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Talking tech with Techielass

By Sarah Lean

My name is Sarah Lean, I am a technologist who focuses on Cloud and Hybrid implementations. This weekly update focuses on the latest tech news and my news.
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Weekly Update #135 - 22nd March 2024

Weekly Update #135 - 22nd March 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #134 - 15th March 2024

Weekly Update #134 - 15th March 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.
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Weekly Update #133 - 8th March 2024

Weekly Update #133 - 8th March 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #132 - 23rd February 2024

Weekly Update #132 - 23rd February 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #131 - 16th February 2024

Weekly Update #131 - 16th February 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #130 - 9th February 2024

Weekly Update #130 - 9th February 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #129 - 2nd February 2024

Weekly Update #129 - 2nd February 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.


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Weekly Update #128 - 26th January 2024

Weekly Update #128 - 26th January 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #127 - 19th January 2024

Weekly Update #127 - 19th January 2024

Join me as I look at the latest tech news and Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #126 - 12th January 2024

Weekly Update #126 - 12th January 2024

Join me as I look at the latest Azure updates from the past week.

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Weekly Update #125 - 2nd June 2023

Weekly Update #125 - 2nd June 2023

It's been quiet this week after Microsoft Build last week, but let's catch up on the news.


Setting Up a CI/CD Pipeline with GitHub Actions for Stream Analytics Jobs: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/stream-analytics/cicd-github-actions



Jun 02, 202303:36
Microsoft Build 2023 News Highlight Reel
May 26, 202312:33
Weekly Update #123 - 19th May 2023
May 19, 202305:58
Weekly Update #122 - 12th May 2023
May 12, 202305:47
Weekly Update #121 - Comeback!

Weekly Update #121 - Comeback!

I'm back with a weekly news update! This week I am talking about Azure Hybrid Benefit management, new regions in Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop features and cost-saving improvements, come and join me!


Azure Hybrid Benefits Windows Server workbook: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/healthcare-and-life-sciences/tracking-azure-hybrid-benefit-using-azure-workbooks/ba-p/3798857


Azure Landing Zone Baseline Alerts Solution: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-governance-and-management/azure-monitor-baseline-alerts-preview/ba-p/3810463


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May 05, 202307:01
Lenovo MWC23 Recap

Lenovo MWC23 Recap

Join me as I look back at the announcements from MWC23 and Lenovo. February 27 - March 2, 2023

May 04, 202306:22
Highlights from #LenovoCES 2022

Highlights from #LenovoCES 2022

Join me as I recap some of the highlights from the LenovoCES event!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Jan 07, 202210:27
Weekly Update #120 - Countdown to the end of the year

Weekly Update #120 - Countdown to the end of the year

Join me in my latest weekly update video as I am counting down to the end of the year and catching up with the news.  In this update, I talk about the latest preview feature in Azure and Apple are developing a Android app!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Dec 17, 202105:44
Weekly Update #119 - Latest Azure and GitHub news

Weekly Update #119 - Latest Azure and GitHub news

Join me as I talk about the latest Azure feature in Virtual Machines, GitHub Codespaces and 2G and 3G mobile phone signals being discontinued.


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Dec 10, 202107:21
Sarah & Lisa Ask Me Anything - December 2021

Sarah & Lisa Ask Me Anything - December 2021

Join me in this episode as I chat with Lisa Clark (@lisaattheedge) about burnout, women in tech, creating content, and lots more!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Dec 09, 202101:44:33
Weekly Update #118 - Octopus Deploy & AWS Re:Invent

Weekly Update #118 - Octopus Deploy & AWS Re:Invent

Join me this week as I catch up on the Octopus Deploy, AWS Re:Invent and Azure news.  There's been a lot to talk about!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Dec 03, 202113:01
Weekly Update ##117 - The Glasgow Azure User Group is back

Weekly Update ##117 - The Glasgow Azure User Group is back

Hey folks, 


Join me this week as I catch up on what has been happening to me and also what has been happening with the Azure news!


Sign up to join the Glasgow Azure User Group next month - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-azure-user-group-26-tickets-206235565127


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Nov 26, 202105:44
Weekly Update #116 - We have SFTP in Azure!

Weekly Update #116 - We have SFTP in Azure!

Join me as I talk about how we now have SFTP in Azure, the new Sweden Azure datacentre and the right to repair.


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Nov 19, 202105:30
Weekly Update #115 - The Microsoft Ignite Roundup Edition

Weekly Update #115 - The Microsoft Ignite Roundup Edition

Join me as I look back at the news announcements from Microsoft Ignite!



If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Nov 05, 202108:51
Weekly Update #114 - GitHub Universe, K8s YAML Generator and security breaches!

