Category: Microsoft Azure

  • Microsoft Azure : Mobile Services – HTML with JavaScript

    Overview We will add cloud-based backend service to HTML app using Azure Mobile Services. We will create both new mobile service and simple To do list app that stores app data in new mobile service. Pre-requisites The following are required to complete:  We must have one of the following web servers running on our local computer: On…

  • Canarys User Overview

    Introduction Azure DevOps is a platform where collaboration, efficiency, and innovation converge to streamline software development processes. At the heart of this powerful platform lies the concept of users, the driving force behind every successful project. An azure DevOps organization is comprised of many individuals called users, each contributing their expertise, skills, and creativity to…

  • Automating CI/CD With AWS CodePipeline 

    A Comprehensive Overview Of CI/CD:   Think you’ve got CI/CD down? Test your knowledge, skip ahead. Need a helping hand? Stay put, we’ve got you covered!  Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are like handy assistants that automate key tasks in delivering software – things like building, testing, and deploying. Picture it as a safe…

  • Terraform for Azure Cloud: Simplifying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 

    Terraform is an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool developed by HashiCorp. It enables users to define and provision infrastructure resources in a declarative and consistent manner. In the context of Azure Cloud, Terraform provides a powerful solution for managing and automating the deployment of resources.  Let’s dive into the resources we are creating using…

  • AWS DevOps with Java Application

    An Overview of the application that we will be deploying:  My Shuttle is your one-stop solution for hassle-free transportation. This open-source, Java/JEE application streamlines bookings, simplifies driver management, and delivers an intuitive admin portal – all with the power of Linux, Apache, and MySQL. Say goodbye to booking delays and inefficient operations. My Shuttle empowers…

  • Canarys User Validate

    Introduction: The Canarys User Validate is an Azure DevOps Extension crafted to validate users’ actions. Its primary objective is to ensure that work items can only be edited by the individuals assigned to them or those who created them, thus preventing unauthorized users from making updates and saving work items. How It Works: Within Azure…

  • Canarys Workitem Link Validate

    Introduction: The Canarys Workitem Link Validate is an Azure DevOps Extension created to validate parent-child linking, ensuring that linking adheres to the predefined process backlog hierarchy. This extension helps prevent users from creating incorrectly linked work items, providing essential checks for Agile, Basic, Scrum, and CMMI project types. How It Works: Within Azure DevOps, when…

  • Canarys Portfolio Kanban

    Introduction: At its core, a Kanban board is a visual representation of tasks, activities, or items that need to be completed within a project or a workflow. It provides teams with a clear and intuitive way to visualize the flow of work, from initial tasks to final completion. The board typically consists of columns representing…

  • DevOpSmartBoards

    Introducing DevOpSmartBoard: Empowering Azure DevOps Reporting In the realm of DevOps platforms, Azure DevOps stands out as a popular choice for comprehensive project management. It offers various features like project management, version control, and release pipelines. However, the built-in dashboard lacks the ability to offer insights into the entire organization. DevOpSmartBoard is a solution designed…

  • Canarys Automations Limited is now a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure)

    Canarys Automations Limited is pleased to announce it is now a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) This means that Canarys has demonstrated proficiency in Digital & App Innovation, which includes:• Providing DevOps Consulting Services• Demonstrated migrating of DevOps workloads from one platform to another• Expertise in DevSecOps maturity assessment, roadmap, and…