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The Google I/O 2024 Keynote was a showcase of technological innovation, underscoring Google’s relentless pursuit of excellence in artificial intelligence (AI). With CEO Sundar Pichai, the event was a celebration of the significant strides made in the past year and a glimpse into the future of AI-driven advancements. Central to the keynote was the Gemini […] The article TLDR: Google I/O 2024 Keynote appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

The Azure CLI az storage blob upload command can be used to upload a local file into Azure Blob Storage. However, there are times when it would be easier to upload a file straight from the HTTP(S) URL into Azure Blob Storage. Unfortunately the Azure CLI does not have a command for this specific scenario, […] The article Upload File from URL to Azure Blob Storage using Azure CLI with Bash and PowerShell appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of DevOps Engineers is becoming increasingly complex and critical. As organizations strive for higher reliability and performance, increased automation workflows, and smoother release processes, the integration of generative AI technologies, such as those offered by Azure OpenAI, is revolutionizing the realm of DevOps. DevOps Engineers can now […] The article Empowering DevOps Engineers with Generative AI through technologies like Azure OpenAI appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Today, OpenAI announced the the new GPT-4o multi-modal model that integrates text, video, and audio capabilities. This new GPT-4o version raises the standard for generative and conversational AI. This new version has some really amazing AI features, like real-time speech translation, and conversational interaction capabilities with vision and audio support. While OpenAI is releasing the […] The article OpenAI GTP-4o Now Available in Azure OpenAI Service appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

There are many times when scheduled triggers are very useful when configuring GitHub Actions workflows. Luckily, GitHub Actions supports the ability to configure scheduled triggers that includes support for using cron expressions to define the schedule timing. In this article, we’ll look at configuring scheduled triggers on GitHub Actions workflows and a few tips on […] The article Configure Scheduled Trigger in GitHub Actions using Cron expression appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

In this article, we’ll explore how to integrate the Azure Storage SDK into a .NET application. We’ll cover the steps to read and write blobs from Azure Storage, and we’ll also discuss how to obtain your Storage Account Key. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a simple command-line application that can interact with […] The article Read and Write Azure Blob Storage with C# appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

In this article, we’ll explore how to integrate the Azure Storage client library for Javascript into a Node.js application. We’ll cover the steps to read and write blobs from Azure Storage, and we’ll also discuss how to obtain your Storage Account Key. By the end of this guide, you’ll have javascript code that can interact […] The article Read and Write Azure Blob Storage with Javascript appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

HashiCorp Terraform offers a lot of powerful functions that can be used for string manipulation within your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) projects. Among these functions is the versatile replace function, which enables users to perform both simple string replacements as well as regular expressions (RegEx) based string replacement. In this article, we’ll look deeper into […] The article Using Terraform String ‘replace’ Function for RegEx String Replacement appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

When using HashiCorp Terraform to manage infrastructure as code (IaC), promoting changes from the development (DEV) environment to the production (PROD) environment is critical to the process of managing the development lifecycle of the infrastructure for a system. Most often, organizations will also have test (TEST) or staging (STAGE) environments for additional testing to move […] The article Best Practices to Promote from DEV to PROD Environments with HashiCorp Terraform using Workspaces and Folders appeared first on Build5Nines | Cloud, DevOps & SRE Guidance. View the full article

In this ever changing and evolving world of user generated versus AI generated content, the recent announcement of Stack Overflow partnering with OpenAI recently has been met with some backlash by the community. There are reports today that several users have attempted to delete their content (questions and answers) from Stack Overflow with some difficulty, […] The article Stack Overflow Upset Over Users Deleting Answers After OpenAI Partnership appeared first on Build5Nines | Cloud, DevOps & SRE Guidance. View the full article

Over the last couple years the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionized the way we interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, enabling them to generate human-like text responses with remarkable accuracy. From powering chatbots and virtual assistants to aiding in natural language processing tasks, LLMs have found widespread applications across every industry. However, […] The article Run Your Own Local, Private, ChatGPT-like AI Experience with Ollama and OpenWebUI (Llama3, Phi3, Gemma, Mistral, and more LLMs!) appeared first on Build5Nines | Cloud, DevOps & SRE Guidance. View the full article

GitHub Copilot Chat is a chat interface that let’s you interact directly with GitHub Copilot from within the GitHub Mobile app. It empowers developers to ask and receive answers using an AI that is trained using a combination of natural language processing and machine learning that’s built specifically to help developers be more productive with […] The article GitHub Copilot Chat – AI Coding Assistant Anywhere in the GitHub Mobile App appeared first on Build5Nines | Cloud, DevOps & SRE Guidance. View the full article

