IaaS – Page 2 – Blog of John Savill

Using blob snapshots with Azure IaaS VMs

Just created a whole new video using blob snapshots with Azure IaaS VMs. Available at https://youtu.be/WP7-96KQJl0 and also linked below.

Creating a Minecraft server using the new Azure portal

A couple of years ago I wrote a basic set of instructions on creating a Minecraft server in Azure. I felt it was time to create a new set of instructions based on the new Azure portal. You need an Azure subscription to follow this tutorial, this could be a subscription you pay for, AzureContinue reading “Creating a Minecraft server using the new Azure portal”

Mastering Azure IaaS Windows 8.1 App Available!

In preparation for my new book, Mastering Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services (http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Microsoft-Azure-Infrastructure-Services/dp/111900327X/) which comes out end of this month I have completed the companion application. The application contains all the links and code from the book in addition to videos to help understand the concepts. The app checks for updated content each time it launchesContinue reading “Mastering Azure IaaS Windows 8.1 App Available!”

New video covering static IP in Windows Azure IaaS

A short video on using Static IP addresses in Windows Azure IaaS! Have a FAQ on it as well at http://windowsitpro.com/windows-azure/set-azure-vm-static-ip-address.

Using Windows Azure Virtual Networks and setting up Site-to-site VPN

In the 20 minute video below I walk through creating a virtual network in Windows Azure then enable a site-to-site gateway to the on premise network using Windows RRAS as the local VPN end point. Very easy configuration. Available at http://youtu.be/O8wUnt4mDUc and below.