⚡️ Using OpenTelemetry in .NET with Jaeger and Seq
This text explains how to set up OpenTelemetry in .NET apps. It shows how to use logs, traces, metrics, and tools like Jaeger and Seq to watch and fix problems in your apps.
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This text explains how to set up OpenTelemetry in .NET apps. It shows how to use logs, traces, metrics, and tools like Jaeger and Seq to watch and fix problems in your apps.
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⚡️ Using Stacked Branches in Git
The text explains why stacked branches and stacked pull requests can be useful for big features in git. It also shares how the author changes commits in a stack.
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The text explains why stacked branches and stacked pull requests can be useful for big features in git. It also shares how the author changes commits in a stack.
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Andrew Lock | .NET Escapades
Working with stacked branches in git (Part 1)
In this post I describe why I like to use stacked branches and stacked PRs for larger features, and how I handle making changes to commits in the stack
⚡️ How to Choose the Best Azure VM Series for Your Work
Azure has many types of Virtual Machine series, and each one is good for different jobs. Picking the right series is important for your project's speed and cost, whether you are making a web app, using AI, or running SAP HANA.
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Azure has many types of Virtual Machine series, and each one is good for different jobs. Picking the right series is important for your project's speed and cost, whether you are making a web app, using AI, or running SAP HANA.
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⚡️ Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro Public Preview Launch
Microsoft has launched the public preview of Planetary Computer Pro. This platform helps groups use geospatial data with tools that use AI for different work areas.
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Microsoft has launched the public preview of Planetary Computer Pro. This platform helps groups use geospatial data with tools that use AI for different work areas.
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Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro: Unlocking AI-powered geospatial insights for enterprises across industries | Microsoft Azure…
We are excited to introduce the Public Preview of Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro, a comprehensive platform that makes it dramatically easier for organizations to harness geospatial data for real-world impact. Learn more.
⚡️ AutoScaler for Azure SQL Hyperscale Elastic Pools Released
TrackAbout makes SaaS tools to track items like chemical containers and gas cylinders. They follow over 22 million items for 350 customers and use Azure SQL databases to help save money and improve performance.
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TrackAbout makes SaaS tools to track items like chemical containers and gas cylinders. They follow over 22 million items for 350 customers and use Azure SQL databases to help save money and improve performance.
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An open-source AutoScaler for Azure SQL Hyperscale Elastic Pools
Learn about an open-source solution for auto-scaling Azure SQL DB Hyperscale elastic pools, contributed by Larry Silverman at TrackAbout.
⚡️ Multimodal Vision Intelligence in .NET MAUI
.NET MAUI apps can use Microsoft.Extensions.AI to capture photos and get information from images. This allows the app to turn pictures into organized data.
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.NET MAUI apps can use Microsoft.Extensions.AI to capture photos and get information from images. This allows the app to turn pictures into organized data.
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Multimodal Vision Intelligence with .NET MAUI
Enhance your .NET MAUI app with photo-based AI by capturing images and extracting structured information using Microsoft.Extensions.AI.
⚡️ SQL Server 2025 CTP 2.1 DiskANN Updates
SQL Server 2025 CTP 2.1 is now available and has new updates for DiskANN. DiskANN is Microsoft’s algorithm used for large-scale vector search and recommendation systems. This release brings faster vector index creation and keeps removing limits and making things quicker.
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SQL Server 2025 CTP 2.1 is now available and has new updates for DiskANN. DiskANN is Microsoft’s algorithm used for large-scale vector search and recommendation systems. This release brings faster vector index creation and keeps removing limits and making things quicker.
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SQL Server 2025 CTP 2.1: DiskANN Improvements
Learn about sql server 2025 diskann improvements that streamline index creation and integrate seamlessly into T-SQL syntax.
⚡️ New Features in MSSQL Extension for VS Code
The MSSQL Extension for VS Code version 1.33.0 adds a Local SQL Server container, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and Connection Groups. These new features help users work with SQL Server in Visual Studio Code in new ways.
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The MSSQL Extension for VS Code version 1.33.0 adds a Local SQL Server container, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and Connection Groups. These new features help users work with SQL Server in Visual Studio Code in new ways.
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: Local Containers, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and Connection Groups
Explore what’s new in the MSSQL Extension for VS Code v1.33, including local SQL Server 2025 containers, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and Connection Groups for organizing your connections.
⚡️ Ways to Save Money with Azure OpenAI
This blog explains how to get the most value when using Azure OpenAI. It covers different pricing, ways to set up, and tools that help manage costs and growth.
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This blog explains how to get the most value when using Azure OpenAI. It covers different pricing, ways to set up, and tools that help manage costs and growth.
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Maximize your ROI for Azure OpenAI | Microsoft Azure Blog
This blog breaks down the available pricing and deployment options, and tools that support scalable, cost-conscious AI deployments. Learn more.
⚡️ GitHub Copilot Features in Visual Studio 2022 and VS Code
GitHub Copilot now offers more smart AI tools in both Visual Studio 2022 and VS Code. The main features include Agent mode, MCP, and next edit suggestions, with a comparison of what is available in each IDE.
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GitHub Copilot now offers more smart AI tools in both Visual Studio 2022 and VS Code. The main features include Agent mode, MCP, and next edit suggestions, with a comparison of what is available in each IDE.
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⚡️ Hibernating and Resuming Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines now let users hibernate and resume their VMs. This means users can pause their work, save the VM state, and start again later while keeping their data.
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Azure Virtual Machines now let users hibernate and resume their VMs. This means users can pause their work, save the VM state, and start again later while keeping their data.
