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Entra Cloud Sync agents skipping local AD config
Some of our VMs that contained Cloud Sync agents were lost. We recreated the VMs and reinstalled the Cloud Sync provisioning agent. The provisioning agent wizard is skipping the on-premises AD configuration part and going straight to the Azure AD connection configuration. This way, the cloud sync agents are in the “not configured for xxx domain” state, so we can’t add new agents for redundancy. There’s any way to force “local AD” connection or at least configure new agents for an already configured domain?
We are relying on a single agent. We did a test of killing this agent and reinstalling it and we were left with no agent and no possibility to create new ones. We had to restore the VM to get our synchrony back. Any help would be awesome.
Some of our VMs that contained Cloud Sync agents were lost. We recreated the VMs and reinstalled the Cloud Sync provisioning agent. The provisioning agent wizard is skipping the on-premises AD configuration part and going straight to the Azure AD connection configuration. This way, the cloud sync agents are in the “not configured for xxx domain” state, so we can’t add new agents for redundancy. There’s any way to force “local AD” connection or at least configure new agents for an already configured domain?We are relying on a single agent. We did a test of killing this agent and reinstalling it and we were left with no agent and no possibility to create new ones. We had to restore the VM to get our synchrony back. Any help would be awesome. Read More
MDI Health Issue “Auditing on the Configuration container is not enabled as required”
Hi,
I have tried to resolve this MDI Health Issue “Auditing on the Configuration container is not enabled as required”, but sadly without sucess.
I have followed the instructions posted here https://aka.ms/mdi/ExchangeAuditing, but still the issue is displayed. I have to say I have found the instructions quite useful on other Health issues, but this one proved to be tricky.
I tried to search the net for this issue, but did not come up with anything usefull.
Can you please advise on how to possibly resolve this issue?
Best regards,
Robert
Hi, I have tried to resolve this MDI Health Issue “Auditing on the Configuration container is not enabled as required”, but sadly without sucess. I have followed the instructions posted here https://aka.ms/mdi/ExchangeAuditing, but still the issue is displayed. I have to say I have found the instructions quite useful on other Health issues, but this one proved to be tricky. I tried to search the net for this issue, but did not come up with anything usefull. Can you please advise on how to possibly resolve this issue? Best regards,Robert Read More
How do I create a quarterly calendar that populates data from a table for each team?
I have 9 subordinate teams that each consist of ~5-7 cities along with directorates within our headquarters. Each team and directorate populates a shared sharepoint list of the events that they are conducting with a start date and end date. The list can be exported to either excel, CSV, or powerBI.
I would like to have the events from the exported sharepoint list populate onto a quarterly calendar where columns are dates and rows are cities grouped in their respective teams. When a city is conducting an event it would show what event on the respective dates (start date & end date).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
link to excel template (mock calendar and exported data on the export data tab)
I have 9 subordinate teams that each consist of ~5-7 cities along with directorates within our headquarters. Each team and directorate populates a shared sharepoint list of the events that they are conducting with a start date and end date. The list can be exported to either excel, CSV, or powerBI. I would like to have the events from the exported sharepoint list populate onto a quarterly calendar where columns are dates and rows are cities grouped in their respective teams. When a city is conducting an event it would show what event on the respective dates (start date & end date). Any help would be greatly appreciated. link to excel template (mock calendar and exported data on the export data tab) Read More
Need help ordering duplicated values in table
Hello! I have a table with thousands of duplicate IDs and I am trying to create an sequential order to show how many times the IDs are listed. The CountIF function gives me the total count listed on each row and that is not what I am looking for. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you!
