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Strange syncing issue that can’t be solved it seems
Hi all,
Recently something strange is happening. My onedrive (online and the client version) works with no issue and can sync files.
But when using M365 for apps/Office 365 suddenly it stopped syncing files from the office apps to OneDrive. This is really strange and inconvenient and I haven’t found the solution yet. I tried clearing the credentials from the credential manager, deleting Office apps and other things without luck. I ended up deleting my windows account and it worked for a while but now it’s again not working again. Any idea what’s causing this issue and how to fix it?
It says in can’t connect to the Onedrive service. Is this a license issue? I have M365 Basic license and everything worked fine until recently.
I cannot use any Office app anymore to save my files to OneDrive and have to save my files on a location that is not synced and place it into the synced folders. It’s really frustrating and I would be really thankful if someone could help with this.
Hi all, Recently something strange is happening. My onedrive (online and the client version) works with no issue and can sync files.But when using M365 for apps/Office 365 suddenly it stopped syncing files from the office apps to OneDrive. This is really strange and inconvenient and I haven’t found the solution yet. I tried clearing the credentials from the credential manager, deleting Office apps and other things without luck. I ended up deleting my windows account and it worked for a while but now it’s again not working again. Any idea what’s causing this issue and how to fix it? It says in can’t connect to the Onedrive service. Is this a license issue? I have M365 Basic license and everything worked fine until recently.I cannot use any Office app anymore to save my files to OneDrive and have to save my files on a location that is not synced and place it into the synced folders. It’s really frustrating and I would be really thankful if someone could help with this. Read More
Can’t Share Teams Videos Outside of Organization
Hello Microsoft Team,
I am the admin of my organization and have encountered significant issues with sharing Teams recordings on Stream following the recent migration and subsequent limitations.
Previously, I was able to share recordings with anyone outside of my organization seamlessly. However, post-migration, I am unable to do so. Despite attempting to change the settings and ensuring the necessary permissions are in place, the restrictions persist, hindering my ability to work effectively.
This situation is becoming extremely frustrating as it directly impacts my workflow and the ability to collaborate with external stakeholders. I have verified that all the sharing permissions are correctly configured, yet the issue remains unresolved.
Could you please provide guidance on what additional steps I can take to restore the ability to share recordings with external parties? Is there a known issue related to this migration, or specific settings that need to be adjusted beyond the usual sharing permissions?
Your prompt assistance in resolving this matter would be greatly appreciated as it is critical to my work.
Thank you for your support.
Hello Microsoft Team, I am the admin of my organization and have encountered significant issues with sharing Teams recordings on Stream following the recent migration and subsequent limitations. Previously, I was able to share recordings with anyone outside of my organization seamlessly. However, post-migration, I am unable to do so. Despite attempting to change the settings and ensuring the necessary permissions are in place, the restrictions persist, hindering my ability to work effectively. This situation is becoming extremely frustrating as it directly impacts my workflow and the ability to collaborate with external stakeholders. I have verified that all the sharing permissions are correctly configured, yet the issue remains unresolved. Could you please provide guidance on what additional steps I can take to restore the ability to share recordings with external parties? Is there a known issue related to this migration, or specific settings that need to be adjusted beyond the usual sharing permissions? Your prompt assistance in resolving this matter would be greatly appreciated as it is critical to my work. Thank you for your support. Read More
Stream Missing Functions
Hi there,
I am dealing with an issue for a user.
The user has reported that for the last month they have been missing some features on Stream which they previously had.
A key part of this is the ability to generate a transcript of the video from Stream (retroactively).
The user has reported that this used to work for them and is still working for their colleagues.
The user is a group admin and so organizing the meetings and recording on behalf of someone else.
That is to say that the meeting is generated from a separate users calendar.
This was how they were doing it previously when it worked, and other administrators are still doing the same thing for their managers.
I have attached two images – One from before (when the features were present) and one from now.
Please can someone advise on why the features may have gone and how to go about getting them back.
Thank you for the help.
