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Webinar|Jan 29, 2021

Azure Tagging and Policy: A Match Made in the Cloud

Azure provides a rich, out of the box experience for enforcing roles and access to Azure. Sometimes, however, these controls are not enough, and this is where Azure Tagging and Azure Policy come into play. With Tagging and Policy tools, you can enforce rules and apply organization to resources, resource groups, and subscriptions. In this…
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Webinar|Jan 19, 2021

Azure Synapse Analytics and the Modern Data Warehouse

As part of your cloud migration, the challenge of gathering Business Intelligence is amongst the most significant transformations being faced by companies today. The value of gaining insights from your data cannot be understated, and the techniques are changing and shifting. Join Derrick So’Brien, Senior Microsoft Instructor and Azure advocate, as we look at the…
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Blogs|Dec 21, 2020

Creating a Tagging Strategy for Azure

Azure has many controls out of the box that helps tailor the experience to an organization on Azure. Such controls include Azure Management Groups for organizing subscriptions, Azure AD with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to manage access to Azure resources, Subscriptions and Resource Groups for organizing resources, and Azure Policy to enforce compliance and augment…
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Devcenter|Dec 11, 2020

Azure Policy as Fast as Possible

Azure out of the box comes with a number of controls that allow users to shape permission on Azure through roles and role assignments. These roles control what actions a user can perform, but it does not limit what these actions can do within their given scope. For instance, RBAC can be used to configure…
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Webinar|Nov 16, 2020

.NET Modernization through Azure Services

A move to the cloud represents one of the largest technology shifts faced by any organization. As changes occur, many are being forced to rebuild their applications and make them “future proof.” Some of the barriers to cloud adoption are just a matter of perception. In this webinar, you can get a taste of the…
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Webinar|Nov 16, 2020

Architecting Data Storage Solutions with Cosmos DB

Cosmos DB provides a multi-model database for building highly responsive, scalable applications. The key to getting the most out of Cosmos DB is understanding how to design a database that can take advantage of the platform. In this session, you will learn the basics of the platform, the secrets to effective data models, and how…
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Web Development|Nov 9, 2020

Get Jammin’ with the Jamstack

GRANDstack – GraphQL, React, Apollo, Neo4j Database LAMP – Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP MEAN – MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js The list above is just a few examples of some popular tech stacks. Tech stacks are practical combinations of technologies and architectural patterns used to create robust solutions. A relatively newer stack (new when you compare…
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Security|Oct 2, 2020

Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) As Fast As Possible

Role-based access control (RBAC) is the centerpiece of any robust, distributed system. The ability to use RBAC allows users to be decoupled from the systems that they use by assigning roles to an individual, then defining privileges based on roles rather than trying to assign people permissions directly. This allows systems administrators and security personnel…
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Azure and Cloud Computing|Sep 24, 2020

Wintellect Has Earned Two Advanced Microsoft Specializations

As a globally recognized Microsoft Gold Partner, Wintellect is a small powerhouse, that leverages profound expertise to stay ahead in this everchanging technology landscape. Most recently, Wintellect has achieved two Advanced Specializations awarded by Microsoft to distinguish top partners beyond Gold competencies. These Advanced Specializations measure a partner’s ability to deliver highly specialized services in…
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