Weekly Update #114 - GitHub Universe, K8s YAML Generator and security breaches!

Another Friday and this week we are catching up on the GitHub Universe news, an awesome K8s YAML generator and security breaches.   

Octopus Deploy's Kubernetes YAML generator - https://k8syaml.com/

If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Oct 29, 202107:40
Weekly Update #113 - Quiet on the Azure front, new Google phone and rats chewing through broadband!

Weekly Update #113 - Quiet on the Azure front, new Google phone and rats chewing through broadband!

Join me in this weekly update as I look at the Azure news, talk about the new Google phone and also the news story of rats chewing through broadband!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Oct 22, 202106:38
My new adventure!

My new adventure!

Today is the first day of my job!!! I'm very excited!!

In this episode I share what that new job is and what my plans are. 


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Oct 18, 202103:38
Weekly Update #112 - Azure Firewall, Container Insights, a week of outages and Apple share price!

Weekly Update #112 - Azure Firewall, Container Insights, a week of outages and Apple share price!

Join me in this weekly update where I cover the latest updates with Azure Firewall and Container Insights within the Azure Portal.  I also talk about the Azure outage and other outages of IT systems we've seen this week and also why the Apple share price is going down!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Oct 15, 202108:01
Weekly Update #111 - Azure DevOps, Ubuntu, System Outages, Windows 11

Weekly Update #111 - Azure DevOps, Ubuntu, System Outages, Windows 11

Join me in this weekly update as I talk about Azure DevOps Ubuntu host pool images, system outages at Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and the Windows 11 launch!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Oct 08, 202106:36
Weekly Update #110 - GitHub, Network Security Dashboard, Availability Zones and Hacktoberfest!

Weekly Update #110 - GitHub, Network Security Dashboard, Availability Zones and Hacktoberfest!

Join me as I talk about GitHub news, new support for Open Source projects, the new Network Security Dashboard in Azure Security Centre, Availability Zones and lastly Hacktoberfest. 

It's also a bittersweet day for me personally as it's my last day as a Microsoft employee, new adventures await me on the 18th October. 


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Oct 01, 202107:60
I'm leaving Microsoft

I'm leaving Microsoft

It's true.  I'm leaving Microsoft.  The 1st October 2021 is my last day.   


In 2018 I joined Microsoft as a Cloud Architect, it was a childhood dream to become a Microsoft employee.  It was the start of an incredible journey.   

Fast forward two years ago (today) and I transferred into the Cloud Advocacy team where my mission was to help produce and share actionable IT Operations content.   

During my time as a Cloud Advocate I've stood on the stage of large auditoriums and delivered content on behalf of Microsoft, I've written blog posts to help solve problems, I've written content for Microsoft Learn, created and learnt how to produce video content, stood on the virtual stage at events all over the world and created a lot of memories and friends!  

I owe Rick Claus a lot, for seeing that glint of potential in me, coaching me and teaching me the art of storytelling.   A big thanks to Donovan Brown for always having my back.   

And to my amazing team, Orin Thomas, Sonia Cuff, Thomas Maurer, Anthony Bartolo, Pierre Roman, Phoummala Schmitt.   

But now is the time for a new chapter.  A new challenge. Tomorrow is my last day as a Microsoft employee.  Thanks to all the amazing people I have met over the last 3+ years.  It's been a blast and a pleasure.


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Sep 30, 202108:16
Weekly Update #109 - Surface Laptop Studio, Azure Reservations, Windows Server Exams

Weekly Update #109 - Surface Laptop Studio, Azure Reservations, Windows Server Exams

Join me as I talk about the new Surface Laptop Studio device and all the other devices that were launched this week.  Plus I catch up on the latest Azure news and the new Windows Server exams. 


-- AZ-800 Study Guide - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/az-800-study-guide-administering-windows-server-hybrid-core/ba-p/2736091?WT.mc_id=modinfra-39512-orthomas 

-- AZ-801 Study Guide - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/az-801-study-guide-configuring-windows-server-hybrid-advanced/ba-p/2742508?WT.mc_id=modinfra-39512-orthomas


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Sep 24, 202110:49
Weekly Update #108 - Windows Server 2022, new Apple tech, Canva and Scotland

Weekly Update #108 - Windows Server 2022, new Apple tech, Canva and Scotland

Join me this week as I am out about about at a local park, and talking tech.  We've got some news from the Windows Server 2022 world, Azure preview tech as well as news around the new Apple devices.  I also talk about how well Canva are doing. 