Best,
George
Hi there, I am dealing with an issue for a user. The user has reported that for the last month they have been missing some features on Stream which they previously had. A key part of this is the ability to generate a transcript of the video from Stream (retroactively). The user has reported that this used to work for them and is still working for their colleagues. The user is a group admin and so organizing the meetings and recording on behalf of someone else. That is to say that the meeting is generated from a separate users calendar. This was how they were doing it previously when it worked, and other administrators are still doing the same thing for their managers. I have attached two images – One from before (when the features were present) and one from now. Please can someone advise on why the features may have gone and how to go about getting them back. Thank you for the help. Best, George Read More
Cannot update from Build 26244 to 26252
Currently running Build 26244. Almost everything works except Settings -> Windows Update interface is bugged and unusable. It’s been unusable since update to this build.
Looking around i’ve found that there is also a cli interface called “SConfig” and i can install updates from there. I’m currently receiving updates for Windows Defender but didn’t receive Build 26252.
How do i install Build 26252? Should i burn iso to usb key and install from scratch?
Currently running Build 26244. Almost everything works except Settings -> Windows Update interface is bugged and unusable. It’s been unusable since update to this build.Looking around i’ve found that there is also a cli interface called “SConfig” and i can install updates from there. I’m currently receiving updates for Windows Defender but didn’t receive Build 26252.How do i install Build 26252? Should i burn iso to usb key and install from scratch? Read More
How do I download YouTube videos in laptop Windows 10?
Hi, all. I’m working on a video editing project recently and need to download some video clips from YouTube for editing. I’ve tried several online downloading sites, but the problem I encountered is that these sites have too many ads, and the quality of the downloaded videos is not ideal, and sometimes the download process is even interrupted. I’m currently using a laptop with Windows 10 system. I don’t know if there is a better way or software to download YouTube videos.
If anyone has good suggestions or experience to share, please help! Thank you everyone!
Hi, all. I’m working on a video editing project recently and need to download some video clips from YouTube for editing. I’ve tried several online downloading sites, but the problem I encountered is that these sites have too many ads, and the quality of the downloaded videos is not ideal, and sometimes the download process is even interrupted. I’m currently using a laptop with Windows 10 system. I don’t know if there is a better way or software to download YouTube videos. If anyone has good suggestions or experience to share, please help! Thank you everyone! Read More
What’s new in FinOps toolkit 0.4 – July 2024
Whether you consider yourself a FinOps practitioner, someone who’s enthusiastic about driving cloud efficiency and maximizing the value you get from the cloud, or were just asked to look at ways to reduce cost, the FinOps toolkit has something for you. This month, we’re excited to share support for FOCUS 1.0, updated tools and resources aligned to the FinOps Framework 2024 updates, a new (but familiar) tool for cloud optimization recommendations, FinOps hubs managed exports and cross-tenant support, and a slew of other small improvements and bug fixes. There really is something for everyone!
New to FinOps toolkit?
In case you haven’t heard, the FinOps toolkit is an open-source collection of tools and resources that help you learn, adopt, and implement FinOps in the Microsoft Cloud. The foundation of the toolkit is the Implementing FinOps guide that helps you get started with FinOps whether you’re using native tools in the Azure portal, looking for ways to automate and extend those tools, or if you’re looking to build your own FinOps tools and reports. To learn more about the toolkit, how to provide feedback, or how to contribute, see the FinOps toolkit site.
Support for FOCUS 1.0
Anyone who’s been deeply engaged in the FinOps community and following major FinOps news and events knows about the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS). And for those who don’t, FOCUS is a provider-agnostic schema for cost and usage data. We’ve been driving FOCUS alongside customers, partners, and our industry peers to define a data format that can become the new “language” of FinOps, helping FinOps practitioners achieve their goals easier than ever, backed by the FinOps Framework and accompanying resources, like the KPI and use case libraries.
FOCUS 1.0 was announced at FinOps X 2024 in June and we were happy to co-announce support for FOCUS 1.0 in Cost Management exports at the same time. Now, with the July release of FinOps toolkit 0.4, we’re happy to share that all Power BI reports and FinOps hubs have both been updated to FOCUS 1.0!
If you’re using the Cost Management connector, you can easily switch to the newest version of the Cost Management connector report, which works for all EA, MCA, and MPA billing accounts/profiles, to see all your cost and usage data aligned to the FOCUS 1.0 schema. Please note the underlying APIs and API constraints for the connector are still the same, so if you’re looking for more, please switch to using raw exports, FinOps hubs, or consider ingesting data into Microsoft Fabric.
