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Introduction: A comprehensive overview of the most frequently used and discussed architecture patterns among our customers in various domains. 1) AOAI with Azure Frontdoor for loadbalancing Use Azure Front Door for cross region global load balancing of requests across multiple Azure OpenAI endpoints. In this architecture below Azure Front Door routes requests to multiple instances of Azure OpenAI hosted on Private Endpoints locked to a VNET. AFD uses health check on the path /status-0123456789abcdef to determine the health and proximity of each Azure OpenAI endpoints. The deployment name should be the same if you are load balancing, since that would be…

The simple database for developers ready to go, every time When building a new project, we don't need a big database that scales and has lots of data, but we do still need some kind of data source. Of course, it is possible to fake it and have some hardcoded value returned by an API but that takes time to create and it's not a database. In this post, I want to share a solution to have a portable, self-healing, disposable, disconnected database that doesn't require any installation. The solution? Put the database in a container! It doesn't matter what database you are planning to use or on which OS you are developing. Most databases will have an official im…

Background Recently, I'm planning to train a custom Open AI model which based Logic App cases in real-life. As per the situation, we have following challenges need to be resolved. We need huge amounts of records which cannot be provided from a single person. So we need to have a way to collect data from different people. Generate Jsonl files which requested by Open AI custom model. The training data is growing, so we need to automate the model training and deployment in schedule. Mechanism After some research and test, I found we can use Microsoft Form + Azure Storage Account + Logic App as resolution. Microsoft Form: It is a very easy using serv…

We are delighted to announce the release of Update Rollup 2 for System Center 2022. This Update Rollup comes with enhancements to manage the on-prem datacenters and to aid the cloud migration journey. SCVMM comes with four times faster ESXi to Hyper-V VM conversion performance to assist in the migration of VMs while Azure Migrate Business Case can now be discovered and generated from SCOM in-product console. This article gives detailed information on the new features and enhancements. Virtual Machine Manager Arc blade enhancements We recently introduced Azure management capabilities like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Update Manager, VM Insights…

[ATTACH=full]55659[/ATTACH] The following updates are now available in the Enterprise plan: Spring Cloud Gateway enables you to set log level per logger name: Spring Cloud Gateway now supports precise control over the generation of log messages and their respective verbosity levels. This enhancement enables you to concentrate your attention on specific areas within the codebase that warrant closer inspection and monitoring. For more information, see the Configure log levels section of Configure VMware Spring Cloud Gateway and Troubleshoot VMware Spring Cloud Gateway. Spring Cloud Gateway supports a restart operation using the Azure portal and the Azure CLI…

[ATTACH=full]55656[/ATTACH] As microservices architecture becomes increasingly prevalent, each microservices cluster is tasked with independently handling identity authentication and authorization. This not only increases the development workload but also gives rise to maintenance and security challenges. However, the introduction of a gateway concept provides an innovative solution to these issues. VMware Spring Cloud Gateway, acting as the first line of defense for all incoming requests, assumes the crucial responsibility of handling identity authentication, verifying user identities, and validating their permissions. This means that each microservice no longer …

Hi everyone! Brandon Wilson here once again with this month’s “Check This Out!” (CTO!) guide. These posts are only intended to be your guide, to lead you to some content of interest, and are just a way we are trying to help our readers a bit more, whether that is learning, troubleshooting, or just finding new content sources! We will give you a bit of a taste of the blog content itself, provide you a way to get to the source content directly, and help to introduce you to some other blogs you may not be aware of that you might find helpful. From all of us on the Core Infrastructure and Security Tech Community blog team, thanks for your continued reading and support! …

Did you know you can solve most of the puzzles in Advent of Code with SQL? In this episode of the Path To Citus Con podcast for developers who love Postgres, guests Dimitri Fontaine and Vik Fearing join co-hosts Claire Giordano and Pino de Candia to explore whether you can (or should) solve every data problem in SQL. Learning SQL requires practice, just like any other skill. Dimitri will tell you why being lazy might just be a good reason to learn SQL. And how it can make your life easier and more efficient. If you’re a fan of relational databases, you might have wondered how to pronounce the acronym SQL. Or maybe you’ve been mispronouncing it all along. So …