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) is becoming increasingly complex and critical. As organizations strive for higher reliability and performance in their systems, the integration of generative AI technologies, such as those offered by Azure OpenAI, is revolutionizing the field of SRE. Let’s explore how these advancements are […] The article Empowering SREs with Generative AI through technologies like Azure OpenAI appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

There are many aspects to architecting an Internet of Things (IoT) solution. Security is the most important aspect of any computer system, but it’s especially important with IoT solutions. It seems we are constantly seeing news reports about IoT solutions being hacked or compromised. These compromises are things like Internet connected cameras being hacked to […] The article IoT Security Architecture: Trust Zones and Security Boundaries appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development and operations, the need for streamlined processes, robust infrastructure, and efficient deployment practices has become paramount. DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) roles have emerged as two prominent methodologies to address these challenges. However, bridging the gap between development and operations requires a specialized approach. The latest […] The article Platform Engineering: What is it? And how it applies to DevOps Engineers and SREs appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

At first this sounds crazy, but Azure DevOps Pipelines are actually a Serverless compute engine. When you compare it to other Azure cloud services, it’s sort of a mixture of the features of Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps mixed with Git source control integration. At first glance, it might seem a bit far-fetched to […] The article Use Azure DevOps Pipelines as a Serverless Compute Engine appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Ensuring the integrity and security of software artifacts is extremely important. With the proliferation of supply chain attacks and the increasing complexity of software development environments, developers need robust tools to safeguard their code and build processes. Recognizing this need, GitHub has introduced Artifact Attestations, a feature designed to provide a verifiable way to link […] The article Enhancing Software Integrity with Artifact Attestations in GitHub Actions appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

When configuring a custom domain with Azure Front Door, one common issue that users may encounter is the “CNAME/alias record is not currently detected” message. This can be a confusing and frustrating experience, especially when you’re sure you’ve followed all the steps correctly. In this article, we’ll explore why this issue occurs and provide a […] The article Azure Front Door: CNAME/alias record is not currently detected appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Microsoft Copilot for Azure, the innovative AI companion that is revolutionizing the way we interact with cloud infrastructure and services. In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud management, IT professionals in DevOps Engineer and SRE roles are constantly seeking ways to streamline their workflows and enhance productivity. Copilot for Azure will help you design, operate, optimize, […] The article Microsoft Copilot for Azure: Your AI-Powered Cloud Companion appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

They try function in HashiCorp Terraform allows values to be read from a Data Source, input variables, or some other attribute while providing a default value if the evaluation expression errors. This is particularly useful when data is retrieved from an external system in JSON or YAML format and then decoded. The decoded result may […] The article Terraform: Conditional If Variable Does Not Exist (try function) appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

All resources within Microsoft Azure are created within an Azure Resource Group. While every resource has an Azure Region (aka location) specified as to where the resource will be hosted, so do Azure Resource Groups. This may be confusing at first, since Azure Resource Groups are a “global” resource. This means they are just an […] The article Why do Azure Resource Groups have an Azure Region association? appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

In the Microsoft Azure cloud, the organization and management of resources are extremely important for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Azure Tags serve as a fundamental tool in categorizing resources within the Azure environment, providing a versatile means to attach metadata to resources for various purposes, including administration, billing, and monitoring . These key-value pairs enable […] The article Azure Resource Tags: Important Organization Strategies and Tips appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Pandoc is a great tool for document conversion and generation. I’ve written tons of training course and documentation content over the years, and have often used Pandoc to convert Markdown (.md) content to a Microsoft Word (.docx) document. This can be especially helpful since I’ve found writing text content works well with version control using […] The article GitHub Actions: Run Pandoc to convert Markdown to Word Document appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

There’s a lot of talk about NoSQL being the database of the future. Let’s take a look at NoSQL vs SQL databases, and what the differences are, use cases, and why you would use one over the other. Relational SQL databases have been the default database type for many years, but NoSQL offers a few […] The article NoSQL vs SQL: Demystifying NoSQL Databases appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

The AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam tests and validates a candidates foundational knowledge of the cloud and Microsoft Azure. This exam is intended for anyone looking to validate their knowledge of the cloud and Microsoft Azure; from sales, to support, to developer, or anyone involved in the selling or purchasing of cloud bases solutions […] The article Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certification (AZ-900 Exam) appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

