Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Former Microsoft MVP in Azure & Security. Sharing insights on Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code, and Azure.https://azureviking.com/en-ushttps://azureviking.com/post/github-copilot-cli-more-than-just-code/https://azureviking.com/post/github-copilot-cli-more-than-just-code/Part 1 of a series exploring creative uses of GitHub Copilot in the terminal. This time: resizing and refining my Azure Viking banner for LinkedIn, without ever opening Photoshop.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTgithub-copilotcliproductivitycreativetoolshttps://azureviking.com/post/redesigning-my-blog-with-github-copilot-from-wordpress-to-astro/https://azureviking.com/post/redesigning-my-blog-with-github-copilot-from-wordpress-to-astro/How I used GitHub Copilot to completely redesign and migrate my blog from WordPress to a modern Astro-based static site on GitHub Pages, through pure conversation.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTgithub-copilotastroweb-developmentaidevtoolshttps://azureviking.com/post/review-pone-biometrics-offpad-biometric-fido-2-authentication-device/https://azureviking.com/post/review-pone-biometrics-offpad-biometric-fido-2-authentication-device/The OFFPAD by PONE Biometrics offers secure, passwordless authentication with advanced technology, user-friendly design, and cost efficiency.Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTsecurityfido2reviewpasswordlesshttps://azureviking.com/post/saying-goodbye-to-the-microsoft-mvp-program/https://azureviking.com/post/saying-goodbye-to-the-microsoft-mvp-program/Reflecting on my journey as a Microsoft MVP and my new role at Microsoft, expressing gratitude for the past and excitement for the future while continuing community contributions.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTmicrosoftmvpcareercommunityhttps://azureviking.com/post/review-biopass-fido2-k-49-usb-c-biometric-security-key/https://azureviking.com/post/review-biopass-fido2-k-49-usb-c-biometric-security-key/The BioPass FIDO2 K-49 USB-C Biometric Security Key offers enhanced security through fingerprint authentication, but lacks NFC support and is pricier.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTsecurityfido2reviewpasswordlesshttps://azureviking.com/post/a-first-look-at-revolutionizing-your-cloud-deployments-with-azure-managed-devops-pools/https://azureviking.com/post/a-first-look-at-revolutionizing-your-cloud-deployments-with-azure-managed-devops-pools/Discover Azure Managed DevOps Pools (MDP) in Public Preview: enhanced performance, cost efficiency, and secure network integration for Azure deployments.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTazuredevopsinfrastructurecloudhttps://azureviking.com/post/terraform-module-azurerm-alz-subnet/https://azureviking.com/post/terraform-module-azurerm-alz-subnet/A Terraform module to deploy subnets with NSG and route table associations as a workaround for Azure Landing Zone policy conflicts.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTterraformazureinfrastructure-as-codemoduleshttps://azureviking.com/post/advanced-security-features-in-microsoft-authenticator/https://azureviking.com/post/advanced-security-features-in-microsoft-authenticator/Microsoft is enforcing number matching in Authenticator to prevent MFA fatigue attacks, along with new location and application context features.Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTsecuritymicrosoftmfaentra-idhttps://azureviking.com/post/feitian-fido2-security-key-review/https://azureviking.com/post/feitian-fido2-security-key-review/Review of Feitian ePass K40 FIDO2 Security key with USB-C and NFC support, setup instructions, and insights on FIDO2 passwordless authentication.Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTsecurityfido2reviewpasswordlesshttps://azureviking.com/post/terraform-module-azure-dns-private-resolver/https://azureviking.com/post/terraform-module-azure-dns-private-resolver/Azure DNS Private Resolver simplifies DNS Proxy services in Azure, reducing costs and management overhead with a PaaS solution.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTterraformazurednsinfrastructure-as-codehttps://azureviking.com/post/privileged-access-groups-preview/https://azureviking.com/post/privileged-access-groups-preview/Learn how to create and manage Privileged Access Groups in Entra ID, assign roles, and test permissions for enhanced security and streamlined access control.Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTsecurityentra-idpimidentityhttps://azureviking.com/post/first-time-public-speaking-what-a-thrill/https://azureviking.com/post/first-time-public-speaking-what-a-thrill/Sharing my thrilling experience presenting at the Microsoft Security User Group's first event.Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTcommunityspeakingcareermicrosoft-security-user-grouphttps://azureviking.com/post/terraform-module-azure-network/https://azureviking.com/post/terraform-module-azure-network/A Terraform module to deploy Azure virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, route tables, and more — all in one reusable module.Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTterraformazureinfrastructure-as-codemodulesnetworkinghttps://azureviking.com/post/welcome-to-my-new-site/https://azureviking.com/post/welcome-to-my-new-site/Welcome to the new AzureViking site! 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