by The CRM Chap | Jun 28, 2020 | DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Web
We've dealt with a fair share of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template errors in the blog previously. So why not take a look at another one, this time involving Linux App Service Plans and a .NET Core web application...
by The CRM Chap | May 31, 2020 | Identity, Integration, Microsoft Azure
Secure authentication between Azure Logic App and Function Apps has been possible for a while. What's less clear is whether we can automate the setup of this as part of an Azure Resource template deployment. So, that leaves us with only one option - let's find out!
by The CRM Chap | May 10, 2020 | Identity, Integration, Microsoft Azure
Azure API Management and resource manager templates are not natural bedfellows, as I recently discovered. Although it's possible to get them working alongside each other, there is a bit of trial and error involved. That's why I thought I'd share my recent experiences working with them both.
by The CRM Chap | Oct 13, 2019 | Databases, Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure can throw up all sorts of different error messages when creating and updating resources. Typically, it will be straightforward to resolve these, with the exception of one I recently had to deal with involving Azure SQL Server failover groups…
by The CRM Chap | Oct 6, 2019 | Analytics, Databases, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, SQL Server
One of the best things about Azure Data Factory is its ability to incorporate continuous integration and automated deployments quickly alongside your solution. However, if you’re working with SQL Server data sources and are using square brackets to interact with tables, then you may be in for a bumpy ride…
by The CRM Chap | Jul 28, 2019 | Microsoft Azure, PowerShell, Visual Studio
Keeping things simple is an idea I like to promote at all times, particularly in the world of IT. Adopting this mantra can lead to fewer headaches and, as a recent example involving Azure Template deployments within Visual Studio demonstrates, a much faster resolution to your particular problem.
by The CRM Chap | Jul 21, 2019 | DevOps, Integration, Microsoft Azure, Visual Studio
Migrating across from Microsoft Flow to Azure Logic Apps is ridiculously easy. However, there are some critical feature differences that you must make yourself aware of. One difference relates to how triggers actions work, particularly in tandem with an Azure template.
by The CRM Chap | May 5, 2019 | DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Visual Studio
Validating your Azure templates manually can be a challenging task to complete at scale. Fortunately, with the functionality available within Azure Pipelines, this entire process can be fully automated. This post will show you just how easy it is to implement automatic validation an deployment of your Azure templates within a CI process.
by The CRM Chap | Apr 28, 2019 | Analytics, Microsoft Azure
When working with Azure templates for the first time, there's always a risk of misconfiguring a setting. All fine when testing, until you realise you have been charged an unexpected amount on your credit card. In this post, I provide an example of this in practice when working with Stream Analytic Job resources.
by The CRM Chap | Apr 14, 2019 | DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Web
It's essential to understand the precise behaviour your Azure templates will have when deployed, to avoid any unexpected issues or even data loss that could occur. This week's post will explore an example of why this is so important, involving Azure App Service application settings.
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