MBR_CONTR_EXT_IDCountIfWhat I want800117684-0011800117800-0021800117800-0022800117805-0021800117818-0021800117921-0011800117979-0011800118080-0021800118080-0022800118207-0011800118291-0011800118294-0011800118308-0041800118308-0042800118528-0011800118627-0011800118730-0021800118746-0031800118747-0051800118747-0052800118747-0053800118797-0051800118797-0052800118797-0053800118797-0054800118797-0055
Hello! I have a table with thousands of duplicate IDs and I am trying to create an sequential order to show how many times the IDs are listed. The CountIF function gives me the total count listed on each row and that is not what I am looking for. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you! MBR_CONTR_EXT_IDCountIfWhat I want800117684-0011800117800-0021800117800-0022800117805-0021800117818-0021800117921-0011800117979-0011800118080-0021800118080-0022800118207-0011800118291-0011800118294-0011800118308-0041800118308-0042800118528-0011800118627-0011800118730-0021800118746-0031800118747-0051800118747-0052800118747-0053800118797-0051800118797-0052800118797-0053800118797-0054800118797-0055 Read More
Get File Attachments in Teams Message Extension Plugin.
Hi,
Is it possible to get the attached file content / file url or Can we define parameters with input type as a file in Teams Message Extension. My requirement is I need to upload the attached file in SharePoint document library and perform some other operations.
Hi,Is it possible to get the attached file content / file url or Can we define parameters with input type as a file in Teams Message Extension. My requirement is I need to upload the attached file in SharePoint document library and perform some other operations. Read More
Username showing incorrectly in MS Bookings
Hello,
I have created a new tenant for a customer and during the initial setup I spelt a username wrong. I have since corrected the spelling of the username in Admin Center but on the bookings page, specifically the Book With Me page is still showing the mis spelt name, any ideas how to resolve this ?
Hello, I have created a new tenant for a customer and during the initial setup I spelt a username wrong. I have since corrected the spelling of the username in Admin Center but on the bookings page, specifically the Book With Me page is still showing the mis spelt name, any ideas how to resolve this ? Read More
Copilot for M365 Chat (Graph and Web-grounding) and data processing in States
Hey,
Web plugin in Copilot for M365 Graph-grounded Chat will be ON by default in near future. Copilot in other applications also uses web-grounding (and cannot be turned of without tenant level restriction).
Microsoft documentation states that Copilot (Commercial data protection) chat might process data in States.
Does the statement also apply in Copilot for M365 Web-grounded chat and other applications?
“To provide chat responses, Copilot uses global data centers for processing and may process data in the United States. Optional, Bing-backed connected experiences don’t fall under Microsoft’s EU Data Boundary (EUDB) commitment.” (Copilot Privacy and Protections | Microsoft Learn).
Some companys dont want any of their data leaving EU data Boundary. Is this something we must be conserned?
Thanks for your reply in advance!
Hey,Web plugin in Copilot for M365 Graph-grounded Chat will be ON by default in near future. Copilot in other applications also uses web-grounding (and cannot be turned of without tenant level restriction). Microsoft documentation states that Copilot (Commercial data protection) chat might process data in States.Does the statement also apply in Copilot for M365 Web-grounded chat and other applications? “To provide chat responses, Copilot uses global data centers for processing and may process data in the United States. Optional, Bing-backed connected experiences don’t fall under Microsoft’s EU Data Boundary (EUDB) commitment.” (Copilot Privacy and Protections | Microsoft Learn). Some companys dont want any of their data leaving EU data Boundary. Is this something we must be conserned? Thanks for your reply in advance! Read More
VBA – Retrieve emails Attachment & Download
Hi Everyone,
I have a big task and I don’t know if this can be done through VBA. Let me explain what I need to be done.
1. I have several clients that I setup an email address through Exchange server (not my personal outlook). with a password.
2. Then I have several customers that sending email attachment for that particular client. Let say one of the client’s name Troy Corporation and the email will be email address removed for privacy reasons.
The customer’s name is: Daybreak Fast, FedEx Freight, R&L Carriers, and TRN Logistics. All the customers are sending email attachment into Troy Corporation mailbox. Side Note: (sometimes I have different customer send the attached file. Let say this I have this week Mr. email address removed for privacy reasons and next week I have Mrs. email address removed for privacy reasons I need the program to check for both emails to see if one of them send me a file.
What I need is to do is login to mailbox (Troy Corporation) retrieve each email with the attached file for each customer, then download them to my network folder. If I did not receive an attachment for any of the customer to send them a second request with a note on the body “we did not receive your file” something like that.