If you’re using FinOps hubs – or looking to level-up your reporting from the connector – you can opt to leave your existing 1.0 preview data as-is and leverage the new Power BI reports, which transform 1.0 preview to FOCUS 1.0, or you can create new FOCUS 1.0 exports (and consider even back-filling data) to get the latest data. It’s always best to re-export your data using the latest schema because it reduces processing time in Power BI, but you can make the decision that works best for you. (Just remember to delete the old exports if you create a new FOCUS 1.0 export!) And if you’re automating export creation with PowerShell, you can also use the New-FinOpsCostExport command to create FOCUS 1.0 exports.
Lastly, sample data files were updated for FOCUS 1.0 and new metadata files were added for both FOCUS 1.0 and FOCUS 1.0 preview to describe the dataset in a programmatic way based on the FOCUS 1.0 specification.
To start leveraging these new reports, check out the FinOps toolkit Power BI reports or learn about how you can deploy FinOps hubs today. To learn more about FOCUS and it’s benefits – which range from general usability, improved learnability, and transferability of skills to cost savings from reduced dataset size and compute costs compared to processing native actual and amortized datasets – check out the FOCUS introduction.
What’s new in the FinOps Framework
In April 2023, the FinOps Foundation announced some changes to the FinOps Framework – the start of a series of yearly updates we can expect going forward. We saw a few things in this release:
New definition of FinOps.
Expanded set of personas.
Simplified domains with clearer lines.
Cleaned up list of FinOps capabilities with some joined and some new.
I won’t go into the details of all the changes, but if you’re interested, check out Key 2024 Changes to the FinOps Framework: Evolving the Framework with the Practice of FinOps. Within the toolkit, you’ll find an updated Implementing FinOps guide with all the new and updated capabilities, including the supplemental content, like What is FinOps? and How to conduct a FinOps iteration.
Each capability was updated to include new and fresh guidance, including referencing new tools and solutions that have been released since our last major update. If you’re getting started with any capability, make sure you check out the Implementing FinOps guide to see how it can help you jump start your efforts!
And to add to that, we also renamed the “Commitment discounts” report in Power Bi to “Rate optimization” to align with the FinOps Framework changes. We envision dedicated reports for each FinOps capability, so let us know what you’d like to see by sharing your feedback in GitHub.
Optimize your cloud environment with Azure Optimization Engine
Over the years, some organizations tell us they’re looking for more configurability to Azure Advisor recommendations. Maybe they want to cover new scenarios or maybe they just want to increase the look-back period for existing recommendations. Whatever the case, this isn’t possible today with Azure Advisor, so customers have been looking to build their own solution. The Azure Optimization Engine (AOE) has been around since May 2020 as an open-source project run by Helder Pinto and we’re proud to add Helder to the FinOps toolkit family as he officially moved AOE into the FinOps toolkit!
There’s a ton to talk about with Azure Optimization Engine, so instead of trying to cram it all in here, I’ll direct you to several blog posts Helder’s published:
Augmenting Azure Advisor Cost Recommendations for Automated Continuous Optimization – Part 1
Augmenting Azure Advisor Cost Recommendations for Automated Continuous Optimization – Part 2
Augmenting Azure Advisor Cost Recommendations for Automated Continuous Optimization – Part 3
Automating Continuous Optimization with the Azure Optimization Engine
Get Azure Reservations and Savings Plans Insights with the Azure Optimization Engine
And of course, you can also learn more from the Azure Optimization Engine documentation. Stay tuned as we evolve the next generation of Azure Optimization Engine. And if you want to be part of the conversation, join us at The evolution of Azure Optimization Engine within the FinOps toolkit.
What’s new in FinOps hubs
FinOps hubs are data pipeline solutions that help you kickstart custom reporting efforts when you need more than what you can get in the Azure portal today. Instead of starting from nothing, you can deploy a FinOps hub instance and leverage pre-built Power BI reports to get up and running quickly. This month, you’ll find a few interesting updates with FinOps hubs that we’ll continue to build onto based on your feedback.
First up is FOCUS 1.0 support. I already talked about the fact that we added support for FOCUS 1.0 but I’d like to expand on that a little. FinOps hubs 0.4 now supports both FOCUS 1.0 preview or FOCUS 1.0. Data that is ingested will remain in storage in the schema it was ingested in, but the Power BI reports in 0.4 will all align to the FOCUS 1.0 schema. If you prefer to keep using FOCUS 1.0 preview, stick with the FinOps toolkit 0.3 reports. 0.3 and 0.4 reports are interchangeable and can work with either version of FinOps hubs, so feel free to try the new reports with an existing FinOps hubs 0.3 deployment or upgrade to get the other new features and keep using your existing reports without a concern. The only reason you really need to use the newer reports is if you want to start exporting FOCUS 1.0 data.
