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Month Presenter(s) Topic
February 2021 Joe Albahari What's New in C# 9 - The Best Parts
March 2021 Martin Cairney Exploring the World of Azure Data Explorer
April 2021 Robert Crane All About Azure Sentinel
May 2021 Rory Braybrook The Microsoft Identity Jigsaw – Putting the Pieces Together
June 2021 Michael Smith Azure AD & Identity
July 2021 Wayne Hoggett Azure Virtual Desktop
August 2021 Todd Whitehead “Azure Arc and PaaS Anywhere”
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021
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Our team in Deloitte Platform Engineering are interested to talking to people with a passion for Azure
and that wishing to further their career with a specialisation in cloud integration solutions!
Key skills of interest:
- Highly proficient in the Microsoft Enterprise Suite - C#, .NET, and Visual Studio;
- A background in Java and interested in exploring integration, using middleware platforms such as
MuleSoft or DellBoomi.
- Software development experience with Microsoft Azure, including App Service, Service Fabric, Logic
Apps, Service Bus, API Management and Azure DevOps.
- Solution delivery with Agile methodology and CICD;
- Previous experience in consulting or developing and engaging with teams and building client
relationships.
If you’re passionate about exploring Cloud Integration and interested in opportunities with Deloitte,
please reach out to Rebecca McDonald (remcdonald@deloitte.com.au) here in Brisbane!
Current
Brisbane
opportunities!
All of these roles are advertised at
https://www.moqdigital.com/care
ers
99% of our positions
utilise the Azure
landscape as we closely
align with Microsoft’s
Cloud Strategy!
We also have a number of
roles in Sydney, Melbourne
and Perth, reach out to
careers@moqdigital.com.au
to enquire, or check out our
website!
Applications – Professional Services
• Technology Consultant - CRM/Power Platform
• Technology Consultant - .NET/Azure
Foundational Services – Professional Services
• Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Cyber Security
• Senior Systems Engineer, End User Experience
• Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Networking
• Technology Consultant - Secure Networks
Data & AI – Professional Services
• Data Analytics Developer
• Data Platform Consultant
• Data Analytics Consultant
• Data Platform Team Lead
Managed Services
• Applications Services Manager (.NET/Azure)
• Application Support Developers (.NET/Azure)
• Systems Engineer (Operational Platforms)
• Database Administrator (Senior SQL DBA)
• Field & Service Desk Engineer
• Managed Services Solutions Specialist (Presales
Architect)
Consulting Services & PMO
• Senior Consultant
(Business Consulting)
• Senior Data Architect
Sales
• Business Development
Manager
Sustainable Arizona datacentre “West US 3.”
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/expanding-cloud-services-microsoft-launches-its-sustainable-datacenter-region-in-arizona/
Backed fully by credits from 150-megawatt Sun Streams 2 photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant
located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Utilising low water cooling process
- Adiabatic cooling
- Evaporative cooling
New Relic One in Azure Spring Cloud
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/use-new-relic-one-to-effortlessly-monitor-applications-in-azure-spring-cloud/
Azure Spring Cloud
allows hosting of
Spring Boot
applications
Now there is
integration with
new relic
application
performance
monitoring (APM)
tools
Azure VM Image Builder service (GA)
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/streamline-your-custom-image-building-process-with-azure-vm-image-builder-service/
A managed service for you to build custom Linux or Windows virtual machine (VM) images with
ease, and be compliant with your company’s security policy across Azure and Azure Stack.
Azure VM Image Builder, the
Microsoft managed service built
on HashiCorp Packer, you can
describe custom images in a
template using new or existing
configurations and enables VM
image building immediately
without setting up and managing
your own image building pipeline.
Red Hat JBoss EAP on Azure App Service (GA)
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/deploy-apps-seamlessly-with-red-hat-jboss-eap-on-azure-app-service-now-generally-available/
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) on Azure App Service is a fully managed
offering for Java EE (Jakarta EE) applications.
App Service already supports Tomcat, Spring Boot,
and other Java apps on App Service since 2014
Now you can also deploy Jakarta EE apps on app service
Azure Network File System (NFS) 3.0 protocol (GA)
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/modernize-largescale-nfs-workloads-and-eliminate-data-silos-with-azure-blob-storage/
Blob storage now supports the Network File System (NFS) 3.0 protocol.
This support provides Linux file system compatibility at object storage scale and prices and enables
Linux clients to mount a container in Blob storage from an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) or a
computer on-premises.
Azure Pricing updates (Viewing amortized costs )
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/azure-cost-management-and-billing-updates-june-2021/
Viewing amortized costs in the cost analysis preview
The cost analysis preview introduced a new Reservations view when it was first announced in
November 2020.
Now that same option has been extended to other preview views, allowing you to view amortized
costs.
Simply open the view you need, then select Customize and switch from Actual cost to Amortized
cost.
Azure Australia Slack Team!
http://bit.ly/azure-au-slack
BAUG You-Tube Channel
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!
http://bit.ly/BAUGYouTubeChannel
On Demand Training - Updates
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/offers/30-days-to-learn-it
www.pluralsight.com
•Designing a Hybrid Cloud in Azure
•Docker for Web Developers
•Azure AD for Developers
www.opsgility.com
•Azure For AWS Experts
•Deploying Hybrid Identitity Solutions Using Azure AD
•Monitoring Apps with Application Insights
http://www.hanselman.com/
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/bg-p/ITOpsTalkBlog
Azure Virtual Desktop
Wayne Hoggett Wayne Hoggett is
an Azure Training Architect at A Cloud Guru.
With nearly 20 years’ experience in IT focusing
on Microsoft Infrastructure, DevOps and Cloud

