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What is Speech Service The Speech service provides speech to text and text to speech capabilities with a Speech resource It is one of the types of Cognitive Accounts i.e.- type": "Microsoft.CognitiveServices/accounts and “kind": "SpeechServices", What is restrictOutboundNetworkAccess property and why do we use it? restrictOutboundNetworkAccess property is used in speech services to enable data loss prevention. When this property is enabled, the Speech service will connect only to the allowed endpoints as specified in the list of FQDN allowed endpoints. For e.g.-> if you need to transcribe data which comes from a blob, the FQDN of your storag…

Our mission overall has been to democratize access to supercomputing. We’ve always believed that people could do great things with access to high performance compute. So, while hosting the AI revolution was never the plan, its very existence has validated our strategy of sitting at the intersection of two movements in IT, cloud computing and Beowulf clusters, to tackle the biggest obstacles in access to supercomputing. [HEADING=1]Cloud Computing[/HEADING] When it comes to resource allocation, the cloud is about adapting to customer demand, on demand, as efficiently as possible. It needs to satisfy startup who needs to start small but also scale up seamlessly …

Multi-tenancy for Microsoft Sentinel in the Defender portal (unified security operations platform) Multi-tenancy, with a single workspace is now in public preview for customers using Microsoft’s unified security operations (SecOps) platform. This will expand the use cases we can support with this innovative experience that brings together the critical tools a SOC requires into a single experience to improve protection and efficiency. Read on to learn more about what is available now, and how to get started. What is Microsoft’s unified SecOps platform? The unified security operations platform provides a single experience for Microsoft Sentinel and Defender…

In February 2024, Message Center post MC 714186 detailed changes coming to Custom Script settings in SharePoint Online. The MC post did not specifically call out Project Web App sites in Project Online, but it is impacted by these changes in a number of ways. There are settings to re-enable these features which will be explained later, but the typical issues reported by customers are: Project Web App web parts are no longer listed as a web part Category Save site as template is no longer available Script Editor and Content Editor parts no longer available to add to a page (these are often used to add functionality to Project Web App) Custom Fields added to Projec…

[HEADING=1]Hi, Jonas here![/HEADING] Or as we say in the north of Germany: "Moin Moin!" I’m a Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect and a while back I was asked on how to migrate ConfigMgr apps to Intune. The result is a PowerShell script which can be used to analyze ConfigMgr apps and migrate them to Intune. This article starts with a general overview about the process and contains an FAQ section instead of long text sections explaining everything in detail. If you haven’t seen my other articles yet, feel free to check them out here: Core Infrastructure and Security Blog [HEADING=1]Preparation[/HEADING] Before running any migration step, it is important…

We're excited to share a summary of the Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server announcements from last month, as well as the latest roadmap of upcoming features! [HEADING=1]August 2024 Live webinar[/HEADING] These updates and the latest roadmap 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 7:30 AM Pacific time. Below is a link to the session recording of the live webinar we delivered last week: [HEADING=1]July 2024 updates and announcements[/HEADING] [HEADING=3]Major Version Upgrades for Azure Database for MySQL f…

We are very excited to announce the Public Preview of Templates Support in Azure Logic Apps Standard! This release marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to simplify and accelerate the development of enterprise integration solutions. Templates in Azure Logic Apps are pre-built workflow solutions designed to address common integration scenarios. They cover a wide range of use cases, from simple data transfers to complex, multi-step automations, and event-driven processes. Templates provide a solid foundation, allowing users to quickly set up and deploy workflows without starting from scratch. With Templates Support now in Public Preview, deve…

This is a step-by-step guided walkthrough of the Microsoft Purview extended report experience and how it can empower your organization to understand the cyber security risks in a context that allows them to achieve more. By focusing on the information and organizational context to reflect the real impact/value of investments and incidents in cyber. Prerequisites License requirements for Microsoft Purview Information Protection depend on the scenarios and features you use. To understand your licensing requirements and options for Microsoft Purview Information Protection, see the Information Protection sections from Microsoft 365 guidance for security & compl…

