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Deploying DeepSeek-R1 on Azure: AI Foundry & Chatbox Integration

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DeepSeek-R1 is a high-performance AI model designed for tasks such as chatbots, document summarization, and creative writing. Deploying this model requires significant computing resources, and Azure provides an ideal platform for scalable, cost-efficient, and secure deployment. This article explores how to deploy DeepSeek-R1 using Azure AI Foundry and integrate it with Chatbox for seamless client-side interaction. Why Deploy DeepSeek-R1 … Read more

Troubleshooting Azure Storage Account Firewall Authorization Errors

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Introduction Hardening data plane access for a storage account is a common practice to enhance security. However, when using Azure resources with virtual network (VNET) integration or accessing storage endpoints from private IPs or other tenants, authorization errors can occur if the source is not properly whitelisted. This article explores common scenarios that lead to … Read more

Troubleshooting Access Issues with Azure Files: Net Use Command vs Azure Portal Script

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Accessing Azure File Shares can sometimes result in errors, especially when using the mount script copied from the Azure Portal. A common issue is the “Access Denied” error, which may occur when configuring Azure Files as part of an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment. This guide explores the root cause of the issue and provides a resolution, comparing the Net … Read more

How to Add a Virtual Network to Azure Storage Account Firewall Across Regions and Tenants

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Adding a virtual network from another tenant to an Azure Storage account firewall is a common scenario for testing connectivity, sharing files securely, or enabling collaboration between partners. This ensures data access is restricted to specific networks without exposing the storage account to all networks. In this guide, we’ll focus on achieving this goal using PowerShell and Azure … Read more

Only Half of the vCPUs Displayed in Task Manager for Azure VMs

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When migrating virtual machines (VMs) to Azure, some users have reported seeing only half of the expected vCPUs in Task Manager, despite the hardware and device manager showing the correct number of CPUs. This article explains the root cause of the issue and provides a step-by-step solution that has been successfully implemented. Issue Overview After migrating … Read more

How to Force User Authentication Every Time with SAML and OIDC Apps

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Sometimes, you need to ensure that users authenticate every time they access an application, even if they have an active session. This can be useful for enhancing security or meeting compliance requirements. Here’s how to configure this behavior for both OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML applications. For OIDC Apps: Use the prompt=login Parameter OpenID Connect (OIDC) allows … Read more

Azure Speed Test Tool: Measure Latency Across Azure Regions

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When working with Microsoft Azure, understanding latency between your location and Azure regions can help you optimize your cloud deployments. The Azure Speed Test Tool is a simple yet effective resource for measuring latency to various Azure regions. What Is the Azure Speed Test Tool? The Azure Speed Test Tool allows you to measure latency from your … Read more