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Enhancing Disaster Recovery and Ransomware Protection with Azure VMware Solution and JetStream
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[ATTACH type=full" alt="AVS + JetStream.png]63777[/ATTACH] Enhancing Disaster Recovery and Ransomware Protection with Azure VMware Solution and JetStream Software Disaster Recovery (DR) and ransomware protection are critical concerns for organizations today, as the frequency and cost of attacks continue to rise. Our customers demand comprehensive and cost-effective options to safeguard their critical workloads without compromising application performance. AVS collaborates with leading technology companies, such as JetStream Software, to deliver advanced DR solutions that offer both near-zero Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and near-zero Recovery Time …
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PerfView: ASP.NET Core Stats View
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This is something I built earlier this year and it was merged into the main PerfView source in mid-April, and released in v3.1.10. It’s a view that was built to consume Microsoft.AspNetCore.Hosting EventSource events and display a page similar to the IIS Stats view for those that are familiar with that one. If any of those events exist in a trace being opened by PerfView, the stats view will be available. If the trace doesn’t contain any of those events, then the view will not be visible. Additionally, in the past couple months, the Azure App Service Product Group modified the DaaS (Diagnostics as a Service) .NET Profiler trace to automatically collect these events…
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Data Classification and Labelling in Azure SQL Database | Data Exposed
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In this episode of Data Exposed with Anna Hoffman and Madhumita Tripathy, we talk about labelling a column in Azure SQL Database using Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) policy and propagation of MIP sensitivity labels from SQL Database to downstream applications such as Power BI reports and Office applications. Resources: Data Discovery & Classification Data Discovery & Classification is now free for Azure SQL Database & Azure Synapse Analytics View/share our latest episodes on Microsoft Learn and ! Continue reading...
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Essential Steps to Kickstart Your Azure Journey
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Starting a new cloud environment is a pivotal moment, and building a robust infrastructure from the outset is essential. Microsoft Azure offers a scalable and powerful platform, but establishing your environment correctly is crucial for long-term success. This guide outlines the key steps to set up a secure, cost-effective, and scalable Azure environment. Each step is accompanied by actionable insights, real-world examples, and reasons why it’s important. [HEADING=3]1. Create Custom Virtual Networks (VNet)[/HEADING] Azure provides a default VNet, but creating a custom VNet allows you to tailor your network setup to your specific needs. This customization enh…
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Copilot in Forms: Generate quiz with answer explanations and rewrite questions with ease
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In July, we launched quiz generation for Copilot, revolutionizing the way you create quizzes. And now, just a month later, we’ve taken things up a notch! Copilot can now not only generate quizzes with detailed answer explanations, but it also gives you the power to rewrite each question. No matter what quiz you are creating, Copilot is here to make the process smoother and more intuitive than ever before. Let’s dive in and check how it works! Generate quiz with answer explanations Starting now, when you generate a quiz using Copilot, if you select "Including answer explanations," each question will come with detailed explanations to clarify the reasoning behind …
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SMB security hardening in Windows Server 2025 & Windows 11
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Heya folks, Ned here again. Last November, Microsoft launched the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks. SFI brings together every part of Microsoft to advance cybersecurity protection across our company and products. Windows has focused on security options with each major release, and Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 are no exception: they include a dozen new SMB features that make your data, your users, and your organization safer – and most are on by default. Today I’ll explain their usefulness, share some demos, and point to further details. The new OSes will soon be generally available and …
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Switch off Virtual Machines on a schedule using an Azure Tag
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[HEADING=3]1. Introduction[/HEADING] Managing the costs associated with running virtual machines (VMs) in Azure can be challenging, especially when VMs are left running during non-business hours. One effective solution is to schedule automatic shutdowns using Azure tags. In this blog, we'll walk you through a PowerShell script that uses an Azure tag to define and enforce VM shutdown schedules. [HEADING=3]2. Prerequisites[/HEADING] Before you get started, ensure you have the following: An active Azure subscription. Appropriate permissions to manage VMs and read tag information. Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting. [HEADING=3]3. Script Overvi…
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MVP’s Favorite Content: M365 MVP Week #2
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In this blog series dedicated to Microsoft's technical articles, we'll highlight our MVPs' favorite article along with their personal insights. Kevin McDonnell, M365 MVP, United Kingdom [ATTACH type=full" alt="Kevin McDonnell.jpg]63757[/ATTACH] Copilot Learning Hub | Microsoft Learn “One of the challenges of Copilot is to realise that there is more than just one. Dona Sarkar has pulled together a huge range of guests to help explain so many of the different areas in the Copilot Learning Hub, with experts across Microsoft and the community for all things Copilot” Kevin TRELOHAN, M365 MVP, France [ATTACH type=full" alt="Kevin TRELOHAN.jpg]63758[/AT…
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Announcement: System.Data.SqlClient package is now deprecated
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We announced Microsoft.Data.SqlClient in the first half of 2019 and shipped the first stable package later that year. That release coincided with .NET Core 3.0. We’ve been developing Microsoft.Data.SqlClient in the dotnet/SqlClient repo since that time, over the last five years. It’s now time to start the deprecation process for the System.Data.SqlClient package. We plan to take a staged process to deprecation, with the intent to align support changes and associated code transition activities between these libraries to natural migration points between .NET major versions. All System.Data.SqlClient users are encouraged to transition to Microsoft.Data.SqlClient. We o…
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New on Azure Marketplace: August 12-17, 2024
