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Can you add API’s to Sharepoint?
We are using a software called Chronicall and they provided me a link with a websocket.
Can you integrate a websocket to a sharepoint page?
We are using a software called Chronicall and they provided me a link with a websocket.Can you integrate a websocket to a sharepoint page? Read More
Scheduled Duration is incorrect: reasons unknown
I have added the screenshot from my project. ofcourse it is an exception that i am defining the tasks in seconds (for example, 0.01 for a task)
1. i am not able to enter anything below 0.01 Hrs. is it the lower limit what can be entered into project ?
2. the 0.01 task duration is shown as 0.02 hrs scheduled duration. this happens only with this particular robot resource based tasks. can some one clarify, where is the error
thanks in advance,
Subash
I have added the screenshot from my project. ofcourse it is an exception that i am defining the tasks in seconds (for example, 0.01 for a task)1. i am not able to enter anything below 0.01 Hrs. is it the lower limit what can be entered into project ?2. the 0.01 task duration is shown as 0.02 hrs scheduled duration. this happens only with this particular robot resource based tasks. can some one clarify, where is the error thanks in advance, Subash Read More
Mail being Sent out via Server with no Send Connector configured
Exchange 2019 on prem – fully patched in a 2 Server DAG config
Only server 1 is configured to send out e-mails via the Send Connector
ie – in Scoping of the Send Connector, only server 1 is listed in the Source Server
However, occasional e-mails are going out via server 2
They are getting bounced because we dont; have reverse dns and other things set up for it
Why are some e-mails going out via Server 2 ?
Thanks,
Steve
Exchange 2019 on prem – fully patched in a 2 Server DAG config Only server 1 is configured to send out e-mails via the Send Connectorie – in Scoping of the Send Connector, only server 1 is listed in the Source Server However, occasional e-mails are going out via server 2They are getting bounced because we dont; have reverse dns and other things set up for it Why are some e-mails going out via Server 2 ? Thanks, Steve Read More
Unity App Stuck Loading On HoloLens 2
I am following this document and this tutorial to test AR on a HoloLens 2, and I go to the part where I have a Unity game with all the proper setup (ie. build settings are correct, I used Unity AR feature tool, etc.) and with 2 squares.
I built the project and opened the solution, and then I set the configuration to “Release,” platform to “ARM64,” and set it to “Device” because I have the HoloLens directly connected to my laptop.
I selected the Unity app solution and right-clicked it to “Set as Startup Project.” Then, I pressed the green button next to “Device” to build and deploy it.
The first time, I got prompted to enter a pin after a bit, which I did, and once the deployment was done, the app showed in the “All Apps” section, but once I clicked on it, I got a window that had a white background with a box with an X in the middle of the screen. On top, there is a blue circle with a white loading circle that was loading for forever.
I tried rebuilding it multiple times and double-checking my Unity build settings, but those were correct.
How can I fix this issue?
I’m using Unity version 2022.3.20f1.
Thank you,
Avinash Devineni
I am following this document and this tutorial to test AR on a HoloLens 2, and I go to the part where I have a Unity game with all the proper setup (ie. build settings are correct, I used Unity AR feature tool, etc.) and with 2 squares. I built the project and opened the solution, and then I set the configuration to “Release,” platform to “ARM64,” and set it to “Device” because I have the HoloLens directly connected to my laptop. I selected the Unity app solution and right-clicked it to “Set as Startup Project.” Then, I pressed the green button next to “Device” to build and deploy it. The first time, I got prompted to enter a pin after a bit, which I did, and once the deployment was done, the app showed in the “All Apps” section, but once I clicked on it, I got a window that had a white background with a box with an X in the middle of the screen. On top, there is a blue circle with a white loading circle that was loading for forever. I tried rebuilding it multiple times and double-checking my Unity build settings, but those were correct. How can I fix this issue?I’m using Unity version 2022.3.20f1. Thank you,Avinash Devineni Read More
Question – Deleted Outlook Profile Deleted OST File Recovery Location
Hello Everybody
I have a question. When you delete Outlook Profile it deletes the OST as well. The deleted OST doesnt go to recycle bin. Where is the delete OST then? I want to use Data Recovery software to restore delete OST, but cant find it. Will it be possible to recover deleted OST?
