How much of an Azure landing zone network do you manage with Terraform?
I’m building a hub-and-spoke Azure landing zone and want to manage as much of the network as practical with Terraform. Our current baseline is mostly scripts run by…
Azure
Is the Microsoft 365 Admin Center down across multiple regions?
I'm in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Microsoft 365 Admin Center is unavailable for me. Is anyone else seeing the same issue, and are other services such as…
How Should I Structure a 5-Month Python, MongoDB, and Azure Learning Plan?
I'm currently working as an intern, and my company has assigned a five-month learning program. I chose Python, MongoDB, and Azure, and I'd like to use the time…
Is the Microsoft 365 Admin Center down for anyone else?
I'm in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Microsoft 365 Admin Center is currently unavailable. Is anyone else seeing the same issue, or does it seem limited to a…
How Should I Structure a 5-Month Python, MongoDB, and Azure Learning Plan?
I'm currently working as an IT support intern, and my company has assigned a five-month learning program. I chose Python, MongoDB, and Azure because I'd like to move…
What’s the best way to troubleshoot inconsistent Azure permissions?
Does anyone else find Azure access problems harder to diagnose than the underlying issue? The resource exists and appears to be configured correctly, but one person can perform…
How can I build hands-on Microsoft 365 and sysadmin skills in 2026?
I'm a software developer looking to restart my career in systems administration, with a focus on Microsoft 365. I've watched several videos and tutorials, but I'm unsure how…
Should we use Azure Reservations, Savings Plans, or a mix for changing workloads?
We're trying to reduce our Azure compute costs, but our usage isn't very consistent. We regularly resize or replace VMs, and we're planning to move some workloads into…
What’s the Difference Between API Permissions and App Roles in Azure?
I'm trying to understand the practical difference between API permissions and app roles in Microsoft Entra ID. My understanding is that API permissions are configured on an app…
How Can I Practice AZ-900 and AZ-104 Without Azure Account Access?
I'm a developer in Madagascar planning a structured Azure learning path, starting with AZ-900 and eventually moving to AZ-104. The problem is that Madagascar isn't supported for Azure…
How Can I Practice Azure When It Isn’t Available in My Country?
I'm a developer in Madagascar building a structured learning path toward Azure, starting with AZ-900 and eventually AZ-104. The problem is that Madagascar isn't listed as an eligible…
How can I upgrade my Azure for Students account to access larger models?
I recently created a basic Azure for Students account through YC, but my current access does not include the larger AI models I need. I see an option…
Am I ready to apply for Azure roles that use Terraform and IaC?
My current work involves Azure, but most deployments and changes are still done manually through the portal. I have built up solid Azure experience across several projects and…
How Can I Build Sysadmin Experience Without a Current Job?
I'm trying to move into systems administration and previously worked in a semi-junior role where I learned a lot, but I was recently let go and no longer…
What should I learn to transition from software engineering into DevOps?
I've been working as a software engineer for about 1.5 years and want to move into DevOps. I'm already comfortable with Docker, Python, and Azure. What skills, tools,…
How Can I Build Sysadmin Experience Without a Current Job?
I'm trying to move further into systems administration. I recently lost a semi-junior role where I was learning a lot, and now I'm worried about how to keep…
Is $5,000 per month a fair rate for a remote M365 and Azure cloud engineer?
I recently received a remote offer from a US company for a role responsible for a broad range of Microsoft cloud services, mainly Azure and Intune, along with…
What should I learn to transition from software engineering into DevOps?
I've been working as a software engineer for about 1.5 years and want to move toward a DevOps role. I'm already comfortable with Docker, Python, and Azure. What…
How Can I Prepare for a Cloud Technical Interview When I Don’t Know Every Technology?
I have about seven years of IT experience, hold an Azure Administrator certification, am an AWS Solutions Architect certified professional, and have a bachelor's degree. I've been working…
Managing a Small On-Prem Server Estate Without Traditional Active Directory
We operate two air-gapped networks for security and contractual reasons, with separate on-premises domains connected to different Microsoft 365 tenants. For one environment, we want to move toward…