This is a step-by-step guided walkthrough of the extended report experience. Prerequisites License requirements for Microsoft Purview Information Protection depend on the scenarios and features you use. To understand your licensing requirements and options for Microsoft Purview Information Protection, see the Information Protection sections from Microsoft 365 guidance for security & compliance and the related PDF download for feature-level licensing requirements. Before you start, all endpoint interaction with Sensitive content is already being included in the audit logging with Endpoint DLP enabled. For Microsoft 365 SharePoint, OneDrive Exchange, Teams y…

[ATTACH type=full" alt="SAP Blog header image Tech Comm Aug 2024.jpg]63471[/ATTACH] Accelerate Cloud Potential for Your SAP Workloads on Azure with these Learning Paths In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses need to stay competitive by leveraging the latest tools and services. Together, SAP and Microsoft are not just providing these tools but also creating ecosystems that foster innovation and transformation. This collaboration enables businesses to unlock new potential for their SAP workloads on Azure. Explore Azure for SAP Workloads Streamline your SAP operations and maximize ROI with our comprehensive Azure training. Empower y…

This is a step-by-step guided walkthrough of how to use the custom Copilot for Security pack for Microsoft Data Security and how it can empower your organization to understand the cyber security risks in a context that allows them to achieve more. By focusing on the information and organizational context to reflect the real impact/value of investments and incidents in cyber. We are working to add this to our native toolset as well, we will update once ready. Prerequisites License requirements for Microsoft Purview Information Protection depend on the scenarios and features you use. To understand your licensing requirements and options for Microsoft Purview Info…

You don't need us to tell you about the current Cyber Security threat landscape, if you are reading this blog post you already know. You are also aware that the absence of evidence for a breach is not the same as not being breached and that your cyber security posture is constantly being assessed by adversaries. This is not becoming easier with the boom of AI and related services that are leading to a boom in data processing in combination with new capabilities for threat actors. Or... could it? We are excited to provide you with a series of posts that will help you use the new technology to your advantage. This series will help small to large organizations to achi…

Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) is a fully managed Red Hat OpenShift service on Azure. We are excited to announce two significant enhancements to ARO's capabilities: The ability to configure multiple IP addresses per cluster load balancer is now generally available. ARO clusters can now scale up to 250 worker nodes. Previously, ARO clusters were limited to 62 worker nodes due to having only one IP (Internet Protocol) address associated with the cluster's load balancer. By enabling multiple IP addresses for the load balancer, we have removed this bottleneck, offering organizations greater flexibility in expanding their deployments. These enhancements signifi…

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, with many organizations shifting their business-critical services and workloads to the cloud. This transition, and the massive growth of cloud environments, has led to a surge in security issues in need of addressing. Consequently, the need for contextual and differentiated security strategies is becoming a necessity. Organizations need solutions that allow them to detect, prioritize, and address security issues, based on their business-criticality and overall importance to the organization. Identifying an organization’s business-critical assets serves as the foundation to these solutions. Microsoft is pl…

In today's fast-paced business environment, leveraging the full potential of Microsoft Viva Glint can be a game-changer for your organization. To do so, we offer you the option to work with a certified Microsoft Partner enabled for Viva Glint. [HEADING=1]Why Use a Microsoft partner?[/HEADING] Microsoft partners are certified experts who have undergone rigorous training and possess deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services. Our Viva Glint enabled partners bring a wealth of experience in employee engagement consulting to help you design and implement effective listening strategies. They are available to you no matter your company size or Microsoft s…

Microsoft Purview offers a comprehensive suite of tools for governing your organization's data through the solutions included in Purview Unified Platform. To catalog your data assets, you must first define your data map, which is composed of collections. However, you might encounter several related concepts that can be confusing when trying to streamline your organization’s data governance. In this article, we will explain the following concepts: Domains, Business Domains, Collections, Data Products, and Data Assets. We will also provide examples of how to use them correctly in your organization. Why “domains” and “business domains” in Purview? In the …