Microsoft Azure News - July 2021

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    Upcoming Presentations Month Presenter(s)Topic February 2021 Joe Albahari What's New in C# 9 - The Best Parts March 2021 Martin Cairney Exploring the World of Azure Data Explorer April 2021 Robert Crane All About Azure Sentinel May 2021 Rory Braybrook The Microsoft Identity Jigsaw – Putting the Pieces Together June 2021 Michael Smith Azure AD & Identity July 2021 Wayne Hoggett Azure Virtual Desktop August 2021 Todd Whitehead “Azure Arc and PaaS Anywhere” September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 Got Topic? Send message on Meetup or email baug@outlook.com.au
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    Our team inDeloitte Platform Engineering are interested to talking to people with a passion for Azure and that wishing to further their career with a specialisation in cloud integration solutions! Key skills of interest: - Highly proficient in the Microsoft Enterprise Suite - C#, .NET, and Visual Studio; - A background in Java and interested in exploring integration, using middleware platforms such as MuleSoft or DellBoomi. - Software development experience with Microsoft Azure, including App Service, Service Fabric, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management and Azure DevOps. - Solution delivery with Agile methodology and CICD; - Previous experience in consulting or developing and engaging with teams and building client relationships. If you’re passionate about exploring Cloud Integration and interested in opportunities with Deloitte, please reach out to Rebecca McDonald (remcdonald@deloitte.com.au) here in Brisbane!
  • 8.
    Current Brisbane opportunities! All of theseroles are advertised at https://www.moqdigital.com/care ers 99% of our positions utilise the Azure landscape as we closely align with Microsoft’s Cloud Strategy! We also have a number of roles in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, reach out to careers@moqdigital.com.au to enquire, or check out our website! Applications – Professional Services • Technology Consultant - CRM/Power Platform • Technology Consultant - .NET/Azure Foundational Services – Professional Services • Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Cyber Security • Senior Systems Engineer, End User Experience • Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Networking • Technology Consultant - Secure Networks Data & AI – Professional Services • Data Analytics Developer • Data Platform Consultant • Data Analytics Consultant • Data Platform Team Lead Managed Services • Applications Services Manager (.NET/Azure) • Application Support Developers (.NET/Azure) • Systems Engineer (Operational Platforms) • Database Administrator (Senior SQL DBA) • Field & Service Desk Engineer • Managed Services Solutions Specialist (Presales Architect) Consulting Services & PMO • Senior Consultant (Business Consulting) • Senior Data Architect Sales • Business Development Manager
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    Sustainable Arizona datacentre“West US 3.” https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/expanding-cloud-services-microsoft-launches-its-sustainable-datacenter-region-in-arizona/ Backed fully by credits from 150-megawatt Sun Streams 2 photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Utilising low water cooling process - Adiabatic cooling - Evaporative cooling
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    New Relic Onein Azure Spring Cloud https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/use-new-relic-one-to-effortlessly-monitor-applications-in-azure-spring-cloud/ Azure Spring Cloud allows hosting of Spring Boot applications Now there is integration with new relic application performance monitoring (APM) tools
  • 12.
    Azure VM ImageBuilder service (GA) https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/streamline-your-custom-image-building-process-with-azure-vm-image-builder-service/ A managed service for you to build custom Linux or Windows virtual machine (VM) images with ease, and be compliant with your company’s security policy across Azure and Azure Stack. Azure VM Image Builder, the Microsoft managed service built on HashiCorp Packer, you can describe custom images in a template using new or existing configurations and enables VM image building immediately without setting up and managing your own image building pipeline.
  • 13.
    Red Hat JBossEAP on Azure App Service (GA) https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/deploy-apps-seamlessly-with-red-hat-jboss-eap-on-azure-app-service-now-generally-available/ Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) on Azure App Service is a fully managed offering for Java EE (Jakarta EE) applications. App Service already supports Tomcat, Spring Boot, and other Java apps on App Service since 2014 Now you can also deploy Jakarta EE apps on app service
  • 14.
    Azure Network FileSystem (NFS) 3.0 protocol (GA) https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/modernize-largescale-nfs-workloads-and-eliminate-data-silos-with-azure-blob-storage/ Blob storage now supports the Network File System (NFS) 3.0 protocol. This support provides Linux file system compatibility at object storage scale and prices and enables Linux clients to mount a container in Blob storage from an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) or a computer on-premises.
  • 15.
    Azure Pricing updates(Viewing amortized costs ) https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/blog/azure-cost-management-and-billing-updates-june-2021/ Viewing amortized costs in the cost analysis preview The cost analysis preview introduced a new Reservations view when it was first announced in November 2020. Now that same option has been extended to other preview views, allowing you to view amortized costs. Simply open the view you need, then select Customize and switch from Actual cost to Amortized cost.
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    Azure Australia SlackTeam! http://bit.ly/azure-au-slack
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    BAUG You-Tube Channel PLEASESUBSCRIBE!! http://bit.ly/BAUGYouTubeChannel
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    On Demand Training- Updates https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/offers/30-days-to-learn-it www.pluralsight.com •Designing a Hybrid Cloud in Azure •Docker for Web Developers •Azure AD for Developers www.opsgility.com •Azure For AWS Experts •Deploying Hybrid Identitity Solutions Using Azure AD •Monitoring Apps with Application Insights
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    Azure Virtual Desktop WayneHoggett Wayne Hoggett is an Azure Training Architect at A Cloud Guru. With nearly 20 years’ experience in IT focusing on Microsoft Infrastructure, DevOps and Cloud

Editor's Notes

  • #8 Deloitte is looking to build some long term relationships with people who are technically excellent, wholeheartedly passionate and aspirational about problem solving and creating integration solutions.
  • #21 We need at least 100 subscribers to get a custom URL!