Change the Windows Server Update settings
Windows 2019 modified the settings for updates, in order to modify and because I didn’t want the Certificate Authority to be rebooted at any given moment, here’s what to do:… Read More →
Running cost effective Virtual Machines in the Cloud
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- by Roberto Lopez
The logic makes sense, Cloud Providers have excess capacity and instead of having it there idle generating heat and getting depreciated better use it and sell at cheap(er) price. Customers… Read More →
iPad with mouse support, the Right Click?
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- by Roberto Lopez
I’ve been using the laptop form factor as my default computer/workstation at least since 1998. I use one for work and I have my own. I carry my iPad Pro… Read More →
The 2019 Gartner IaaS Report: AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
- Categories: Amazon, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Google Cloud, IaaS, Industry, Microsoft •
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- by Roberto Lopez
The most recent Gartner report for IaaS, July 2019 – Infrastructure as a Service pictures a very clear situation in terms of leadership: AWS commands in the Virtual Machine market… Read More →
My notes on the AZ-301 certification Exam
- Categories: Azure, Certification, Cloud •
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- by Roberto Lopez
The AZ-301 is one of the two required exams to achieve the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. Contrary to the AZ-300 which has lab based exercises on the actual Azure… Read More →
Schedule the Start of a VM in Azure
- Categories: Azure, Cloud, Computers, Desktop, IaaS, Microsoft, Windows •
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- by Roberto Lopez
Background: I used to carry my own personal laptop all around the place, customers, conferences, libraries, etc. In order to have my tool of choice for work. As things have… Read More →
Choosing the Right Cloud Migration Strategy
In 2011 Gartner published 5 migration strategies. Eight years later let’s see how valid they still are and where are we in terms of evolution: 1. Rehost: The infamous “lift… Read More →
My notes on the AZ-300 certification Exam
- Categories: Azure, Certification, Cloud •
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- by Roberto Lopez
Quickview First time I do a certification exam using my own computer with a remote proctor over video watching me. I didn’t mind, sometimes was a little bit too much… Read More →
Synchronize your Office 365 and iPhone Calendars
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- by Roberto Lopez
In Office 365 you have the usual authentication method: Username: mynameis@iworkhere.com Password Once these are provided you can log-in and work with the services (mail, calendar, etc). As we live… Read More →
Understanding Azure Reserved Instances
If you are consuming cloud resources you’re probably facing some challenges such as cost management, optimization and confidence on how spending is happening. Have you ever faced any surprising cost… Read More →