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Freek Berson
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Microsoft MVP - Parallels RAS - Azure Virtual Desktop | Remote Desktop Services | Alludo | RDS | ARM | AVD | Azure | Bicep | Biceplang | Speaker | Book Author
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Less is more! The OnlyIfNotExists() decorator instructs the resource to be created only if it does not exist. When the resource ID is found, ARM skips creation. It's that simple! Check out Episode 16 of the #Bicep on the Go series 📽️💪
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Bicep on the Go - Episode 16 - OnlyIfNotExists() decorator
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November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Using validate() decorator for custom parameter validation, allowing the configuration of custom constraints that go beyond the out-of-the-box decorators. Learn about it in Episode 15 of the #Bicep on the Go series! 📽️💪

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Bicep on the Go - Episode 15 - User Defined Constraints
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November 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Episode 14 of Bicep on the Go 📽️. The secure() decorator for outputs ensures your output isn't saved to the deployment history or logged. 🔐💪 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oln...

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Bicep on the Go - Episode 14 - Secure() decorator for outputs
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November 23, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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When does it make sense to omit a module name? Why would you want to do so? How can it actually enhance the admin experience in #Azure? Learn about it in Episode 13 of #Bicep on the Go!
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Bicep on the Go - Episode 13 - Optional Module Names
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November 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Keeping the streak going! Episode 12 of #Bicep on the Go 📽️covers the deployer() function, which returns information about the principal that initiated the current deployment.💪

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Bicep on the Go - Episode 12 - The deployer() function
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November 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Hidden Title Tags, what are those? 💡A small but super powerful way to improve the readability of your resources in Azure. Find out more in episode 11 of the Bicep on the Go series! youtu.be/pNRM5FWfwk4 📽️💪
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Bicep on the Go - Episode 11 - Hidden Title Tag
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November 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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How to fail with Bicep? 💪Enforcing constraints and terminating evaluation based on logical conditions with the fail() function. Check out episode 10 📽️of the Bicep on the Go series! youtu.be/YC6YsZbselg
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Bicep On the Go - Episode 10 - The fail() function
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November 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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User Defined Types and User Defined Functions, find out how those work in Bicep On the Go - Episode 9! 📽️💪

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Bicep On the Go - Episode 9 - User Defined Types and Functions
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November 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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New day, new Bicep video! Here is Bicep On the Go - Episode 8 covering Resource Derived Types! 💪📽️ youtu.be/-9j6c0DMChU?...
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Bicep On the Go - Episode 8 - Resource Derived Types
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November 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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New video added to the playlist: Bicep On the Go - Episode 7 - Bicep snapshots and snapshot validation! 💪📽️
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Bicep On the Go - Episode 7 - Bicep snapshots and snapshot validation
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November 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Curiosity, limited documentation, and Bicep version 0.1...what followed was a journey! Add the session Esther and I will present at WorkPlace Ninja Summit for an entertaining session with lessons learned, and just a touch of self-deprecating humor! #WPNinjaS #AVD #Bicep
Workplace Ninja Summit 2025: From Friction to Function: What We Learn...
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September 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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🔥Received the Microsoft MVP Award for the 15th consecutive year! And...for the 4th time in two technology areas at once! Both Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Infrastructure as Code. Excited & honored! 🍀💪
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July 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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From the Stage at @microsoft.com Build 2025: My Story & What’s Coming Next. Sharing my experience, tips on delivering engaging sessions, and photo bombing crew members! 💪 😃

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From the Stage at Microsoft Build 2025: My Story & What’s Coming Next
I had the absolute honor and pleasure of presenting a session at the Microsoft Build 2025 conference in Seattle last month. If you've been following me here, it won’t be a surprise that the topic was ...
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June 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Microsoft Build is a wrap for me. I had an amazing time presenting a session on Bicep 💪, running a shift in the booth answering questions on Infra as Code! Thank you all!
🎥https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/DEM539

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May 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Lots of excitement & positive vibes on Bicep this week at Microsoft Build! Did you know that Bicep turned 5 recently? May 29 at 9 am PST, there is a celebration during the Monthly community call! Sign up: aka.ms/armnews

#Bicep #Community @biceplang.bsky.social @microsoft.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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This morning at Microsoft Build I will be in the Azure Infra Booth. Ask me anything on Bicep, or come grab an awesome pin!

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May 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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My Microsoft Build session is published!🔥 I presented a session on Bicep yesterday at the Microsoft Build Conference in Seattle 💪. Here is the recording:
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Optimize Your Infrastructure as Code: Build Once, Deploy Anywhere
Take your Infrastructure as Code workflows to the next level with Bicep modules. In this demo, you’ll learn three ways to create reusable modules to simplify deployments, securely share modules, and l...
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May 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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More goodies on behalf of the Bicep product team! Grab a cool Bicep pin while attending my session today at 11:35 Hub Theater A! Hope to see you there! 💪 DEM539

Thank you @adotfrank.bsky.social @biceplang.bsky.social

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May 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Microsoft Build keynote will start soon! Join my Bicep session afterwards at 11:35 in Hub Theater A. I’m giving away a few copies of my book! 💪 DEM539

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May 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Registered and ready for Microsoft Build! Join my session tomorrow at 11:35 in Hub Theater A, and learn how to optimize your Infrastructure as Code for reusability!
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May 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Definetly joining the celebration! So great to see the evolution of Bicep since the 0.1 version! 💪
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🎉 Happy 5th Birthday to Bicep! 🎂💪
Today marks 5 years since the 1st Bicep commit!

📅Celebrate with us at the May 29th Community Call at 9am PST here: aka.ms/bicepcc
⭐️ Share your favorite Bicep memories via this form for a chance to be featured: t.ly/BicepBday

Here's to the next 5 reps! 💪🚀
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May 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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It is the 5th birthday of Bicep! What a crazy innovation we have seen since the 0.1 release! Honored to present a Bicep session at Microsoft Build next week! 💪 build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessio...

Bringing some cool Bicep swag! 😊

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Optimize Your Infrastructure as Code: Build Once, Deploy Anywhere
Take your Infrastructure as Code workflows to the next level with Bicep modules. In this demo, you’ll learn three ways to create reusable modules to simplify deployments, securely share modules, and l...
build.microsoft.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Next week at #E2EVC, I'm presenting a community session on Azure Marketplace. Tech guide for ISVs, MSPs, or SIs on becoming successful & what pitfalls to avoid! Is it all 🌈and 🦄? Come and find out!

With a touch of @biceplang.bsky.social 💪, ARM Templates & #VSCode!

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May 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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In less than 10 days, it's time for the #E2EMVC event again (still widely known as #E2EVC 😊). Looking forward to presenting a session with @chrisjmarks.bsky.social on #Parallels. No spoilers to share, but we had A LOT of fun preparing this interactive session!
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May 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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[email protected] v0.35.1 is here!

💪 @secure() on module outputs!
💪 VS Bicep extension support for .bicepparam files!
💪 New functions for parseUri() and buildUri()

BTW, I love the experimental feature @onlyIfNotExists! ❤️ ...and much more! github.com/Azure/bicep/...
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Release v0.35.1 · Azure/bicep
Highlights GA release for the @secure() decorator on module outputs! You can now output secure values from a child module and read them in a parent module. (#16796) Visual Studio Bicep extensio...
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May 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM