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The Cloud Advisor

https://zabu.cloud

Hi, I’m the person behind The Cloud Advisor. For more than a decade I’ve been working with enterprises on one of the biggest technology shifts of our time: moving to the cloud. Cloud platforms, AI, and automation open incredible opportunities—but they also create complex architectural and strategic decisions. My focus is simple: helping organizations turn cloud ambition into real, measurable outcomes. This blog is where I share practical insights from the field—architecture patterns, strategy perspectives, lessons from real projects, and the occasional deep dive into emerging technologies. No buzzwords. No hype. Just clear thinking about cloud, AI, and modern enterprise architecture. Because in the end, the best ideas often start the same way: Grab a coffee. Let’s talk cloud. ☕ — Stay clever. Stay agentic. Stay curious. The Cloud Advisor, Uwe Zabel

DevSecOps for GitHub

Shift-Left Security: Enhancements in GitHub and Azure DevOps

Microsoft and GitHub are advancing “shift-left security” in DevSecOps by implementing features like automated checks and AI-driven code reviews in development processes. These enhancements, such as GitHub’s CodeQL and Azure DevOps security gates, help identify vulnerabilities early, reducing cost, risk, and compliance burdens, promoting efficient and secure software development.

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Cover - Ai design expirience

My experience with AI design tools

Uwe Zabel shares his disappointing experiences with AI design tools, specifically Microsoft Designer and DALL E Logo Creator, in his quest to redesign his blog’s logo and create a comic character representation of himself. Despite high expectations, the results were unsatisfactory and lacked the sophistication and personal touch desired. The process highlighted the limitations of AI in grasping complex design instructions and emphasized the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the importance of partnering with experts to fully realize the potential of new technologies.

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Share your funniest Consulting Phrase

A glimpse view on the World of IT Consulting

Uwe Zabel shares his disappointing experiences with AI design tools, specifically Microsoft Designer and DALL E Logo Creator, in his quest to redesign his blog’s logo and create a comic character representation of himself. Despite high expectations, the results were unsatisfactory and lacked the sophistication and personal touch desired. The process highlighted the limitations of AI in grasping complex design instructions and emphasized the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the importance of partnering with experts to fully realize the potential of new technologies.

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Debunking the "GodMode" in Windows Myth

Debunking the “GodMode” in Windows Myth

In the vast realm of Windows operating systems, users often come across intriguing claims about a mysterious “God Mode”. It is referred to as unlocking hidden settings and features and superpowers within the system. However, it’s time to set the record straight. Again! As I discussed in a previous blog post in 2010, this so-called “God Mode” is not a clandestine feature. It is rather a clever way to organize and consolidate various settings into one accessible location.

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Outlook for iOS - A Closer Look On The App

Outlook for iOS – A Closer Look On The App

The Microsoft Outlook for iOS app, first released in 2015, has developed significantly since its inception. With features such as Focus Inbox, integration of various cloud services and attachment capabilities without having to download, it serves as a comprehensive email management tool. The app also allows editing of Office document attachments directly and is compatible with various providers like Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and iCloud. However, it lacks support for POP or IMAP accounts.

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