When creating and configuring an Azure AD App Registration to use for authenticating a web application with Azure AD, it’s common to see the AADSTS700054: response_type 'id_token' is not enabled for the application error when the application attempts to authenticate the user. This error may or may not occur, depending on the configuration needed. To […] The article Fix: response_type ‘id_token’ is not enabled for the application (AADSTS700054) appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

HashiCorp Terraform, a versatile infrastructure-as-code tool, empowers users to define and provision infrastructure resources with a declarative configuration language. In Terraform, managing strings effectively is pivotal to a seamless experience. This article delves into the techniques of joining and splitting strings, offering valuable insights into handling string operations within your Terraform projects. Using the join […] The article Terraform: How to Join and Split Strings appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Git is a powerful version control system widely used in the software development world. When working with Git repositories, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the repository’s origin. Sometimes, you may have cloned a Git repository from GitHub, but over time, you forget which specific fork or user you cloned it from. In […] The article How to Determine URL a Local Git Repository was Originally Cloned From appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details, let’s clarify some essential concepts. Azure Storage, a cloud-based storage solution, is organized into a hierarchy of containers, and within these containers, you’ll find Blobs. Blobs are objects or files that can be text, binary, or any other data format. Now, imagine you’re working on a project that […] The article Azure CLI: Check if Blob Exists in Azure Storage appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Many developers face the challenge of efficiently managing their SQL Azure databases when it comes to development and testing. SQL Azure is a robust cloud-based database service, but it can become expensive for development purposes, and sometimes, having a local copy of your database is more practical. In this article, we will explore how to […] The article Azure SQL: Copy / Backup Database to Local SQL Server using SSMS appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Microsoft's Azure storage is a powerful solution for securely storing, managing, and accessing various types of data in the cloud. Whether you're dealing with images, videos, or structured data, Azure Storage provides a scalable and reliable platform to meet your storage needs. To harness the full potential of Azure Storage, you need an efficient way to interact with your data and resources. That's where Azure Storage Explorer comes into play. When used alongside Azure Functions, Azure Storage Explorer streamlines and automates data workflows and event-driven processes... View the full article

If you’ve encountered the error message “Syntax error: redirection unexpected” while running a script in Ubuntu Linux, you’re not alone. This error can be a bit puzzling, especially if you’re migrating from a different Linux distribution like SUSE, where you didn’t encounter the same issue. In this article, we’ll explain why this error occurs and […] The article Bash: Syntax error: redirection unexpected appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

In the realm of cloud computing, Azure stands as a behemoth, offering a multitude of services to cater to the diverse needs of businesses and developers. As you delve deeper into the Azure ecosystem, you may come across a seemingly enigmatic entity – the 168.63.129.16 IP address. What exactly is it, and why is it […] The article What is Azure’s Special 168.63.129.16 IP Address? appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Build5Nines Weekly provides your go-to source to keep up-to-date on all the latest Microsoft Azure news and updates. Included within Build5Nines Weekly newsletter are blog articles, podcasts, videos, and more from Microsoft and the greater community over the past week. Be sure to subscribe to Build5Nines Weekly to get the newsletter in your email every week and […] The article Build5Nines Weekly – May 18, 2023 appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Artificial Intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT and others, is revolutionizing the way we work and live! From content generation, customer support chat bots, to predicting the future, AI is starting to show us the great potential of what it can help us achieve. However, as the use of AI increases, the dangers become more advanced and […] The article Dangers of AI Hallucinations: How Wrong Answers Can Lead to Legal Liability and Mitigate Them appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Build5Nines Weekly provides your go-to source to keep up-to-date on all the latest Microsoft Azure news and updates. Included within Build5Nines Weekly newsletter are blog articles, podcasts, videos, and more from Microsoft and the greater community over the past week. Be sure to subscribe to Build5Nines Weekly to get the newsletter in your email every week and […] The article Build5Nines Weekly – April 18, 2023 appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Build5Nines Weekly provides your go-to source to keep up-to-date on all the latest Microsoft Azure news and updates. Included within Build5Nines Weekly newsletter are blog articles, podcasts, videos, and more from Microsoft and the greater community over the past week. Be sure to subscribe to Build5Nines Weekly to get the newsletter in your email every week and […] The article Build5Nines Weekly – March 27, 2023 appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