As part of adding support for FOCUS 1.0, we also streamlined the data ingestion pipeline to prepare for ingesting other datasets, which we’ll add in an upcoming release. In the meantime, if you’d like to add support for additional export types, you can create a custom mapping file and save it to config/schemas/<dataset-type>_<dataset-version>.json in hub storage. Use the existing FocusCost_1.0.json as a template. Keep in mind some datasets have different schemas for EA and MCA, which cannot be identified via these attributes and may cause an issue if you have both account types. We will add all datasets in a future release and account for the EA and MCA differences by aligning to FOCUS.
Next is managed exports. Managed exports are like managed disks for virtual machines. You grant the hub access to create exports on any scopes you want to manage cost for and it’ll create and run exports for you. You can grant access to any EA or MCA subscription or resource group, or any EA billing scope. MCA billing scopes will also be available in the future when Cost Management adds support for service principal access.
Speaking of data ingestion, we also added a feature called remote hubs, which enables you to ingest data from a hub instance in another directory (or tenant). To configure remote hubs, simply deploy a hub instance in the directory where you want to pull data from, create a SAS token for that hub storage account, and specify a SAS token to ingest data across directories. And when Cost Management exports support FOCUS data in other clouds, this will also enable those interested in consolidating data across Azure Commercial, Azure Government, or Azure China clouds to view all data in a single tool. Let us know what you’d like to see in this regard and we’ll share updates as capabilities evolve.
Lastly, I’d like to call out some improvements to the FinOps hubs and Power BI troubleshooting guide. We created a dedicated page for common errors and introduced a new step-by-step troubleshooting walkthrough to help validate your hub instance and Power BI setup. You’ll also find a new Ingestion errors page in the Data ingestion report, which can also help identify common issues. Oh, and I suppose I should also call out that the Commitment discounts report was renamed to Rate optimization to align to the FinOps Framework 2024 updates, which I mentioned earlier.
Other new and noteworthy updates
Many small improvements and bug fixes go into each release, so covering everything in detail can be a lot to take in. But I do want to call out a few other small things that you may be interested in.
In Power BI reports:
Use the new x_IncrementalRefreshDate column when configuring incremental refresh in Power BI.
View resource count and cost per resource in the Inventory page of the Cost summary report.
Simplify tag parsing with a new default “{}” value for tags to facilitate tag expansion.
Load data faster with less memory and fewer errors with simpler, optimized queries.
In Azure Monitor workbooks:
Get the latest updates from the Azure Advisor . For July, this includes:
New reservations recommendations with break-even point.
Redesigned sustainability tab.
Removed dynamic IPs from the public IP addresses query to ensure more precise results.
Excluded free tier web apps to focus on top services.
Monitor managed disks in the Governance workbook.
In the FinOps toolkit PowerShell module:
Track progress and retry throttling errors in Start-FinOpsCostExport.
Removed support for Windows PowerShell due to inconsistencies with PowerShell 7.
In open data files:
All open data files were updated to include the latest pricing units, services, resources, etc.
All dataset examples were updated to recent month to align with the new FOCUS 1.0 dataset.
What’s next
Looking forward, we’re planning to shift to smaller, more frequent updates. We published our goals for 2024 in our roadmap but here are a few highlights:
Power BI reports will expand to more FinOps capabilities and add support for raw exports without requiring the Cost Management connector or FinOps hubs.
Azure Monitor workbooks will continue to get recurring updates, expand to more FinOps capabilities, and add cost from FinOps hubs.
FinOps hubs will add support for more datasets, private endpoints, and large datasets in Azure Data Explorer.
Azure Optimization Engine will continue to receive small updates as we plan out the next major release of the tool.
Help and support experiences will continue to evolve across all tools.
Each release, we’ll try to pick at least one of the highest voted issues (based on :thumbs_up: votes) to continue to evolve based on your feedback, so keep the feedback coming!
