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work_mem plays a crucial role in optimizing query performance in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. By allocating sufficient memory for sorting, hashing, and other internal operations, One can improve overall database performance and responsiveness, especially under heavy load or complex query scenarios. Fine-tuning [iCODE]work_mem[/iCODE] based on workload characteristics is key to achieving optimal performance in your PostgreSQL environment [HEADING=1]Understanding [iCODE]work_mem[/iCODE][/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Purpose:[/HEADING] Memory for Operations: [iCODE]work_mem[/iCODE] sets the maximum amount of memory that can be used by operations such as sorting, hashing…

Spoiler (Highlight to read) Windows Server 2025 is the most secure and performant release yet! Download the evaluation now! Looking to migrate from VMware to Windows Server 2025? Contact your Microsoft account team! Windows Server 2025 is the most secure and performant release yet! Download the evaluation now! Looking to migrate from VMware to Windows Server 2025? Contact your Microsoft account team! The 2024 Windows Server Summit was held in March and brought three days of demos, technical sessions, and Q&A, led by Microsoft engineers, guest experts from Intel®, and our MVP community. For more videos from this year’s Windows Server Summit, please fi…

[ATTACH type=full" alt="Screenshot 2024-08-02 at 5.29.41 PM.png]62116[/ATTACH] The first step in developing generative AI applications is to choose a model. How to choose a model is the key. This includes When we combine application development with business scenarios, there are many comparisons, such as the generation effects of the same prompt words under different models. Quick comparison and switching of multiple models How different models adapt to new application frameworks and solutions to complete projects more effectively. The release of GitHub Models plays a very important role for developers and different development teams to more effectively …

[TABLE width=850px] [TR] [td] Microsoft Defender XDR Monthly news August 2024 Edition [/td] [td][ATTACH type=full" alt="Hempriggs-Blog-Banner.png]62079[/ATTACH][/td] [/TR] [TR] [td] This is our monthly "What's new" blog post, summarizing product updates and various new assets we released over the past month across our Defender products. In this edition, we are looking at all the goodness from July 2024. Defender for Cloud has it's own Monthly News post, have a look at their blog space. [/td] [/TR] [TR] [td] [TABLE width=850px] [TR] [td width=10px]Legend:[/td] [/TR] [TR] [td width=10px][ATTACH type=full" alt="Product videos.png]62080[/ATTACH][/td] […

The 28th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2019 RTM is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates. To learn more about the release or servicing model, please visit: CU28 KB Article: Cumulative update 28 for SQL Server 2019 (KB5039747) - SQL Server Starting with SQL Server 2017, we adopted a new modern servicing model. Please refer to our blog for more details on Modern Servicing Model for SQL Server Microsoft® SQL Server® 2019 RTM Latest Cumulative Update: Download SQL Server® 2019 for Microsoft® Windows Latest Cumulative Update from Official Microsoft…

In this post, we’ll cover recommendations on how to gather insights from the SharePoint Files dataset in the Microsoft Graph Data Connect (MGDC). If you’re not familiar with MGDC for SharePoint, start with Links about Microsoft Graph Data Connect for SharePoint. 1. DO – Follow the process for other MGDC datasets The SharePoint Files dataset in MGDC delivers the largest results, reaching hundreds of millions and even billions of rows for the largest tenants. That would be one row for each document (item in a document library) in SharePoint or OneDrive. Even though it's typically very large, this dataset follows the same MGDC process as other datasets.…

In the era of digital transformation, businesses cannot afford downtime or data loss. High availability is crucial for maintaining business continuity and ensuring that applications are always accessible to users. Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server is designed with high availability (HA) as a fundamental feature, providing robust solutions to keep your databases operational even in the face of unexpected failures, but how do you ensure you're getting the most out of it? This blog post delves into some of the effective monitoring and alerting mechanisms that are crucial for maintaining high availability. [HEADING=1]High Availability in Azure Database for MyS…

