Nathan Bijnens
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  • Dec 14, 2023 #NixOS #Windows Subsystem for Linux #Microsoft Windows #Linux

    NixOS on Microsoft Windows 11 using WSL2

    Nix NixOS is my go-to Linux distribution, providing a Functional approach to packaging & configuration management. There are a couple of steps to enable NixOS on top of the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.

  • Dec 11, 2023 #Azure #Data Mesh #Microsoft Fabric #Big Data #Architecture

    Data Mesh using Microsoft Fabric at Cloud Scale Analytics '23

    In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, organizations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to overcome the challenges posed by traditional centralized data architectures. Enter the concept of Data Mesh, a paradigm shift that decentralizes data ownership and processing, allowing organizations to scale efficiently and unlock the true potential of their data. In this presentation, we explore how Microsoft Fabric can be a game-changer in implementing a Data Mesh.

  • Dec 9, 2023 #NixOS

    NixOS: adding a set of helper functions to Nix and importing these

    In my HomeAssistant setup, I rely on NixOS to streamline configuration management. To enhance the efficiency of writing Home Assistant YAML files, I sought a way to integrate custom helper functions seamlessly. My objective was to include ‘ha’ as an argument at the beginning of my configuration files, allowing for a more modular and organized setup. My goal is to be able to include ha as argument at the top of my file: { config, lib, pkgs, ha, ... }:

  • Jul 3, 2023 #NixOS #Home Assistant #Home Automation

    Home Assistant: Adding a custom_component in NixOS - part 2

    See part 1 for the actual setup of a custom_component in NixOS. During part 2 we will look how to package an additional python dependency, not part of NixOS yet.

  • Mar 29, 2023 #NixOS #Home Assistant #Home Automation

    Home Assistant: Adding a custom_component in NixOS - part 1

    If you’re looking for a way to add custom components to your Home Assistant setup, then NixOS has a good solution. NixOS is an open source Linux distribution that is designed to be functional. This can be a good alternative to have a more declarative configuration in contrast to HACS.

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Nathan Bijnens

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect Manager, Data & AI at Microsoft Belux, fascinated with Big Data, AI, Data Mesh, Event Driven Systems, NixOS and home automation. Speaker on Big Data, AI and Spark.