New ILT course releases for Dynamics 365

As we continue to expand our Microsoft Dynamics portfolio to align with the evolving job market, Microsoft aims to enable the customization of longer-duration courses to better meet the needs of our learners.

As we continue to expand our Microsoft Dynamics portfolio to align with the evolving job market, Microsoft aims to enable the customization of longer-duration courses to better meet the needs of our learners.

As planned on November 29th, 2024, we will be retiring the following Microsoft Dynamics courses and their associated credentials:

MB-210T01: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales (2 days)
MB-220T00: Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys (4 days)
MB-260T00: Microsoft Customer Insights – Data Specialty (4 days)

The three retiring courses, totaling a duration of 12 days, include multiple certifications and exams, making it challenging for Learners to acquire all the necessary certifications for various Dynamics 365 roles.

We are excited to introduce a new Instructor-Led Training (ILT) offering designed to enhance our Learners’ core skills in a way that best fits their learning journey. Our new course releases, MB-280, Launching for ILT on October 28th, 2024, will be divided into four distinct course offerings, rather than a single five-day course. Each course supports essential skills for Dynamics 365 roles.

For Learners seeking the certification or aiming to pass the MB-280 exam, all four courses should be taken. However, if a Learner wishes to explore specific skills provided in any of the courses, our Partners can offer flexible ILT course options to accommodate their learning needs.

Newly enhanced Trainer materials will be available for download, providing curriculum information to help Partners and Trainers personalize and deliver their ILT offerings for learners.

Below is a brief overview of each course to help you plan how to leverage them for optimal class delivery:

MB-280T01: Configure Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Model-Driven Apps (1 day): This course introduces model-driven app configuration within the Customer Experience suite, preparing Learners with the necessary skills to build a Customer Experience solution.
MB-280T02: Empower Sellers with Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft Copilot for Sales (2 days): This course covers Dynamics 365 Sales, including lead and opportunity management, product catalog organization, sales order processing, and key features of Microsoft Copilot for Sales.
MB-280T03: Design and Deliver Powerful Customer Experiences with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (1 day): This course teaches Learners how to use Dynamics 365 Customer Insights to understand and target customers, create unified customer profiles, and build impactful marketing assets.
MB-280T04: Configure a Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Solution (1 day): This applied workshop allows students to apply their learnings in a real-world challenge, configuring Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Insights model-driven apps to create a full Customer Experience solution.

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I have taken over ownership of an annual event and need to “archive” the current SharePoint landing page in a SharePoint Communication Site. We want to start fresh with this year’s site but still provide easy access to the 2023 site for reference. How can I set up user-friendly navigation to allow people to look back at the 2023 site?

​I have taken over ownership of an annual event and need to “archive” the current SharePoint landing page in a SharePoint Communication Site. We want to start fresh with this year’s site but still provide easy access to the 2023 site for reference. How can I set up user-friendly navigation to allow people to look back at the 2023 site?   Read More

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We are trying to connect an AZURE Data factory (ADF) to an AWS RDS (Relational Database Service)instance that does not have public access.  We have a working VPN up and running however, we cannot connect over the private network to the AWS IP address/RDS server name.

Looking online there is not a good way to do this without creating an additional NAT instance VM.  Is there a way to do this with a cloud based ADF? Or does it make more sense to just create a self hosted ADF service either in AWS or in Azure to move the data into our data warehouse?

Is it possible that fabric would have a solution for this problem?

​We are trying to connect an AZURE Data factory (ADF) to an AWS RDS (Relational Database Service)instance that does not have public access.  We have a working VPN up and running however, we cannot connect over the private network to the AWS IP address/RDS server name. Looking online there is not a good way to do this without creating an additional NAT instance VM.  Is there a way to do this with a cloud based ADF? Or does it make more sense to just create a self hosted ADF service either in AWS or in Azure to move the data into our data warehouse?Is it possible that fabric would have a solution for this problem?  Read More

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AZ-1005: Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop for the Enterprise

Credential: N/A

Retirement date: September 30th, 2024

Replacement Course:  N/A

We always want to provide our Trainers and Learners the most secure and best learning experience possible. Ensuring we provide secure lab working environments, the decision has been made to retire AZ-1005.

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I have aDLP default template policy that flags Credit card information. The issue I see here is that it flags random documents that contains SSN numbers and other number format. 

Do we need to use Regex to tell DLP policy to only looks Credit card number instead of flagging SSN (SSN number is 9 digiti format only) and SIN numbers too? 

If yes, can someone share REGEx expression that works for all types of Credit card numbers. My users use something like 4513-2321-5247-6554 or 379857582890004. I see they either have at least 13 digit or 15 or sometimes 16 digit in the above format.

