Leveraging Bicep and the Graph API for Advanced Azure Deployments

Unlock the full potential of your Azure infrastructure with the combined power of Bicep and the Microsoft Graph API. We can now leverage Graph objects within Bicep.

In this session, we will explore how Bicep, Azure’s domain-specific language for deploying resources, can be seamlessly integrated with the Graph to enhance your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy.

Fortifying Your Azure Fortress: Safeguarding Company Resources

The imperative for robust security measures cannot be overstated in an era where companies entrust Azure to host their most critical applications and sensitive data. Take, for instance, the scenario of utilizing Azure Landing Zones: ensuring the integrity and security of resources vital for managing the platform is non-negotiable. This session will equip you with the strategies and best practices to safeguard your Azure resources within the company's ecosystem.

We'll delve into the concept of Azure Deployment Stacks as a proactive measure to streamline resource management and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Enhancing Code Security with GitHub Advanced Security

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing your code and development workflows is more critical than ever. This session, “Enhancing Code Security with GitHub Advanced Security,” is designed for developers and DevOps professionals who want to leverage GitHub’s advanced security features to protect their projects from vulnerabilities and threats.

During this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of GitHub Advanced Security’s capabilities, including code scanning, secret scanning, and dependency review. We will explore how these features integrate seamlessly into your development workflow, providing real-time insights and automated security checks.

Empowering your organization with Reusable Bicep Modules and Automatic Deployments

In organizations where multiple developers are creating Infrastructure as Code, reinventing the wheel becomes a common problem.

This session will show you how to empower your organization by setting up a shared Bicep Module Registry and implementing automated deployments through Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions.

Additionally, we'll explore how to automatically generate documentation for your modules, making sharing knowledge across your organization more accessible and letting developers take care of the work they love!

Don't Let Cost be an Afterthought in Your Azure Applications!

When designing Azure applications, cost optimization should not be an afterthought. In this session, we'll reveal top strategies for designing Azure applications with cost in mind.

We'll dive into topics such as selecting the right compute resources for your workload, leveraging Azure's autoscaling capabilities to save costs, and exploring other options to help you save your budget.

Whether you're a developer, architect, or IT pro, this session is a must-attend to ensure that cost optimization is always top-of-mind in your Azure application designs!

Building impressive Azure Infrastructure within 30 min

Start building Azure Infrastructure with the help of Infrastructure as Code.
There is now a new language called Bicep. Bicep is a language that drastically simplifies the way of writing Infrastructure as Code for the Azure Platform.

During this session, we will discuss Infrastructure as Code and build out some impressive infrastructure in under 30 min.

Customizing the UI for template deployment in Azure

With Azure Template Specs end-users can deploy templates in the same way there regularly deploy OOTB resources. Now you can also adjust the UI for the templates. During this session we will go over how to customize the forms and how to deploy the template specs with Bicep and Azure DevOps.

Mastering Centralized Configuration Management for Your Applications

In this session, we will explore a solution for mitigating the challenges of managing configuration settings for modern, distributed programs running on Azure. By using Azure App Configuration, we can achieve centralized configuration management, improving the reliability and maintainability of our cloud-based applications.

Session about Azure App Configuration and how to integrate it into applications. During the session there will be several demonstrations in PowerShell, C# and Azure DevOps.

Azure Template Specs baked with Bicep, Azure DevOps and a bit of GitHub Actions

Azure Template Specs, bring additional functionality to the Azure Platform and lets you manage resources on another scale.

During this session, you are informed about Template Specs and how you can use this in a practical scenario.

Techniques that will be discussed are ARM, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions

Unleashing the Power of Azure Bicep, PSRule, and Code Analysis for Secure Infrastructure

Azure Bicep, PSRule, and Security Code Analysis are powerful tools that can help users build and maintain secure infrastructure on Azure. Bicep allows users to define their Azure infrastructure as code using a declarative language, which can improve the reliability and maintainability of their deployments. PSRule enables users to write and enforce governance rules for their Azure resources, ensuring they comply with best practices and standards. Security Code Analysis is a technique that uses static analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities and security flaws in code, helping users to prevent and fix issues before they can be exploited. Together, these tools can help users to build and maintain secure, reliable Azure infrastructure.

Securing your Azure deployments with Bicep, PSRule for Azure, and Security code analysis.

Next Generation Azure Deployment: What You Need to Know

Embark on a journey into the next generation of Azure deployments called deployment stacks. This new functionality in Azure gives you a ton of new options.

With this exploring session, we uncover the possibilities and critical insights needed to navigate and implement deployment stacks seamlessly. Whether you're new to the concept or seeking a more precise understanding, join us to demystify the process and kickstart your journey toward mastering the new way of deploying Azure resources.

Embark on a journey into the next generation of Azure deployments called deployment stacks. This new functionality in Azure gives you a ton of new options.

