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Vinyl Scrobbling macOS App

Vinyl Scrobbling macOS App

7 min readAI 🤖

Dynamic Network Config in Ansible: Local to Azure VNet

Dynamic Network Config in Ansible: Local to Azure VNet

Learn to use Ansible's network utilities for dynamic subnet configuration and Azure VNet deployment. Boost your infrastructure-as-code flexibility with practical examples.

13 min readAnsible 👨‍💻

How to Install Ansible on a Mac: A Modern Approach

How to Install Ansible on a Mac: A Modern Approach

A guide to installing and managing Ansible on macOS using Conda, with tips for handling collections and dependencies.

3 min readAnsible 👨‍💻

Unlocking Image Creation with Flux and GPT-4o

Unlocking Image Creation with Flux and GPT-4o

Explore the world of AI image generation using Flux, fal.ai, and OpenAI. Learn how to build a Streamlit app that leverages GPT-4o for prompt tuning and Flux models for creating stunning visuals. Compare outputs with Midjourney and discover the potential of these cutting-edge tools.

16 min readAI 🤖

Behind the Scenes; More than just a background

Behind the Scenes; More than just a background

Dive into the world of a passionate vinyl collector, exploring an extensive record collection, my audio setup, and the intersection of music and technology.

3 min readLife 👨‍🏫

Generating an Azure Storage Account SAS token using Azure Logic and Function apps

Generating an Azure Storage Account SAS token using Azure Logic and Function apps

Learn how to generate an Azure Storage Account SAS token from a Logic App using an Azure Function. This step-by-step guide covers deploying a PowerShell-based Function App, creating the SAS token generation function, and integrating it into your Logic App workflow. Overcome common challenges and enhance your Azure development skills with this practical tutorial.

10 min readAzure ☁️

Azure Firewall KQL Query

Azure Firewall KQL Query

Explore a powerful KQL query for Azure Firewall logs. Learn how to analyze network traffic, filter by source and destination IP, and gain insights into your Azure Firewall's performance and security.

5 min readAzure ☁️

Azure Virtual Desktop KQL Queries

Azure Virtual Desktop KQL Queries

Discover powerful KQL queries to enhance your Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) management. Learn how to track user connections, analyze session times, monitor errors, and gain insights into your AVD environment's performance and security.

7 min readAzure ☁️

Azure DevOps Ansible Pipeline; Boosting Efficiency with Caching

Azure DevOps Ansible Pipeline; Boosting Efficiency with Caching

Discover how to optimize your Azure DevOps Ansible pipeline with caching techniques. Learn to reduce execution time, improve efficiency, and maintain security checks in your infrastructure as code deployments.

9 min readAnsible 👨‍💻