And of course, you’ll continue to see updates for the Cost optimization workbook and open data files as usual. So stay engaged and let us know what works well and how things could be improved for you. Whether you’re using native products, automating and extending those products, or using custom solutions, we’re here to help make FinOps easier to adopt and implement.
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Graph Powershell SignInActivity.LastSignInDateTime very slow
Hello,
I have a list of guest users Im trying to audit and one of tasks would be getting a last sign in date so we can remove the oldest as usual.
There is one script that proved to be working the best for me, but execution is very slow for the users that probably do not have a last sign in date due to they are a very old abandoned guest account or did not accept the invitation. It gets “stuck” on those for a while which slows down the process and going over significant amount of users proves unreasonably long. It gets over those eventually and continues, but I cant run the script for so long for every user that does not have last sign in date saved.
Is there a way to make this faster or maybe skip the ones that take the longest? I think there may be a way to improve this method, but Im not that proficient with Graph and Powershell, so seeking advice.
Here is the script:
Hello,I have a list of guest users Im trying to audit and one of tasks would be getting a last sign in date so we can remove the oldest as usual. There is one script that proved to be working the best for me, but execution is very slow for the users that probably do not have a last sign in date due to they are a very old abandoned guest account or did not accept the invitation. It gets “stuck” on those for a while which slows down the process and going over significant amount of users proves unreasonably long. It gets over those eventually and continues, but I cant run the script for so long for every user that does not have last sign in date saved. Is there a way to make this faster or maybe skip the ones that take the longest? I think there may be a way to improve this method, but Im not that proficient with Graph and Powershell, so seeking advice. Here is the script:# Connect to Microsoft GraphConnect-MgGraph -Scopes “Directory.Read.All”, “AuditLog.Read.All”$users = Import-Csv -Path “C:TempGuestUsers.csv”$signininfo = @()#Counter$i=1#Loop for all usersForeach ($u in $users) { $signininfo += Get-MgUser -UserId $u.Id -Property displayName,userPrincipalName,usertype,accountenabled,signInActivity,createdDateTime | select displayName,userPrincipalName,usertype,accountenabled,createdDateTime,@{Name = ‘LastSignInDateTime’; Expression = {$_.SignInActivity.LastSignInDateTime}} #Counter $i $i++}$signininfo |Export-Csv -Path C:TempSignininfo.csv -NoTypeInformation -Encoding UTF8 Read More
How much time it takes to install Windows 11?
Waited for one hour and the installation is still in progress.
Waited for one hour and the installation is still in progress. Read More
Recommend a safe YouTube videos downloader for PC Windows 11?
I’m currently working on a project and need an opening video to grab the audience’s attention. I found a very suitable video on YouTube, but I need to download it for use in the presentation. The problem is that I don’t have a safe YouTube videos downloader at hand, and I’m using Windows 11. Here I would like to ask if you have any recommended YouTube video download software, preferably one that you have actually used and can download videos stably and quickly. I hope to get your help, thank you!
I’m currently working on a project and need an opening video to grab the audience’s attention. I found a very suitable video on YouTube, but I need to download it for use in the presentation. The problem is that I don’t have a safe YouTube videos downloader at hand, and I’m using Windows 11. Here I would like to ask if you have any recommended YouTube video download software, preferably one that you have actually used and can download videos stably and quickly. I hope to get your help, thank you! Read More
Help in Power Automate
Dear Experts,
I have a flow where my SharePoint is converted to HTML and into pdf using encodian. Now after converting to PDF I want to attach this file into the item in the list. Is it possible and how. I tried add attachment and all and its not wokring.
Thnaks
Dear Experts, I have a flow where my SharePoint is converted to HTML and into pdf using encodian. Now after converting to PDF I want to attach this file into the item in the list. Is it possible and how. I tried add attachment and all and its not wokring. Thnaks Read More
FIDO2 as MFA Authenticator
Hello all,
I am trying to generate a report that will tell me the type of FIDO2 passkeys that users are using. Anyone have similar experience or an idea of which field from the sign-in logs I can use to generate the report?
Thanks in advance.
Hello all, I am trying to generate a report that will tell me the type of FIDO2 passkeys that users are using. Anyone have similar experience or an idea of which field from the sign-in logs I can use to generate the report?Thanks in advance. Read More
What Are the Steps to Fix QuickBookѕ Error PS034 During Pay-roll Updates?