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Sep 17, 202104:50
Weekly Update #107 - Exam objectives, Availability Zones, GitHub Actions, Business cards

Weekly Update #107 - Exam objectives, Availability Zones, GitHub Actions, Business cards

Join me in this weekly update as I talk about the latest Azure news, Azure exam updates, GitHub action new features, tech shortages affecting the car industry, and also touch on LTO Tapes and Business cards!

If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Sep 10, 202112:51
Weekly Update #106 - Azure Policy, Azure Site Recovery & Windows 11 in AVD

Weekly Update #106 - Azure Policy, Azure Site Recovery & Windows 11 in AVD

Join me this week as I look at the latest Azure news, which includes Azure Policy public preview features, Azure Site Recovery changes comes in 2024 and Windows 11 within Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).   I also cover news from the cryptocurrency world and hybrid working.

If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Aug 27, 202111:41
Weekly Update #105 - GitHub Codespaces, AVS placement policies, Azure Storage Inventory

Weekly Update #105 - GitHub Codespaces, AVS placement policies, Azure Storage Inventory

Join me in this weekly update as I look at the new GitHub Codespaces, Azure VMware Solution Placement Policies, Azure Storage blob inventory, Tesla self driving investigation and the T-mobile data breach.


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Aug 20, 202109:27
Weekly Update #104 - Azure Automation, Azure VPN Client, foldable phones and cheap GPUs

Weekly Update #104 - Azure Automation, Azure VPN Client, foldable phones and cheap GPUs

This week I recorded the weekly update live, as it is the 2 year anniversary edition.  Enjoy catching up with the news from the Azure world and also some other tech news that I spotted that was quite interesting!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Aug 13, 202115:31
Weekly Update #103 - Azure General Availability news and UK Tech News!

Weekly Update #103 - Azure General Availability news and UK Tech News!

Join me this week as I talk about the general availability news announcements from the Azure Migrate and Azure Backup team.  As well as covering off the latest news from the UK tech world!

If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Aug 06, 202110:17
Weekly Update #102 - Azure news and chip shortages?

Weekly Update #102 - Azure news and chip shortages?

This week I did a live stream on YouTube for my weekly update.  I caught up on the Microsoft Azure news, talked about Intel chip shortages and talked about how climate change law is affecting computer supplies. 


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Jul 30, 202112:28
Weekly Update #101 - Azure and Ubiquiti news

Weekly Update #101 - Azure and Ubiquiti news

Let's chat about the Scottish heatwave, some Azure news and Ubiquiti news. 


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Jul 23, 202103:38
Weekly Update #100 - Celebrating a milestone!

Weekly Update #100 - Celebrating a milestone!

Join me today on my 100th update as I talk about the latest Azure news!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Jul 16, 202105:38
Weekly Update #99 - Windows Server, Azure Security Centre, App Service Environment & much more

Weekly Update #99 - Windows Server, Azure Security Centre, App Service Environment & much more

Join me in this weekly update as I talk about Windows Server 2022, Azure Security Centre alert updates, Azure App Service Environment v3, Azure Lighthouse and Azure Application Gateway new WAF rules!


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

Jul 09, 202105:14
Weekly Update #98 - Azure VPN NAT, Azure Automanage & Azure Azure and Windows 11!

Weekly Update #98 - Azure VPN NAT, Azure Automanage & Azure Azure and Windows 11!

Join me in this update as I talk about the new public preview features within Azure VPN, Azure Automanage and my first experience with Windows 11!

If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson







Jul 02, 202104:37
Weekly Update #97 - NFS, OS Upgrades and Streaming Support
Jun 25, 202105:22
Weekly Update #96 - New Azure Region
Jun 18, 202108:50
Weekly Update #95 - Windows Virtual Desktop rename!
Jun 11, 202104:26
Weekly Update #94 - Azure News Roundup
Jun 04, 202101:45
Weekly Update #93 - Round up from MS Build
May 28, 202108:08
Weekly Update #92 - I need you

Weekly Update #92 - I need you

This week I am asking for something from all of my listeners and viewers.  I need your feedback, I wan to hear what you enjoy, what you hate, what you would like to see me do more of etc on my YouTube channel/podcast. 

I have a ton of ideas of things I'd like to blog about, create videos about, but I never seem to get any time to do that strategically.  I always seem to be rushing around so I am taking a step back to try and focus and concentrate on the direction I am going on.

Your feedback will help make sure I am heading in a direction that works for you as well.  So your input is important. So please don't be shy.


If you'd like to support me creating video and audio content please consider "buying me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/techielass

My video graphics were created by the awesome Krist McKenna from Ratworks

Music by https://www.bensound.com and https://youtube.com/ikson

May 21, 202108:58
Weekly Update #91 - Normalise taking time off
May 14, 202111:55