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We continue to expand the Azure Marketplace ecosystem. For this volume, 143 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]63693[/ATTACH][/td] [td width=85%]biGENIUS-X: biGENIUS-X from biGENIUS AG is an automated data transformation tool that features a modern graphical user interface, advanced automation, and modeling wizards to quickly build or rearchitect data solutions. It supports customization and parallel development with Git.[/td] [/TR] [TR] [td width=15%][ATTACH=fu…
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Implementing Data Vault 2.0 on Fabric Data Warehouse
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This Article is Authored By Michael Olschimke, co-founder and CEO at Scalefree International GmbH and Co-authored with @Trung_Ta Senior BI Consultant from Scalefree The Technical Review is done by Ian Clarke and Naveed Hussain – GBBs (Cloud Scale Analytics) for EMEA at Microsoft [HEADING=1]Introduction[/HEADING] In the previous articles of this series, we have discussed how to model Data Vault on Microsoft Fabric. Our initial focus was on the basic entity types including hubs, links, and satellites; advanced entity types, such as non-historized links and multi-active satellites and the third article was modeling a more complete model, including a typical modeling…
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IIS: Remediation steps for insecure HTTP TRACE Method and XSS vulnerability.
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The HTTP TRACE method vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-38115, is a critical security concern for public facing website. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the HTTP TRACE method, which can be misused for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Such attacks can enable malicious actors to intercept and manipulate user data, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents. Identify the issue To diagnose the issue, open your PowerShell console and run the following command to check if the server is responding to the TRACE method. Invoke-WebRequest -Uri http://<your_address>:<port> -Method TRACE -…
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Performing simple Azure Table Storage REST API operations using curl command.
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The blog provides guidance to perform simple Table Storage REST API operations such as Create table, Delete Table, Insert entity, Delete entity, Merge entity, Get Table properties, Get Table Storage Stats, Query Table, Query Entities and Update entities operations using curl command. Let us look at some of the command syntax to perform REST API operations and we will be making use of SAS token as the authentication mechanism. We need to take care of the pointers below while performing the operations via curl command: Ensure the URL is formed correctly as per the operation you are trying to perform. The mandatory header needs to be passed along with correct va…
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Containerising Azure Functions without Dockerfile
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In my previous post, I discussed different containerising options for .NET developers. Now, let's slightly move the focus to Azure Functions app. How can you containerise the Azure Functions app? Fortunately, Azure Functions Core Tools natively support it with [iCODE]Dockerfile[/iCODE]. But is the [iCODE]Dockerfile[/iCODE] the only option for containerising your .NET-based Azure Functions apps? Throughout this post, I'm going to discuss how Azure Functions apps can be containerised both with and without [iCODE]Dockerfile[/iCODE]. [HEADING=1]Prerequisites[/HEADING] There are a few prerequisites to containerise .NET-based function apps effectively. …
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LangChain.js + Azure: A Generative AI App Journey
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Microsoft recently organized an event dedicated to JavaScript developers, the Azure Developers JavaScript Day 2024. The event featured various technical and practical sessions, including a session on the use of LangChain.js, a framework for developing applications based on language models. In this article, we're going to explore the talk given by Yohan Larsorsa, who is a Senior Developer Advocate with Microsoft's JavaScript + A.I Advocacy team! [HEADING=1]What was covered during the session?[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Introducing LangChain.js: A Bridge to Generative AI[/HEADING] At the heart of this session lies LangChain.js, a JavaScript library de…
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Released: Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 3.1.7
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We have released an update to Microsoft.Data.SqlClient, version 3.1.7. The update addresses several issues. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 3.1 is an LTS release and will continue to get fixes and updates until its End of Support date. To see which versions are LTS versus non-LTS, what that means, and their support timelines, see the Support Lifecycle for Microsoft.Data.SqlClient. Updates in Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 3.1.7 include: [HEADING=2]Fixed[/HEADING] Fixed connection to unsubscribe from transaction completion events before returning it to the connection pool. #2301 #2434 Fixed [iCODE]AcquireTokenAsync[/iCODE] timeout handling for edge cases in [iCO…
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The new Microsoft Planner in Teams is now available in GCC
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We’re excited to share that the new Planner app in Teams is now available to our customers in the Microsoft GCC-M environment! There is no migration necessary; all your tasks, basic plans, and premium plans (formerly projects) are already in the new Planner. You can learn more about the new Planner in our previous announcement in the Planner blog. Your feedback helps us prioritize what to build! Share it with us via the Planner Feedback Portal. [ATTACH type=full" alt="AlexanderLahuerta_0-1724251387108.png]63661[/ATTACH] [HEADING=1] [/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Getting started[/HEADING] Click here to open Planner in Teams. You can also find the Planner App in…
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Exchange Online Message Recall Updates
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Since we released the cloud-based Message Recall for Outlook on Windows in April 2023 (see Cloud-based Message Recall in Exchange Online), we’ve continued to work on improvements and enhanced functionality such as support for Outlook on the Web and an improved experience when recalling shared mailbox messages. Today, we’re pleased to announce several more updates and improvements based on customer feedback that are available now to all Exchange Online customers: Optional Recall Notifications for Recipients Maximum Recallable Message Age Support for External Round-trip Routing Optional Recall Notifications for Recipients Previously, when a message was recalle…
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IIS: Remediation steps for insecure HTTP TRACE Method and XSS vulnerability.
