Aidan Finn

Time to post another old article. There are two basic things to know in #Azure routing. This article explains how routing works in Azure’s software-defined networks.
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Vintage Mashbill Series 01/04 by @irishmalts Collection via @threedrams < no ignition needed to start a fire with this stuff.

7 Year Old Single Grain by @blackemeraldirishwhiskey via @threedrams I knew I’d love this one. I absolutely devoured the 15 over Christmas.

ICYMI: in this post, I discuss why I think that the new Azure Virtual Network Routing Appliance exists - and why it probably is useless to 99% of us. aidanfinn.com?p=24631 #Azure

JJ Corry & Stories & Sips 19 year old malt Irish whiskey by @jjcorrywhiskey via @ThreeDrams

Old Comber Single Pot Still 7 Years Old 200th Anniversary by @echlinville via @threedrams

Single Malt PX Cask by @achilldistillery via @threedrams

Barr An Uisce small batch blended Irish Whiskey

Single grain Irish whiskey rye cask by @theliberatorwhiskey via @threedrams. Can anyone spot the link to Luke Skywalker?

5 year old single pot still Irish whiskey by @oconnellwhiskey via @threedrams < you start a fire with this stuff, no ignition needed.

Single Cask Single Malt PX Sherry Finish by @limavadyirishwhiskey via @threedrams

We’re delighted to announce our first speaker for MC2MC Connect in Antwerp on February 5th: @aidanfinn.bsky.social 🎙️

🎟️Curious to learn more about the event or secure your ticket? Head over to: connect.mc2mc.be/tickets/

#MC2MC #ConnectMC2MC #ConnectMC2MC2026 #Connect #Collaborate #Create

6 Year Old Single Malt Madeira Finish by @carnloughwhiskey via @threedrams

6 Year Old Single Pot Still Tawny Port Finish by @outwalkerw via @ThreeDrams

Triple Triple by @jamesonwhiskey420.bsky.social

I have checked in at @techmentorevents.bsky.social at Universal in Orlando. Come chat with me at the table topic lunch at 12:30. Bring your #Azure questions and conversations. #mvpbuzz

(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…

If you want to attend a 2-day demo-heavy version of that session, then join me (online/European times) on January 26/27. Attendees are going to learn how #Azure networking REALLY works, how to build up a zero-trust network architecture cloudmechanix.com/2025/10/22/o... #Azure #ZeroTrust

My session, "Designing Secure Azure Networks" received a 100% rating from 67 attendees at NIC in Oslo a couple of weeks ago. That's freakin' awesome! #Azure #MVPbuzz

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

It was a pleasure to work with the Lakeland Dairies IT team to deliver a Zero-Trust, governed, managed Azure environment using a mentor/collaborative approach to serve the cooperative's business needs.

The result: a highly available, zero-trust, production-grade environment supporting mission-critical systems—with long-term operational confidence baked in. #ZeroTrust #Governance #Security #BusinessContinuity

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…

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.

Surprise Warehouse Sample by @hinchdistillery via @ThreeDrams

(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…

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

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

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