A blog about technology, community, photography, and daily life.https://www.memobog.net/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-27-memolog-loop-engineering/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-27-memolog-loop-engineering/This article introduces Memolog's outer Human-in-the-loop discovery loop, where people and AI discover the right answer, and its inner Loop Engineering implementation and validation loop, where AI iterates toward that answer.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechgithub-copilotloop-engineeringhuman-in-the-loopcoding-agentdevelopment-workflowhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-26-memolog-security-approach/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-26-memolog-security-approach/A look at how a cost and privacy review for my personal site, Memolog, grew into work on Front Door, WAF, Azure Policy, STRIDE, Sentinel, and security exercises, along with the site's current architecture.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazuresecurityfront-doorwafazure-policysentinelfinopsgdprhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-22-natural-english-translation-workflow/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-22-natural-english-translation-workflow/How Memolog evolved from automatic Azure AI Translator output to a reviewed workflow that produces natural English and keeps JA and EN in sync, with Japanese as the source of truth.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechi18nseoazure-ai-translatorazure-openaigithub-copilothttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-22-tottori-dunes/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-22-tottori-dunes/On my first visit to the Tottori Sand Dunes, I was overwhelmed by their vastness. The people crossing the sand looked tiny against the landscape, capturing nature's immense scale in a single frame.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTphotophototottoritottori-duneslandscape-photographyinstagramhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-21-azure-ai-speech-speaker-diarization/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-21-azure-ai-speech-speaker-diarization/Learn how Azure AI Speech diarization, retired Speaker Recognition APIs, LLM-based name inference, and Teams Rooms apply to meeting audio captured by a single microphone.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazureazure-ai-speechmicrosoft-teamsteams-roomsazure-openaihttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-18-enterprise-ai-adoption-strategy/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-18-enterprise-ai-adoption-strategy/This article explains how an AI CoE can narrow Microsoft AI products by purpose and scenario, then connect hands-on use with evaluation, knowledge capture, talent development, and phased rollout.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechaimicrosoft-365-copilotgithub-copilotcopilot-studiomicrosoft-foundryadoptionhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-17-choosing-finops-ai-on-azure/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-17-choosing-finops-ai-on-azure/A comparison of AWS FinOps Agent, Azure FinOps Hub, the Cost Management API, and Azure Copilot, with guidance on choosing an approach that fits your scale and a lightweight design for this site.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazureawsfinopsazure-copilotcost-managementhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-16-azure-copilot-observability-agent-on-memolog/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-16-azure-copilot-observability-agent-on-memolog/This article covers the Azure Copilot Observability Agent, how we deployed it to Memolog, how it differs from Azure SRE Agent, and the operational boundaries we set around AAC-based billing.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazureazure-monitorobservabilityaiopssrehttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-16-log-analytics-auxiliary-with-github-copilot/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-16-log-analytics-auxiliary-with-github-copilot/Using Memolog's Log Analytics workspaces as a case study, this article explains the Auxiliary plan, its benefits and drawbacks, and whether it fits the site's current log volume and monitoring requirements.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazurelog-analyticsazure-monitorgithub-copilotcosthttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-15-azure-architecture-cost-estimation-with-github-copilot/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-15-azure-architecture-cost-estimation-with-github-copilot/Learn how to use GitHub Copilot to identify missing requirements, establish initial sizing, develop an architecture, and deploy it with Bicep, based on the real-world experience of building this site.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazuregithub-copilotarchitecturebicepmcphttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-14-build-entra-external-id-demo-auth/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-14-build-entra-external-id-demo-auth/How I configured self-service registration and authentication with Microsoft Entra External ID so that only the user who submitted data can view it in a demo.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechentra-idexternal-idciamazureauthenticationhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-11-foundry-web-iq-agent/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-11-foundry-web-iq-agent/Build a minimal Prompt Agent that uses Web Search in Microsoft Foundry, compare answers at two points in time, and examine the limitations of directly accessing Instagram posts.