3. So, when I login for second time to retrieve the remaining attached file. But if I did receive the email attachment either on the first or the second attempt, the customer SHOULD NOT RECEIVE a second request because I did receive their file.
I do have more after all the files are download to my network folder. But I want to know if this can be done through VBA. OR if cannot be done through VBA, which program do you think is the best to be done with?
Thank you an advanced!
Hi Everyone,I have a big task and I don’t know if this can be done through VBA. Let me explain what I need to be done.1. I have several clients that I setup an email address through Exchange server (not my personal outlook). with a password.2. Then I have several customers that sending email attachment for that particular client. Let say one of the client’s name Troy Corporation and the email will be email address removed for privacy reasons. The customer’s name is: Daybreak Fast, FedEx Freight, R&L Carriers, and TRN Logistics. All the customers are sending email attachment into Troy Corporation mailbox. Side Note: (sometimes I have different customer send the attached file. Let say this I have this week Mr. email address removed for privacy reasons and next week I have Mrs. email address removed for privacy reasons I need the program to check for both emails to see if one of them send me a file.What I need is to do is login to mailbox (Troy Corporation) retrieve each email with the attached file for each customer, then download them to my network folder. If I did not receive an attachment for any of the customer to send them a second request with a note on the body “we did not receive your file” something like that.3. So, when I login for second time to retrieve the remaining attached file. But if I did receive the email attachment either on the first or the second attempt, the customer SHOULD NOT RECEIVE a second request because I did receive their file.I do have more after all the files are download to my network folder. But I want to know if this can be done through VBA. OR if cannot be done through VBA, which program do you think is the best to be done with?Thank you an advanced! Read More
Why I am Getting QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000?
Troubleshooting Solutions: QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000
QuickBooks error 6000 series typically relates to issues with company file access, and error 6000 is a common one that users encounter. This error can stem from various causes, such as network issues, file corruption, or improper folder permissions. However, resolving this error is essential to continue working smoothly with QuickBooks Desktop. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help resolve QuickBooks desktop error 6000:
Verify File Location: Start by ensuring that the company file is stored in the correct location. It should ideally be saved on a local drive rather than a network location. If it’s on a network, copy it to a local drive and attempt to open it from there.Rename .ND and .TLG Files: .ND (Network Data) and .TLG (Transaction Log) files are configuration files that QuickBooks uses to access the company file. Renaming these files can sometimes resolve connectivity issues. Locate these files in the folder containing the company file and add “.old” at the end of each file name (e.g., company_file.qbw.nd.old).Use QuickBooks File Doctor: QuickBooks File Doctor is a tool designed to diagnose and repair various company file-related issues. Download and install the tool from the Intuit website, then run it to scan for and fix errors related to error 6000.Check Folder Permissions: Ensure that the folder containing the company file has the correct permissions set for all users. QuickBooks requires read/write access to the folder and file. Right-click on the folder, select Properties, and navigate to the Security tab to adjust permissions if necessary.Disable Hosting on Workstations: If QuickBooks is being used in a multi-user environment, ensure that hosting is disabled on workstations. Only the server or host computer should have hosting enabled. Open QuickBooks, go to File > Utilities, and select Stop Hosting Multi-User Access on each workstation.Configure Firewall and Antivirus Settings: Firewalls and antivirus software can sometimes block QuickBooks from accessing the company file, leading to error 6000. Configure your firewall and antivirus settings to allow QuickBooks through. You may need to add QuickBooks as an exception or whitelist it.Restore a Backup: If none of the above solutions work, restoring a backup of the company file may be necessary. Ensure that you have a recent backup available and restore it using the File > Open or Restore Company option in QuickBooks.Seek Professional Help: If you’re unable to resolve QuickBooks error 6000 on your own, it may be time to seek assistance from a QuickBooks expert or Intuit support. They can provide advanced troubleshooting steps or tools specific to your situation.
By following these troubleshooting solutions, you should be able to resolve QuickBooks desktop error 6000 and regain access to your company file without further disruption to your workflow.
