Terraform Azure Verified Modules: What, Why and How to Use Them

If you’ve spent any time building things on Azure with Terraform, you’ll know the pain of hunting down decent modules. Some are solid, some are a bit sketchy, and some… well, let’s just say I wouldn’t trust them with a dev environment, never mind production. Microsoft’s Azure Verified Modules (AVM) are here to bring a bit of order to the chaos. So, what’s the deal? Here’s what you actually need to know. Continue reading

New Rules for Azure DevOps Access: How to Set Up Conditional Access Properly

If you manage Azure DevOps in your organisation, there’s an important change coming. From 28 July 2025, Azure DevOps will stop relying on Azure Resource Manager (ARM) for sign-ins and token refresh. Any Conditional Access policies targeting ARM will no longer protect Azure DevOps. To maintain security, you must create new Conditional Access policies that specifically target Azure DevOps. Why Does This Matter? Conditional Access enforces multi-factor authentication, location restrictions, and device compliance for cloud services. Continue reading

Azure Quota Groups Explained: Less Admin, More Control

If you’ve ever hit Azure’s quota limits at the worst possible time, you’ll know just how much hassle it can cause. You’re spinning up a new workload, scaling out for a project, or onboarding a new team, and suddenly you run out of quota in one subscription. Cue the support tickets, delays, and the usual round of “there must be a better way” chat with the team. Well, Microsoft has finally delivered. Continue reading

From Portal to Code: Your First Steps Importing Azure Resources into Terraform

If you’ve ever inherited an Azure environment, you’ll know that not everything is built with Infrastructure as Code from the start. Often, resources are created manually in the portal or with scripts, and you’re left to bring some order to the chaos. If you’re moving to Terraform (which I highly recommend for Azure), you may want to bring your existing resources under code management without having to rebuild everything from scratch. Continue reading

When to Click, When to Code: The Azure Admin’s Dilemma

When to Click, When to Code: The Azure Admin’s Dilemma We’ve all been there, staring at the Azure Portal, debating whether to click your way through a deployment or fire up your favourite IaC tool. So, how do you decide? This isn’t just a technical question; it’s a strategic one that shapes your team’s agility, reliability, and even job satisfaction. In this article, I’ll break down the strengths and weaknesses of ClickOps and Infrastructure as Code, share some real-world scenarios, and offer a practical framework for making the right choice in your Azure projects. Continue reading