Why I Think AKS Desktop Removes the Final Barrier to Kubernetes Adoption
AKS Desktop gives developers and operators an application-focused view of AKS.
My Adventures in Modernisation: The GitHub Copilot Modernization Agent
The GitHub Copilot Modernization Agent Just Helped Me Modernise a .NET Framework Application I'd Given Up On.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 3): AI Gateway, MCP and Governed Tools
Azure API Management extends its existing gateway with controls for models, agents and MCP tools. Here is where each capability fits.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 4): Modernise Strategically, Not Dogmatically
You do not need to rebuild the estate before adopting AI. Secure existing capabilities first, then modernise where reliability, changeability and scale justify it.
From Monolith to Microservices — A Pragmatic Migration Path
A practical guide to decomposing a monolithic application into microservices — patterns, pitfalls, and the Azure services that help.
Azure SQL Managed Instance: Next-gen General Purpose
Next-gen General Purpose changes the performance and scaling model for Azure SQL Managed Instance—but it also introduces important resilience and cost decisions.
Managed Instance on Azure App Service: A Practical Modernisation Bridge
Managed Instance on Azure App Service creates a managed landing zone for Windows web apps that still depend on IIS and OS-level customisation.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 2): Are Your APIs Ready for Agents?
Agents need predictable contracts, narrow operations and enforceable policy. API Management can mediate legacy services without pretending it fixes their semantics.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 1): Reduce the Agent Attack Surface
AI agents create a new integration surface. Private connectivity, identity and layered governance can keep enterprise tools off the public internet.