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechmicrosoft-foundryweb-iqweb-searchai-agentazurehttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-10-enable-work-iq-usage-based-billing/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-10-enable-work-iq-usage-based-billing/Learn how to configure usage-based billing, service principals, and admin consent for the Work IQ API in a tenant without Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses, then verify the setup with the CLI.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechwork-iqmicrosoft-365microsoft-entracopilot-creditsazurehttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-08-cebu-diving-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-08-cebu-diving-trip/From an overnight stay near Narita Airport to getting my diving license in Mactan, exploring Cebu, and eating lechon again and again, this is a look back at my June 2026 trip to Cebu - including the time I left my iPhone in a Grab.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailytravelcebumactanphilippinesdivingfoodhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-08-sanin-road-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-08-sanin-road-trip/After the Azure Travelers Hiroshima trip, I spent three days driving through Shimane and Tottori. This journey of more than 1,000 km took me from a place tied to my ancestors to mythology, castles, anime, and coastal scenery.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdailytravelshimanetottorihiroshimaroad-triphttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-06-work-fabric-foundry-iq/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-06-work-fabric-foundry-iq/This article compares the information handled by Work IQ, Fabric IQ, Foundry IQ, and Web IQ and explains when to use each through an example customer inquiry agent architecture.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechmicrosoft-iqwork-iqfabric-iqfoundry-iqweb-iqai-agenthttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-03-azure-travelers-hiroshima-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-08-03-azure-travelers-hiroshima-trip/A look back at the 10th Azure Travelers meetup on August 1 and my time in Hiroshima from July 30 through August 2.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelershiroshimaeventtravelhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-31-building-memolog-with-github-copilot/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-31-building-memolog-with-github-copilot/I look back at how GitHub Copilot and I divided the work, from defining Memolog's requirements and implementing it on Azure to issue-driven Cloud Agent work and today's local-first development, based on execution logs, Issues, and pull requests.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechgithub-copilotagent-modecoding-agentgithubdevelopment-workflowhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-06-14-cebu-mactan-cloudscape/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-06-14-cebu-mactan-cloudscape/Towering clouds filled the blue sky above Mactan, Cebu. Even the elevated roadway and waterfront neighborhood seemed enveloped by the scale of the sky.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTphotophotocebumactanphilippinescloudscapetravel-photographyinstagramhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-28-entra-external-id/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-28-entra-external-id/Learn how workforce Entra ID differs from External ID for external users, how to configure an external tenant, and how applications integrate with it.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechentra-idexternal-idciamazureauthenticationb2chttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-27-github-enterprise-cloud-server-copilot/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-27-github-enterprise-cloud-server-copilot/A comparison of GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Enterprise Server across data boundaries, user management, Copilot policies, the Copilot cloud agent, and constraints involving Actions and Dependabot.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechgithubenterpriseghescopilotemugovernancehttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-26-akeno-sunflowers/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-26-akeno-sunflowers/People heading to the sunflower fields and towering thunderhead clouds I saw at the Akeno Sunflower Festival in Akeno, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This single photo made the whole venue feel like summer vacation.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTphotophotoyamanashihokutoakenosunflowerinstagramhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-26-azure-travelers-hiroshima/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-26-azure-travelers-hiroshima/Azure Travelers hosts Azure study sessions while traveling across Japan. Here's a look back at the journey so far, details about the Hiroshima trip on August 1, and a call for sponsors who can provide venues for future events.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelershiroshimaeventhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-26-kitahiroshima-escon-concourse/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-26-kitahiroshima-escon-concourse/A BIGBOSS banner caught my eye on the concourse from Kita-Hiroshima Station to ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTphotophotohokkaidokitahiroshimaescon-fieldbigbossstreet-photographyinstagramhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-25-azure-front-door-standard-premium/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-25-azure-front-door-standard-premium/A practical comparison of Azure Front Door Standard and Premium, including features, pricing, suitable workloads, and whether the service makes sense for my own site.