Operational Insights

SQL MCP in Azure: Fixing the dab-config.json Mounting Trap

July 13, 2026 • Azure Compute > Azure Containers

Connecting the SQL Model Context Protocol (MCP) came with a few challenges, and at the end of the day, SQL MCP was not for me. However, that doesn't mean it's useless for everyone. If you are encountering errors with your container, it may be the dab-config.json file. This guide can help you fix it.

Azure Durable Functions vs. LLM Rate Limits: What to do When Parallel Fails

July 10, 2026 • Azure Compute > Azure Functions

Durable Functions became a handy method for running scheduled, orchestrated, in-context RAG requests to generate content, but I was not able to use one of its most beneficial features: parallel execution. Still, I didn't walk away disappointed, and I have several optimization suggestions to share.