With this exploring session, we uncover the possibilities and critical insights needed to navigate and implement deployment stacks seamlessly. Whether you're new to the concept or seeking a more precise understanding, join us to demystify the process and kickstart your journey toward mastering the new way of deploying Azure resources.

From PowerShell script to Azure DevOps task in 45 min

A lot of manual task get automated by IT pros via PowerShell. These script can be used within Azure DevOps making the re usability and the life-cycle management of very hard. During this session you will learn how to create Azure DevOps extensions from your scripts.

- Language: English and Dutch
- Technologies: Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines and PowerShell

From PowerShell script to a Azure DevOps extension with a few thousand installations

Since a few years I have been developing Azure DevOps pipeline extensions. During this sessions I will share my experience on this process of moving a PowerShell script into a extension with a lot of active installations.

Automation and PowerShell and the process of developing and maintaining Azure DevOps extensions.

Securing Azure PaaS Services with Azure Front Door, Private Link, and Virtual Networks

Join us for a deep dive into securing Azure PaaS services, including Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and Azure SQL Databases. We'll show you how to use Azure Front Door, Azure Private Link, and Virtual Networks to protect your services from unauthorized access, and demonstrate the powerful capabilities of these tools. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to keep your Azure PaaS services safe and secure

Do not use IaaS because you know the security setup and settings. Try to innovate by securing the Azure Platform as a Service component and run a secured application within a secure boundary.

Revolutionizing Infrastructure Management with Azure Bicep and Infrastructure as Code

Join us for a thrilling exploration of the world of Infrastructure as Code and Azure Bicep. We'll cover everything you need to know about using this powerful language to manage and deploy Azure resources, including the Azure Resource Manager and the latest features and capabilities of Bicep. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to infrastructure management on Azure!

The A - Z Guide Of building Azure Policies

How to build and deploy your Azure Policies to the Azure Platform with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps and make sure they are working!

Azure Template Specs baked with Bicep, Azure DevOps and a bit of GitHub Actions

Azure Template Specs, bring additional functionality to the Azure Platform and lets you manage resources on another scale.

During this session, you are informed about Template Specs and how you can use this in a practical scenario.

Techniques that will be discussed are ARM, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions

Mastering Bicep: Proven Tips and Hacks for Crafting Epic Files

Bicep revolutionizes Infrastructure as Code for the Azure Platform, simplifying its creation dramatically. Join me as we delve deep into the realm of Infrastructure as Code, demystify the Azure Resource Manager, and uncover the true potential of Bicep.

We'll explore the intricate functionalities of Bicep over ARM, equipping you with expert insights on crafting truly epic Bicep files. Discover how to harness the full spectrum of features embedded within the language and IDE, empowering you to optimize your Azure infrastructure effortlessly.

Bicep revolutionizes Infrastructure as Code for the Azure Platform, simplifying its creation dramatically. Join me as we delve deep into the realm of Infrastructure as Code, demystify the Azure Resource Manager, and uncover the true potential of Bicep.

We'll explore the intricate functionalities of Bicep over ARM, equipping you with expert insights on crafting truly epic Bicep files. Discover how to harness the full spectrum of features embedded within the language and IDE, empowering you to optimize your Azure infrastructure effortlessly.

Azure Policy: Governing Your Azure Resources with Precision

Within Azure Environments, it is sometimes hard to govern your Azure services. May it be on Security principles or tagging.

A good thing is that Azure has a built-in feature called Azure Policy that can help you govern and remediate Azure resources. But how do you get started? During this session, we will review the options, how to add default policies, and how to create custom policies. To make sure you can guarantee security and compliance over your Azure environment.

Within Azure Environments, it is sometimes hard to govern your Azure services. May it be on Security principles or tagging.

A good thing is that Azure has a built-in feature called Azure Policy that can help you govern and remediate Azure resources. But how do you get started? During this session, we will review the options, how to add default policies, and how to create custom policies. To make sure you can guarantee security and compliance over your Azure environment.

Deploying Resources to Azure with Bicep and GitHub: Infrastructure as Code and Testing

In this session, we will explore the powerful combination of Bicep, an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) language, and GitHub for deploying resources to Azure. We will start with an introduction to Bicep, highlighting its advantages over traditional ARM templates.

Next, we will delve into the integration with GitHub, showcasing how to set up a CI/CD pipeline that automates the deployment process. We will also cover the importance of testing your infrastructure as code, including techniques and tools for validating your Bicep templates to ensure they meet your requirements and standards.

While security remains a critical aspect of any deployment, we will touch on best practices for securing your deployments, including the use of managed identities to enhance security and simplify identity management.

By the end of this session, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage Bicep and GitHub to deploy Azure resources efficiently, with practical insights into testing your infrastructure as code and setting up managed identities for your deployments.

By the end of this session, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage Bicep and GitHub to deploy Azure resources efficiently, with practical insights into testing your infrastructure as code and setting up managed identities for your deployments.