Rick Claus (RicksterCDN)
@regularitguy.com
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 heard that this year, Microsoft had to turn to Zava for customer evidence because Contoso leadership expressed skepticism about the ability of AI to transform their business and operations.
#NotAFrontierFirm #MSIgnite #FakeRumor
#NotAFrontierFirm #MSIgnite #FakeRumor
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I heard that this year, Microsoft had to turn to Zava for customer evidence because Contoso leadership expressed skepticism about the ability of AI to transform their business and operations.
#NotAFrontierFirm #MSIgnite #FakeRumor
#NotAFrontierFirm #MSIgnite #FakeRumor
I sit down with Aung Oo – VP of Azure Storage, to talk about the evolving world of cloud native storage. From Kubernetes to AI workloads, they explore how Azure is innovating to meet the demands of modern, data-intensive applications.
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I sit down with Aung Oo – VP of Azure Storage, to talk about the evolving world of cloud native storage. From Kubernetes to AI workloads, they explore how Azure is innovating to meet the demands of modern, data-intensive applications.
How about a behind-the-scenes view of the 6‘ x 8‘ Lego data center at Microsoft Ignite? don’t worry - I got you covered. BUT - they won’t let me touch it or take it home. #msignite
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
How about a behind-the-scenes view of the 6‘ x 8‘ Lego data center at Microsoft Ignite? don’t worry - I got you covered. BUT - they won’t let me touch it or take it home. #msignite
Just in case you’re craving a really good hamburger while you’re at Microsoft Ignite this week. Just north of the convention center off of Mission Street is Super Duper Burger. What can I say, it’s damn good. 
#msignite
#msignite
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Just in case you’re craving a really good hamburger while you’re at Microsoft Ignite this week. Just north of the convention center off of Mission Street is Super Duper Burger. What can I say, it’s damn good. 
#msignite
#msignite
Insider tip for an AWESOME breakfast not too far away from Moscone: Honey Honey Cafe & Crêperie …Short walk but worth it.
Support the LOCALS #msignite
Support the LOCALS #msignite
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Insider tip for an AWESOME breakfast not too far away from Moscone: Honey Honey Cafe & Crêperie …Short walk but worth it.
Support the LOCALS #msignite
Support the LOCALS #msignite
Plan out your schedule for #msignite next week. Sessions are mostly locked with times and rooms identified. Don’t forget Labs have an RSVP option to save your seat, but if it’s full, you can still go and join the waiting list that opens 10 mins before doors close for any open seats.
Stay FLEXIBLE.
Stay FLEXIBLE.
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Plan out your schedule for #msignite next week. Sessions are mostly locked with times and rooms identified. Don’t forget Labs have an RSVP option to save your seat, but if it’s full, you can still go and join the waiting list that opens 10 mins before doors close for any open seats.
Stay FLEXIBLE.
Stay FLEXIBLE.
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
As a public transit geek, I thought I would share how to get from San Francisco airport down to the Microsoft Ignite venue via the BART. lots of folks heading down there this weekend for the event next week. #msignite
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
As a public transit geek, I thought I would share how to get from San Francisco airport down to the Microsoft Ignite venue via the BART. lots of folks heading down there this weekend for the event next week. #msignite
Just got back from RoadTesting the #msIgnite Bag and Bottle in Frankfurt. From luggage straps to wide-mouth bottles, this year’s swag is 🔥 (did I really just say that?).
Pick yours up early at registration—limited quantities! #MSIgnite #TechTravel
Full Length review: youtube.com/shorts/9fEae...
Pick yours up early at registration—limited quantities! #MSIgnite #TechTravel
Full Length review: youtube.com/shorts/9fEae...
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Just got back from RoadTesting the #msIgnite Bag and Bottle in Frankfurt. From luggage straps to wide-mouth bottles, this year’s swag is 🔥 (did I really just say that?).
Pick yours up early at registration—limited quantities! #MSIgnite #TechTravel
Full Length review: youtube.com/shorts/9fEae...
Pick yours up early at registration—limited quantities! #MSIgnite #TechTravel
Full Length review: youtube.com/shorts/9fEae...
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
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.
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
#HyperV #VMwareMigration #WalkNTalk
Full Video youtu.be/s9YpW2KY5e4
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
#HyperV #VMwareMigration #WalkNTalk
Full Video youtu.be/s9YpW2KY5e4
Mornin!
Happy Sunday. Rare second day in a row without “rain” in Redmond.
I’m still timezone challenged and takin’ it easy today, editing some videos. What are you up to today?
Happy Sunday. Rare second day in a row without “rain” in Redmond.
I’m still timezone challenged and takin’ it easy today, editing some videos. What are you up to today?
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Mornin!
Happy Sunday. Rare second day in a row without “rain” in Redmond.
I’m still timezone challenged and takin’ it easy today, editing some videos. What are you up to today?
Happy Sunday. Rare second day in a row without “rain” in Redmond.
I’m still timezone challenged and takin’ it easy today, editing some videos. What are you up to today?
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…
I once again over purchased for our trick-or-treaters – oh well…
November 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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…
I once again over purchased for our trick-or-treaters – oh well…
I am going to Frankfurt next week to connect with folks at the #microsoftAItour. I’ll be presenting a session on using AI to manage your infra.
It’s my first time in Germany/Frankfurt. Any suggestions on what to do?
It’s my first time in Germany/Frankfurt. Any suggestions on what to do?
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I am going to Frankfurt next week to connect with folks at the #microsoftAItour. I’ll be presenting a session on using AI to manage your infra.
It’s my first time in Germany/Frankfurt. Any suggestions on what to do?
It’s my first time in Germany/Frankfurt. Any suggestions on what to do?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I finally setup a VPN to the home network so my wife can connect and stream 🔱 while she is traveling for work.
Cross one thing off my Home IT To-do list
Cross one thing off my Home IT To-do list
October 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I finally setup a VPN to the home network so my wife can connect and stream 🔱 while she is traveling for work.
Cross one thing off my Home IT To-do list
Cross one thing off my Home IT To-do list
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
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
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)
I wonder if folks like @markrussinovich.bsky.social have time blocked off today for "meetings" or "focus time". 😂
(Not that I do or anything)
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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)
I wonder if folks like @markrussinovich.bsky.social have time blocked off today for "meetings" or "focus time". 😂
(Not that I do or anything)
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
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.
I choked on my morning coffee reading this one!
C-Suite: we're trying to figure out your value. What do your department save over the last few fiscal quarters
Developer Relations: your reputation
Developer Relations: your reputation
October 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I choked on my morning coffee reading this one!