Freek Berson

Deploying Azure Infrastructure… and Turning on the Light | Freek Berson What if Infrastructure as Code didn’t stop at #Azure? I built a #Bicep local extension that declaratively controls a Zigbee light, idempotently! 😎 #MVPBuzz

What if Infrastructure as Code didn’t stop at #Azure? I built a
@biceplang.bsky.social local extension that declaratively controls a Zigbee light, idempotently! 😎
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#MVPBuzz #Bicep

Bicep on the Go - Episode 16 - OnlyIfNotExists() decorator YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

Less is more! The OnlyIfNotExists() decorator instructs the resource to be created only if it does not exist. When the resource ID is found, ARM skips creation. It's that simple! Check out Episode 16 of the #Bicep on the Go series 📽️💪
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Bicep on the Go - Episode 15 - User Defined Constraints YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

Using validate() decorator for custom parameter validation, allowing the configuration of custom constraints that go beyond the out-of-the-box decorators. Learn about it in Episode 15 of the #Bicep on the Go series! 📽️💪

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Bicep on the Go - Episode 14 - Secure() decorator for outputs YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

Episode 14 of Bicep on the Go 📽️. The secure() decorator for outputs ensures your output isn't saved to the deployment history or logged. 🔐💪 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oln...

#Bicep #MVPbuzz @biceplang.bsky.social

Bicep on the Go - Episode 13 - Optional Module Names YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

When does it make sense to omit a module name? Why would you want to do so? How can it actually enhance the admin experience in #Azure? Learn about it in Episode 13 of #Bicep on the Go!
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Bicep on the Go - Episode 12 - The deployer() function YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

Keeping the streak going! Episode 12 of #Bicep on the Go 📽️covers the deployer() function, which returns information about the principal that initiated the current deployment.💪

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Bicep on the Go - Episode 11 - Hidden Title Tag YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

Hidden Title Tags, what are those? 💡A small but super powerful way to improve the readability of your resources in Azure. Find out more in episode 11 of the Bicep on the Go series! youtu.be/pNRM5FWfwk4 📽️💪
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Bicep On the Go - Episode 10 - The fail() function YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

How to fail with Bicep? 💪Enforcing constraints and terminating evaluation based on logical conditions with the fail() function. Check out episode 10 📽️of the Bicep on the Go series! youtu.be/YC6YsZbselg
@biceplang.bsky.social #Bicep #Azure #MVPBuzz

Bicep On the Go - Episode 9 - User Defined Types and Functions YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

User Defined Types and User Defined Functions, find out how those work in Bicep On the Go - Episode 9! 📽️💪

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Bicep On the Go - Episode 8 - Resource Derived Types YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

New day, new Bicep video! Here is Bicep On the Go - Episode 8 covering Resource Derived Types! 💪📽️ youtu.be/-9j6c0DMChU?...
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Bicep On the Go - Episode 7 - Bicep snapshots and snapshot validation YouTube video by The Microsoft Platform - Freek Berson

New video added to the playlist: Bicep On the Go - Episode 7 - Bicep snapshots and snapshot validation! 💪📽️
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#Bicep #MVPBuzz #Azure

Workplace Ninja Summit 2025: From Friction to Function: What We Learn... View more about this event at Workplace Ninja Summit 2025

Secure your spot (and walk away with a one-of-a-kind giveaway you’ll actually want to show off) 😉

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Workplace Ninja Summit 2025: From Friction to Function: What We Learn... View more about this event at Workplace Ninja Summit 2025

Curiosity, limited documentation, and Bicep version 0.1...what followed was a journey! Add the session Esther and I will present at WorkPlace Ninja Summit for an entertaining session with lessons learned, and just a touch of self-deprecating humor! #WPNinjaS #AVD #Bicep

🔥Received the Microsoft MVP Award for the 15th consecutive year! And...for the 4th time in two technology areas at once! Both Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Infrastructure as Code. Excited & honored! 🍀💪
#MVPBuzz @mvpaward.bsky.social #AVD #Bicep #Azure

From the Stage at Microsoft Build 2025: My Story & What’s Coming Next I had the absolute honor and pleasure of presenting a session at the Microsoft Build 2025 conference in Seattle last month. If you've been following me here, it won’t be a surprise that the topic was ...