I’m encountering QuickBookѕ Error PS034 while trying to update my pay-roll. The error prevents the update from completing, and I’m unsure how to resolve it. I’ve attempted basic troubleshooting like restarting the software and checking my internet connection, but the issue persists. Can someone guide me through the steps to fix this error and successfully complete my pay-roll updates?
I’m encountering QuickBookѕ Error PS034 while trying to update my pay-roll. The error prevents the update from completing, and I’m unsure how to resolve it. I’ve attempted basic troubleshooting like restarting the software and checking my internet connection, but the issue persists. Can someone guide me through the steps to fix this error and successfully complete my pay-roll updates? Read More
Trusted launch enabled not showing not enabled
Hi all,
I have enabled Trusted launch however the machine is still getting the message:
Shows enabled here:
Have I done something wrong? How do I fix this?
Hi all, I have enabled Trusted launch however the machine is still getting the message: Shows enabled here: Have I done something wrong? How do I fix this? Read More
pc mden ses gelmiyor
güncellemeden sonra pc den ses gelmiyor ve düzeltemedim
güncellemeden sonra pc den ses gelmiyor ve düzeltemedim Read More
Exchange On Premise – MTA-STS protocol
Hi,
I read Enhancing mail flow with MTA-STS | Microsoft Learn and only Exchange Online is discussed.
Exchange On Premise doesn’t seem to be mentioned.
So I have two questions:
– Can I consider that MTA-STS protocol is also supported by Exchange On Premise since it is supported by Exchange Online?
– If necessary, what Powershell command should I do to confirm this?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
François.
Hi, I read Enhancing mail flow with MTA-STS | Microsoft Learn and only Exchange Online is discussed. Exchange On Premise doesn’t seem to be mentioned. So I have two questions: – Can I consider that MTA-STS protocol is also supported by Exchange On Premise since it is supported by Exchange Online?- If necessary, what Powershell command should I do to confirm this? Thank you in advance for your answers. François. Read More
Deprecation of Virtual Network Injection for Azure Data Explorer
We are announcing the deprecation of the feature of Virtual Network Injection for Azure Data Explorer. This feature allows customers to inject their Azure Data Explorer cluster into their own virtual network and control the inbound and outbound network traffic. However, this feature has limitations and challenges, such as:
Customers face a lot of maintenance work, because of things like updating firewall lists of FQDNs or using public IP addresses in a restricted and secured environment.
Customers are responsible for ensuring that the intra-cluster communication is working.
It requires a dedicated subnet for each cluster, which can lead to subnet exhaustion and increased management overhead.
It does not support cross-region or cross-subscription scenarios, which can limit the scalability and flexibility of the data platform.
Required actions
As a result, we are deprecating this feature and recommending customers to move as soon as possible to a private endpoint based network security architecture. A private endpoint is a network interface that connects you privately and securely to a service powered by Azure Private Link. Private endpoint uses a private IP address from your virtual network, effectively bringing the service into your virtual network. With private endpoints, you can:
Connect securely to Azure Data Explorer from your virtual network or from on-premises networks via VPN or ExpressRoute.
Access Azure Data Explorer from different regions or subscriptions without any public internet exposure.
Use all the Azure Data Explorer features without any limitations or trade-offs.
Reduce the network complexity and management overhead by using a single subnet for multiple clusters and services.
To help you with the migration, we have created a migration process (close to zero downtime).
We understand that this migration may require effort and coordination from your side, and we are here to support you along the way. We have scheduled office hours to answer your questions and provide guidance on the migration process. You can register for the office hours using this form. You can also reach out to us via email at ADXVnetDeprecation@microsoft.com.
Timelines
Please note the following important dates and actions regarding the migration:
Effective immediately, no new customers will be able to create virtual network injected clusters. Existing customers can continue to use their clusters until the migration deadline.
Starting from February 1, 2025, all running virtual network injected clusters will be stopped. Customers who have not migrated by then will not be able to start them until they complete the migration process.
To avoid any disruption, we strongly recommend that you migrate your clusters as soon as possible. You can follow the migration steps outlined in this document. If you encounter any issues or need assistance, please contact us at ADXVnetMigration@microsoft.com or join our office hours.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we deprecate the Virtual Network Injection feature and move to a more secure, scalable, and feature-rich network security architecture for Azure Data Explorer.
