SQL Server 2016 Extended Security Updates
SQL Server 2016 support ended in July 2026 - are you prepared?
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Azure Quotas, Alerts, and Quota Groups Explained
Hit a “quota exceeded” error in Azure? You’re not alone. In this video, I’ll show you how Azure quotas really work, how to stay ahead with alerts, and how quota groups can…
Terraform Plan and Apply: Beginner’s Guide
Learn the difference between terraform plan and terraform apply in this beginner-friendly tutorial. See how each command works, how they fit into the Terraform workflow, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Perfect…
Estimate Azure Costs from Terraform with Infracost
Cloud costs are often an afterthought — until the bill arrives. In this video, I walk through how to use Infracost with Terraform to estimate Azure infrastructure costs before you deploy anything.…
What is .terraform.lock.hcl? | Terraform Lock File Explained
Ever wondered what the .terraform.lock.hcl file does and whether you should commit it to Git? In this video, I explain what the Terraform lock file is, why it exists, how it affects…
Terraform Data Sources Explained | Read Existing Infrastructure the Right Way
Terraform data sources let you query existing infrastructure without managing it. In this video, I explain what data sources are, how they differ from variables and resources, and how to use them…
What is a tfvars file in Terraform? | Manage Variables & Multiple Environments
In this video, I explain how Terraform tfvars files help you manage variables cleanly across dev, test, and production environments. You’ll learn how to avoid hard-coding values, reuse the same Terraform configuration,…
What 52 Blogs Taught Me in 2025 | Consistency, Community & Creating Content
In this video, I’m reflecting on 2025 — a year focused on consistency, community, and showing up. From writing 52 blog posts to running the Glasgow Azure User Group and speaking at…
Copilot in Azure explained
Learn how Copilot in Azure helps you manage cloud resources more efficiently, with built-in AI support and strong security controls. 0:00 Introduction 0:23 What is Copilot in Azure 1:02 What can Copilot…
Terraform outputs explained
Just deployed your cloud infrastructure with Terraform? Outputs give you the data you need—fast. Learn how to use them to streamline automation, pipelines, and daily workflows. #IaC #DevOps #CloudAutomation #TerraformTips #Terraform --------------------------------------------------------------------------…