Troubleshooting Solutions: QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000QuickBooks error 6000 series typically relates to issues with company file access, and error 6000 is a common one that users encounter. This error can stem from various causes, such as network issues, file corruption, or improper folder permissions. However, resolving this error is essential to continue working smoothly with QuickBooks Desktop. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help resolve QuickBooks desktop error 6000:Verify File Location: Start by ensuring that the company file is stored in the correct location. It should ideally be saved on a local drive rather than a network location. If it’s on a network, copy it to a local drive and attempt to open it from there.Rename .ND and .TLG Files: .ND (Network Data) and .TLG (Transaction Log) files are configuration files that QuickBooks uses to access the company file. Renaming these files can sometimes resolve connectivity issues. Locate these files in the folder containing the company file and add “.old” at the end of each file name (e.g., company_file.qbw.nd.old).Use QuickBooks File Doctor: QuickBooks File Doctor is a tool designed to diagnose and repair various company file-related issues. Download and install the tool from the Intuit website, then run it to scan for and fix errors related to error 6000.Check Folder Permissions: Ensure that the folder containing the company file has the correct permissions set for all users. QuickBooks requires read/write access to the folder and file. Right-click on the folder, select Properties, and navigate to the Security tab to adjust permissions if necessary.Disable Hosting on Workstations: If QuickBooks is being used in a multi-user environment, ensure that hosting is disabled on workstations. Only the server or host computer should have hosting enabled. Open QuickBooks, go to File > Utilities, and select Stop Hosting Multi-User Access on each workstation.Configure Firewall and Antivirus Settings: Firewalls and antivirus software can sometimes block QuickBooks from accessing the company file, leading to error 6000. Configure your firewall and antivirus settings to allow QuickBooks through. You may need to add QuickBooks as an exception or whitelist it.Restore a Backup: If none of the above solutions work, restoring a backup of the company file may be necessary. Ensure that you have a recent backup available and restore it using the File > Open or Restore Company option in QuickBooks.Seek Professional Help: If you’re unable to resolve QuickBooks error 6000 on your own, it may be time to seek assistance from a QuickBooks expert or Intuit support. They can provide advanced troubleshooting steps or tools specific to your situation.By following these troubleshooting solutions, you should be able to resolve QuickBooks desktop error 6000 and regain access to your company file without further disruption to your workflow. Read More
Outlook for Mac: Unable to send message immediately
Hi,
Since this morning, Outlook (Microsoft 365 version updated to the latest version) no longer allows me to send email messages immediately, but only offers the “schedule sending” option. Furthermore, it doesn’t allow me to schedule the sending for today, but only for tomorrow.
The version of Outlook used is the Legacy version.
This problem does not occur on the “current” version.
I have already tried restarting both outlook and the entire system, but the situation has not changed.
The problem does not occur using the web version of Outlook.
Hi, Since this morning, Outlook (Microsoft 365 version updated to the latest version) no longer allows me to send email messages immediately, but only offers the “schedule sending” option. Furthermore, it doesn’t allow me to schedule the sending for today, but only for tomorrow.The version of Outlook used is the Legacy version.This problem does not occur on the “current” version.I have already tried restarting both outlook and the entire system, but the situation has not changed.The problem does not occur using the web version of Outlook. Read More
We could not fulfil your request
Hi, my company would like to use Bookings so that our clients can book a meeting with us through Bookings without backwarding and forwarding email. However, it shows “We could not fulfil your request” in some situation when someone book via Bookings. We do not want our client to face this situation, and we would like to ask how can we prevent it from happening?
Hi, my company would like to use Bookings so that our clients can book a meeting with us through Bookings without backwarding and forwarding email. However, it shows “We could not fulfil your request” in some situation when someone book via Bookings. We do not want our client to face this situation, and we would like to ask how can we prevent it from happening? Read More
Azure AI for Organization data. How to refer to the file names in prompts to get response
Hi
I went through Azure AI documentation to come up with ChatGPT like feature using Azure AI services for my data set.
I have created Azure Storage account and container to store my files. Created the deployment with GPT3.5 turbo model. Linked the container as source.
I could able to get the response for the prompts.
However, I would like to be more precise to get the answers from a given file uploaded, instead of referring to all the files.