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With Microsoft, good security is good business
Working in technology today means working securely. This is especially true with B2B apps, where cyberthreats can mean costly fixes or loss of reputation.
To help your commitment to security, Microsoft has redoubled efforts on integrating security features at every step. This will help your team design securely, sell with confidence, and delight your customers.
Recently, at Microsoft Build in May, several sessions focused on the newest features for integrating security and increasing customer trust.
Additional resources to learn more about security
Watch some of the security sessions from Microsoft Build 2024. This targeted group of sessions will catch you up on the latest innovations from Microsoft across all teams:
Build identity into your apps within minutes! Explore how to quickly create applications either directly from the Microsoft Entra portal or within developer tools such as Visual Studio Code.
Secure your AI application transformation with Microsoft Security: Learn how Microsoft’s new cloud security innovations extend security posture management and threat protection to enterprise-built AI applications.
Securing your Intelligent Applications with Microsoft Entra: Learn to automatically set up authentication for your intelligent apps and how to add access control to your app & data.
If you want to browse all of the sessions, here are all the organized security sessions given at Microsoft Build 2024.
Visit Microsoft Security 101, select a filter, and start learning about the vast Microsoft security portfolio. Learn from the ground up in bite-size modules that walk you from definition to implementation.
Use app advisor on ISV Hub, a curated, self-serve, guided experience for any ISV that helps you understand business opportunities with Microsoft and the marketplace, including the ability to integrate security at any phase of your development. Stop looking for the right materials and start building your app, streamlining your publishing, and scaling your sales growth.
Enjoy these resources to help you build securely and help protect your data and earn your customers’ trust.
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The Updated Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program: Beyond the Classroom
What is the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program?
The program is a global group of campus leaders who are eager to help fellow students, lead in their local tech community, and develop technical and career skills for the future. It is a chance to be effective and to grow personally and professionally by working on AI-driven projects that matter. This community is highly diverse and inclusive – you find students of different backgrounds.
This program is looking for students who are or want to be community influencers, community builders, startup advocates, tech enthusiasts, agents of change, skill builders, learners, and open-minded individuals. If you fall within any of these specifications or something similar, then you are welcome to join the program if you are 16 years old at the time of registration, enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution, and not be a Microsoft employee or current contractor.
I can proudly say that this program stands at the top of known student/campus ambassador programs because of its vibrant and supportive community members which span across all skill levels.
Student Ambassadors Benefits
Micrsosoft Learn Student Ambassadors complete activities that make contributions to both the Ambassadors community and their local communities and work to unlock more benefits. Some of the key benefits are outlined below:
Access to Microsoft 365.
Visual Studio Enterprise subscription.
$150 monthly Azure credits.
Ready-to-go presentation materials.
Engagement with Microsoft employees, Microsoft MVPs, Cloud Advocates, and other students worldwide.
Student Ambassadors milestone badges highlighting accomplishments.
Student Ambassadors Swag. Visit my LinkedIn post to see some of the contents of the swag box.
These benefits are subject to change.
How to Register: Step-by-Step Guide
The process of registering to become a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador has been updated and is straightforward.
Visit the official Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program website and click “Get Started”.
Log in with your Microsoft account or create a Microsoft account.
Fill out the required information from personal information to academic information, to social media information, et cetera. Once you fill out the required information, click on submit. This video (subject to changes) gives a concise breakdown of what you are expected to do on the website after creating your account. Keep an eye on your inbox for an invite to join the Microsoft Student Developer Community on Discord within a few days (subject to changes).
Join the Discord server to complete other requirements.
Go to the “Start Here” and “FAQ” channels and follow the instructions provided (subject to changes). You will be expected to link your Discord account to your GitHub account
Join and complete Technical Training
Choose either of the three paths: Community Influencer, Community Builder, or Startup Advocate, then complete the tasks required for each path using your assigned Contributor ID.
Be sure to visit all channels on the server so that you do not miss any information.
Your progress to the numbers expected from you will be sent to your registered email periodically by one of the Program Managers.
When you meet all the requirements, you will receive an official invitation through email to join the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program on Microsoft Teams.
Accept your invite and join as an Alpha Ambassador with your benefits activated.
Note that these steps are subject to changes which will be made when necessary. The three ways you can get current information about the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program are
(1.) through the Student Ambassadors website
(2.) through the Microsoft Student Developer Community on Discord,
(3.) Referral by reaching out to current Ambassadors (preferably Gold Ambassadors).