Kind Regards
Hello Everybody I have a question. When you delete Outlook Profile it deletes the OST as well. The deleted OST doesnt go to recycle bin. Where is the delete OST then? I want to use Data Recovery software to restore delete OST, but cant find it. Will it be possible to recover deleted OST? Kind Regards Read More
Grouping dates by quarter using Copilot in Excel
Hi everyone, over the last few weeks we have had a series of posts to show you some of the things that are possible to do with Copilot in Excel. Today I will start with a (fictional) list of books and book sales. I would like to group sales by quarters to see the impact on my business.
Table of book sales with columns for Book Id, Release date, Author, Category, Publishing Branch, User Rating and Sales
I ask Copilot:
I want to see sales by quarter based on the release date
Copilot in Excel pane showing the above prompt and the response showing a chart of Sales by year and quarter of release date as well as the text summary below.
The total sales by quarter based on the release date are as follows: Q1: $1,599,100, Q2: $4,672,300, Q3: $36,100, Q4: $576,100. See the PivotChart above for more details.
I click on the “Add to a new sheet” button in the Copilot pane and this PivotTable and chart are inserted giving me the view of book sales by quarter that I was looking for.
Picture showing the PivotTable and Chart inserted on a new sheet with Book Sales by Quarter and year
Over the coming weeks I will continue to share more examples of what you can do with Copilot in Excel.
Thanks for reading,
Microsoft Excel Team
*Disclaimer: If you try these types of prompts and they do not work as expected, it is most likely due to our gradual feature rollout process. Please try again in a few weeks.
Hi everyone, over the last few weeks we have had a series of posts to show you some of the things that are possible to do with Copilot in Excel. Today I will start with a (fictional) list of books and book sales. I would like to group sales by quarters to see the impact on my business.
Table of book sales with columns for Book Id, Release date, Author, Category, Publishing Branch, User Rating and Sales
I ask Copilot:
I want to see sales by quarter based on the release date
Copilot in Excel pane showing the above prompt and the response showing a chart of Sales by year and quarter of release date as well as the text summary below.
The total sales by quarter based on the release date are as follows: Q1: $1,599,100, Q2: $4,672,300, Q3: $36,100, Q4: $576,100. See the PivotChart above for more details.
I click on the “Add to a new sheet” button in the Copilot pane and this PivotTable and chart are inserted giving me the view of book sales by quarter that I was looking for.
Picture showing the PivotTable and Chart inserted on a new sheet with Book Sales by Quarter and year
Over the coming weeks I will continue to share more examples of what you can do with Copilot in Excel.
Thanks for reading,
Microsoft Excel Team
*Disclaimer: If you try these types of prompts and they do not work as expected, it is most likely due to our gradual feature rollout process. Please try again in a few weeks. Read More
Notes Tab in Standard Channels
Hello,
According to this page, Microsoft Teams users will soon get a Notes tab powered by OneNote. This tab will be added by default to the tabs bar across the top of new standard channels.
I don’t see this Notes tab when creating a standard channel. Did this change?
I am trying to determine the best way of taking notes in a Team and in a MS Team Meeting, so doing a little investigating. Found this page as well and Notes is not available in my meeting menu. Also found this page but don’t have the option of adding an agenda, tasks, notes here either. I assume none of these features are available for EDU.
Is the best option to add the OneNote app to the Team and to the Meeting?
Thanks for any insight on this.
Debbie
Hello,According to this page, Microsoft Teams users will soon get a Notes tab powered by OneNote. This tab will be added by default to the tabs bar across the top of new standard channels. I don’t see this Notes tab when creating a standard channel. Did this change? I am trying to determine the best way of taking notes in a Team and in a MS Team Meeting, so doing a little investigating. Found this page as well and Notes is not available in my meeting menu. Also found this page but don’t have the option of adding an agenda, tasks, notes here either. I assume none of these features are available for EDU. Is the best option to add the OneNote app to the Team and to the Meeting? Thanks for any insight on this.Debbie Read More
Unable to connect to windows mssql 2022 update 14 running on opposite node
We are in the attempt of creating a Always On, 2 node, setup. We were sucessful in windows 2016 and mssql. We reloaded to Windows 2022 server, and MSSQL Server 2022 Developer Edition.
We get MSSQL and SSMS loaded on both boxes. We create a database and create and grant the required DB user. On node1, we connect to DB just fine with SSMS using SQL Authentication.
On Node 2 we use SSMS to try to connect to node1 (with SQL Authentication) without success, just the generic network error. Our DBA has MSSQL server at his house he tests with, and we cannot find the differences. we can ping node1 from 2, we can \ node1 from node2 (i know different mechanisms), but network is not the issue. we can rdp to each other.
