Year: 2023

  • 6 Microsoft Fabric Killer Features!

    6 Microsoft Fabric Killer Features!

    Microsoft Fabric is a game-changer in the world of data analytics. It’s a single, AI-powered platform that reshapes how everyone accesses, manages, and acts on data and insights by connecting every data source and analytics service in the Microsoft ecosystem together. Here are six killer features that make Microsoft Fabric a platform to look forward…

  • Microsoft Fabric: A Game Changer for Data Engineering and Analytics

    Microsoft Fabric: A Game Changer for Data Engineering and Analytics

    Microsoft has just announced a noteworthy development in the world of data analytics and AI: Microsoft Fabric. This new offering is more than just another product; it’s an integration of existing technologies into a unified platform, bringing together Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI​. What particularly caught my attention is the potential…

  • The Innovation Impasse: How Breakthrough IT Developments Impede Enterprise Growth

    The Innovation Impasse: How Breakthrough IT Developments Impede Enterprise Growth

    The world of Information Technology (IT) is in constant flux. The pace of change is accelerating, fueled by open source projects, container technology, serverless cloud offerings, and distributed computing. These technologies are revolutionizing the IT landscape, and startups are harnessing their power to innovate and disrupt established markets. However, this rapid evolution presents a paradox.…

  • Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 5: CI with Azure DevOps

    Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 5: CI with Azure DevOps

    In this 5 part series I will be talking about the Synapse Minimal Test Framework. The why, how and whatnot: Want to dive straight into the code? Want to skip reading? All code below can be found on GitHub: jpaarhuis/synapse-minimal-test-framework: Minimal test framework to test Azure Synapse pipelines with MSTest (CI included) (github.com) Automate testing using…

  • Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 4: CI with GitHub

    Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 4: CI with GitHub

    In this 5 part series I will be talking about the Synapse Minimal Test Framework. The why, how and whatnot: Want to dive straight into the code? Want to skip reading? All code below can be found on GitHub: jpaarhuis/synapse-minimal-test-framework: Minimal test framework to test Azure Synapse pipelines with MSTest (CI included) (github.com) Automate testing using…

  • Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 3: Advanced pipeline test

    Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 3: Advanced pipeline test

    In this 5 part series I will be talking about the Synapse Minimal Test Framework. The why, how and whatnot: Want to dive straight into the code? Want to skip reading? All code below can be found on GitHub: jpaarhuis/synapse-minimal-test-framework: Minimal test framework to test Azure Synapse pipelines with MSTest (CI included) (github.com) Testing a complex…

  • Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 2: Simple pipeline test

    Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 2: Simple pipeline test

    In this 5 part series I will be talking about the Synapse Minimal Test Framework. The why, how and whatnot: Want to dive straight into the code? Want to skip reading? All code below can be found on GitHub: jpaarhuis/synapse-minimal-test-framework: Minimal test framework to test Azure Synapse pipelines with MSTest (CI included) (github.com) Testing a simple…

  • Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 1: Let’s get testing

    Synapse Minimal Test Framework – Part 1: Let’s get testing

    In this 5 part series I will be talking about the Synapse Minimal Test Framework. The why, how and whatnot: Want to dive straight into the code? GitHub: jpaarhuis/synapse-minimal-test-framework: Minimal test framework to test Azure Synapse pipelines with MSTest (CI included) (github.com) Introduction Coming from a development background I’ve noticed how immature the data world…

  • Configure Logic Apps (Standard) with VNet and Private Endpoint

    Configure Logic Apps (Standard) with VNet and Private Endpoint

    If you’re using Azure Logic Apps to automate your workflows, you might want to secure your communications by running them inside a virtual network (VNet). A VNet provides a private and isolated environment where your Logic Apps can connect to your on-premises resources or other resources running in Azure, such as VMs or databases. In…

  • My new blog

    My new blog

    Welcome to IT Philosophy, a new blog dedicated to exploring the world of technology. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting out, I’m here to provide you with thought-provoking insights and practical solutions to help you stay ahead of the curve. My focus will be on a wide variety of technical topics, ranging…