From the Stage at @microsoft.com Build 2025: My Story & What’s Coming Next. Sharing my experience, tips on delivering engaging sessions, and photo bombing crew members! 💪 😃

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Microsoft Build is a wrap for me. I had an amazing time presenting a session on Bicep 💪, running a shift in the booth answering questions on Infra as Code! Thank you all!
🎥https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/DEM539

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Lots of excitement & positive vibes on Bicep this week at Microsoft Build! Did you know that Bicep turned 5 recently? May 29 at 9 am PST, there is a celebration during the Monthly community call! Sign up: aka.ms/armnews

#Bicep #Community @biceplang.bsky.social @microsoft.com

This morning at Microsoft Build I will be in the Azure Infra Booth. Ask me anything on Bicep, or come grab an awesome pin!

@microsft.bsky.social #Bicep @biceplang.bsky.social @developer.microsoft.com #MVPbuzz

Thank you!! 🙏 I had a blast!

At Microsoft Build this week and looking to discuss Bicep or ask questions? I will be in the Azure Infrastructure booth in the Hub area tomorrow morning!

Optimize Your Infrastructure as Code: Build Once, Deploy Anywhere Take your Infrastructure as Code workflows to the next level with Bicep modules. In this demo, you’ll learn three ways to create reusable modules to simplify deployments, securely share modules, and l...

My Microsoft Build session is published!🔥 I presented a session on Bicep yesterday at the Microsoft Build Conference in Seattle 💪. Here is the recording:
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More goodies on behalf of the Bicep product team! Grab a cool Bicep pin while attending my session today at 11:35 Hub Theater A! Hope to see you there! 💪 DEM539

Thank you @adotfrank.bsky.social @biceplang.bsky.social

@microsoft.com #Bicep #MVPBuzz

Microsoft Build keynote will start soon! Join my Bicep session afterwards at 11:35 in Hub Theater A. I’m giving away a few copies of my book! 💪 DEM539

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Registered and ready for Microsoft Build! Join my session tomorrow at 11:35 in Hub Theater A, and learn how to optimize your Infrastructure as Code for reusability!
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Definetly joining the celebration! So great to see the evolution of Bicep since the 0.1 version! 💪

Optimize Your Infrastructure as Code: Build Once, Deploy Anywhere Take your Infrastructure as Code workflows to the next level with Bicep modules. In this demo, you’ll learn three ways to create reusable modules to simplify deployments, securely share modules, and l...

It is the 5th birthday of Bicep! What a crazy innovation we have seen since the 0.1 release! Honored to present a Bicep session at Microsoft Build next week! 💪 build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...

Bringing some cool Bicep swag! 😊

#MVPbuzz #bicep @biceplang.bsky.social @microsoft.com #MSbuild

Next week at #E2EVC, I'm presenting a community session on Azure Marketplace. Tech guide for ISVs, MSPs, or SIs on becoming successful & what pitfalls to avoid! Is it all 🌈and 🦄? Come and find out!

With a touch of @biceplang.bsky.social 💪, ARM Templates & #VSCode!

#MVPBuzz #Community

In less than 10 days, it's time for the #E2EMVC event again (still widely known as #E2EVC 😊). Looking forward to presenting a session with @chrisjmarks.bsky.social on #Parallels. No spoilers to share, but we had A LOT of fun preparing this interactive session!
#community #EUC

Release v0.35.1 · Azure/bicep Highlights GA release for the @secure() decorator on module outputs! You can now output secure values from a child module and read them in a parent module. (#16796) Visual Studio Bicep extensio...

.@biceplang.bsky.social v0.35.1 is here!

💪 @secure() on module outputs!
💪 VS Bicep extension support for .bicepparam files!
💪 New functions for parseUri() and buildUri()

BTW, I love the experimental feature @onlyIfNotExists! ❤️ ...and much more! github.com/Azure/bicep/...
#MVPBuzz #Bicep #Community

Optimize Your Infrastructure as Code: Build Once, Deploy Anywhere Take your Infrastructure as Code workflows to the next level with Bicep modules. In this demo, you’ll learn three ways to create reusable modules to simplify deployments, securely share modules, and l...

I’m excited to be a part of Microsoft Build in Seattle this year! Join my session (all live demo) on Monday at 1:45 PM and learn how to Optimize Your Infrastructure as Code for Azure!🔥 build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...
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