Is there something new in SQL Server 2022 that we are overlooking? We cannot connect to the DB running on NODE1 from other SQL developer tools either.
1) The SQL server properties are set to permit remote login, (have not enabled Always On yet, until we can get basic connectivity tested).
2) MS Defender Firewall has been disabled.
3) NODE1 Can connect to itself without issue.
4) NO corp external firwall in the way, had them check that.
5) NO Domain involved, just a workgroup between the 2 server.
We are in the attempt of creating a Always On, 2 node, setup. We were sucessful in windows 2016 and mssql. We reloaded to Windows 2022 server, and MSSQL Server 2022 Developer Edition. We get MSSQL and SSMS loaded on both boxes. We create a database and create and grant the required DB user. On node1, we connect to DB just fine with SSMS using SQL Authentication. On Node 2 we use SSMS to try to connect to node1 (with SQL Authentication) without success, just the generic network error. Our DBA has MSSQL server at his house he tests with, and we cannot find the differences. we can ping node1 from 2, we can \ node1 from node2 (i know different mechanisms), but network is not the issue. we can rdp to each other. Is there something new in SQL Server 2022 that we are overlooking? We cannot connect to the DB running on NODE1 from other SQL developer tools either. 1) The SQL server properties are set to permit remote login, (have not enabled Always On yet, until we can get basic connectivity tested).2) MS Defender Firewall has been disabled.3) NODE1 Can connect to itself without issue.4) NO corp external firwall in the way, had them check that.5) NO Domain involved, just a workgroup between the 2 server. Read More
Introducing SDAIA and Their Latest Arabic LLM on Azure AI Model Catalog
SDAIA Overview
The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) plays a central role in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ‘s ambitious AI strategy. Established by Royal Order, SDAIA focuses on organizing, developing, and advancing the use of big data and AI technologies across sectors. Their mission aligns with Vision 2030’s goals — transforming Saudi Arabia into a data-driven economy and global leader in AI innovation. Through continuous research and technological advancement, SDAIA aims to unlock the value of data to drive national and global impact.
Partnership with Microsoft
SDAIA and Microsoft have forged a strong partnership to push the boundaries of AI capabilities, fostering innovation through collaboration. By leveraging Azure’s cloud platform, SDAIA can deliver cutting-edge AI models with enhanced reliability and performance. This partnership supports SDAIA’s strategic vision to provide a robust infrastructure for AI development while ensuring seamless access to essential tools for enterprises, researchers, and developers.
ALLaM-2-7B: the latest Arabic LLM on Azure
SDAIA’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) has developed ALLaM-2-7B, a transformative model that enhances Arabic Language Technology (ALT). This autoregressive transformer-based model is designed to facilitate natural language understanding in both Arabic and English. With 7 billion parameters, ALLaM-2-7B aims to serve as a critical tool for industries requiring advanced language processing capabilities.
Why Choose Azure AI?
Azure’s secure, scalable infrastructure ensures optimal performance and flexibility for every AI workload. By building their solutions on Azure, developers gain access to state-of-the-art tools such as Azure AI Studio, offering seamless integration, deployment, and management of a wide portfolio of models. Furthermore, Azure’s robust compliance framework supports SDAIA’s commitment to secure and ethical AI practices, ensuring that enterprises can trust their data in a reliable cloud environment.
Using ALLaM-2-7B on Azure
To use ALLaM-2-7B, users can deploy it through Azure AI Studio. The intuitive platform supports easy API integrations, allowing developers to quickly fine-tune and experiment with the model. Users can also take advantage of Azure’s flexible pricing model to scale resources according to their needs.
Steps to get started:
Visit Azure AI Studio and navigate to the Model Catalog.
Search for ALLaM-2-7B and select the model.
Deploy the model in your preferred region.
Use the provided API to integrate the model into your application.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does ALLaM-2-7B support? ALLaM-2-7B is designed to support both Arabic and English.
What is the primary use of ALLaM-2-7B? It’s intended for advancing Arabic Language Technology (ALT), especially for research, development, and enterprise use cases requiring robust language models.
How do I fine-tune ALLaM-2-7B on Azure? Developers can fine-tune the model through Azure AI Studio using the model’s API, which allows integration with custom datasets.