​I have aDLP default template policy that flags Credit card information. The issue I see here is that it flags random documents that contains SSN numbers and other number format.  Do we need to use Regex to tell DLP policy to only looks Credit card number instead of flagging SSN (SSN number is 9 digiti format only) and SIN numbers too? If yes, can someone share REGEx expression that works for all types of Credit card numbers. My users use something like 4513-2321-5247-6554 or 379857582890004. I see they either have at least 13 digit or 15 or sometimes 16 digit in the above format.  Read More

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We are currently seeing an issue where we cannot start our VMs, we just see this message: “Virtual machine redeploy operation failed. Try redeploying the virtual machine. If the issue persists, consider reimaging it. For further assistance submit a support request.” Redeploying does not make any difference, and we are reluctant to reimage as MS have acknowledged a bug whereby the SSD of the VM can shrink after a reimage: in any case we also cannot start our template.

We cannot make a new lab: when we try we see the “gorilla holding a sign” indication that something has gone wrong on both the dashboard and template pages for that lab.

Our lab plan is based in UK South. We are unable to create an alternative lab plan in another region as the portal says we are not allowed to due the retirement of ALS in 2027!

Has anybody seen similar and has any suggestions? 

​We are currently seeing an issue where we cannot start our VMs, we just see this message: “Virtual machine redeploy operation failed. Try redeploying the virtual machine. If the issue persists, consider reimaging it. For further assistance submit a support request.” Redeploying does not make any difference, and we are reluctant to reimage as MS have acknowledged a bug whereby the SSD of the VM can shrink after a reimage: in any case we also cannot start our template.  We cannot make a new lab: when we try we see the “gorilla holding a sign” indication that something has gone wrong on both the dashboard and template pages for that lab. Our lab plan is based in UK South. We are unable to create an alternative lab plan in another region as the portal says we are not allowed to due the retirement of ALS in 2027! Has anybody seen similar and has any suggestions?   Read More

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We have a SharePoint site that archives communications from our HR department to various groups of people, but over the past 2 years they’ve been manually managing access requests instead of using permission groups. Now they have over 7000 access requests and when anyone goes to the pending request page, they only see the following error:

The button that appears in their emails is also throwing an error, so that isn’t an option.

Is there a way to access the full list without using the pendingreq.aspx page? I tried navigating to /Access%20Requests/Forms/AllItems.aspx but only received a 404. If I can access the full list, what would happen if we deleted the old approved requests? Would that remove the access for those users?

​We have a SharePoint site that archives communications from our HR department to various groups of people, but over the past 2 years they’ve been manually managing access requests instead of using permission groups. Now they have over 7000 access requests and when anyone goes to the pending request page, they only see the following error:  The button that appears in their emails is also throwing an error, so that isn’t an option.  Is there a way to access the full list without using the pendingreq.aspx page? I tried navigating to /Access%20Requests/Forms/AllItems.aspx but only received a 404. If I can access the full list, what would happen if we deleted the old approved requests? Would that remove the access for those users?  Read More

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Total newb here…

This should be very simple.

Automate > Record Actions

Right-Click to the left of Column A (This highlights the entire sheet)

Sort > Custom Sort

Sort on Col J (“Amount” is the heading)

The result, when done manually, is just fine.

When recorded as a script and run it only sorts Column J, not the entire sheet like when it is done manually.

This is to be a 3 step process.

Select all cells and unwrap all text. (This one works) 

Sort on column J (Amount) and delete the zero-dollar amount rows. (The delete is currently done manually, though some manner of “IF/THEN” would probably automate the process.) This one does not work as recorded.

Re-sort by Customer then Description, then Date. (Col B, F, E) This one shuffles the columns around. It’s quite odd.

​Total newb here…This should be very simple.Automate > Record ActionsRight-Click to the left of Column A (This highlights the entire sheet)Sort > Custom SortSort on Col J (“Amount” is the heading) The result, when done manually, is just fine.When recorded as a script and run it only sorts Column J, not the entire sheet like when it is done manually. function main(workbook: ExcelScript.Workbook) {  let selectedSheet = workbook.getActiveWorksheet();  // Sort the range range J2:J67 on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange(“J2:J67”).getSort().apply([{ key: 0, ascending: true }], false, true, ExcelScript.SortOrientation.rows);}  This is to be a 3 step process.Select all cells and unwrap all text. (This one works) function main(workbook: ExcelScript.Workbook) {  let selectedSheet = workbook.getActiveWorksheet();  // Set horizontal alignment to ExcelScript.HorizontalAlignment.general for all cells on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setHorizontalAlignment(ExcelScript.HorizontalAlignment.general);  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setIndentLevel(0);  // Set vertical alignment to ExcelScript.VerticalAlignment.bottom for all cells on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setVerticalAlignment(ExcelScript.VerticalAlignment.bottom);  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setIndentLevel(0);  // Set wrap text to false for all cells on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setWrapText(false);  // Set text orientation to 0 for all cells on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setTextOrientation(0);  // Indent set to 0 for all cells on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange().getFormat().setIndentLevel(0);}Sort on column J (Amount) and delete the zero-dollar amount rows. (The delete is currently done manually, though some manner of “IF/THEN” would probably automate the process.) This one does not work as recorded.function main(workbook: ExcelScript.Workbook) {  let selectedSheet = workbook.getActiveWorksheet();  // Sort the range range J2:J67 on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange(“J2:J67”).getSort().apply([{ key: 0, ascending: true }], false, true, ExcelScript.SortOrientation.rows);}Re-sort by Customer then Description, then Date. (Col B, F, E) This one shuffles the columns around. It’s quite odd.function main(workbook: ExcelScript.Workbook) {  let selectedSheet = workbook.getActiveWorksheet();  // Custom sort on range range A1:K68 on selectedSheet  selectedSheet.getRange(“A1:K68”).getSort().apply([{key: 1, ascending: true}, {key: 5, ascending: true}, {key: 4, ascending: true}], false, true, ExcelScript.SortOrientation.columns);}All 3 of these steps work perfectly when done manually. Recording the actions to a script produces crazy results. Any help is appreciated.   Read More