by Guest hridaydutta- 0 replies
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The HTTP TRACE method vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-38115, is a critical security concern within Internet Information Services. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the HTTP TRACE method, which can be misused for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Such attacks can enable malicious actors to intercept and manipulate user data, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents. Identify the issue To diagnose the issue, open your PowerShell console and run the following command to check if the server is responding to the TRACE method. Invoke-WebRequest -Uri http://<your_address>:<port> …
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Discover the Future of AI-Powered Workforce Transformation with Microsoft Viva
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We’re thrilled to invite you to the HR Tech Conference, taking place September 24-26 in Las Vegas. This premier event is considered the world's leading conference and expo for HR and IT professionals and the perfect opportunity for you to explore the latest AI-powered innovations in HR technology to help reimagine your employee experience. At the HR Tech Conference, you'll have the chance to connect with thousands of HR and IT decision-makers from around the globe. This event is known for its comprehensive agenda, featuring keynote sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops led by industry experts. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the latest trends, n…
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100% Kafka parity on Event Hubs: Kafka Streams and Kafka Transactions now in Public Preview
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We are thrilled to announce the public preview of Kafka Streams and Kafka Transactions functionality in Azure Event Hubs in the Premium and Dedicated tier. With this, Event Hubs has now achieved 100% Kafka compatibility until Apache Kafka version 3.0 to further tap into the Apache Kafka ecosystem and empower customers who want to leverage the Apache Kafka APIs on Azure Event Hubs, a fully managed, real-time data ingestion service. Kafka Streams is a client library for building applications and microservices that process data in real-time from multiple Kafka topics. Kafka Transactions enable you to produce and consume messages atomically across multiple partitions a…
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What's new in Microsoft Intune August 2024
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Summer is a wonderful time in the Northeastern United States, but it’s so brief. With sunny days calling me outside, it’s a constant tension between getting just one more thing done at my PC or taking a break for a walk or run. To help with that struggle and still enjoy all the season has to offer, I need to be even more focused on the task at hand. Luckily, technology helps me—from turning on “Do not disturb” mode in Teams, which helps maintain concentration time, to using Microsoft Copilot transcriptions to catch up on content. In that spirit, I’m highlighting three new capabilities we’re rolling out (some won’t arrive until after this post is published) in Microsoft In…
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M365 Community Days NYC 2024: Collaboration and Innovation
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The M365 Community Days NYC 2024, held on July 26th at the Microsoft Times Square Office, was a premier event for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in Microsoft 365. This conference brought together industry experts, Microsoft MVPs, and dedicated community leaders to deliver informative sessions on the latest Microsoft 365 features and technologies. Attendees had the opportunity to network with other IT professionals, engage in hands-on labs, and participate in various fun activities and social events. The event was not only educational but also a fantastic way to connect with like-minded professionals and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of New York City. …
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Selecting a home screen experience for your Android Enterprise corporate-owned devices
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By: Abigail Stein – Product Manager | Microsoft Intune With Intune’s August (2408) service release, Managed Home Screen (MHS) is now supported on Android Enterprise fully managed devices in addition to Android Enterprise dedicated devices. With the update to supported devices for MHS, Microsoft Intune now offers more options to select for your home screen experience for Android Enterprise corporate owned devices. By default, your devices are pre-configured with an OEM built launcher. Launchers provide the background interface and organize access to other applications. To create a customized and consistent look and feel across these devices, you can choose to r…
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Latest advancements in Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Azure Managed Disks
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We are excited to share the latest advancements in Premium SSD v2 (Pv2) and Ultra disks, the next generation of Azure disk storage. We have enhanced the backup and disaster recovery experience for Pv2 and Ultra disks to help you protect your workloads with ease. In addition, we have improved the security measures for Virtual Machines (VMs) equipped with Pv2 and Ultra. Pv2 and Ultra disks offer high throughput, high input/output operations per second (IOPS), and low latency for scenarios ranging from input/output (IO)-intensive workloads like SAP High-performance Analytic Appliance (SAP HANA) to general purpose applications across Relational Database Management Syst…