Viknaraj


Monday, 2 June 2025

Migrating the VPN Gateway's basic SKU public IP address with minimal downtime.

Most of the Azure Hosted Companies are having a challenge with the basic SKU public IP address VPN Gateway Migration. This article will give you an update on how to migrate the VPN Gateway's Basic SKU public IP address to Standard SKU without changing the IP address. 

 

The Current scenario is that you will face several issues if you want to migrate the VPN Gateway's basic SKU public IP address.  

  1. 1 to 2 hours of downtime.  
  2. Download all connection configurations. 
  3. Remove all the Connections belonging to the VPN Gateway.  
  4. Delete the VPN Gateway. 
  5. Recreate the VPN Gateway. 
  6. Share the New public IP address with the customer to change their Firewall.  
  7. Recreate the Connections.   

 

Microsoft has announced a preview feature for the migration without changing the IP and other configurations.  

 During the public IP address SKU migration process, your Basic SKU public IP address resource is migrated to a Standard SKU public IP address resource. The IP address assigned to your gateway doesn't change.  

 Note: If your VPN Gateway SKU is VpnGw 1-5, it has been migrated to a VPN Gateway AZ SKU (VpnGw 1-5 AZ).  

 It will take a maximum of 15 to 20 minutes of downtime. 

 

Step 1: In the Azure Portal, navigate to the VPN Gateway, on the Configuration page, there are two options: Configure and Migrate. Select Migrate. 



Step 2: All the prerequisites are correct; we can see the Prepare button. Click the Prepare button for the new Standard SKU public IP address resources. 



 Step 3: Once the Prepare step completes, the option to Migrate your resources is available. 



Step 4: If validation is successful and traffic flows as expected, click Commit and Commit changes to finalize the migration.


Note: If you don't commit to the changes in this step, your Basic SKU public IP address resource will remain pending and won't be deleted. 

Friday, 25 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest Series 3 - ATI Batticaloa

I had the pleasure of leading a session at ATI Batticaloa for  Higher National Diploma in English (HNDE) students, where we dove into the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. We explored the latest developments in AI, how to claim 100% free exam vouchers, and practical use cases across various industries. Most importantly, we discussed how to kickstart their journey with Microsoft’s powerful AI tools and services.

The session was both interactive and insightful, featuring real-world examples, live demos, and practical guidance for anyone looking to advance their skills and grow a career in AI, and how to improve Technical writing and Service Desk analysis using Microsoft technology.







Thursday, 24 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest Series 2 - ATI Batticaloa

I had the pleasure of leading a session at ATI Batticaloa for  Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) students, where we dove into the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. We explored the latest developments in AI, how to claim 100% free exam vouchers, and practical use cases across various industries. Most importantly, we discussed how to kickstart their journey with Microsoft’s powerful AI tools and services.

The session was both interactive and insightful, featuring real-world examples, live demos, and practical guidance for anyone looking to advance their skills and grow a career in AI and how to improve Management and Accounting using Microsoft technology.

Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and upcoming sessions designed to support and empower your AI learning journey with Microsoft!







Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest Series 1 - ATI Batticaloa

I had the pleasure of leading a session at ATI Batticaloa for HND IT students, where we dove into the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. We explored the latest developments in AI, how to claim 100% free exam vouchers, and practical use cases across various industries. Most importantly, we discussed how to kickstart your journey with Microsoft’s powerful AI tools and services.

The session was both interactive and insightful, featuring real-world examples, live demos, and practical guidance for anyone looking to advance their skills and grow a career in AI.

Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and upcoming sessions designed to support and empower your AI learning journey with Microsoft!







Monday, 21 April 2025

Tech Ambassador Programs



  • University students who are passionate about building AI-driven solutions with Microsoft technology.

  • University students interested in development, cloud, ML, and other Google technologies.

  • Students are passionate about tech communities and open-source.

  • Students with a focus on cloud computing and AWS technologies.

  • Students and developers are enthusiastic about APIS.

Friday, 18 April 2025

Creating a Microsoft Learn Account

Microsoft Learn is a comprehensive, free platform that offers interactive learning resources to help individuals, educators, and businesses acquire and enhance skills related to Microsoft products and technologies.



Free Learning Platforms with Free Certificates


Coursera (Free Courses via Audit or Financial Aid)
  • What it offers: Courses from top universities like Stanford, Yale, and companies like Google and IBM.
  • Free certificates: Apply for financial aid or look for free courses with certificates.
  • Popular topics: AI, Programming, Business, Cloud Computing.

edX (Audit for Free)
  • What it offers: Courses from MIT, Harvard, Microsoft, and more.
  • Free certificates: Audit courses for free; sometimes, financial aid is available.
  • Popular topics: Data Science, Engineering, Leadership, Cybersecurity.

LinkedIn Learning (Free for Students & One-Month Trial)
  • What it offers: Professional development and tech courses.
  • Free certificates: 1-month free trial and free access via university or library accounts.
  • Popular topics: Career Skills, Excel, Programming, Marketing.

Microsoft Learn
  • What it offers: Hands-on learning paths on Microsoft technologies.
  • Free certificates: Special events and campaigns often include free certificates.
  • Popular topics: Azure, Power Platform, AI, DevOps.