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At Microsoft Learn, we continually review and evolve our portfolio of Microsoft Certifications to help learners around the world stay up to date with the latest technologies in our fast-changing digital world, especially as AI skills become increasingly important in the workplace. Microsoft Certifications are globally recognized credentials that validate your skills for various job roles using these technologies.

According to the 2023 Skillsoft IT Skills & Salary report, 62% of those who earned certifications felt that the quality of their work improved. They’re also more engaged at work (47%) and perform their duties faster (45%). Whether you’re a student, a professional, or someone changing careers, earning a Microsoft Certification can help you accomplish your goals and demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and improvement. This achievement can also help boost your confidence and credibility at work as you showcase your expertise to employers and customers.

What’s changing?

We regularly update our exam content, format, and delivery to help ensure that our exams are aligned with industry standards and best practices. In recent years, we’ve made significant investments in developing and launching new exams and certifications for critical roles that use Microsoft apps and services, like Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Power Platform.

We also review and adjust exam prices to help maintain the quality and value of our Certification program. As a result, effective November 1, 2024, Microsoft is updating the retail prices for its Certification exams to reflect the current market conditions and the value of the Certifications. Our goal is to make the exam pricing simpler and more consistent across geographies while still offering a fair and affordable value proposition for our Certification candidates.

What are the new prices?

The new retail prices for Certification exams vary depending on the country or region where you take the exam. For most areas, there will be no change in the price. For some areas, the price will decrease to make the exams more affordable. In a few areas, the price will increase to align with global and regional standards. To find the updated price of the exams in your area, check out the full list of new prices for Microsoft Certifications by country or region.

How does this news affect you?

If you’re planning to take a Microsoft Certification exam, you can register for and take the exam at the current price until October 31, 2024. If you register to take the exam on or after November 1, 2024, you’ll pay the updated price. Remember, in many countries and regions, the retail price is not changing and might even be decreasing. For more information on how to register and pay for your exam, go to the Microsoft Certification exam policies and FAQs.

To prepare for the Certification exam, make the most of the many resources and opportunities available on Microsoft Learn, such as free self-paced training, along with exam readiness resources, like Practice Assessments, exam prep videos, and more. You can also enroll in instructor-led training with Microsoft Training Services Partners or join the Microsoft Learn Community to prepare with peers and colleagues.

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Microsoft Certification exams are more than just a test of your knowledge. They demonstrate your commitment, passion, and excellence in the IT industry. Earning a Certification is an investment in your professional life that can pay off in many ways, helping you build your skills and enhance your career. A Certification can boost your career prospects, improve your professional credibility, and unlock new opportunities for growth and success. Invest in your future and earn a certification today!

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Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning. 

As we mark our 50th year, I’ve been reflecting on how we have remained a consequential company decade after decade in an industry where there is no franchise value. And it is because — time and time again when tech paradigms have shifted — we have seized the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. And that’s what we are doing again today in this AI platform shift. 

Carolina Dybeck Happe

To continue thriving as a company, we need to raise the bar on our operational excellence, continually improving security, quality, and delivery to our customers, as well as the rigor with which we operate the business. Building this capability is essential, and I want each of us to take as much pride in exceeding customer expectations in our fundamentals as we do in our product innovation. After all, both are mission critical to our customers and our future.  

In this context, I’m thrilled to share that Carolina Dybeck Happe is joining Microsoft as EVP and Chief Operations Officer. In this newly created role, she will join the senior leadership team (SLT), reporting to me.  

I’ve come to admire Carolina through her work as a global business leader, including most recently her role in leading GE’s historic turnaround. She is recognized for her ability to drive transformational change at scale while delivering improved customer experiences and faster time to value. Carolina will partner with the SLT to help us drive continuous business process improvement across all our organizations and accelerate our company-wide AI transformation, increasing value to customers and partners.  

As part of this transition, the Commerce + Ecosystems organization in Cloud + AI, the Microsoft Digital organization in Experiences + Devices, and the Microsoft Business Operations organization in Finance will move to report to Carolina. These teams are doing mission-critical work for us with high ambition plans on how to empower our partners, customers, and employees with world class technology and experiences. 

I look forward to seeing the progress we will achieve together as we embrace continuous improvement in all we do. 

Please join me in welcoming Carolina to Microsoft.  

Satya

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Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning.  As we mark our 50th year, I’ve been reflecting on how we have remained a consequential company decade after decade in an industry where there is no franchise value. And it is because — time and time again when tech paradigms…
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