Version 18.4 of the Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server has been released. Version 18.4 brings some minor changes and fixes to the driver. Added Following the renaming of Azure Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID, text and labels in DSN creation UI have been updated Support for Ubuntu 24.04 Support for Alpine Linux 3.19 Added the ability to accept the EULA for DEB and RPM packages by the presence of a file Fixed Fix crashes when receiving invalid data from server Fix sending of null data for fixed-length types using DAE Fix 10-minute delay upon disconnection after timeout Fix memory leak upon disconnection when an error occurs Fix memory …

Version 12.8 of the Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server has been released. Version 12.8.0 brings several added features, changes, and fixed issues over the previous production release. [HEADING=2]Added[/HEADING] Java 22 support Credential caching when using Managed Identity Credential or Default Azure Credential Caching of the [iCODE]SQLServerBulkCopy[/iCODE] object when using bulkcopy for batch insert Connection level caching for destination column metadata in bulkcopy SQL Server message handler and support for SQLException chaining Full support for RFC4180 for CSV bulk insert operations Direct construction of a [iCODE]microsoft.sql.DateTimeOffset[/iCODE]…

This quick refresher covers the Azure SQL Database free offer and its integration with Azure Data Studio, Power Apps, Power BI, and Generative AI. The free offer provides a set amount of compute and storage for one serverless database per Azure subscription, perfect for both new and existing customers looking to develop for free and create proof-of-concept projects with Azure SQL Database. The offer renews monthly without expiration. Customers can upgrade to a continue usage mode to unlock additional capabilities and scale their database without losing data or settings. Resources: New Azure SQL Database free offer Try Azure SQL Database for free (pr…

GitHub introduces metered billing for GitHub services such as Enterprise Cloud (GHE) and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) offering customers a consistent & unified billing experience, added flexibility to scale and provision resources on-demand, and expanded paths to purchase GitHub solutions via Microsoft Cloud Solution Partners (CSP), modern commerce contracts (MCA-E) and Web Direct. NOTE: LSPs will still be able to sell through prior-existing licensing method, but are now available to offer sales through the new consumptive/metered model as well. Empower customers with more self-serve and self-enablement paths to accelerate adoption by accessing to the…

In today's busy work environment, staying organized and keeping track of tasks is more important than ever. For employees, especially those in frontline roles, having quick access to essential tools and information can make a significant difference in daily productivity. That's why we're excited to introduce a new feature on the Viva Connections dashboard in Microsoft Teams: the ability to create tasks directly from your dashboard! [ATTACH type=full" alt="Picture2.png]62073[/ATTACH][ATTACH type=full" alt="Picture1.png]62074[/ATTACH] What is Viva Connections? The Viva Connections dashboard is your go-to hub in Microsoft Teams, offering a personalized experience …

We are excited to announce the general availability of vaulted backups for Azure Blob Storage. Vaulted backups can help you achieve complete protection for your blobs data against data loss. We encourage you to consider adding vaulted backup protection to your Azure Blob Storage data protection strategy. Vaulted backup for Azure Blob Storage is a native, fully-managed backup solution from Azure Backup. It enables comprehensive protection of your blob storage data against data loss scenarios by storing a dedicated backup copy of the data in an Azure . These backups can be used to recover data in the event of any data loss on production systems. Vaulted backups, used in …

Today, we're excited to highlight a few newly added and upcoming features that strengthen the Windows 365 security foundation. We are constantly innovating to ensure that Windows 365 continues to provide a safe environment to securely stream your personalized Windows desktop, apps, settings, and content from the Microsoft Cloud to any device. Windows 365 provides security in various layers—identity, access, and data—when employees use their Cloud PCs. Existing capabilities like Conditional Access policies help protect user identities and ensure that Cloud PCs are accessed securely from any device. Customer managed keys help encrypt and protect data. As businesses and i…

In the fast-paced world of cloud computing, the way we access and manage computing resources has transformed, and the integration of graphics processing units (GPUs) into cloud computing has significantly enhanced this revolution. GPUs are crucial for graphics-intensive workloads because they accelerate tasks that demand massive parallel processing power. They provide significant benefits across various sectors: for example, data scientists can expedite complex computations and large-scale data analysis, game designers can render high-quality graphics in real-time, and creative professionals enjoy faster processing speeds for tasks such as 3D modeling and video rendering.…

