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8 posts on Azure, AI, and cloud architecture. Full archive below.
- Azure App Service Plans: Why Moving from B1/B2/B3 and S1/S2/S3 to Premium v3 or v4 Can Lower Real Cost
A technical analysis showing why Azure App Service teams should migrate from Basic (B1-3) and Standard (S1-3) to Premium v3/v4 for better performance-per-dollar and lower effective costs.
- AI-900 vs AI-901: Understanding Microsoft’s Evolving AI Fundamentals Certification
A concise comparison of Microsoft AI-900 and AI-901, highlighting the shift from foundational AI concepts to more practical, agent-focused skills.
- Azure App Service Deep Dive (Part 1): Building a Production-Ready Foundation
Unlock the full potential of Azure App Service with this comprehensive guide to designing high-performance, secure, and production-ready cloud architectures from day one.
- Microsoft Just Rewrote the Rules: The 2026 Certification Revolution You Can't Ignore
Microsoft is not just updating certification numbers. It is redefining what a qualified cloud professional looks like in the age of AI.
- Speaking at the European AI and Cloud Summit: A Deep Dive into Azure App Services
I’m speaking at the European AI and Cloud Summit 2026, delivering a deep technical session on Azure App Services architecture, scalability, security, and real-world cloud patterns.
- Welcome to the new tiagocosta.com
A fresh, fast, markdown-first blog built with Astro — authored in VS Code and published via Git.
- Hello, Azure: a starter template for architects
A short note on how I structure Azure reference architectures I share here.