Aidan Finn
@aidanfinn.bsky.social
Azure MVP. Principal Consultant. Owner of Cloud Mechanix, delivering custom-written Azure training. 49ers fan.
I love landing zone reference diagrams from Microsoft. They make me laugh like I was watching Police Squad back in the day. I just looked at a security one for #Azure and saw two scale and and resilence flaws in seconds. #TheoryVersusRealworld
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I love landing zone reference diagrams from Microsoft. They make me laugh like I was watching Police Squad back in the day. I just looked at a security one for #Azure and saw two scale and and resilence flaws in seconds. #TheoryVersusRealworld
At Dublin airport, on my way back to Norway tomorrow to spend some time with a new @CloudMechanix client. There will be some very interesting conversations over the next two days, focusing on “cloud is how you work, not where you work”. #Azure
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
At Dublin airport, on my way back to Norway tomorrow to spend some time with a new @CloudMechanix client. There will be some very interesting conversations over the next two days, focusing on “cloud is how you work, not where you work”. #Azure
Cloud Mechanix recently completed an Azure project for Lakeland Dairies. We delivered a full Azure network deployment across North Europe (Ireland) and West Europe (Netherlands), built on a mentoring-first approach. cloudmechanix.com/lakeland-dai... #Azure #CaseStudy
Lakeland Dairies – Azure Network Deployment
Lakeland Dairies is a leading Irish dairy cooperative with a global footprint, known for its high-quality dairy products and robust operational infrastructure. As part of its digital transformation…
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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Cloud Mechanix recently completed an Azure project for Lakeland Dairies. We delivered a full Azure network deployment across North Europe (Ireland) and West Europe (Netherlands), built on a mentoring-first approach. cloudmechanix.com/lakeland-dai... #Azure #CaseStudy
Single Malt Irish Whiskey by @ardaradistillery via @ThreeDrams It’s everything I dislike about Scotch from the western isles.
November 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Single Malt Irish Whiskey by @ardaradistillery via @ThreeDrams It’s everything I dislike about Scotch from the western isles.
Surprise Warehouse Sample by @hinchdistillery via @ThreeDrams
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Surprise Warehouse Sample by @hinchdistillery via @ThreeDrams
Happy Halloween! May the ghosts of networks past never haunt your #Azure networks again! In in that spooky spirit, why don’t you sign up for the @CloudMechanix course on Zero Trust #Azure Networks while early bird pricing is available cloudmechanix.com/2025/10/22/o...
(Online/Europe) Designing Secure Azure Networks – January 2026
The intention of this course is to teach attendees how to design an Azure network with a Zero Trust architecture. Ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) have proven how vulnerable tradit…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Happy Halloween! May the ghosts of networks past never haunt your #Azure networks again! In in that spooky spirit, why don’t you sign up for the @CloudMechanix course on Zero Trust #Azure Networks while early bird pricing is available cloudmechanix.com/2025/10/22/o...
Now for some fun! Let’s talk about insecure #Azure network design- I am looking at you “Secure Zone” #nicconf #nicrebeledition
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Now for some fun! Let’s talk about insecure #Azure network design- I am looking at you “Secure Zone” #nicconf #nicrebeledition
Now for some fun! Let’s talk about insecure #Azure network design- I am looking at you “Secure Zone” #nicconf #nicrebeledition
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Now for some fun! Let’s talk about insecure #Azure network design- I am looking at you “Secure Zone” #nicconf #nicrebeledition
My first session today (9:50) at NIC is “What Happens When A Bear Bombs Your #Azure Region”. We’re talking failure, outages, geopolitics, and other stuff. The demos should be … hmm. #nicconf #nicrebeledition
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
My first session today (9:50) at NIC is “What Happens When A Bear Bombs Your #Azure Region”. We’re talking failure, outages, geopolitics, and other stuff. The demos should be … hmm. #nicconf #nicrebeledition
Coming to NIC in Oslo tomorrow? I have created a 1-hour "essentials" version of my 2-day "Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks" class. Join me to learn how to deal with rampant malware/hacks & why the big VNet design that you might have is no good. #Azure
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Coming to NIC in Oslo tomorrow? I have created a 1-hour "essentials" version of my 2-day "Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks" class. Join me to learn how to deal with rampant malware/hacks & why the big VNet design that you might have is no good. #Azure
The EU has spoken: GDPR and NIS2 demand modern security. Old network designs won't cut it anymore. Is your Azure estate ready for Zero Trust? 👇
#Azure #Security #ZeroTrust #GDPR #NISv2
#Azure #Security #ZeroTrust #GDPR #NISv2
October 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The EU has spoken: GDPR and NIS2 demand modern security. Old network designs won't cut it anymore. Is your Azure estate ready for Zero Trust? 👇
#Azure #Security #ZeroTrust #GDPR #NISv2
#Azure #Security #ZeroTrust #GDPR #NISv2
Rum & Raisin Single Malt Irish Whiskey by @KillowenWhiskey via @ThreeDrams that’s got some bite.
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Rum & Raisin Single Malt Irish Whiskey by @KillowenWhiskey via @ThreeDrams that’s got some bite.
