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Automate Azure Golden Image Builds
One Bicep deploy. Monthly builds. No manual sysprep. How this started Back when I was still heavily working in the Azure Virtual Desktop space, I handled…automationazurebicep
The Privileged Role Exposures Defender Misses
A look at Tier Zero exposure paths that don’t show up in the obvious places — and a tool to find them. Update, September 2026. The script…automationazureentraid
Automated Azure VM Power Management with a Tag-Driven Runbook
In a previous post, I introduced a lightweight, tag-driven VM power management solution in Azure that combined an Automation Runbook with a custom PowerShell GUI —…automationpowershellprojectsDeploying Agents to Azure VMs Using Azure Policy and VM Applications
The Problem: Organizations need to deploy agents, monitoring tools or security agents across all Azure VMs consistently. Traditional approaches often fall short: The Solution: Azure Policy…automationcomplianceterraformManaging Secrets in Terraform: From Bad to Automated
When it comes to Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform is an incredibly powerful tool. It allows us to define, deploy, and maintain entire environments in a…automationazurepowershell
Automated Terraform Deployments with GitHub
Managing infrastructure through Terraform is powerful — but doing it securely and automatically is where real efficiency begins. In this guide, we’ll set up GitHub Actions…automationazurecomplianceVM Power Management in Azure Using Tags, Runbooks, and a Custom GUI
As a Cloud Solutions Engineer, optimizing costs and automating operations is a daily priority. One of the common challenges in Azure is managing the runtime of…armautomationazureCollecting GPU Metrics on Azure VMs with Telegraf
When working with GPU-enabled Azure virtual machines — such as those used for AI training, inference, or video rendering — you often need to monitor GPU…automationazurecompliance
Azure Template Specs: Reusable ARM Templates
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is undoubtedly the gold standard when it comes to modern cloud infrastructure. Tools like Bicep, Terraform, and Pulumi allow for clean, repeatable,…armautomationazure
