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SAP HANA Cloud Platform - custom application deployment

Created: Dec 21, 2016

I am very excited that I managed to deploy and execute my first application on SAP HANA Cloud Platform (https://hcp.sap.com/ (original URL https://hcp.sap.com/)) today. It uses the native in-memory database and application services. The base application source code was generated using Ciber Momentum Engineer (https://momentum.ciber.com/) and then customized to fit their platform-as-a-service environment. I have to admit that this was not quite straight forward and I had to go through a significant amount of trial & error before I finally managed to deploy the application itself without any issues and exceptions being thrown.

The next break-down is about to happen (soon)

Created: Jul 27, 2016

<img src="https://cdn.kimpel.com/WP_20160224_18_22_20_Rich_LI-168x300.jpg" alt="WP_20160224_18_22_20_Rich_LI"> Banking Briefing I just recently did a talk on application modernization for attendees from the financial services industry. The discussions we had afterwards were quite interesting and I enjoyed the sharing of ideas and potential solutions. Interestingly enough, on my flight back home, I read an article in one of the biggest German newspapers. The title of this article was (more or less) “The next break-down is about to happen soon”.

Application Modernization and containers

Created: Jul 13, 2016

I have just recently watched the keynote sessions of the current dockercon'16. It’s been very interesting and eye-opening. You can still watch the recordings here: https://2016.dockercon.com/ (original URL https://2016.dockercon.com/). I do use Docker for some internal infrastructure deployments. It enables me to efficiently use a broad set of different application servers that form a deployment scenario for a complete solution. One of the key themes I heard from the Docker conference are the topics around application modernization.

DevOps in the Enterprise

Created: Jul 07, 2016

<img src="https://cdn.kimpel.com/WP_20160311_13_26_01_Pro_LI-300x169.jpg" alt="WP_20160311_13_26_01_Pro_LI">DevOps is one of the key topics currently in the world of IT. However, it is also relevant for businesses and enterprises. We are living in a very disruptive economy nowadays and every company needs to have a plan in place on how to deal with such disruption. This applies to companies in each and every industry. There is a lot of buzz going on and every giant software vendor proposes its own methodology around DevOps.

Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Multi-Factor Authentication

Created: May 10, 2015

<img src="https://cdn.kimpel.com/mfaintronew-298x300.png" alt="mfaintronew">Since I have been using Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) for my newly AAD domain joined machine, I thought it would be a good idea to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to my account. I really do care a lot about my (virtual) identity ?. So, I was able to domain join my machine and get everything up and running on my Windows 10 machine. However, two things then happened:

Windows 10 and Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Created: May 08, 2015

<img src="https://cdn.kimpel.com/this-MyersonWindows10Event-300x200.jpg" alt="this-MyersonWindows10Event">I have been using Windows 10 for quite a while now … actually from the very first moment Microsoft released their first public preview late in 2014. I absolutely like the look and feel and how the user experience evolved from Windows 8.1. I think it is a much more intuitive way to use your computer for work and play. I am using it on a tablet and it works great with touch, but also mouse and keyboard.

Microsoft and Oracle announce enterprise partnership

Created: Jun 25, 2013

Microsoft Corp. and Oracle Corp. yesterday announced a partnership that will enable customers to run Oracle software on Windows Server Hyper-V and in Windows Azure. Customers will be able to deploy Oracle software — including Java, Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic Server — on Windows Server Hyper-V or in Windows Azure and receive full support from Oracle. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. For additional information: Microsoft Press Release at https://www.

Windows 8 Upgrade ... it's so easy!

Created: Nov 05, 2012

Today I decided to upgrade my home computer to Windows 8 Pro. One thing you have to know is that this is a very critical system for us at home. It runs the entertainment system and most importantly feeds our TV system (XBox 360) in the living room. I was specifically nervous about the fact that the TV signal for the Media Center comes from a powerline connected devolo dLAN TV Sat PC device (that actually sits on the top floor of our house).

Cliplets: still and dynamic images

Created: Nov 01, 2012

If you are as addicted as I am with looking at Bing’s totally awesome photographs, there is now a way to actually create your own piece of art. Microsoft Research provides a nice little interactive app that gives users the power to create “Cliplets” – a type of imagery that sits between stills and video, including imagery such as video textures and “cinemagraphs”. The app provides a simple, yet expressive way to mix static and dynamic elements from a video clip.

Windows Azure: updates from the spring release

Created: Jun 08, 2012

Below please find some new information on Windows Azure and related information: Now Available: New Services and Enhancements to Windows Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/now-available-new-services-and-enhancements-to-windows-azure/ Announcing New Windows Azure Services to Deliver “Hybrid Cloud”: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-windows-azure-services-to-deliver-hybrid-cloud/ Case Study: E-Publisher Aims to Triple Revenues by Switching from Amazon to Windows Azure: https://t.co/Y4srAaiq Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!

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