In this post and accompanying video, we walk through creating a Spot VM in the Azure portal, setting eviction policies, and configuring pricing caps. We’ll also see how to check historical pricing and optimize your deployment region for maximum savings. What Are Azure Spot VMs? Azure Spot VMs are
Ephemeral OS Disks in Microsoft Azure can dramatically improve VM performance while reducing costs. In this post, we’ll explore what they are, why they matter, when to use them, and how to deploy them using the Azure Portal and PowerShell. What Are Ephemeral OS Disks? Ephemeral means short-lived. In
Ever wonder how PowerShell pros turn long scripts into quick one-liners? The secret is pipelines—and in this post and video, you’ll learn how to use them to make your automation and scripting faster and easier. What Are PowerShell Pipelines? A pipeline in PowerShell is a way to take the
If you’re new to PowerShell and want to build your scripting and automation skills, understanding how to work with arrays and loops is essential. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we explore how to use PowerShell arrays and the foreach loop to automate repetitive tasks—perfect for anyone working in Windows environments
Hashtables Long PowerShell commands with tons of parameters can be a headache—especially when you’re automating tasks or managing infrastructure with scripts. In this post, we’ll explore how splatting and hashtables can simplify your scripts, reduce errors, and make your code easier to maintain. Why Use Splatting? When commands get