We are thrilled to announce that AI-powered Cloud PC recommendations are now available to all Windows 365 administrators. This new AI-powered capability provides you with tailored recommendations to optimize the use and performance of Windows 365 Cloud PCs. IT administrators often face challenges after purchasing licenses for their Cloud PC deployments. Managing the total cost of ownership (TCO) while ensuring a productive employee experience can be complex. Admins need to determine the best Cloud PC configurations for their specific needs, optimize with various configurations, and maintain optimal use. Without appropriate information, this struggle can lead to several…

We are delighted to announce that the Windows App for Windows, Web, iOS, and macOS, currently in preview, will be generally available this fall. Also announced for this fall is the Windows App for Android public preview. The Windows App is your gateway to securely connect to Windows on any device or app across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote PC, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more. Enjoy the simplicity of a unified client that securely connects you to your Windows workspace in the cloud from any device. Enhance productivity with customizable home screens, support for multiple monitors, and USB redirection. Benefit from advanced security feat…

Today, we're excited to share that Windows 365 management capabilities are now generally available on N-able Cloud Commander. N-able provides remote monitoring and management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud solution providers (CSPs). N-able Cloud Commander is a multitenant solution for the Microsoft Cloud that enables MSPs and CSPs to manage Microsoft users, Microsoft Azure resources, and Microsoft Intune from a single console. The new Windows 365 integration with N-able Cloud Commander provides MSPs and CSPs with comprehensive management and monitoring capabilities for Windows 365 Cloud PCs, and benefits include: Comprehensive endpoint mana…

This is the next segment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone, the highest level attainable, and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassador community, and what they’re up to now. Today we meet Syed Fasih Uddin who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in software engineering from Usman Institute of Technology in Pakistan. Responses have been edited for clarity and length.   What was being a Student Ambassador like? Being a Student Ambassador…

This is the next segment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone, the highest level attainable, and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassador community, and what they’re up to now. Today we meet Adalbert who recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in software engineering and computer systems from Ecole Supérieure d'Informatique Salama (ESIS) in Democratic Republic of Congo. Responses have been edited for clarity and length. When did you join the Student …

This is the next segment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone, the highest level attainable, and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassador community, and what they’re up to now. Today we meet Supasate who recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in Thailand. Responses have been edited for clarity and length. When did you join the Student Ambassadors community? …

This is the next segment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone, the highest level attainable, and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassador community, and what they’re up to now. Today we meet Paul Umaru who recently graduated with a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. Responses have been edited for clarity and length.   When did you join the Student Ambassadors community? August…

We are excited to announce the new Outlook for Windows is now generally available for commercial customers and will now receive full support from Microsoft's support channels, including Assisted Support! The new Outlook for Windows combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations: Enjoy a familiar, more productive, and seamless way to work. The evolution of the new Outlook for Windows is a collaborative effort, shaped by the voices, experiences, and feedback of tens of millions of people who use it across work and personal accounts. In May 2022, we introduced the preview of the new Outlook for Windows, embarking on a mission to deliver the best email …

This is the next segment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone, the highest level attainable, and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassador community, and what they’re up to now. Responses have been edited for clarity and length. When did you join the Student Ambassadors community? I joined the community because I was driven to explore Microsoft technologies and their real-world applications. I wanted to give voice to my learnings and wanted to teach other…

Microsoft Viva Engage is key to adopting and measuring the success of Copilot and we're excited to announce the Copilot adoption community is now available. Additionally, this month's blog covers some new features that make it easier to participate in cross tenant Engage experiences, update community settings and more. Copilot Community is available to M365 Copilot Customers! Network admins and corporate communicators can enable a Viva Engage community specifically built to support adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption community makes it easier for users to ask questions, seek support from peers and IT admins, and learn best pra…