Is ALLaM-2-7B secure to use? Yes, Azure ensures high levels of security and privacy, making it suitable for enterprise-level deployment.
What are the ethical considerations for using ALLaM-2-7B? ALLaM-2-7B, like all generative models, comes with certain biases inherent to its training data. Developers must conduct safety checks and employ content filtering mechanisms when deploying the model.
Conclusion
SDAIA’s ALLaM-2-7B on Azure AI Model Catalog is a significant step forward in advancing Arabic Language Technology. This partnership between SDAIA and Microsoft ensures that enterprises, researchers, and developers have access to a powerful tool for language processing, backed by Azure’s secure, scalable infrastructure. The future of AI innovation in the Kingdom is bright, and ALLaM-2-7B is set to play a crucial role in it.
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Match Columns While Making Space for Dupicates
Hi all, I have two sheets with 10,000 rows that I need to match/sort, however, the 2nd set has multiples that need to be matched with a single value from the 1st list. Please see the example I have attached below. Hopefully this makes sense!
Hi all, I have two sheets with 10,000 rows that I need to match/sort, however, the 2nd set has multiples that need to be matched with a single value from the 1st list. Please see the example I have attached below. Hopefully this makes sense! Read More
Managing Googlebot/Bingbot Exclusions in Security JavaScript without Impacting SEO
I need to add an important security related javascript on my HTML pages that detects a few signals like presence of selenium variables in widnow/document objects. Once something is detected, a request is sent to my backend to capture this data.
Googlebot / bingbot may also emit some of these signals (I am tracking 20+ signals) & these bots make thousands of visits to my various webpages. So somehow I do not want to execute the script for these bots.
1. If I use useragent, either on backend to totally exclude this script for googlebot or on frontend to not execute the script – will it be safe for my SEO? Can Googlebot penalize this assuming script is used for cloaking etc.?
2. How bot detection companies like Human Security (PerimeterX) manage this? Do they track even Googlebot activity?
I need to add an important security related javascript on my HTML pages that detects a few signals like presence of selenium variables in widnow/document objects. Once something is detected, a request is sent to my backend to capture this data.Googlebot / bingbot may also emit some of these signals (I am tracking 20+ signals) & these bots make thousands of visits to my various webpages. So somehow I do not want to execute the script for these bots.1. If I use useragent, either on backend to totally exclude this script for googlebot or on frontend to not execute the script – will it be safe for my SEO? Can Googlebot penalize this assuming script is used for cloaking etc.?2. How bot detection companies like Human Security (PerimeterX) manage this? Do they track even Googlebot activity? Read More
Really slow indexing of sharepoint site
Has anyone experience this issue with PNP search V4
I have created a new communication Sharepoint online site with about 20K files.
Using the PNP search webpart i built a search page for users. Once i was finished and added the users as visitors for the Sharepoint site. But users only see a fraction of the results. The search total numbers are increasing which means that its the site is indexing, but its indexing about 100 files per day which is really slow
anyone else experiencing this?
Has anyone experience this issue with PNP search V4 I have created a new communication Sharepoint online site with about 20K files.Using the PNP search webpart i built a search page for users. Once i was finished and added the users as visitors for the Sharepoint site. But users only see a fraction of the results. The search total numbers are increasing which means that its the site is indexing, but its indexing about 100 files per day which is really slow anyone else experiencing this? Read More
Index non-default views and Reindex list button are disabled and grayed out in SP.
Hello,
Could you do me a favor?
Other lists are fine. Only one list has this issue.
The index non-default views and reindex list button are disabled and grayed out.
My permission level is “owner” so I don’t know why. Thank you.
Hello, Could you do me a favor?Other lists are fine. Only one list has this issue.The index non-default views and reindex list button are disabled and grayed out.My permission level is “owner” so I don’t know why. Thank you. Read More
M365 Exchange : Contact suppression Issue
Hello,
we created a guest account to share a file, but we had a problem. There Are two exchange contact was created and I can’t suppress there. Mail can’t be deliver to this external contact with this error :
Reason: [{LED=420 4.2.0 Transient Failure during recipients lookup AmbiguousRecipientTransientException, Exception of type ‘Microsoft.Exchange.Transport.Categorizer.AmbiguousRecipientTransientException’ was thrown.};{MSG=};{FQDN=};{IP=};{LRT=}]
I could suppress Guest account on Entra ID, and I did, but I have already this two Exchange Mail contact account.
