Getting started with Docker on Azure

Posted on September 7, 2015 by CloudThat | Comments(0)

Docker is on the verge of becoming one of the most popular virtualization approaches which uses Linux containers as a way to segregate application data and underlying infrastructure on your shared resources rather than virtual machines. Docker automates the deployment of any application as a portable, self-sufficient container which will run almost anywhere – including Microsoft Azure.

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Migrate your pre-configured Windows Instance from on-premise or AWS to Azure

Posted on August 20, 2015 by CloudThat | Comments(13)

IT industry today is fast paced compared to any other industries in this century. Growth, Upgrade, Mobility, Availability are the buzz words in today’s world. This is the only industry which is more fashion driven than women’s fashion. With the growth of Cloud Computing, people are moving their existing infrastructure to Cloud.

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Introduction to Azure Redis Cache

Posted on March 24, 2015 by CloudThat | Comments(0)

Azure Redis Cache is one of the cache service offerings from Microsoft Azure. Based on the popular open source Redis Cache, it allows the user to have the best of both worlds- rich features and eco system of Redis plus reliable hosting and monitoring from Microsoft.

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New Service Alert: Windows Azure ExpressRoute

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Sangram Rath | Comments(2)

Currently in public preview & available only in the US, Windows Azure ExpressRoute is a service that provides a dedicated fast private connection between your on-premise datacenter and Azure datacenter.

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Sample Questions for Exam 70-583: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Sangram Rath | Comments(5)

This is in continuation to my previous blog where I shared my experience and general information about Microsoft’s Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications Exam. Here are some Sample Questions* to give you a look & feel about the exam. Answers with explanations are at the bottom.

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Preparing for Microsoft’s PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications Exam 70-583

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Sangram Rath | Comments(1)

I recently appeared for and cleared the Microsoft PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications Exam & would like to share my experience and insight about the exam for all aspiring candidates.

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Windows Azure New Service Alert: Read Access Geo Redundant Storage (RA-GRS)

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Sangram Rath | Comments(0)

On December 12th Microsoft announced the preview of it newest service targeted at providing durability to business critical data, the Read Access Geo Redundant Storage or RA-GRS for short.

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Gartner IaaS Magic Quadrant comparison from 2010 and 2013

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Bhavesh Goswami | Comments(2)

I am sure anyone interested in Cloud Computing will have seen the Gartner Iaas Magic Quadrant by this time. What was interesting to me was comparing the 2010 quadrant to 2013 quadrant. Check the quadrants below.

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New Windows Azure Service: Import/Export for Blob Storage

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Sangram Rath | Comments(0)

If you have large amount of data that you would like to move to or download from Windows Azure Blob Storage but are held up by internet speed and bandwidth restrictions, then Windows Azure now has a solution for you. Windows Azure provides a cost effective and easy option to transfer large volumes of data using the new Windows Azure Import/Export Service.

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“Open, Flexible and Solid” Cloud Offering from Microsoft – Windows Azure

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sangram Rath | Comments(0)

Cloud Computing has been a ‘HOT’ topic of the IT industry for quite a few years now. And Microsoft is no new player in this category. Microsoft’s cloud history dates back to October 2008 when it announced the first CTP of Windows Azure.

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