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Rick Claus (RicksterCDN)
@regularitguy.com
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Geek / tech guy / Dad and team lead of "way smarter than me" folks who create awesome technical content for IT Pros and infrastructure aficionados. I lead the "Non Dev DevRel" teams in Infrastructure, Cloud Native and Security at Microsoft.
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I sit down with Aung Oo, VP of Azure Storage, to explore the evolving landscape of AI workloads and how they intersect with storage migration strategies. From “Lift and Shift” to cloud-native transformations, Aung unpacks the considerations for moving data and applications to Azure.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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New Walk n Talk! I chat with Priya and Matt from the Windows Server team about a free, agentless tool to migrate VMs from VMware to Hyper-V with full business continuity. Catch the episode + join us at #msIgnite for BRK142!

#HyperV #VMwareMigration #WalkNTalk
Full Video youtu.be/s9YpW2KY5e4
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Reminder that it is allowed to eat candy for breakfast lunch and dinner today, November 1.

I once again over purchased for our trick-or-treaters – oh well…
A serving tray with miscellaneous, full-size chocolate bars laid out in a semi orderly fashion
November 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Amanda Silver spills the beans on Microsoft as Customer Zero & building agents at #MSIgnite! 🍲 Plus, her SF food picks & hydration hacks. Don’t miss this walk & talk! Full Video Here: youtu.be/t-h6Hlf4TEA
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Mico?
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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I chatted with Allison Kraker to try to get her to spill the beans on what’s coming to Microsoft Ignite! Labs, free certs, lightning talks & a mysterious AI-powered skilling experience 👀. Whether you're in SF or online, we’ve got you covered. Full Video here youtu.be/LvfUBfLISks
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Walk & Talk with Yina Arenas CVP Azure AI Foundry! We chat about AI agents, observability, and what’s coming to #MSIgnite. Plus, comfy shoes & cables — her top travel tips! Catch the full convo before November rolls in 👉 youtu.be/RuDtspkPx9Q #AzureAI #ITProLife #AIagents
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Cloud native fans, this one’s for you! I chat with Brendan Burns about AKS, Kubernetes, and scaling infra at #MSIgnite. Plus, his favorite SF walk & hallway track tips. Watch before you pack! full video: youtu.be/BYy18sxy36Q
October 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Heather Cook joins me for a walk & talk on community magic at #MSIgnite! Stickers, agents, and coffee cups — plus her SF recs & planning tips. Get the scoop before November! Full Video: youtu.be/G5tWsQaoUsI
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Walkin’ & talkin’ with Jeremy Winter on campus! We chat Azure Infra, AI innovation coming to traditional workloads. Pro tips for first-timers, travel hacks & where to grab chocolate by the water in San Francisco for #msIgnite. Catch the full convo before November! youtu.be/SNZyr3bJ8tY
October 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Happy Battlefield 6 release day for those who celebrate. Online play opened up minutes ago for the west coast.

I wonder if folks like @markrussinovich.bsky.social have time blocked off today for "meetings" or "focus time". 😂

(Not that I do or anything)
Computer game, title card, graphic with a silhouette of four soldiers on a ridge overlooking a battlefield with explosions and the title battlefield six in the sky.
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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I'm catching up on some editing and I had to share this outtake with Ed about Content for #msignite that somehow devolved into multiplication tables and being shoved into lockers.
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Bailee likes my matching bandaid wrap I got from donating blood today. Not too much to say about the badge for the October donation.

If you can - why not donate yourself this month?
Arm outstretched on a blanket with a black bandaid wrap. Small black dog laying next to arm. Digital Achievement badge of a Sasquatch silhouette walking in the forest. Descriptive text saying achievement unlocked for donating a pint of blood in the month of October.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Morning folks!

Havin’ a coffee and Bailee decided to join in. Friday morning vibes.

Spread the awesome today!
Small black dog lying on a white blanket situated on a leather comfy couch. Coffee cup, and Rick just in frame with arm petting the dog.
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Walkin’ and talkin’ with Rob Lefferts at Microsoft HQ!

We chat Ignite, AI in security, earbuds, and even SF running routes. Wanna know what Rob’s packing for his session? Watch the full clip 👉 youtu.be/WWo4pu7ZxDM #MSIgnite #CyberSecurity #WalkNTalk

(full disclosure - I bought the earbuds)
October 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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When in Fargo, ND - one has to sample the local beverages... Drekker Brewing does the sours well!
A small fight of craft sour beer sitting on a long picnic table at a brewery.
September 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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The Session Catalog is published on the website for Microsoft Ignite. Go check it out to see what kind of content is going to be available during the event. Have a look and mark your favourites! (you'll be able to build a schedule closer to the event) #msIgnite
September 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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Nothing like a little redundancy for WFH infrastructure...

Ziply Fiber down - ubiquity kicks over to T-Mobile.
Screenshot showing a Internet connectivity dashboard with a failover from fiber to hotspot.
September 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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I asked Jeff Teper 5 quick questions about Microsoft Ignite while hangin' at the sunny MSFT HQ 🌞. We talked AI, Copilot, first-time attendee tips & even chocolate.
Watch full video & get ready for SF! youtu.be/jitgd2a1iHE
Register: aka.ms/registerMSig...
#WalkNTalk #M365 #Copilot #msIgnite
September 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Bailee has decided she is in control of our walks and will decide she's done and wants to go home.
small black dog wearing a green harness on a leash. Standing on a sidewalk border by orange flowers on the right and greenery on the left. Perspective shot looking from low up the hill and sidewalk.
September 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Here is a recent Walk N Talk with Jeremy Chapman from @msftmechanics.bsky.social ! I hit him with 5 quick Qs about #MSIgnite — from Copilot updates to SF travel tips. Catch the behind-the-scenes vibes before the big event!
Full Video: youtu.be/Sju3aW_kZJU
registered? aka.ms/registerMSig...
September 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Just dropped a new #WalkNTalk episode with the amazing
@karuana.bsky.social ! We chat #MSIgnite, Copilot readiness, community vibes, & her go-to travel hacks (spoiler: Berocca is magic). Catch it before you pack your comfy shoes!

Full Episode: youtu.be/IMjo_wrfM8Y
Register: aka.ms/RegisterMSig...
September 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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For those keeping score $878 🤪 - 2 of 10 go out. Final one traveled 220 to the wall and another 56 feet on the other side. #GoBison
September 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Had a Walk N Talk with the CTO of Azure, @markrussinovich.bsky.social
From cloud-native computing to live demos, Mark shares what he's excited about, what sessions he's leading, and even drops some pro tips for first-time attendees. #msIgnite #WalkNTalk #CloudNative #msITPro
September 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Holy crap. Unbelievable.

10 out of 10. Would recommend. So good I forgot to post this yesterday.
sliced cured brisket that has been smoked. Single piece on a cutting board showing the marbling and color and juiciness. sliced cured brisket that has been smoked. A plate full of sliced Montreal smoked meat on a blue plate sitting on a white marble counter.
September 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM