How to build a multi-region Azure platform in 13 hours using Agentic InfraOps
TL;DRÂ A mid-sized e-commerce company needed a production-ready, multi-region web platform deployed on Azure, and they needed it fast. Their infra team was at capacity, and the deadline was two weeks. Using Agentic InfraOps, I handed the job to AI agents: from requirements gathering to Bicep deployment and validation. The result: fully documented, compliant infrastructure built in 13 hours, […]
Claude Models Just Landed in Azure: I Opened a Terminal and Tested
TL;DR Microsoft just added Anthropic’s Claude models to Microsoft Foundry.  Instead of reading the press release, I ran a mini-benchmark to see how Claude Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku actually perform with real Python tasks and stdin/stdout workflows. The results will surprise you. Opus was the most complete, Haiku the fastest (and chattiest), and instruction-following was the weak point across the board. If you’re thinking about using Claude […]
2bcloud Achieves Microsoft Support Services Designation
2bcloud Named Among First Global Microsoft Partners to Earn New Support Services Designation  Recognition places 2bcloud as 1 of 35 Azure support providers worldwide Tel Aviv, Israel – November 2025 – 2bcloud, a global cloud partner supporting tech companies and startups on Azure and AWS, announced today that it has been recognized by Microsoft with […]
Are You Missing the Easiest Azure Discount in Your Stack?
TL;DR If you’re using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, you’re probably overpaying. There’s a commitment-based pricing model that can save you up to 22% annually. But Azure won’t recommend it, and third-party tools ignore it. This blog breaks down how Defender Commit Units (DCUs) work, why they’re a blind spot, and what you need to do […]
I Tested MIG in Real-Life Azure – Did It Feel Like a Stuffed Cubicle?
TL;DR I carved one Azure H100 into virtual “cubicles” using MIG (Multi-Instance GPU), compared it to an A100, ran Triton inference workloads, and captured both latency and cost. The verdict – The H100 with MIG delivers better latency and consistency, while the A100 is more cost-effective at scale, depending on your workload. Co‑Working Meets the […]
What Happened When I Put the Promise of MCP to the Test of Real Life?
The Truth Behind The Hype Everyone is talking about Model Context Protocol (MCP). The promise – let models talk directly to systems instead of building endless glue code. I wanted to see how it can solve several existing challenges, both internally and for our customers. So, I ran two real-world projects: Both solutions moved beyond […]
I Saved 40% on Azure VMs Just by Using This One Setting
TL;DR If you’re still buying Azure reservations that match your exact VM size, you’re missing out. There’s an option called Size Flexibility that lets a single reservation apply to multiple VM sizes in the same family. In some cases, reserving the cheapest VM size in the group still fully covers the more expensive ones, saving […]
I Tested the Limits of Azure OpenAI Safety – Here’s What Happened
TL;DR I ran a mini-red-team exercise against Azure OpenAI, testing common jailbreak tactics and prompt engineering attacks. Microsoft Defender for Cloud caught nearly everything. The key? A feature called User Prompt Evidence that turned vague alerts into precise, real-time context. If you’re running AI workloads in Azure and haven’t turned this on yet, you’re playing […]
Mastering Azure AI Search: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First POC
Azure AI Search transforms unstructured data into actionable insights, making it ideal for enterprise search, knowledge mining, or customer-facing applications. This guide offers a step-by-step approach to building your first POC—from setting up resources and defining KPIs to deploying a functional application. You’ll learn core POC components, how to organize datasets, enhance search with Azure […]
From Startup to Microsoft Partner of the Year: 2bcloud’s Journey
In the fast-paced and competitive world of cloud services, standing out is no easy task. Yet, 2bcloud has not only made its mark but has also been recognized as the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2024. This prestigious award represents a significant milestone in our journey from a startup to a leading cloud solutions provider […]
Real-World Deployment of Azure OpenAI with AI Central
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the real-world deployment of Azure OpenAI using AI Central. As AI technologies continue to evolve, the ability to effectively deploy, manage, and optimize AI services becomes increasingly critical. This guide is based on insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by experts from 2bcloud, a leading global managed service […]
2bcloud Earns Fourth Microsoft Specialization in Analytics on Microsoft Azure
New York, July 22, 2024 – 2bcloud, a leading next-generation multi-cloud managed service provider for tech companies on their cloud journey, today announced that it has earned the Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialization, its fourth in total. This significant achievement validates 2bcloud’s expertise in planning and delivering customized analytics solutions on Microsoft Azure that adhere […]