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⚡️ Azure Storage Mover for File Migration
Azure Storage Mover is a managed service that helps move large sets of files and folders from company servers to Azure Storage. It works with both Azure Blob and Azure Files, keeping downtime low during the move.
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Azure Storage Mover is a managed service that helps move large sets of files and folders from company servers to Azure Storage. It works with both Azure Blob and Azure Files, keeping downtime low during the move.
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⚡️ Microsoft Releases Azure FXv2-Series Virtual Machines
In May 2025, Microsoft released the Azure FXv2-series virtual machines. These VMs use the 5th Gen Intel Xeon Platinum 8573C CPU and are now available in more regions.
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In May 2025, Microsoft released the Azure FXv2-series virtual machines. These VMs use the 5th Gen Intel Xeon Platinum 8573C CPU and are now available in more regions.
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⚡️ Ephemeral OS Disk Support for v6 Azure VMs Now Available
Azure now supports Ephemeral OS disks on v6 virtual machines. These disks use each VM’s local SSD for storage, do not keep data after restart, and work well when the operating system state can be recreated each time.
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Azure now supports Ephemeral OS disks on v6 virtual machines. These disks use each VM’s local SSD for storage, do not keep data after restart, and work well when the operating system state can be recreated each time.
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⚡️ Azure Site Recovery Adds Support for Trusted Launch VMs
Azure Site Recovery now works with Trusted Launch virtual machines. Trusted Launch helps guard Azure Gen2 VMs from malware like rootkits and bootkits by using Secure Boot, virtual Trusted Platform Module, and measured boot.
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Azure Site Recovery now works with Trusted Launch virtual machines. Trusted Launch helps guard Azure Gen2 VMs from malware like rootkits and bootkits by using Secure Boot, virtual Trusted Platform Module, and measured boot.
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⚡️ Microsoft Launches New Azure L-series v4 Storage-Optimized VMs
In June 2025, Microsoft made three new Azure virtual machine families under the L-series v4 generally available. These VMs have local NVMe SSD storage up to 23 TB, higher CPU, better network and remote storage speeds, and use the new Azure Boost SSDs and platform.
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In June 2025, Microsoft made three new Azure virtual machine families under the L-series v4 generally available. These VMs have local NVMe SSD storage up to 23 TB, higher CPU, better network and remote storage speeds, and use the new Azure Boost SSDs and platform.
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⚡️ DCsv2-Series Azure VMs Retirement in 2026
Microsoft Azure will retire DCsv2-series virtual machines on June 30, 2026. These VMs are used for Intel SGX-based confidential computing and will not be available after that date.
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Microsoft Azure will retire DCsv2-series virtual machines on June 30, 2026. These VMs are used for Intel SGX-based confidential computing and will not be available after that date.
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⚡️ Native Vector Type Now Available in Azure SQL
Native vector support in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance will reach General Availability this summer. The new VECTOR data type lets users create, store, and search for high-dimensional vector embeddings inside their database.
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Native vector support in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance will reach General Availability this summer. The new VECTOR data type lets users create, store, and search for high-dimensional vector embeddings inside their database.
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Announcing General Availability of Native Vector Type & Functions in Azure SQL
We are happy to announce that Native vector support in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance is moving to General Availability this summer. Deployments are already underway, and several regions have begun receiving the feature What is going GA?…
⚡️ IDC Study Finds 306% ROI Using Ubuntu Linux on Azure
An IDC study reports that using Ubuntu Linux on Azure gave users a 306% return on investment over three years. Participants said Azure made their Ubuntu tasks work better and helped with new technology.
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An IDC study reports that using Ubuntu Linux on Azure gave users a 306% return on investment over three years. Participants said Azure made their Ubuntu tasks work better and helped with new technology.
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IDC Business Value Study: A 306% ROI within 3 years using Ubuntu Linux on Azure | Microsoft Azure Blog
Study participants shared that Azure provides a more efficient and effective platform for their Ubuntu workloads, maximizing their value in core business functions and supporting new technology adoption. Learn more.
⚡️ Microsoft Made Quantum Computers More Accurate: Errors Decreased by a Thousand Times
Microsoft has announced a family of new four-dimensional geometric codes that provide a significant improvement in the accuracy of quantum computing. These codes require up to five times fewer physical qubits to create logical ones, support one-time error correction, and achieve error reduction of up to 10⁻⁶, accelerating the approach to a practical quantum advantage.
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Microsoft has announced a family of new four-dimensional geometric codes that provide a significant improvement in the accuracy of quantum computing. These codes require up to five times fewer physical qubits to create logical ones, support one-time error correction, and achieve error reduction of up to 10⁻⁶, accelerating the approach to a practical quantum advantage.
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Microsoft Azure Quantum Blog
Microsoft advances quantum error correction with a family of novel four-dimensional codes - Microsoft Azure Quantum Blog
Learn how we're advancing quantum computing by developing 4D error-correction codes that are applicable to many types of qubits.
⚡️ F# Weekly #25, 2025 – 7 Reasons F# Sucks
This issue of F# Weekly lists seven reasons why some people do not like F#. The newsletter was published as the 25th issue in 2025.
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This issue of F# Weekly lists seven reasons why some people do not like F#. The newsletter was published as the 25th issue in 2025.
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F# Weekly #25, 2025 – 7 Reasons F# Sucks
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News Multimodal Vision Intelligence with .NET MAUI – .NET Blog Agent mode is now generally available with MCP support –…
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