I tried prompts like–
‘Refer to “abc.txt”, and generate the summary’,
‘Consider file with name “abc.txt”, get me the entities from this file’.
Unfortunately, I dont get the relevant response. I see model is not able to identify my reference file in the prompt.
Can you tell me how to ask or refer a file to get responses from that file in the prompt.
Do I need to use fields in indexe. I used fields “title” and “filepath” that gets generated automatically. Still no luck.
Can you help me here please.
HiI went through Azure AI documentation to come up with ChatGPT like feature using Azure AI services for my data set. I have created Azure Storage account and container to store my files. Created the deployment with GPT3.5 turbo model. Linked the container as source. I could able to get the response for the prompts. However, I would like to be more precise to get the answers from a given file uploaded, instead of referring to all the files.I tried prompts like–‘Refer to “abc.txt”, and generate the summary’,’Consider file with name “abc.txt”, get me the entities from this file’. Unfortunately, I dont get the relevant response. I see model is not able to identify my reference file in the prompt. Can you tell me how to ask or refer a file to get responses from that file in the prompt. Do I need to use fields in indexe. I used fields “title” and “filepath” that gets generated automatically. Still no luck. Can you help me here please. Read More
Android Mobile Sharepoint App – Power Apps added to Page’s always give me a “refresh browser” error
When using the Sharepoint mobile app whenever I navigate to a page with a power apps on it – I always get a “Refresh browser or try again later” error as soon as I click “Sign in”
Does anyone else experience this?
When using the Sharepoint mobile app whenever I navigate to a page with a power apps on it – I always get a “Refresh browser or try again later” error as soon as I click “Sign in” Does anyone else experience this? Read More
Multiple hierarchies in pivot table rows but showing in separate columns
Hello,
we are trying to find a solution for the following problem statement using hierarchies in Excel Pivot Tables. I hope the excel community can help with solutions or suggestions.
Problem Statement:
Challenge arise while using multiple hierarchies in Pivot Tables from PBI Semantic Model. Please consider below scenario for complete understanding.
Scenario:
Following are the two dimensions with the hierarchies for both.
GL AccountCost Center
Expectation:
Once the GL Account Hierarchy & Cost Center Hierarchy are dragged and dropped into the rows section of the pivot table fields, GL Account and Cost Center are nested within the same column A. Please refer to below screenshot where it puts both of them in one column.
We might switch to the tabular option, but that doesn’t completely fix the problem because it adds more columns based on the levels of the leaf nodes. It becomes more difficult to use the spreadsheet for analysis with so many columns. In fact, there are certain cases where Cost Centers have 7 hierarchy nodes.
The ideal solution is shown in the screenshot below, coming from another reporting tool:
Do you think a similar layout can be developed in a Excel Pivot table? Where separate hierarchies unfold in independently in separate columns?
Please if you need clarifications or extra info to understand better, feel free to post and I will update.
Thanks in advance.
Hello,we are trying to find a solution for the following problem statement using hierarchies in Excel Pivot Tables. I hope the excel community can help with solutions or suggestions. Problem Statement:Challenge arise while using multiple hierarchies in Pivot Tables from PBI Semantic Model. Please consider below scenario for complete understanding.Scenario:Following are the two dimensions with the hierarchies for both.GL AccountCost CenterExpectation:Once the GL Account Hierarchy & Cost Center Hierarchy are dragged and dropped into the rows section of the pivot table fields, GL Account and Cost Center are nested within the same column A. Please refer to below screenshot where it puts both of them in one column. We might switch to the tabular option, but that doesn’t completely fix the problem because it adds more columns based on the levels of the leaf nodes. It becomes more difficult to use the spreadsheet for analysis with so many columns. In fact, there are certain cases where Cost Centers have 7 hierarchy nodes.The ideal solution is shown in the screenshot below, coming from another reporting tool: Do you think a similar layout can be developed in a Excel Pivot table? Where separate hierarchies unfold in independently in separate columns?Please if you need clarifications or extra info to understand better, feel free to post and I will update.Thanks in advance. Read More
Export to Excel Removes Spaces Before Links
I have exported a List from SharePoint to Excel. The list is a glossary of terms and the terms link to other terms in the list.