[ATTACH=full]55625[/ATTACH] Do you have a passion for technology and innovation? Do you want to learn how to create AI solutions that can make a positive impact on the world? Do you want to earn a prestigious skill badge and compete with other tech enthusiasts across the UK? If yes, then you should join the Microsoft UK AI Skills Challenge! The Microsoft UK AI Skills Challenge is a free and immersive online training program that will teach you the essentials of AI development. You will learn how to use the latest tools and technologies to build smart and scalable applications. You will also have access to a leaderboard and a completion skills badge that you ca…

Overview Azure CycleCloud is an enterprise-friendly tool for orchestrating and managing High Performance Computing (HPC) environments on Azure. With CycleCloud, users can provision infrastructure for HPC systems, deploy familiar HPC schedulers, and automatically size the infrastructure to run jobs efficiently at any scale. Through CycleCloud, users can create different types of file systems and mount them to the compute cluster nodes to support HPC workloads. Azure CycleCloud is targeted at HPC administrators and users who want to deploy an HPC environment with a specific scheduler in mind -- commonly used schedulers such as Slurm, PBS Professional, Grid Engine, …

Purpose The purpose of this article is to show how you can automate the process of deploying the resources to setup log reporting to the CISA TALON, which is part of the TIC 3.0 Compliance requirements. There are many published resources on TIC 3.0 Compliance, which will be listed below, but this particular article will be focused on automating the deployment of the resources needed to setup the required log reporting to the CISA TALON. Assumptions Working level knowledge of Azure Event Hub, Entra, and Azure automated deployments. Deployment Steps This solution utilizes Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Bicep to deploy the required resou…

We're pleased to share with you a summary of the Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server feature updates and announcements from last month, as well as the latest roadmap of upcoming features! November 2023 Live webinar These feature updates are also covered in our Monthly Live Webinar on YouTube (Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel!), which streams the second Wednesday of every month, at 7:30am Pacific time. Below is a link to the webinar we delivered this week: October 2023 updates and announcements Azure Database for MySQL Contributor initiative The Azure Database for MySQL Contributor initiative is designed to rec…

In a world driven by innovation and technology, students, startups, AI developers, and entrepreneurs are constantly seeking tools and solutions to simplify their journey in cloud-native applications and dynamic software development. At Microsoft, our mission is to empower all developers, including those just starting their journey, to succeed in building adaptable and dynamic applications that run seamlessly on the cloud and edge. To achieve this goal, we are committed to developing open, flexible, and cutting-edge technologies that make it easy for anyone to build powerful applications using any programming language and on any platform. One of the many teams leadi…

Following the open sourcing of nxtools, we are excited to expand our suite of open-source features by making the GitHub repository of the Guest Configuration PowerShell Module publicly available! The GuestConfiguration PowerShell module provides commands that assist authors in creating, testing, and publishing custom machine configuration policies to manage settings inside Azure virtual machines and Arc-enabled servers at scale across both Windows and Linux. Tasks that the Guest Configuration module automates include: Programmatic organizing of your compiled DSC resources and configuration files into the structure required by our agent. Testing the…

How will you apply AI solutions to your workflow? Secure your online pass, for Microsoft Ignite to learn how you can leverage AI tools to work smarter, boost productivity, and stay ahead of your competition. By joining us you gain full access to the online experience: Be there live, from your office or home: Advance your skills and knowledge in real-time breakout sessions—participate in real-time to live as you actively learn from peers and experts located around the world. Collaborate with experts: Do you have questions about products you use every day? We’ve got your answers. Utilize the live chat feature during sessions or schedule a one-to-…

This week, I addressed a customer's request to understand the differences between Physical and Logical Reads and how they affect performance. Here’s an explanation and an example to help clarify these concepts. Introduction: In the realm of Azure SQL Database, query performance is a paramount concern for database administrators and developers alike. A critical aspect of this performance is understanding how SQL Server interacts with data, particularly through physical and logical reads. This article delves into these two fundamental concepts, providing insights into their impact on database performance and a practical lab to observe these metrics in action. …

When migrating large databases to Azure SQL DB, an issue often encountered is slower than desired SQL DB migration performance. This blog details how to investigate and pinpoint performance issues to improve the speed of your Azure SQL DB migration. Since this article focuses on migration performance, it is assumed that you are familiar with the process of successfully migrating using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). A SQL DB migration consists of three separate pieces that each play a role in impacting migration performance: Source SQL Server Self-hosted integration runtime Target SQL DB The first step to improving performance is determining…

