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Networking

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Azure Virtual WAN vs Hub-and-Spoke: Pick the Right Topology

Nov 12, 2026

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7 min read

Azure Virtual WAN vs Hub-and-Spoke: Pick the Right Topology

Cost, routing, scale and who runs the hub at 2 AM: a practical way to choose your Azure network design.

Scott Wood
Scott Wood

Security

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New Azure Subscription Checklist: 5 Day-One Settings

Nov 8, 2026

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3 min read

New Azure Subscription Checklist: 5 Day-One Settings

Set a budget, export the activity log, assign two policies, turn on free Defender posture, and lock down RBAC before anyone deploys a resource.

Scott Wood
Scott Wood

FinOps

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Azure Savings Plan vs Reservation: Which to Buy

Nov 5, 2026

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6 min read

Azure Savings Plan vs Reservation: Which to Buy

Decision framework with utilization checks, flexibility tradeoffs, and a worked example.

Scott Wood
Scott Wood

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