This article uses the analogy of a professional photographer’s studio to explain Azure’s various backup and recovery services, including Azure Backup, MARS Agent, MABS, DPM, and Azure Site Recovery. It highlights the key differences between each service and when to use them.

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.

Have you ever wondered, as I have, what Columbo can teach us about being an effective Software Developer? 🕵️ Yes? Then wonder no more. 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 and build high-performing teams.

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. Handy if you want to experiment with SonarQube locally.

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.