
Navigating the AI Buffet – Strategies and Metrics for Successful Enterprise Implementations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum everywhere. We see new solutions, partnerships and even reference architectures popping up almost daily. Additionally, organizations, lawyers and country leaders are looking for the right balance between business value and compliance needs. Without...

AZ-104 Study Guide – Azure Networking Part 1
If you are looking for the full AZ-104 study guide: https://www.cloud13.ch/2023/10/31/az-104-study-guide-microsoft-azure-administrator/ Learn about the various Azure networking services available that provide connectivity to your resources in Azure, deliver and protect applications, and help...

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 – Technical Overview
This technical overview supersedes this version, which was based on VMware Cloud Foundation 5.0, and now covers all capabilities and enhancements that were delivered with VCF 5.1. What is VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)? VMware Cloud Foundation is a multi-cloud platform that provides a full-stack...

VMware Explore 2023 – Major Announcements
After Las Vegas, I was lucky enough to attend VMware Explore 2023 in Barcelona as well. This article gives you an overview of some of the major announcements. In case you missed the announcements from Las Vegas in August 2023, have a look here:...

AZ-104 Study Guide – What is an Azure Landing Zone?
If you are looking for the full AZ-104 study guide: https://www.cloud13.ch/2023/10/31/az-104-study-guide-microsoft-azure-administrator/ When I discuss a hybrid or multi-cloud architecture with my customers, especially organizations that just started to journey to the cloud, they mention the...

AZ-104 Study Guide – Azure Basics
Even though I took the Azure Fundamentals exam a long time ago, I think it is always helpful and important to repeat the Azure basics. Believe or not, a lot of (IT) folks still have to learn the foundations and hopefully this summary is helpful for some of you. If you are looking for the full...

AZ-104 Study Guide – Microsoft Azure Administrator
I just passed the Azure AI Fundamentals exam a few weeks ago and made the decision to pursue the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification and register for the AZ-104 exam. I always have a plan and use a study guide when I prepare myself for an exam. That is why I am creating and sharing an...

VMware Explore 2023 – The Bigger Picture
I was in Las Vegas last week to attend VMware Explore 2023 and I heard great discussions about multi-cloud and generative AI, and the future of VMware. There were also interesting opinions and some concerns about the Tanzu and Aria product lines - a few Aria products have been moved to the Tanzu...