Imagine you’re trying to answer a tough question, but your brain doesn’t have the specific information. What do you do? You probably look it up – maybe on the internet or in a book. Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, is a way to give AI models a similar ability. Think of a powerful AI language model as Read More …
Category: Learn IT
This is all of the posts dedicated to sharing the IT knowledge I have accumulated through the years and through all of the positions, companies, and projects. As I say, I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but my shed and tool collection is a lot larger than the average bear, Boo Boo.
AZ 900 – Part II – Architecture & Security II
Microsoft Azure is a powerful cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services and resources for building, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers. Understanding the structure of Azure is essential for effectively utilizing its capabilities. Key components of Azure’s organizational structure include subscriptions, management groups, resource groups, and resources. Read More …
NLP – Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on the interaction between computers and humans through natural language. The primary goal of NLP is to enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language in a way that is both meaningful and useful. This capability has led to the development of Read More …
CDN – Content Delivery Network
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers strategically located across various geographic locations. Its primary purpose is to deliver web content, such as images, videos, stylesheets, and scripts, to users more efficiently and quickly. By caching content on multiple servers, a CDN reduces the distance data must travel to reach end-users, Read More …
Neural Networks
Alright, let’s trace the fascinating journey of Neural Networks within the broader history of Artificial Intelligence. For someone new to AI, understanding this evolution is key to grasping where we are today and where the field might be headed. As we discussed earlier, the early days of AI in the mid-20th century were dominated by Read More …
Notes – About GitHub-hosted runners
GitHub offers hosted virtual machines to run workflows. The virtual machine contains an environment of tools, packages, and settings available for GitHub Actions to use. Overview of GitHub-hosted runners Runners are the machines that execute jobs in a GitHub Actions workflow. For example, a runner can clone your repository locally, install testing software, and then Read More …
AZ 900 – Part II – Architecture & Security I
Microsoft Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services, including computing power, storage, networking, databases, analytics, and more. Understanding its global infrastructure involves several key concepts: Regions and Availability Zones Regions: Azure is divided into geographic regions, which are clusters of data centers located in specific areas around the Read More …
DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. DDoS attacks are executed using multiple compromised computer systems, often referred to as a botnet, which are controlled by the attacker. These botnets Read More …
LLM – Large Language Model
A non-technical definition………. Imagine you have a friend who is an incredible storyteller. This friend has read thousands of books, articles, and conversations, absorbing all kinds of information about the world. When you ask them a question or give them a topic, they can quickly come up with a thoughtful response, tell a story, or Read More …
Notes – GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions is a powerful automation platform built directly into GitHub. It allows you to automate workflows within your software development life cycle, right in your repositories. Here’s a breakdown of what it is: Core Functionality: Automation of Workflows: GitHub Actions enables you to create automated workflows that respond to events within your GitHub repository. These Read More …