Published

2 years ago

December 31, 2023

Alice Rush

Microsoft Azure isn’t just a single cloud platform; it’s a vibrant ecosystem brimming with diverse technologies caterin to a wide range of needs.

From virtual machines and data analytics to artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), Azure empowers businesses and developers to innovate and thrive in the digital age.

Let’s delve into some key Azure technologies and explore what they offer:

Compute:

Virtual Machines (VMs): Run your existing applications and operating systems on scalable VMs in the cloud, choosing from Windows, Linux, or even custom configurations.
Azure Functions: Serverlessly execute code snippets without setting up or managing servers, paying only for execution time. Perfect for event-driven microservices and quick tasks.
Azure Container Instances (ACIs): Run containerized applications in isolated environments with fast startup times and flexible scaling.

Storage:

Azure Blob Storage: Highly scalable and cost-effective object storage for unstructured data like photos, videos, and logs.
Azure Files: Access and share file data across platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux) with secure SMB file shares in the cloud.
Azure Disk Storage: High-performance block storage volumes for virtual machines, providing consistent and low-latency disk access.Networking:

Azure Virtual Network: Create a private network in the cloud to securely connect your Azure resources and on-premises infrastructure.
Azure ExpressRoute: Establish private, dedicated connections between your on-premises network and Azure for optimal performance and security.
Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN): Deliver content faster and more reliably to global users with a geographically distributed network of edge servers.

Data and Analytics:

Azure SQL Database: A managed relational database service with built-in intelligence and scalability, available in various tiers to suit your needs.
Azure Cosmos DB: Globally distributed NoSQL database for managing massive amounts of data with flexible consistency models and built-in scalability.
Azure Data Lake Storage: Store and analyze massive datasets of any format at scale and cost-effectively.
Azure Synapse Analytics: Integrate and analyze data from various sources (cloud, on-premises, data warehouses) with a unified data platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Azure Cognitive Services: Pre-built AI models for tasks like computer vision, speech recognition, language translation, and more, enabling developers to easily add AI capabilities to their applications.
Azure Machine Learning: Build, train, and deploy your own custom AI models with a comprehensive set of tools and services.
Azure Bot Service: Create intelligent chatbots and conversational AI applications to streamline customer service and automate tasks.

Internet of Things (IoT):

Azure IoT Hub: Connect, monitor, and manage millions of IoT devices securely and at scale.
Azure Digital Twins: Create digital representations of your physical assets or environments for real-time monitoring and simulation.
Azure Sphere: Securely connect and manage embedded devices with a pre-built, hardware-software solution.

Beyond the Technologies:

This is just a glimpse into the vast array of technologies offered by Azure.

Remember, Azure is constantly evolving with new services and features added regularly. Additionally, its commitment to security, compliance, and sustainability makes it a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes.

Choosing the Right Technology:

With such a diverse set of options, navigating the Azure landscape can seem overwhelming. However, Microsoft offers helpful resources and guidance to choose the right technologies for your specific needs. They provide documentation, tutorials, and even expert support to ensure you leverage Azure to its full potential.

The Takeaway:

Microsoft Azure is a powerful and versatile cloud platform with a technology stack tailor-made for virtually any need.

Whether you’re looking to migrate existing workloads, build new applications, or leverage cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, Azure has you covered.

So, dive into the world of Azure technology and unlock the possibilities of the cloud. Remember, innovation knows no bounds, and with Azure as your partner, the journey towards a brighter digital future begins now.

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Renewable Energy Concepts Can’t Violate the Laws of Physics

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7 hours ago

February 28, 2026

Alice Rush

In the early days of 2GreenEnergy, my people and I were vigorously engaged in finding solid ideas in cleantech that needed funding in order to move forward.

I vividly remember a conversation with a guy in Maryland who was trying to explain the (ostensible) breakthrough that he and his team had made in hydrokinetics. When I was having trouble visualizing what we was talking about, he asked me to “think of it as a river in a box.”

“Oh!” I exclaimed. “You mean you take a box full of standing water, add energy to it get it moving, then extract that energy, leaving you with more energy that you added to it.”

“Exactly.”

I politely explained that the laws of physics, specifically the first and second laws of thermodynamics, make this impossible.

He wasn’t through, however, and insisted that, in his office, his people had constructed a “working model.”

Here’s where my tone descended into something less than 100% polite. I told him that he may think he has a working model, but he’s wrong; if he believes this, he’s ignorant; if he doesn’t, but is conducting this conversation anyway, he’s a fraud.

“But don’t you want to come see it?” he implored.

“No. Not only would not fly across the country to see whatever it is you claim to have built, I wouldn’t walk across the street to a “working model” of something that is theoretically impossible.”

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I tell this story because the claim made at the upper left is essentially identical. You’re pumping water up out of a stream, and then claiming to extract more energy when the water flows back into the stream.

Of course, social media today is rife with complete crap like this. We’ve devolved to a point where defrauding money out of idiots is rapidly replacing baseball as our national pastime.