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazurefront-doorcdnwafsecurityarchitecturecosthttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-23-github-enterprise-data-residency-emu/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-23-github-enterprise-data-residency-emu/An overview of GitHub Enterprise Cloud data residency, EMU, Organization design, and Copilot regional availability.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechgithubenterprisedata-residencyemucopilotgovernancehttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-20-github-licensing-enterprise/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-20-github-licensing-enterprise/A guide to GitHub as an integrated development platform for project management, AI, CI/CD, security, and governance, including product plans, pricing, and purchasing options.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechgithubcopilotactionssecuritylicenseenterprisehttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-13-hello-astro-swa/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-07-13-hello-astro-swa/My original WordPress blog became inaccessible, so I started a new one.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtechazureastroswahttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-05-16-azure-travelers-kanazawa-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-05-16-azure-travelers-kanazawa-trip/A look back at the ninth Azure Travelers meetup in Kanazawa on May 16, along with my travels through Kanazawa, Fukui, and Toyama from May 13 to 17.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelerskanazawaeventtravelhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-01-24-azure-travelers-sendai-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2026-01-24-azure-travelers-sendai-trip/A look back at the eighth Azure Travelers meetup, held in Sendai on January 24, and my journey through Yamagata, Sendai, and Matsushima from January 22 to 25.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelerssendaiyamagatamatsushimaeventtravelhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-10-04-azure-travelers-tokyo-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-10-04-azure-travelers-tokyo-trip/A look back at the seventh Azure Travelers meetup, co-hosted with JAZUG's 15th anniversary event on October 4, plus our yakatabune pre-event and a day in Nakameguro.Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelerstokyojazugeventtravelhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-05-31-azure-travelers-ehime-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-05-31-azure-travelers-ehime-trip/A look back at the sixth Azure Travelers study session in Ehime and seven days on the road through Kobe, Kagawa, Matsuyama, and the Shimanami Kaido.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelersehimematsuyamaeventtravelroad-triphttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-05-25-microsoft-build-2025-seattle/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-05-25-microsoft-build-2025-seattle/A look at the major announcements and GA releases from Microsoft Build 2025, where AI agents took center stage, followed by photos and stories from the sessions, Expo, Attendee Party, sightseeing, and food in Seattle.Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTdailymicrosoft-buildmicrosoftazure-ai-foundrygithub-copilotseattletravelhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-02-15-azure-travelers-okinawa-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2025-02-15-azure-travelers-okinawa-trip/A look back at the fifth Azure Travelers meetup, held at Microsoft Base OKINAWA on February 15, and eight days of working and traveling around Miyako Island and Okinawa Island.Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelersokinawamiyakojimaeventtravelworkationhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-10-19-azure-travelers-fukuoka-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-10-19-azure-travelers-fukuoka-trip/A look back at the 4th Azure Travelers Meetup, held at Engineer Cafe on October 19, and the 12-day journey through Okinawa and Yoron Island to Fukuoka.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelersfukuokaokinawayoronjimaeventtravelworkationhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-06-22-azure-travelers-yamagata-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-06-22-azure-travelers-yamagata-trip/A look back at the third Azure Travelers meetup, held in Yamagata on June 22, and my five-day stay from June 19 to 23, including cherry picking and a visit to Zao.Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelersyamagataeventtravelworkationhttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-04-13-azure-travelers-kobe-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-04-13-azure-travelers-kobe-trip/A look back at the second Azure Travelers meetup, held at Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab KOBE on April 13, and four days of travel through Kobe, Awaji Island, and Okayama.Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelerskobeeventtravelpower-platformsuper-gthttps://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-01-13-azure-travelers-sapporo-trip/https://www.memobog.net/en/blog/2024-01-13-azure-travelers-sapporo-trip/A look back at the first Azure Travelers study session, held in Sapporo on January 13, how the community began, and our travels in Sapporo and Yoichi from January 11 to 16.Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTcommunityazurecommunityazure-travelerssapporoeventtravelhokkaido