Since Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Edge Essentials launched earlier this year, customers across industries have used it to accelerate application development and streamline the deployment and management of highly distributed edge applications. We are thrilled with the positive customer feedback and momentum on this platform’s ability to oversee Kubernetes-based workload orchestration for Windows and Linux applications at the edge. AKS Edge Essentials leverages standard open-source Kubernetes (K8s/K3s) distributions and makes it easier for customers to incorporate cloud-native best practices into scalable operational technology solutions at the edge. Deve…

Check out this month’s Empowering.Cloud community updates, the latest briefings from subject matter experts and the Microsoft Teams Monthly Update from MVP Tom Arbuthnot. Planning Large Scale Account Provisioning for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Shared Devices [ATTACH=full]55609[/ATTACH] Empowering.Cloud Microsoft Apps and Services MVP Habib Mankal discusses large scale provisioning of Microsoft Teams meeting rooms and shared devices from an account and management perspective with MVP Michael LaMontagne. Two types of account Bookable exchange resources for meeting rooms Common area phones for shared devices [*]Licensing requirements [*]Security…

More than 85% of Fortune 100 companies are currently using Microsoft Azure AI in their operations. As AI rapidly evolves, more partners are turning to Microsoft to aid in the journey. The results of our partners’ work have already begun to make a positive impact for our customers across industries. READ THIS BLOG to explore the experiences of these featured partners: Neudesic, an IBM Company, Celebal Technologies, EY and Wipro. Continue reading...

In this blog series dedicated to Microsoft's technical articles, we'll highlight our MVPs' favorite article along with their personal insights. James van den Berg, Cloud and Datacenter Management MVP, Netherlands [ATTACH=full]55605[/ATTACH] Browse all courses, learning paths, and modules - Training | Microsoft Learn “From Here you can Learn on-demand for free with Awesome content on Microsoft Products Like for me: Microsoft Azure, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Arc, Windows Server, Containers, Security, Hybrid IT and Azure Hybrid Learning path.” *Relevant Blog: Azure Update Management for Windows and Linux in Multi Cloud #Azure #Winserv #Linux | Cloud and Datac…

We are pleased to announce the security review for Microsoft Edge, version 119! We have reviewed the new settings in Microsoft Edge version 119 and determined that there are no additional security settings that require enforcement. The Microsoft Edge version 117 security baseline continues to be our recommended configuration which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. Microsoft Edge version 119 introduced 8 new computer settings and 3 new user settings. We have included a spreadsheet listing the new settings in the release to make it easier for you to find them. As a friendly reminder, all available settings for Microsoft …

We continue to expand the Azure Marketplace ecosystem. For this volume, 29 new offers successfully met the onboarding criteria and went live. See details of the new offers below: Get it now in our marketplace [ATTACH=full]55596[/ATTACH] Digital Signage Software for Workplace Communication: Vibe.fyi is a digital workplace communication platform that delivers high-value messaging to a hard-to-reach workforce through visually stunning slides and a multi-channel approach. Vibe's Snackable Learning Framework delivers bite-sized messages with perfect frequency and sequencing, while seamless data integrations with Microsoft 365 automate production and sequencing. Vi…

Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing challenges in the digital age. Cyberattacks can cause significant damage to organizations and individuals, compromising their data, reputation, and operations. To prevent and mitigate cyberattacks, organizations need to adopt a proactive and informed cybersecurity strategy that allows them to make strategic decisions about their threat model and ability to effectively respond to ever-evolving threat actors. One of the key components of such a strategy is threat intelligence. Threat intelligence is the process of collecting, analyzing, and sharing information about cyber threats, their actors, and their techniques. This inf…

[ATTACH=full]55595[/ATTACH] November is here, which means leaves are changing colors, it’s the start of the holiday season, and Microsoft Ignite! Microsoft Ignite 2023 is taking place next week in Seattle (November 14-17) and online (November 15-17) and it’s a great time to discover what’s new with Linux on Azure, learn from experts, and make connections with others. At Ignite this year, you will find plenty of sessions, workshops, and demos covering various topics including the latest Linux and open source innovations on Azure, migrating Linux applications using Azure Migrate, and Azure Linux. Whether you attend online or in-person, you will have the opport…