GitHub Copilot Agent Mode: EU Data Residency & AI Act Compliance Checklist

1 What “Agent mode” actually does GitHub Copilot’s Agent mode lets developers type a high-level goal; the LLM then plans, edits code, invokes tools and loops until tests pass⁴ (learn.microsoft.com). Behind the scenes, Visual Studio, VS Code and Copilot Chat call the same Azure OpenAI endpoint used by Copilot Chat and Copilot for Azure⁵ (learn.microsoft.com). ...

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Pavel Nasovich

Azure Resource Inventory (ARI): Your Comprehensive Guide to Efficient Cloud Management

Introduction: Why Azure Resource Inventory Matters With Azure’s vast ecosystem of virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, networks, and countless other services, keeping track of all deployed resources can be challenging. Azure Resource Inventory (ARI) addresses this problem head-on, collecting details from multiple subscriptions and generating an Excel workbook that breaks down each resource type - complete with security recommendations, cost insights, and more. This single consolidated report is a game-changer for cloud administrators, helping them govern infrastructure, optimize costs, and streamline audits. ...

February 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Pavel Nasovich