Renewing my Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Starting with 2021 Microsoft specialty and role-based certifications are valid only for a year. The certifications were formerly good for two years. But, there is more. In compensation, the renewal is free and consists of an online assessment. Six months before the expiration date, you now receive an email that informs you about the possibility of renewing your certification. You can do the assessment any time, and if you pass, the certification is extended for one more year. [Read More]

Azure Private PaaS for LoB Applications (Part 1)

Running Line of Business web apps on the intranet is a common requirement. This article series explores how to do so while leveraging Azure App Service and its capabilities. For a while, using the ASE was the only way to run an App Service in a private VNet. App Service support for Private Endpoints became generally available (GA) in all regions in October 2020, making it a cost-saving alternative to explore. [Read More]