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[ATTACH type=full" alt="WhatsNewBanner.png]64253[/ATTACH] Welcome to the August 2024 edition of What's New in Copilot for Microsoft 365! Every month, we highlight new features and enhancements for Copilot for Microsoft 365, to keep Microsoft 365 admins up to date with Copilot features that help your users be more productive and efficient in the apps they use every day. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new this month. Admin and management capabilities: Copilot for Microsoft 365 Risk Assessment QuickStart Guide Additional language support for Copilot for Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot Dashboard integrated with sentiment survey data from Viva Gli…

Check out new AI integrations for your Azure SQL databases. With Retrieval Augmented Generation, you can bridge structured data with generative AI, enhancing natural language queries across applications. With advanced vector-based semantic search, discover precise insights tailored to your data, while Copilot in Azure streamlines troubleshooting and T-SQL query authoring. Optimize workflows, personalize responses, and unlock new levels of efficiency in SQL-driven AI applications. [ATTACH type=full" alt="Main.png]64249[/ATTACH] Accelerate performance troubleshooting and complex query authoring tasks with Copilot in Azure. Quickly diagnose database issues and …

In this blog series dedicated to Microsoft's technical articles, we'll highlight our MVPs' favorite article along with their personal insights. Tiago Costa, Microsoft Azure MVP, Portugal [ATTACH type=full" alt="Tiago Costa.jpg]64245[/ATTACH] Prompt engineering techniques with Azure OpenAI - Azure OpenAI Service | Microsoft Learn “Since prompt engineering directly improves the efficiency of human-AI interactions, it is essential in today's rapidly evolving technology scene. By creating clear and specific prompts, people may produce more accurate, relevant, high-quality responses from AI systems. This ability is critical to efficiently use AI tools in variou…

De 1 a 22 de Outubro, prepare-se para certificação GitHub Foundations. Aprenda a automatizar fluxos de trabalho com GitHub Actions, aumentar sua produtividade no desenvolvimento com GitHub Copilot e desenvolver na nuvem com GitHub Codespaces. Descubra como o GitHub Advanced Security pode proteger seus projetos contra ameaças e vulnerabilidades. Além disso, você pode obter um cupom de desconto para uma certificação técnica do GitHub*. INSCREVA-SE AQUI: Event Series | Microsoft Reactor *Oferta válida por 48 horas após uma sessão. Limite de um voucher de desconto do GitHub por pessoa. Esta oferta é intransferível e não pode ser combinada com nenhuma outra ofert…

[HEADING=1]Table of Contents: [/HEADING] Modules in IIS Types of Modules Integration within IIS Architecture and Pipeline Custom Module and it's creation Interference with Incoming Requests Capabilities of Custom Modules Advantages of Using Custom Modules Summary [HEADING=1]Modules in IIS[/HEADING] Modules in Internet Information Services (IIS) are individual features that the server uses to process requests. Module is a component that handles specific tasks during the processing of web requests. These tasks can range from authentication and logging to compression and caching. Modules are integral to how IIS manages and processes requests, allowin…

We continue to expand the Azure Marketplace ecosystem. For this volume, 146 new offers successfully met the onboarding criteria and went live. See details of the new offers below: [TABLE width=95%] [TR] [th width=100%] [HEADING=2]Get it now in our marketplace[/HEADING][/th] [/TR] [TR] [td width=15%][ATTACH=full]64150[/ATTACH][/td] [td width=85%].NET 7 Software Framework Server on Ubuntu 20.04 Minimal: .NET 7 on Ubuntu 20.04 Minimal by Art Group offers advanced language features, improved performance, scalability, and enhanced security for building modern applications. It is ideal for high-performance web apps, microservices, and cloud-native solutions, it boosts …

Hey folks - I've seen some comments and replies stating that folks cannot use the debugger with SSDT in Visual Studio, so I decided to give it a try to see if there were any issues. Good news, it works! In this post we'll step through how to use the debugger with SSDT and Visual Studio, and I'll call out up front that it requires more permissions than you might realize. To get started, install Visual Studio, and the SQL Server Data Tools – Sql Editor (SSDT) extension if you don't already have them. If you do not have a license for Visual Studio, that’s ok, you can install Community edition! [HEADING=2]Setup[/HEADING] With Visual Studio and SSDT ins…

[JUSTIFY]Hello, I'm Sharda Kaur! I'm a Microsoft Learn Beta Student Ambassador pursuing my Master’s in Computer Application at Chitkara University in Punjab, India. With a strong passion for technology and community engagement, I'm dedicated to sharing my knowledge and expertise with others. As a tech enthusiast, I'm fascinated by the latest advancements in Microsoft technology, including Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, GitHub, and Microsoft Learn. I believe in the power of sharing knowledge and experiences, and I'm committed to creating informative and engaging content that helps others learn and grow. Through my blog, I aim to provide valuable insi…