Student Ambassadors Milestones
The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program has three milestones: Alpha, Beta, and Gold. As an Ambassador progresses from the Alpha milestone forward, more benefits get unlocked.
Alpha Milestone: Students who complete all requirements on Microsoft Student Developer Community on Discord based on their selected path will be invited to join the program and earn the Alpha badge (This milestone will likely be retired in 2025). New (Alpha) Ambassadors are onboarded quarterly.
Beta Milestone: Ambassadors who host an event or participate in an AI project. will earn the Beta badge.
Gold Milestone: This is the highest stage in the program. Student Ambassadors who have gone beyond serving their community and the program will earn the Gold badge. Attaining this milestone is competitive and achievable.
Tips for Meeting the Requirements by Registered Members
To meet your requirements, take note of these tips:
Do not sound desperate while making posts on social media asking your connection to engage with your posts. Be creative. Your post should answer questions like, “Why should I follow this link?” or “What will I learn through this link?”.
Draw insights from what current Ambassadors (Gold Ambassadors preferably) are doing.
For the Community Influencer path, be sure to know what each website you will be sharing with your audience is used for and how beneficial they are.
Be sure to join a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors community around you or online. Participate in the community activities as much as you can.
Ask current Ambassadors to help you share your posts (remember that Ambassadors are not obliged to repost or share your posts).
Ask for guidance if you need one. Be direct with your request for guidance.
The program is flexible. You will find the time to engage in the activities you want.
My Unwavering Journey in the Program
I got attracted to the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program in 2020. The attraction was largely because of the uniquely designed water bottle that I saw with my coursemate and friend who was a Beta Ambassador at that time.
It took me some time before I eventually felt confident enough to submitted my application in the third quarter of 2021. I applied not knowing what to expect. I did not know about any other benefits of the program. Fast forward to August 2021, I joined the program.. This was a defining moment for me because I wanted everything to do with Microsoft. The title “Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador” alone carried grace, leadership, responsibility, and privilege in it. I loved it. Everything in the program was new to me. Talk about hosting events online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, et cetera, everything. It was another opportunity for me to come out of my shell, learn new skills and growth both technically, personnally and professionally. I have been part of other student programs but there was none like this.
This program challenged me. I engaged in skilling activities I never thought I could be capable of. I progressed through the Alpha milestone to Beta and finally got the swag, but I felt there were more things I could achieve in the program. Achievements that would last forever. I drew insights and inspiration from what other Ambassadors were doing. My goals changed. I have successfully mentored over 100 students to join the program. I mentored fellow Ambassadors as well, helping them find their place in the program and advancing through milestones. I have collaborated with fellow Ambassadors from different regions as a host, a co-host, a speaker, and an event moderator. I and five other Ambassadors have led a program where Ambassadors sign up to lead their community while skilling participants in Azure Fundamentals or Azure AI Fundamentals content on Microsoft Learn since October 2023. Hundreds of students worldwide have obtained one Microsoft Fundamental certification or another through this program.
I have hosted over 30 events as an Ambassador among which include speaking engagements at different universities both online and in-person. These and more are ways through which I support the program, my community, and myself. These activities were influential to my reaching the Gold milestone.
Tips for Current Ambassadors
Be sure to be active within the community both in person and online Microsoft has amazing online communities such as the Microsoft AI Discord channel with over 10k AI Developers and speclialist.
Microsoft has amazing Open Source GitHub Projects, Curricula and Samples for you to share and consume.
Engage in all program activities like Peer Mentorship, Ambassadors AI project, Study Group Program, et cetera. where possible. There is also a community dedicated to Women and Gender Minority.
Continue building skills on Microsoft Learn.
Make the Student Ambassador Handbook your friend. Updates get posted in the handbook when the need arises. This way you will remain up to date with current information.
Collaborate with fellow Ambassadors from your immediate community, country, and across continents to host and cohost events.
Always report your events and activities on the Student Ambassador’s website to keep track of all you do.
Focus on building impact. Have fun in all you do.
Conclusion
The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Program offers a wide stream of opportunities for students to learn, connect, and grow. By becoming an Ambassador, you can empower yourself to make a lasting impact and kick-start your career in technology. This is a community for you.
Register today and take the first step towards becoming a leader in the tech community!
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