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 Ā· 8 min Ā· 1555 words Ā· Paul McIlreavy
Columbo and the Ideal Team Player

Columbo & the Ideal Team Player šŸ•µļø

Have you ever wondered, as I have, what Columbo can teach us about being an effective Software Consultant? šŸ•µļø 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 Ā· 6 min Ā· 1233 words Ā· Paul McIlreavy
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 Ā· 12 min Ā· 2465 words Ā· Paul McIlreavy
Keep your dev loop as short as possible with SQL Server Backups

Easier Code Debugging with SQL Server Backups

Speed up your debugging workflow by restoring SQL Server backups to quickly reproduce issues. A practical guide to using BACKUP and RESTORE commands to reset your local database to a known state.

April 21, 2024 Ā· 3 min Ā· 516 words Ā· Paul McIlreavy
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 Ā· 10 min Ā· 1926 words Ā· Paul McIlreavy