I used graphic interface and powershell commande :
Remove-Mailcontact -Identity “rholdXXXXXXXX”
Write-ErrorMessage : Ex6F9304|Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.ManagementObjectNotFoundException|Impossible d’effectuer l’opération, car l’objet ‘rhoXXXXXXX est introuvable
sur ‘DB7PR03A07DC001.EURPR03A007.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM’.
Au caractère C:Usersuptr0001AppDataLocalTemptmpEXO_0uvzubhp.reptmpEXO_0uvzubhp.rep.psm1:1205 : 13
+ Write-ErrorMessage $ErrorObject
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Remove-MailContact], ManagementObjectNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : [Server=DB9PR03MB7723,RequestId=35acbab2-9fae-f969-e098-bc9aba96ee31,TimeStamp=Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:59:44 GMT],Write-ErrorMessage
I precise I’m global Admin. what can I do to suppress these contacts ?
regards
Hello,we created a guest account to share a file, but we had a problem. There Are two exchange contact was created and I can’t suppress there. Mail can’t be deliver to this external contact with this error : Reason: [{LED=420 4.2.0 Transient Failure during recipients lookup AmbiguousRecipientTransientException, Exception of type ‘Microsoft.Exchange.Transport.Categorizer.AmbiguousRecipientTransientException’ was thrown.};{MSG=};{FQDN=};{IP=};{LRT=}] I could suppress Guest account on Entra ID, and I did, but I have already this two Exchange Mail contact account. I used graphic interface and powershell commande :Remove-Mailcontact -Identity “rholdXXXXXXXX” Write-ErrorMessage : Ex6F9304|Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.ManagementObjectNotFoundException|Impossible d’effectuer l’opération, car l’objet ‘rhoXXXXXXX est introuvablesur ‘DB7PR03A07DC001.EURPR03A007.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM’.Au caractère C:Usersuptr0001AppDataLocalTemptmpEXO_0uvzubhp.reptmpEXO_0uvzubhp.rep.psm1:1205 : 13+ Write-ErrorMessage $ErrorObject+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Remove-MailContact], ManagementObjectNotFoundException+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : [Server=DB9PR03MB7723,RequestId=35acbab2-9fae-f969-e098-bc9aba96ee31,TimeStamp=Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:59:44 GMT],Write-ErrorMessage I precise I’m global Admin. what can I do to suppress these contacts ?regards Read More
Set a reminder flow in SharePoint Document library is currently not working
A customer pointed out to me last week that it is not possible to set a reminder flow in document libraries. I checked this today in our tenant’s existing and new team websites – it is true.
When you click on Automate > Set a reminder > [name of column], nothing happens.
The column “Review” here is Date and time for sure
This worked exactly this way weeks ago. I noted the steps in my user-guides.
Can someone confirm please?
A customer pointed out to me last week that it is not possible to set a reminder flow in document libraries. I checked this today in our tenant’s existing and new team websites – it is true.When you click on Automate > Set a reminder > [name of column], nothing happens.The column “Review” here is Date and time for sureThis worked exactly this way weeks ago. I noted the steps in my user-guides.Can someone confirm please? Read More
RSVPs show up incorrectly
Hi everyone,
Does anyone else have inconsistent RSVP displays?
We’ve been experiencing this for a few weeks quite randomly where a member of the team RSVPd in a certain way (Yes/No) and Outlook for everyone shows that they “have not responded.”
See an example of my own RSVP (Yes, I attend), which shows as Not Responded.
Is this a bug?
Hi everyone,Does anyone else have inconsistent RSVP displays? We’ve been experiencing this for a few weeks quite randomly where a member of the team RSVPd in a certain way (Yes/No) and Outlook for everyone shows that they “have not responded.” See an example of my own RSVP (Yes, I attend), which shows as Not Responded. Is this a bug? Read More
where are the linux drivers?
I recall having to traverse the https://msedgewebdriverstorage.z22.web.core.windows.net/ clicking around 100 timest and wasting lots of time looking for it so it was great when you added it to the dashboard above.
I recall having to traverse the https://msedgewebdriverstorage.z22.web.core.windows.net/ clicking around 100 timest and wasting lots of time looking for it so it was great when you added it to the dashboard above. Read More
Hybrid Join Process – Question
Hello all,
I’m looking for information regarding Hybrid Join process because it is not clear for me, this is what I have:
Entra Connect syncs what I have under the OU I have specified on its configurations.I have joined a new device to on-prem AD, out of that OU, therefore Entra Connect will not sync the device.The device can reach the Microsoft endpoints (Network connectivity requirements accomplished)
What happens when Entra Connect does not sync the device but it’s triggered the Automatic Device Join task? Will it become hybrid join even without Entra Connect synched it?
