7 Things You Didn’t Know Existed in Microsoft Azure

Many in the IT industry will argue certifications are of no real benefit and that is the deciding factor in determining the potential value of a skilled resource. Although this may seem like a valid argument, IT certifications do have some value in determining an individual’s level of technical expertise. Certifications show that the individual is capable of taking a complex task, understanding what needs to be done to achieve specific objectives and then accomplishing set goals. Certifications also ensure the certified individual is current on the latest technical knowledge available, a necessity in a world where technology is continually changing.

The Internet of Things (IoT), is a collection of technologies which give computing devices embedded in everyday objects the ability to send and receive data from cloud applications. Over the past few years, they have redefined the technology landscape. With the IoT market expected to grow over 28% and reach an estimated value of $457 Billion in 2020, businesses operating in every industry should take a closer look at the opportunities this shift in the technology paradigm has to offer.

DevOps is the union of people, process, technology, and products along with automation software to provide continuous value to end users quickly and safely without the need to worry about IT department size or the tools used to develop the business applications.   Figure 1 Source: Microsoft and clodmonix.com   DevOps began with web innovators […]

Azure Security Center (ASC) is a Microsoft Azure service which provides a unified security management solution for Azure subscribers. ASC offers advanced threat protection services and works across hybrid clouds letting you manage the security of both cloud and on-premise workloads.