In the exported spreadsheet, there isn’t a space between words when the second word is a linked word. For example, if the sentence says: “A new software package” and “software” has a link, the spreadsheet has it as: “A newsoftware package.”
I have 800+ items in this glossary and hundreds of links, so I am editing every single item manually in the spreadsheet to add the spaces between the words. I am not looking forward to having to do all of this manual work each time I export!
Anyone have any ideas how I can change/fix this so it doesn’t happen in the first place – or an easier way to fix them in the spreadsheet?
I have exported a List from SharePoint to Excel. The list is a glossary of terms and the terms link to other terms in the list.In the exported spreadsheet, there isn’t a space between words when the second word is a linked word. For example, if the sentence says: “A new software package” and “software” has a link, the spreadsheet has it as: “A newsoftware package.”I have 800+ items in this glossary and hundreds of links, so I am editing every single item manually in the spreadsheet to add the spaces between the words. I am not looking forward to having to do all of this manual work each time I export!Anyone have any ideas how I can change/fix this so it doesn’t happen in the first place – or an easier way to fix them in the spreadsheet? Read More
New Outlook – insert another e-mail as attachment
Sometimes I want to insert another e-mail into the e-mail that I want to send. How do I do that in the new outlook?
Sometimes I want to insert another e-mail into the e-mail that I want to send. How do I do that in the new outlook? Read More
Introducing the section backgrounds in SharePoint Pages and News
We are excited to share that we’re updating the section background feature in SharePoint Pages and News. With this feature, we’re enabling authors to create beautiful pages with featured sections.
SharePoint now lets you add an image or gradient color to the page sections from a new set of options. And lets you personalize the sections backgrounds with your own images.
A see-through overlay has been automatically added to make the text easier to read when you set an image or gradient color as section background.
We’ve added more settings like Fill mode, Overlay color, Overlay opacity to help you do more customization, and follow accessibility best practices and ensure that the.
Tip! How to create a smooth border between two sections in View mode: For the upper section (sky), choose Dark Gradient Overlay – Bottom to top – Set Opacity to 100; For the lower section (lake), pick Dark Gradient Overlay – Top to bottom – Set Opacity to 100.
We’ve enhanced the focal point setting experience. You will be able to set it when Fill mode of background is “Scale to fill”.
New experience to preview to see how the focal point affects the way your readers view your image across different screen sizes and aspect ratios.
Features and capabilities, mentioned in this blog post, are demonstrated in the following video with Yi Han (Microsoft) & Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft)
Frequently asked questions
When will this happen?
The first version of Section background (16 background options) is in 100% production already. of v1.1 will roll out to Targeted Release customers starting May 2024, and to all customers by the end of June.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 378647 and Roadmap ID 378648.
How will this affect your organization?
With this update, SharePoint Page and News authors can set section background color or image to make it an appealing experience.
What do you need to prepare?
There is nothing you need to do to prepare, but you can let your users know about this new experience and guide them to make beautiful pages with a few examples.
How does it look in emails?
Site theme colors will be used in place of section backgrounds that aren’t supported in email when you send a news post or a page as an email.
What is next?
Here’s a short list of the following roadmap items in our plans which were also discussed in the associated video discussion.
We are planning to support animated images as background in the next release.
We are considering adding an opt-out for this feature to turn it off on the site or tenant level.
Thanks for reading. Please enjoy making beautiful pages and let us know any feedback or questions in the comments.
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CRMJetty offers ISV Success for Business Applications partner solutions in Microsoft AppSource
Microsoft ISV Success for Business Applications offers platforms, resources, and support designed to help partners develop, publish, and market business apps. Learn more about this offer from CRMJetty on Microsoft AppSource:
Customer Portal for Dynamics 365: Engage your customers with an intuitive interface designed to help your business manage operations and align with business logic. Customer Portal from CRMJetty features flexible page construction, seamless content management, 360-degree entity management, role-based access control, social integrations, and much more.