I have read this:
Hybrid join is a process initiated from the device itself and Azure AD. Hybrid Join does not depend on, nor is able to be achieved from Azure AD Connect, though AAD Connect does stage the device in Azure, allowing policies to be more immediately applied and AAD Connect
Is this correct?
So, when Entra Connect syncs the device the purpose is only to, let’s say, provision the device in Entra ID ?
If Entra Connect does not sync the device, Hybrid Join will happen no matter what?
The process is documented here: How Microsoft Entra device registration works – Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn but I still have doubts 😞
Many thanks!
Best regards,
Ivo Duarte
Hello all, I’m looking for information regarding Hybrid Join process because it is not clear for me, this is what I have: Entra Connect syncs what I have under the OU I have specified on its configurations.I have joined a new device to on-prem AD, out of that OU, therefore Entra Connect will not sync the device.The device can reach the Microsoft endpoints (Network connectivity requirements accomplished) What happens when Entra Connect does not sync the device but it’s triggered the Automatic Device Join task? Will it become hybrid join even without Entra Connect synched it? I have read this: Hybrid join is a process initiated from the device itself and Azure AD. Hybrid Join does not depend on, nor is able to be achieved from Azure AD Connect, though AAD Connect does stage the device in Azure, allowing policies to be more immediately applied and AAD Connect Is this correct? So, when Entra Connect syncs the device the purpose is only to, let’s say, provision the device in Entra ID ? If Entra Connect does not sync the device, Hybrid Join will happen no matter what? The process is documented here: How Microsoft Entra device registration works – Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn but I still have doubts 😞 Many thanks! Best regards,Ivo Duarte Read More
FAQ: How to control messaging on decommissioned VM Offers?
Q: The offers we have on the marketplace are a two-part offer – a VM Image and then an Application Template that controls the deployment. The VM Image is hidden, and the application is the part the user interacts with.
In the old account, it is easy enough to stop distribution of the Application template – Which we did so users will not launch the older offers.
My question is for the VM, and doing the deletes of the two offers, if we stop the distribution, we are worried about the messaging to the users who have already launched the images. As because the new offer is not in the same account, I can’t use the in place tooling to say – “This one replaces the other”.
Just trying to see what is the right way to decommission the offers and how to control the messaging to customers so they don’t think the offers went away, etc.?
A: Please refer to the VM deprecation documentation provided here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/marketplace-offers/deprecate-vm.
Q: The offers we have on the marketplace are a two-part offer – a VM Image and then an Application Template that controls the deployment. The VM Image is hidden, and the application is the part the user interacts with.In the old account, it is easy enough to stop distribution of the Application template – Which we did so users will not launch the older offers.
My question is for the VM, and doing the deletes of the two offers, if we stop the distribution, we are worried about the messaging to the users who have already launched the images. As because the new offer is not in the same account, I can’t use the in place tooling to say – “This one replaces the other”.Just trying to see what is the right way to decommission the offers and how to control the messaging to customers so they don’t think the offers went away, etc.?
A: Please refer to the VM deprecation documentation provided here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/marketplace-offers/deprecate-vm.
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Microsoft MVPs x. Microsoft Zero to Hero Community
We previously introduced the Microsoft Learn Learning Room in our blog post: Learn Azure Together in Microsoft Learn Learning Room.
This time, we interviewed Kerry Herger (Worldwide Microsoft Learn Marketing Community Lead) and Microsoft MVPs Saeid Dahl & Hamid Saleh about the Microsoft Zero to Hero Community. We also got to learn more about the Microsoft Backyard and NextGen Heroes.
Tell us about Microsoft Zero To Hero.
Microsoft Zero To Hero is a vibrant community within the Microsoft Learn ecosystem that’s approaching its first anniversary and it is lead by Saeid Dahl, Hamid Sadeghpour Saleh and Mohsen Akhavan. We started this initiative with a clear goal: to inspire individuals to become active participants in the Microsoft community. From the very beginning, our mission has been to create a space where people can share their knowledge, learn from one another, and grow together. We kicked off with non-stop live sessions every Saturday, and due to the overwhelming success, we’ve now expanded to cover weekdays and multiple time zones. This has allowed us to reach and inspire even more people across the globe. In less than a year, we’ve hosted over 80 live sessions, featuring speakers from around the globe. Our community has grown to include 6,000 members, and our content has generated over 1,500 hours of watch time on YouTube. These numbers aren’t just statistics—they reflect the deep engagement and passion within Microsoft Zero To Hero and Microsoft Learn community.
