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Deploying AnythingLLM as an Azure Container Instance

Deploying AnythingLLM as an Azure Container Instance

Some notes on deploying AnythingLLM in an Azure Container Instance using Bicep, ensuring persistent storage. AnythingLLM allows you to use multiple LLMs, using your existing API keys, with one UI.

October 2, 2024 · 10 min · 1972 words
Enabling HTTPS on Azure Container Instances with Caddy

Enabling HTTPS on Azure Container Instances with Caddy

Learn how to deploy an Azure Container Instance (ACI) container group with HTTPS enabled using Caddy. This guide walks through deploying a Hello World app and securing it with SSL using a Bicep template.

September 23, 2024 · 6 min · 1112 words
Azure Backup: A Helpful Analogy

Azure Backup Services: A Helpful Analogy

This article uses the analogy of managing a digital photo collection to explain Azure’s various backup and recovery services, including Azure Backup, MARS Agent, MABS, DPM, and Azure Site Recovery. It also outlines supporting services like Recovery Services Vault and Backup Center, providing an understanding of which service to use in different scenarios.

September 16, 2024 · 5 min · 1059 words
Azure Private Networking: A Helpful Analogy

Azure Private Networking: A Helpful Analogy

Struggling to remember Azure’s private networking concepts? This article offers a refreshing take on Private Links, Endpoints, DNS Zones, and Zone Groups using a relatable analogy. Perfect for developers who need a clear, memorable explanation to navigate Azure’s complex networking features and implement secure cloud solutions.

September 11, 2024 · 6 min · 1239 words
Columbo and the Ideal Team Player

Columbo & the Ideal Team Player 🕵️

Have you ever wondered, as I have, what Columbo can teach us about being an effective Software Consultant? 🕵️ Yes? Then wonder no more. In this article, I explore the ideas in Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Player and show how Columbo embodies the traits of being humble, hungry, and smart. These traits can help create a productive environment, drive continuous improvement, and help build high-performing teams.

June 3, 2024 · 7 min · 1304 words
SonarQube with Docker Compose

SonarQube with Docker Compose

How to set up a SonarQube server using Docker Compose. I cover the configuration of both the database and the SonarQube server, and provide step-by-step instructions for integrating and scanning backend and frontend projects using SonarScanner for .NET and SonarScanner. This guide is perfect for developers looking to experiment with SonarQube locally.

May 15, 2024 · 12 min · 2465 words
Keep your dev loop as short as possible with SQL Server Backups

Easier Code Debugging with SQL Server Backups

Using SQL server backups to enhance debugging workflows in your development process.

April 21, 2024 · 3 min · 516 words
Initialising SQL Server with Docker Compose

Part II: Initialising SQL Server with Docker Compose

This article explores three effective methods for initialising a SQL Server container using Docker Compose: execution of SQL scripts, leveraging mssql-tools, and restoring from a bacpac.

April 6, 2024 · 10 min · 1926 words
Microsoft SQL Server with Docker Compose

Part I: Microsoft SQL Server with Docker Compose

Unlock the power of containerised development environments with this guide to setting up Microsoft SQL server using Docker Compose. Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, learn how to leverage Docker Compose for SQL server.

April 5, 2024 · 11 min · 2221 words
SQL Server High Dpi Settings

SQL Server High Dpi Settings

Overcome the challenge of distorted displays in SQL Server Management Studio on high DPI screens with this effective fix. This guide provides a straightforward solution to the common scaling issues encountered on 4K monitors, ensuring a crisp and clear SSMS interface. Whether it’s disappearing buttons or weirdly scaled menus and dialogs, learn how to adjust compatibility settings and use a custom manifest file to optimize SSMS for your high-resolution display. Perfect for developers and database administrators seeking an enhanced SQL management experience.

January 3, 2021 · 2 min · 416 words