Problem : Deploying Python Flask applications on IIS can be a smooth process, but occasionally, issues arise that require careful troubleshooting. One such issue involves the failure of a Flask application to retrieve the Windows Authentication user ID when using the HttpPlatformHandler. Please note that retrieving the user details was successful using WFastCGI but not with HttpPlatformHandler. Let’s see how we can fetch the user details in such scenario. Few Pointers : Move to HttpPlateFormHandlers form WFastCGI: WFastCGI is no longer maintained. Refer to this. Configure Python web apps for IIS - Visual Studio (Windows) | Microsoft Learn [ATTACH type=…

Introduction While many customers know that application takes a little time after they are pushed with new set of code/release but are not aware of mitigating this to make the application highly available and reliable. Usually, Web applications often face challenges related to slow startup times, especially when deployed in environments where resources are allocated dynamically or when applications are not frequently accessed. Microsoft introduced the Application Initialization feature in IIS 8.0 to address this issue. This feature ensures that your applications are always ready to serve requests, providing a smoother and faster user experience. Let’s look at this in m…

When hosting an ASP.NET Core API, it’s not uncommon to encounter the "Failed to load API definition" error in SwaggerUI. This article will explore the reasons behind this error and provide steps to resolve it. Problem You have an ASP.NET Core API with Swagger OpenAPI, and used the following code snippet to add and configure Swagger middleware. //adding swagger middleware builder.Services.AddEndpointsApiExplorer(); builder.Services.AddSwaggerGen(); //enable the middleware for serving the generated JSON document and the Swagger UI, app.UseSwagger(); app.UseSwaggerUI(c => { c.SwaggerEndpoint("/swagger/v1/swagger.json", "DemoAPI v1"); }); After deploying t…

Have you ever wondered why the Application Pool sometimes fails to recycle according to the specified conditions, such as regular time intervals or specific schedules? There can be various reasons behind this unexpected behavior. In this article, we will explore the most common causes of this issue. Problem For the context of this discussion, we have set the recycling condition to occur every 60 minutes. Ideally, the Application Pool should recycle automatically at these regular intervals. [ATTACH type=full" alt="HridayDutta_0-1724932465677.png]64128[/ATTACH] We can confirm the recycling event in the system event logs. As illustrated in the image below, th…

By Pankaj Srivastava, General Manager, Azure Partner Sales & Strategy In today's dynamic digital landscape, staying relevant means continuously adapting and using the best tools available. For partners focused on building their migration practice, Microsoft offers a unique opportunity to grow their business with a robust suite of resources and offers designed to streamline migration processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive growth. In this blog, we discuss how you can best use these assets to enhance your services and drive success. [HEADING=2]Generate customer interest and demand[/HEADING] Start by accessing Microsoft CloudAscent customer …

When working with the Service Bus Explorer in the Azure portal, you may want to grant different permissions to different users, depending on their role and responsibility. For example, you may want to allow some users to send messages to a queue, but not receive them. Or you may want to restrict access to a specific queue, topic, or subscription, but not the entire namespace. To address this challenge, we are excited to announce granular permissions for Service Bus Explorer. To use granular permissions, you need to use Microsoft Entra authentication, and assign one of the following roles, either on the namespace level or on the entity level. Service Bus Data Ow…

[ATTACH type=full" alt="Mindy_Rosenthal_1-1724958916750.png]64125[/ATTACH] aka.ms/Courseware_Title_Plan Don't forget to checkout updates made to the Title Plan, shared in its permanent location, linked above. [ATTACH type=full" alt="Mindy_Rosenthal_1-1724260005246.png]64126[/ATTACH] Please note: This is not a support forum. Only comments related to this specific blog post content are permitted and responded to. For ILT Courseware Support, please visit: aka.ms/ILTSupport If you have ILT questions not related to this blog post, please reach out to your program for support. Continue reading...