The Build5Nines Weekly newsletter is your source to keep up-to-date on all the latest Microsoft Azure and related cloud news and community updates! The newsletter includes the latest blog articles, podcasts, videos, and more from Microsoft and the overall community for the week. Be sure to subscribe via email to the Build5Nines Weekly newsletter to get it […] The article Build5Nines Weekly – March 15, 2023 appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

When setting up CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment) pipelines in Azure DevOps for .NET 7+ solutions, such as those using ASP.NET Core, it’s important to setup an automated build. The automated build will need to use the dotnet CLI to build the application, and run dotnet test to execute the unit tests within the […] The article Azure Pipeline: Publish Unit Test and Code Coverage Results with .NET 7 Solution using VSTest, Cobertura, and Coverlet appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

HashiCorp Terraform is popular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool used to automate infrastructure deployments. Terraform is great for deploying Microsoft Azure resources like Azure IoT Hub and other related resources when building IoT solutions using Microsoft Azure. This article introduces you to HashiCorp Terraform, the basics of it’s workflow usage as an IaC deployment tool, […] The article Deploy Azure IoT Hub using Terraform DevOps Infrastructure Automation appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

When designing application architectures in the cloud, it’s important to choose the correct architecture design patterns to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. There is a very large list of architecture design patterns to choose from. This article, however, covers 5 of the most common and useful cloud architecture design patterns to use when designing application […] The article Top 5 Cloud Architecture Design Patterns to use in Microsoft Azure appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Build5Nines Weekly provides your go-to source to keep up-to-date on all the latest Microsoft Azure news and updates. Included within Build5Nines Weekly newsletter are blog articles, podcasts, videos, and more from Microsoft and the greater community over the past week. Be sure to subscribe to Build5Nines Weekly to get the newsletter in your email every week and […] The article Build5Nines Weekly – March 6, 2023 appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

I have been recognized by HashiCorp due to my continued dedicated and commitment to helping the DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) community with being awarded the HashiCorp Ambassador award for 2023! Anyone who has been following Build5Nines knows that I’ve been writing a lot about using HashiCorp Terraform for automating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) […] The article Chris Pietschmann Awarded HashiCorp Ambassador – 2023 appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

WordPress is the most popular open-source Content Management System (CMS) in the world. It support customization, plugins, themes, and many other features. It’s a great tool to choose for hosting a website, blog, or other types of websites. Most commonly it’s installed and hosted using a Virtual Machine; which can also be done within the […] The article Host WordPress in Microsoft Azure with App Service (PaaS hosting) appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Manually triggering GitHub Actions workflows can be very useful at times, in addition to GitHub Actions ability to be triggered on certain events, such as a push to a repository or the creation of a pull request. In this article, we’ll look at configuring manual triggers on GitHub Actions workflows and some of the configuration […] The article Configuring Manual Triggers in GitHub Actions with `workflow_dispatch` appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

At its core, DevOps is a cultural and collaborative approach that integrates development and operations teams to streamline the software development lifecycle. DevOps enables teams to rapidly and continuously deliver high-quality software to customers, reducing time-to-market and increasing efficiency. In this article, we will provide an overview of DevOps, its benefits, and best practices for […] The article What is DevOps? appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Python is a popular programming language that is widely used for scripting, automation, data analysis, and web development. Python scripting is a skill that every DevOps Engineer and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) should master, as it can help you automate routine tasks, simplify complex operations, and speed up your workflow. This article provides an overview […] The article Get Started with Python Scripting and Automation appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Microsoft offers several different certifications across multiple expertise levels from Fundamental, to Associate, to Expert. The Microsoft Certified Associate certifications are the level of certification that is the most applicable to most jobs and experience levels. It’s always desirable to be labeled an Expert with the Expert certifications, but there is a ton of practical […] The article What are the Microsoft Certified Associate Certifications? appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

DevOps is a rapidly growing field that has revolutionized the way organizations develop and deploy software. With the increased demand for DevOps Engineers, many people are considering a career in this field. If you’re interested in becoming a DevOps Engineer, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know […] The article How to become a DevOps Engineer appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article

Using the Azure CLI to deploy Azure Bicep templates can be used to more efficiently build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment workflows for managing Microsoft Azure resources. Azure Bicep templates and the Azure CLI are both powerful tools for any DevOps Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to add to their toolbox. In this article, […] The article Deploying Azure Bicep Templates using the Azure CLI appeared first on Build5Nines. View the full article