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Vulnerability Assessment with Defender for Servers, Powered by Defender Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive multicloud application protection platform (CNAPP) meticulously designed to safeguard your cloud-based applications from every angle, covering the entire journey from code to cloud. A pivotal aspect of cloud security involves the continuous monitoring and management of emerging vulnerabilities across your cloud workloads. By implementing strong vulnerability management practices, organizations can enhance their security posture, minimize the attack surface, and reinforce defenses against potential security breaches.
We’re excited to share that starting May 1st, we are introducing unified vulnerability assessment, and as a part of this Defender for Cloud will now exclusively offer Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management as its primary scanner across servers and containers, as we shared in our previous recent blogs (1, 2). This strategic transition equips security administrators with access to Microsoft’s unparalleled threat intelligence, advanced breach likelihood predictions. This integration offers security administrators a centralized vulnerability scanner, serving as a unified engine for all workloads spanning cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. This enables a seamless and precise risk assessment process. Equipped with these functionalities, security teams can proficiently detect, evaluate, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities, effectively overseeing an extended attack surface and strengthening the overall posture against cloud risks.
Why Defender Vulnerability Management?
Consistency: Defender Vulnerability Management offers a unified scanner tool for your environment, including containers and virtual machines, ensuring consistent and reliable outcomes across different platforms and technologies while simplifying security management.
Efficiency: It saves time and resources by avoiding duplication, automating tasks, and allowing a better integration with other security processes, leading to faster response times and better prioritization of remediation efforts.
Cost-Effective: With Defender Vulnerability Management, there’s no additional license requirement, making it a cost-effective choice for organizations of all sizes. To learn more, you can explore our Defender for Server plans, which include both premium and regular options. Each plan offers this scanner with varying capabilities.
Seamless Integration: Unlike traditional solutions, Defender Vulnerability Management offers seamless integration without the need for agent installations. You can decide whether to use an agent or not, depending on what suits your needs best. If you’re considering an agent-based solution, this capability is provided via Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) so all value is in a unified agent. Therefore, there’s no need to deploy an additional agent if MDE is already in use.
Coverage- With Defender Vulnerability Management, you gain access to a vast repository of CVEs sourced from over 30 reliable security bulletins, including NIST-NVD, IBM X-Force, Red Hat and more. Benefit from comprehensive coverage of OS platforms and application vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux environments.
Rich Metadata: Defender Vulnerability Management goes beyond conventional vulnerability assessment by providing AI-powered descriptions, fix information, and insights into exploits in the wild. Equip yourself with practical recommendations to enhance your defense against evolving threats. With this info you can prioritize vulnerability remediation based on contextual risk analysis, considering factors like exposure and data sensitivity, to ensure effective risk mitigation.
Compliance: It assists organizations in meeting cybersecurity standards and regulations, demonstrating accountability to stakeholders like customers, partners, and regulators. (such as SBOM info, security baselines, etc.).
Next Steps
Whether you have used the built-in Qualys scanner previously or are new to our vulnerability assessment solution, you can make sure you are using Defender Vulnerability Management as your VA provider. Follow these steps if you use Defender CSPM or Defender for Server plans:
Navigate to Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Environment settings
If you use Defender CSPM or Defender for Servers P2, ensure Agentless scanning setting is enabled
Defender for Server users (either P1 or P2) are eligible for Defender for Endpoint via Endpoint protection setting. Machines with Defender for Endpoint will be covered by Defender Vulnerability Management.
Enable the vulnerability scanning with Defender Vulnerability scanning with the following explanations (Enable vulnerability scanning with Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/auto-deploy-vulnerability-assessment )
Remove the old vulnerability assessment solution
you still have the Qualys agent installed, feel free to remove it as it’s no longer necessary. However, leaving it in place won’t impact on your new results. Once you’ve migrated to the built-in Defender Vulnerability Management solution in Defender for Cloud, ensure to offboard each VM from their old vulnerability assessment solution. You can accomplish this by using the Remove-AzVMExtension PowerShell cmdlet or a REST API Delete request to delete the VM.
You can track your transition efforts using this workbook.
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Fix QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open Learn By Expert?
Troubleshooting QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open Issue:
When QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open, it can disrupt your workflow and cause frustration. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this issue.