Heads up! Old VM series are retiring in #Azure The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Heads up! Old VM series are retiring in #Azure The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
Heads up! Old VM series are retiring in #Azure. The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
Azure updates | Microsoft Azure
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October 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Heads up! Old VM series are retiring in #Azure. The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
Public Preview: Private Link Direct Service Connect allows you to directly connect a private link service to any routable destination IP address. Limited regions in preview. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update... #Azure
Azure updates | Microsoft Azure
Subscribe to Microsoft Azure today for service updates, all in one place. Check out the new Cloud Platform roadmap to see our latest product plans.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Public Preview: Private Link Direct Service Connect allows you to directly connect a private link service to any routable destination IP address. Limited regions in preview. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update... #Azure
GA: Use PowerShell scripts to migrate from v1 to v2 #Azure AppGw. Clone configuration and retain Public IP. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
Azure updates | Microsoft Azure
Subscribe to Microsoft Azure today for service updates, all in one place. Check out the new Cloud Platform roadmap to see our latest product plans.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
GA: Use PowerShell scripts to migrate from v1 to v2 #Azure AppGw. Clone configuration and retain Public IP. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
Public preview: #Azure VMs, disable multi-threading and customise the vCPU count. Selected regions/sizes in the preview. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
Azure updates | Microsoft Azure
Subscribe to Microsoft Azure today for service updates, all in one place. Check out the new Cloud Platform roadmap to see our latest product plans.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Public preview: #Azure VMs, disable multi-threading and customise the vCPU count. Selected regions/sizes in the preview. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...
GA: Pre-scaling in Azure Firewall. Just in time for Black Friday/November: learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/... #Azure
Azure Firewall prescaling
You can enable prescaling to proactively set a minimum and maximum number of firewall capacity units (instances) for predictable performance.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
GA: Pre-scaling in Azure Firewall. Just in time for Black Friday/November: learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/... #Azure
Are you struggling with network security in #Azure? Don’t wonder how to balance security controls with the flexibility of self-service? Join me in January (European times - online) to learn how to solve these contradicting challenges. cloudmechanix.com/2025/10/22/o...
(Online/Europe) Designing Secure Azure Networks – Oct 2025
The intention of this course is to teach attendees how to design an Azure network with a Zero Trust architecture. Ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) have proven how vulnerable tradit…
cloudmechanix.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Are you struggling with network security in #Azure? Don’t wonder how to balance security controls with the flexibility of self-service? Join me in January (European times - online) to learn how to solve these contradicting challenges. cloudmechanix.com/2025/10/22/o...
Day 2 of Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks kicks off in a few minutes.
It’s easy to make a secure network. It’s harder to make one that developers and operators can actually use — especially when they expect a core cloud capability: self-service.
It’s easy to make a secure network. It’s harder to make one that developers and operators can actually use — especially when they expect a core cloud capability: self-service.
October 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Day 2 of Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks kicks off in a few minutes.
It’s easy to make a secure network. It’s harder to make one that developers and operators can actually use — especially when they expect a core cloud capability: self-service.
It’s easy to make a secure network. It’s harder to make one that developers and operators can actually use — especially when they expect a core cloud capability: self-service.
Presenting at #Live360 Orlando: “Getting Private Endpoints to WORK In the Real World” Real-world DNS + deployment lessons for Azure PaaS security. 📅 Nov 20 | 🔗 bit.ly/live360orlando #Azure #PrivateEndpoint #CloudSecurity #Live360
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October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Presenting at #Live360 Orlando: “Getting Private Endpoints to WORK In the Real World” Real-world DNS + deployment lessons for Azure PaaS security. 📅 Nov 20 | 🔗 bit.ly/live360orlando #Azure #PrivateEndpoint #CloudSecurity #Live360
Day 1 of the Online/North American "Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks" class is over. That was a lot of fun.
October 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Day 1 of the Online/North American "Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks" class is over. That was a lot of fun.
I'm busy deploying the labs & updating the content for next week's "Designing Secure #Azure Networks" online training course starting Monday at 10:30 Eastern US. My "this is not how to do it" lab is big and laughable - & commonly used.https://cloudmechanix.com/course-designing-secure-azure-networks/
Course – Designing Secure Azure Networks
This course teaches attendees how to implement Zero Trust networking security in Microsoft Azure.
cloudmechanix.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I'm busy deploying the labs & updating the content for next week's "Designing Secure #Azure Networks" online training course starting Monday at 10:30 Eastern US. My "this is not how to do it" lab is big and laughable - & commonly used.https://cloudmechanix.com/course-designing-secure-azure-networks/
There are only a few days until we run our class, Designing Secure Azure Networks, on Oct 20-21, starting at 10:30 US Eastern. This class will be jam-packed with content, based on how Azure networking REALLY works and years of hands-on experience. cloudmechanix.com/2025/08/14/o... #Azure
(Online/Americas) Designing Secure Azure Networks – Oct 2025
The intention of this course is to teach attendees how to design an Azure network with a Zero Trust architecture. Ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) have proven how vulnerable tradit…
cloudmechanix.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
There are only a few days until we run our class, Designing Secure Azure Networks, on Oct 20-21, starting at 10:30 US Eastern. This class will be jam-packed with content, based on how Azure networking REALLY works and years of hands-on experience. cloudmechanix.com/2025/08/14/o... #Azure