When you build your website application and you have a sign in section, most people use their own cookies to store the user information to validate the users is logged in, but with .NET MVC you can use the built in authentication to sign in, sign out and control there role.
Visual Studio Is Everywhere Now
Microsoft has finally listened to the public and release Visual Studio for all OS platforms YAY. Oh but it isn't really the full Visual Studio's you know and love. I have played with the new Visual Studio Code and now here I what I think.
VAT Number Validation
One bit of code I needed recently was a way to validate a user's VAT number, but for particular countries. Please see the reasons and method for validating a user's VAT for most of Europe.
Postcode Validation VB.NET
This is a shared function to determine if the format of a user postcode for the particular country is valid. This function covers most of Europe's countries, but more can be added as needed.
Coding Project Mind Block
When you are developing for fun, do you ever get a project mind block? What to do, what's best to do or what could be fun to do of course.
Should You Go To University?
One of the many big decisions in you life is should you go to university?. This can be a tough decision and it's one I have made. I have some strong thoughts on what you should do, so I would like to share them to maybe help you make you decision.
Find Fully Qualified Azure SQL Database Name
This is a step by step guide on how to find you Fully Qualified Azure SQL Database Name in the new Azure Portal. This can be used for the Scale Azure SQL Database with PowerShell program.
Scale Azure SQL Database with PowerShell
In the pursuit to move to Azure we have had the need to scale the SQL databases. Your company may only have high or any traffic during certain times or even certain season. We need the best solution during working hours so this is what I have based it off.