1. Verify System Requirements: Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run QuickBooks Enterprise 2024. Check the system specifications such as operating system version, RAM, processor speed, and available disk space. QuickBooks may fail to open if your system doesn’t meet these requirements.
2. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve software issues. Close all applications and restart your computer to clear any temporary glitches or conflicts that may be preventing QuickBooks from opening.
3. Run QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool: QuickBooks comes with a diagnostic tool that can identify and fix common issues automatically. Run the QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool to scan your system for any errors and resolve them accordingly. This tool can address various issues including damaged program files or corrupted components.
4. Disable Antivirus/Firewall: Your antivirus software or firewall settings might be blocking QuickBooks from opening. Temporarily disable your antivirus/firewall and try opening QuickBooks again. If it opens successfully, adjust the settings of your antivirus/firewall to allow QuickBooks access.
5. Repair QuickBooks Installation: Perform a repair installation of QuickBooks to fix any corrupted files or missing components. Navigate to the Control Panel, select “Programs and Features,” locate QuickBooks Enterprise 2024, and choose “Repair.” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.
6. Update QuickBooks: Make sure you’re using the latest version of QuickBooks Enterprise 2024. Outdated software can contain bugs or compatibility issues that prevent it from opening properly. Check for updates within QuickBooks and install any available updates to ensure you’re running the most stable version.
7. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure your operating system is up to date by installing any pending Windows updates. Sometimes, outdated system files can interfere with the functioning of QuickBooks. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install any available updates.
8. Create a New User Account: Create a new Windows user account and try opening QuickBooks from that account. This can help determine if the issue is specific to your user profile. If QuickBooks opens successfully in the new user account, you may need to troubleshoot your original user account for potential corruption.
9. Contact QuickBooks Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, it may indicate a more complex problem that requires assistance from QuickBooks support. Contact QuickBooks customer support for further guidance and troubleshooting assistance.
By following these troubleshooting steps, you can hopefully resolve the issue of QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open and resume your accounting tasks without further interruption.
Troubleshooting QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open Issue: When QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open, it can disrupt your workflow and cause frustration. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this issue. 1. Verify System Requirements: Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run QuickBooks Enterprise 2024. Check the system specifications such as operating system version, RAM, processor speed, and available disk space. QuickBooks may fail to open if your system doesn’t meet these requirements.2. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve software issues. Close all applications and restart your computer to clear any temporary glitches or conflicts that may be preventing QuickBooks from opening.3. Run QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool: QuickBooks comes with a diagnostic tool that can identify and fix common issues automatically. Run the QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool to scan your system for any errors and resolve them accordingly. This tool can address various issues including damaged program files or corrupted components.4. Disable Antivirus/Firewall: Your antivirus software or firewall settings might be blocking QuickBooks from opening. Temporarily disable your antivirus/firewall and try opening QuickBooks again. If it opens successfully, adjust the settings of your antivirus/firewall to allow QuickBooks access.5. Repair QuickBooks Installation: Perform a repair installation of QuickBooks to fix any corrupted files or missing components. Navigate to the Control Panel, select “Programs and Features,” locate QuickBooks Enterprise 2024, and choose “Repair.” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.6. Update QuickBooks: Make sure you’re using the latest version of QuickBooks Enterprise 2024. Outdated software can contain bugs or compatibility issues that prevent it from opening properly. Check for updates within QuickBooks and install any available updates to ensure you’re running the most stable version.7. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure your operating system is up to date by installing any pending Windows updates. Sometimes, outdated system files can interfere with the functioning of QuickBooks. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install any available updates.8. Create a New User Account: Create a new Windows user account and try opening QuickBooks from that account. This can help determine if the issue is specific to your user profile. If QuickBooks opens successfully in the new user account, you may need to troubleshoot your original user account for potential corruption.9. Contact QuickBooks Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, it may indicate a more complex problem that requires assistance from QuickBooks support. Contact QuickBooks customer support for further guidance and troubleshooting assistance. By following these troubleshooting steps, you can hopefully resolve the issue of QuickBooks Enterprise 2024 Won’t Open and resume your accounting tasks without further interruption. Read More