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Reid Patrick

Hi! I’m Reid 👋

Azure MVP Alumni, DevOps Consultant, Writer & Teacher

I’m an Azure MVP Alumni passionate about infrastructure as code and cloud networking. This blog is my personal knowledge base on productivity, programming, and the freedom of information.

Here, I share ideas, tools, and methods that help me balance productivity with creativity while keeping control over my digital world. Dive in, get inspired, and feel free to share your thoughts!

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Azure Default Outbound Access Is Retiring - What You Need to Know

Azure Default Outbound Access Is Retiring - What You Need to Know

Microsoft is retiring default outbound access for VMs in Azure. Learn about the timeline, impact on your workloads, and how to transition to explicit outbound methods like NAT Gateway.

Build a Hybrid DNS Lab for Azure Private Endpoints

Build a Hybrid DNS Lab for Azure Private Endpoints

Deploy a complete Azure lab environment for testing hybrid DNS scenarios with Private Endpoints, Azure DNS Private Resolver, and Active Directory in a hub-spoke topology.

Automating Azure VNet & NSG Deployment with PowerShell

Automating Azure VNet & NSG Deployment with PowerShell

Learn how to use sample PowerShell scripts to automate the creation of Virtual Networks (VNet), subnets, and Network Security Groups (NSGs) in Azure, and understand how the flows and rules work together to protect your environment.

I Just Vibe-Coded a PowerShell Script to Find Azure VM Images

I Just Vibe-Coded a PowerShell Script to Find Azure VM Images

Vibe-coding a PowerShell script to browse Azure VM images interactively, filter by publisher, and generate markdown reports. Save time and frustration with this handy tool!