What is the concept of Learning Rooms within the Microsoft Learn community?
Microsoft Learn Community is a collection of experiences offering learners a variety of ways to connect and engage in a dynamic and inclusive space. Whether you’re just getting started or aiming to advance your skills, learners will find the support and guidance they need on their technical learning journey. Our mission is to meet learners where they are, offering connections and resources in their preferred language and learning style, catering to all skill levels. A key feature of our community is the Learning Rooms, which offers a free, engaging space for anyone seeking to expand their technical knowledge. These rooms, led by our worldwide network of Microsoft Learn experts, provide a collaborative environment for learners to develop their skills and connect with peers. You can join multiple rooms based on your interests, and each room is focused on achieving learning goals through up-to-date technical content. Learning Rooms offer:
Cohort Learning: Guided discussions and office hours with Learn Experts.
Peer Connection: Hands-on learning, practical demos, and exam prep in a collaborative setting.
Engaging Community: A fun, interactive space where you can connect with like-minded learners and thrive in your learning journey.
Together, we explore, engage, and grow to achieve skilling and career goals. Join us today and unlock the full potential of your technical journey with the support of our community and Learning Rooms!
Tell us a bit more about Microsoft Backyard and Microsoft NextGen Heroes?
Microsoft Backyard and Microsoft NextGen Heroes are two exciting programs we’ve developed under the Microsoft Zero To Hero name. Microsoft Backyard is unique because it’s not a technical session. Instead, it focuses on the personal stories of Microsoft employees, Regional Directors (RDs), and Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs). We dive into their success stories, the lessons they’ve learned, and even some of the challenges they’ve faced. The feedback after our first episode was incredible—people from all around the world told us how much they enjoyed hearing these personal journeys.
On the other hand, Microsoft NextGen Heroes is a program that’s very close to my heart. It’s designed specifically for Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (Student Ambassadors) and individuals who are new to the Microsoft world. The idea was born from the immense energy and talent we saw in the Student Ambassador community. We wanted to give these young leaders a platform to share their experiences and knowledge. Our first live session was a huge success, with 70 registrants and nearly 60 live audience members, and the feedback we received was truly inspiring.
We are very proud to have three Student Ambassadors leading this program: Nicklas Olsen, Bojan Ivanovski, and Marko Atanasov.
What is the purpose of the Microsoft NextGen Heroes program?
The primary purpose of Microsoft NextGen Heroes is to empower the next generation of leaders within the Microsoft community. We want to create a space where young individuals—especially those who are just starting out in their careers—can connect, share their experiences, and learn from each other. This program is all about fostering a sense of community and belonging, where new voices are encouraged and celebrated.
How does it differ from other Microsoft initiatives like the Student Ambassadors or the Zero To Hero community?
Great question! While Student Ambassadors and Microsoft Zero To Hero is both about learning and growth, Microsoft NextGen Heroes takes a slightly different approach. The Student Ambassadors program is designed to recognize and support students who are passionate about technology and community leadership. Microsoft Zero To Hero is broader, focusing on inspiring individuals at all stages of their journey within the Microsoft ecosystem.
NextGen Heroes, however, is specifically tailored for those who are new to the Microsoft world or early in their careers. It’s more focused on peer-to-peer learning and leadership development. We want to give these new members of our community a platform to shine, share their experiences, and learn from each other in a supportive environment.
What are the best ways to stay informed about the latest news and updates related to Microsoft NextGen Heroes?
To stay updated, I recommend following our official channels on social media and subscribing to our newsletter. We regularly post updates, event announcements, and highlights from past sessions. You can also join the Microsoft Zero To Hero community (https://aka.ms/joinzerotohero) on Microsoft Learn, where we share all the latest news about both Microsoft Zero To Hero and Microsoft NextGen Heroes. Lastly, following Microsoft Zero To Hero YouTube channel is a great way to catch up on any sessions you might have missed.
Hierarchy of team members.
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsofthero
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftHero
Website: https://microsofthero.com
X: https://x.com/MicrosoftHero
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