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Hi everyone! I'm excited to announce an update to the PowerShell module we released for Microsoft Defender for Identity earlier this year. These enhancements are designed to add some new functionality and address some of the feedback you provided in the comments. As always, we really appreciate your feedback and engagement with this module! [HEADING=2]Now let's dive into the what and why with this new release:[/HEADING] [HEADING=3] [/HEADING] [HEADING=3]New MDI Service Account cmdlet:[/HEADING] The service account will be used for remote Security Account Manager (SAM) access and is provisioned in the portal for Defender for Identity Active Directory operations…

The advantage of using open-source solutions is that you can access many up-to-date features (e.g., using Python and related packages to operate big data models). However, the downside is that sometimes you need to understand the system architecture a bit, not just the code itself. This article will introduce how to perform initial port configuration on an Azure Linux Web App and how to modify default values. TOC HTTP Server and Startup Script backend example: python frontend example: node HTTP Server and Startup Script Azure Web App (App Service) exposes ports 80/443, with 443 being the encrypted port commonly used. This means that regardless of…

We're excited to announce the long-requested release of MQTT support in Azure Web PubSub service, now available in preview! This added capability allows developers to leverage the lightweight and widely used MQTT protocol for messaging, making it easier to connect and communicate with devices that have constrained resources. [HEADING=1]What is MQTT? [/HEADING] MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight, pub/sub messaging protocol designed specifically for low-bandwidth, high-latency, or unreliable networks. It's an ideal choice for IoT (Internet of Things) devices and other scenarios where resources are limited. Development teams even build cha…

[ATTACH type=full" alt="join-english.jpg]63367[/ATTACH] Welcome to the first edition of the Azure Static Web Apps Community! Every month, we'll be sharing content created by the Technical Community, whether it's articles, videos, or podcasts talking about Azure Static Web Apps. Want to have your content featured on the TechCommunity in #ThisMonthInAzureStaticWebApps? Here's how! Create an article, video, podcast, or even an Open Source project that talks about or is related to Azure Static Web Apps. Share your content on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram using the hashtag #AzureStaticWebApps. Also, share it in our official Azure Static …

Hey everyone! I'm Shivam Goyal, and Chanchal Kuntal , a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, fascinated by the incredible ways technology is changing the world. I'm especially excited about the potential of AI, which can unlock the power of information to solve complex problems and make our lives easier. Today, we're going to explore a powerful combination: Azure Cosmos DB and Python. This duo can help you build innovative, data-driven AI applications! Why Choose Python? Python has become the go-to language for data-driven applications for several reasons: Versatility: Python isn't limited to a single domain. It thrives in web development, data sci…

[HEADING=1]Introduction[/HEADING] For quite a while, I have been extremely interested in data visualization. Over the last few years, I have been focused on ways to visualize graph databases (regardless of where the data comes from Using force directed graphs to highlight the similarities or “connected communities” in data is incredibly powerful. The purpose of this post is to highlight the recent work that the Kusto.Explorer team has done to visualize graphs in Azure Data Explorer database with data coming from a Fabric KQL Database. Note: The Kusto.Explorer application used to visualize the graph is currently only supported on Windows. [HEADING=1]Ba…

[ATTACH type=full" alt="Phi3getstarted.png]63350[/ATTACH] After the release of Phi-3 at Microsoft Build 2024, it has received different attention, especially the application of Phi-3-mini and Phi-3-vision on edge devices. In the June update, we improved Benchmark and System role support by adjusting high-quality data training. In the August update, based on community and customer feedback, we brought Phi-3-mini-128k-instruct multi-language support, Phi-3-vision-128k with multi-frame image input, and provided Phi-3 MOE newly added for AI Agent. Next, let's take a look [HEADING=2]Multi-language support[/HEADING] In previous versions, Phi-3-mini had good En…

The MDTI team is excited to introduce the MDTI Article Digest, a new way for customers to stay up to speed with the latest analysis of threat activity observed across more than 78 trillion daily threat signals from Microsoft's interdisciplinary teams of experts worldwide. The digest, seamlessly integrated into the MDTI user interface in the threat intelligence blade of Defender XDR, shows users everything published since their last login: [ATTACH type=full" alt="Customers will get a notification banner showing the number of articles published since their last login.]63348[/ATTACH]Customers will get a notification banner showing the number of articles published si…