iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Blue Spot Single Pot Still, 7 years cask strength by @mitchellandson

Reposted by Aidan Finn

Experts Live Sweden @expertslivese.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🚀 Nästa talare klar för Experts Live Sweden 2026! 🎤 Aidan Finn en av Europas mest erfarna Azure‑experter, tar scenen med en session du sent kommer glömma: “What Happens When a Bear Bombs Your Azure Region? Disaster Scenarios Explained”💣💥 Lär dig hur du förbereder dig för det oväntade och

011

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Clan Colla 9 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey by @ahascraghspirit via @threedrams

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Single Pot Still - Oak Cask Release by @Jameson

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

It’s easy to blame Azure when something goes wrong. But sometimes, Azure isn’t at fault. Sometimes, the problem is old-school. The trick in solving the problem is knowing how to diagnose and fix it. aidanfinn.com?p=24725 #Azure #WindowsServer

aidanfinn.com

It’s Not Always Azure | Aidan Finn, IT Pro

This post explains how I used some old-school knowledge combined with Azure diagnostics tools to figure out a VM RDP issue.

021

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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. aidanfinn.com?p=24127

aidanfinn.com

How Does Azure Routing Work | Aidan Finn, IT Pro

This post will explain how routing works in Azure networks, including User-Defined Routes (UDRs), BGP, and System routes, as well as Longest Prefix Match.

020

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Vintage Mashbill Series 01/04 by @irishmalts Collection via @threedrams < no ignition needed to start a fire with this stuff.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Barr An Uisce small batch blended Irish Whiskey

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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

000

Reposted by Aidan Finn

MC2MC @mc2mc.be · 08/12/2025

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

021

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

020

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

140

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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

cloudmechanix.com

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…

100

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Single Malt Irish Whiskey by @ardaradistillery via @ThreeDrams It’s everything I dislike about Scotch from the western isles.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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...

cloudmechanix.com

(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…

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Now for some fun! Let’s talk about insecure #Azure network design- I am looking at you “Secure Zone” #nicconf #nicrebeledition

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Now for some fun! Let’s talk about insecure #Azure network design- I am looking at you “Secure Zone” #nicconf #nicrebeledition

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The EU has spoken: GDPR and NIS2 demand modern security. Old network designs won't cut it anymore. Is your Azure estate ready for Zero Trust? 👇 #Azure #Security #ZeroTrust #GDPR #NISv2

100

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Rum & Raisin Single Malt Irish Whiskey by @KillowenWhiskey via @ThreeDrams that’s got some bite.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Heads up! Old VM series are retiring in #Azure The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...

azure.microsoft.com

Azure updates | Microsoft Azure

Subscribe to Microsoft Azure today for service updates, all in one place. Check out the new Cloud Platform roadmap to see our latest product plans.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Heads up! Old VM series are retiring in #Azure. The F, Fs, Fsv2, Lsv2, G, Gs, Av2, Amv2, and B series of Azure Virtual Machines will retire on November 15th, 2028. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update...

azure.microsoft.com

Azure updates | Microsoft Azure

Subscribe to Microsoft Azure today for service updates, all in one place. Check out the new Cloud Platform roadmap to see our latest product plans.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Public Preview: Private Link Direct Service Connect allows you to directly connect a private link service to any routable destination IP address. Limited regions in preview. azure.microsoft.com/en-us/update... #Azure

azure.microsoft.com

Azure updates | Microsoft Azure

Subscribe to Microsoft Azure today for service updates, all in one place. Check out the new Cloud Platform roadmap to see our latest product plans.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

GA: Use PowerShell scripts to migrate from v1 to v2 #Azure AppGw. Clone configuration and retain Public IP.

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Are you struggling with network security in #Azure? Don’t wonder how to balance security controls with the flexibility of self-service? Join me in January (European times - online) to learn how to solve these contradicting challenges. cloudmechanix.com/2025/10/22/o...

cloudmechanix.com

(Online/Europe) Designing Secure Azure Networks – Oct 2025

000

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Day 2 of Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks kicks off in a few minutes. It’s easy to make a secure network. It’s harder to make one that developers and operators can actually use — especially when they expect a core cloud capability: self-service.

110

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Presenting at #Live360 Orlando: “Getting Private Endpoints to WORK In the Real World” Real-world DNS + deployment lessons for Azure PaaS security. 📅 Nov 20 | 🔗 bit.ly/live360orlando #Azure #PrivateEndpoint #CloudSecurity #Live360

bit.ly

Live! 360 Events

010

Aidan Finn @aidanfinn.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Day 1 of the Online/North American "Designing Zero Trust Azure Networks" class is over. That was a lot of fun.

110