Windows 11 is getting better and better by the month! Get started with the latest improvements to Windows client and server security, device and app management, and productivity boosters. Join us as we celebrate three years of Windows 365 and the public preview of hotpatching on Windows Server 2025. [HEADING=1]New in Windows security[/HEADING] [MFA] Start planning and enable mandatory Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication (MFA) today. This will be required to sign in to the Microsoft Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Microsoft Intune admin center starting on or after October 15, 2024. If you use Intune admin center to access other services, such as…

[HEADING=1]1. Challenge[/HEADING] In Azure Landing Zones, the network infrastructure, including components like VNET Gateways and ExpressRoute circuits, is part of the platform landing zone. However, in line with the subscription democratization principle, workload owners should be empowered to deploy infrastructure as needed while remaining compliant with corporate policies. To achieve this in Azure Landing Zones, a custom Subscription Owner role grants workload (VNET) owners full access, excluding role assignments and networking. While this setup generally works, it poses a challenge for Private Endpoints. Registering a Private Endpoint into the required Priva…

Introducing exciting new features to help you better understand and improve adoption and impact of Copilot for Microsoft 365 through the Copilot Dashboard. These features will help you track Copilot adoption trends, estimate impact, interpret results, delegate access to others for improved visibility, and query Copilot assisted hours more effectively. This month, we have released four new features: Updates to Microsoft Copilot Dashboard: Trendlines Copilot Value Calculator Metric guidance for Comparison Delegate Access to Copilot Dashboard We have also expanded the availability of the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard. As recently announced, the Microsoft Cop…

The Planner team is excited to share some fresh new updates in the Planner app for Microsoft Teams. We thank you for your valuable feedback that helps shape feature updates, and hope these capabilities significantly enhance your experience managing tasks and coordinating team initiatives. [HEADING=1]Resize columns in Grid view[/HEADING] Customize your task view by resizing columns, making it easier to focus on what’s important. Try it out by navigating to Grid view in My Day, My Tasks, or any plan and hovering over any column to increase or decrease its width. [ATTACH type=full" alt="column-resize.gif]64113[/ATTACH] [HEADING=1]Discover Recommended …

We continue to expand the Microsoft AppSource ecosystem. For this volume, 199 new offers successfully met the onboarding criteria and went live. See details of the new offers below: [TABLE width=95%] [TR] [th width=100%] [HEADING=2]Get it now in our marketplace[/HEADING][/th] [/TR] [TR] [td width=15%][ATTACH=full]64063[/ATTACH][/td] [td width=85%]Acumens Document Approvals Management: Acumens Document Approvals Management for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central streamlines approval workflows for sales and purchase documents and item-related transactions such as inventory adjustments, transfers, and reconciliations. It enhances control, accuracy, and complianc…

[JUSTIFY]Introduction In cloud-native Kubernetes environments, Containers are often treated as immutable resources, meaning they shouldn’t change after deployment. Immutable containers minimize the attack surface because they do not allow modifications during runtime. This limits the potential for attackers to make unauthorized changes, install malware, or create backdoors within a running container. Container drift refers to unintended or unauthorized manual changes, updates, patches, or other modifications made during its runtime. When containers drift, they may incorporate untested and unverified changes, such as software updates, configuration modifications, or …

¡Únete al Learn Live GitHub Universe 2024 en Español y construye tu portafolio con 3 proyectos increíbles. Del 10 al 24 de octubre, aprenderás a usar GitHub Copilot, automatizar con GitHub Actions y crear sitios y APIs web. Además, podrás obtener un cupón de descuento para una certificación* técnica de GitHub. Regístrate ahora! *Oferta válida durante 48 horas después de una sesión. Límite de un cupón de descuento de GitHub por persona. Esta oferta no es transferible y no se puede combinar con ninguna otra oferta. Esta oferta finaliza 48 horas después de una sesión y no se puede canjear por dinero en efectivo. Los impuestos, si los hubiera, son responsabilidad exc…

Introduction: Welcome Azure developers! If you're looking to add logging policies for your Container Apps in Azure, there are two options to consider. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of enabling logs using the "logging options" under monitoring and the "Azure Monitor" option under monitoring. We'll also provide solutions for different use cases and reference materials to help guide you along the way. Option 1: Sending Logs to Log Analytics Workspace Option 2: Sending Logs to Multiple Destinations (Log Analytics Workspace and Storage Account) The goal This blog provides you with valuable insights on enabling logs for your Azure Container…

[HEADING=2]Data Analytics [/HEADING] Analytics can transform raw data into an extensive collection of information that categorizes data to identify and analyze behavioral data and patterns. Data analytics consists of converting raw data into actionable insights. Although having data analytics competencies may be required for some job and optional for others, it makes all data related work easier. If you are a data scientist, for example, a quick and informative analysis could give you an idea related to preprocessing and to the modeling algorithm. Data analytics has several benefits for different segments such as: Organization: By examining historical …

The Digital Workplace Conference Australia 2024, held in Sydney, brought together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and innovators to explore the evolving landscape of the digital workplace. This year’s conference was a melting pot of ideas, showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the future of work. This event followed the Digital Workplace Conference New Zealand earlier this year, where both events were organised by Microsoft Regional Director, Debbie Ireland. As a community leader, Debbie understands the significant role the community plays when driving such an impactful initiative for the good of the industry. When reflecti…