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Policy assignment question
Hi. I have a question about the most efficient way to assign intune security policies for Defender for endpoint. This customer has intune joined Windows 10 devices and also Azure VMs with a combination of Windows Server OSs and Windows 10 workstations they use as SERVERS that are Intune MDE joined.
My question is what’s the best way to handle the assignments for policies. I created two antivirus policies one for workstations and another one for servers. For the the servers, I can’t do dynamic assignment to target server OS only because they also use workstations with Windows 10 as servers. And for the workstations policy I can’t do All Devices or Windows 10 only because of their Windows 10 “servers”.
I was thinking going manually assigned for the servers policy. And for the workstations policy use All Devices but create an exclude group that contains the servers and windows 10 “servers”, but I’m not sure this is the best option. I was also thinking if I should leave the Azure VMs alone, and don’t turn on the MDE tenant option and manage polices with gpo for those.
Any feedback would be much appreciated. TIA
Hi. I have a question about the most efficient way to assign intune security policies for Defender for endpoint. This customer has intune joined Windows 10 devices and also Azure VMs with a combination of Windows Server OSs and Windows 10 workstations they use as SERVERS that are Intune MDE joined. My question is what’s the best way to handle the assignments for policies. I created two antivirus policies one for workstations and another one for servers. For the the servers, I can’t do dynamic assignment to target server OS only because they also use workstations with Windows 10 as servers. And for the workstations policy I can’t do All Devices or Windows 10 only because of their Windows 10 “servers”. I was thinking going manually assigned for the servers policy. And for the workstations policy use All Devices but create an exclude group that contains the servers and windows 10 “servers”, but I’m not sure this is the best option. I was also thinking if I should leave the Azure VMs alone, and don’t turn on the MDE tenant option and manage polices with gpo for those. Any feedback would be much appreciated. TIA Read More
Security review for Microsoft Edge version 125
We are pleased to announce the security review for Microsoft Edge, version 125!
We have reviewed the new settings in Microsoft Edge version 125 and determined that there are no additional security settings that require enforcement. The Microsoft Edge version 117 security baseline continues to be our recommended configuration which can be downloaded from the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit.
Microsoft Edge version 125 introduced 4 new computer settings and 4 new user settings. We have included a spreadsheet listing the new settings in the release to make it easier for you to find them.
One thing to note with this release we have added configurable settings for Copilot. Something to consider based on your organizations policy
As a friendly reminder, all available settings for Microsoft Edge are documented here, and all available settings for Microsoft Edge Update are documented here.
Please continue to give us feedback through the Security Baselines Discussion site or this post.
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Intune Update Ring settings not working as expected, what am I doing wrong?
I am hoping someone here can help me because I can’t seem to figure out what I am doing wrong.
I need to install software updates on a set of Windows PCs on the third Thursday of each month. After the updates have installed, I need the PCs to allow a 7-day grace period before a reboot is enforced. For some reason, even though I specify a 7-day grace period in the deadline settings, these machines keep rebooting the same day the updates install! Can someone please take a look at the settings I am using and tell me what I am doing wrong?
Thanks, and see attached screenshots…
I am hoping someone here can help me because I can’t seem to figure out what I am doing wrong. I need to install software updates on a set of Windows PCs on the third Thursday of each month. After the updates have installed, I need the PCs to allow a 7-day grace period before a reboot is enforced. For some reason, even though I specify a 7-day grace period in the deadline settings, these machines keep rebooting the same day the updates install! Can someone please take a look at the settings I am using and tell me what I am doing wrong?Thanks, and see attached screenshots… Read More
teams deleted new recoedings
Hi,
I teach multiple classes, and record them regularly using Microsoft Teams. Afterward, under the ‘chat’ function in the teams app there is a log of the meeting chat (who entered and exited) as well as the recording. However, now, after the class, the recording for this day is shown but all other recordings for the past weeks where deleted, I went to SharePoint and also there where only the last recording session.
how can i retrieve my recordings. Thanks
Hi, I teach multiple classes, and record them regularly using Microsoft Teams. Afterward, under the ‘chat’ function in the teams app there is a log of the meeting chat (who entered and exited) as well as the recording. However, now, after the class, the recording for this day is shown but all other recordings for the past weeks where deleted, I went to SharePoint and also there where only the last recording session.how can i retrieve my recordings. Thanks Read More
“We just need you to sign in, and then we’ll get you to your meeting” hell
If I never had to use Teams, I’d be a happy user. Unfortunately some companies prefer it for video calling.
So, say, I receive a meeting invite via email. I click it:
and pick “Join on the teams app”. Then this standalone app comes up:
It wants you to log in at the bottom. Mind you I just had this thing open and had already logged in.
OK, I click “Sign in” and then this GIF happens for about 2-3 minutes:
and then eventually this:
Clicking “Sign in” button repeats the cycle.
I’ve seen this error about 6 months ago when I was forced to use teams. So I’m wondering, how many Microsoft engineers does it take to fix this?
If I never had to use Teams, I’d be a happy user. Unfortunately some companies prefer it for video calling. So, say, I receive a meeting invite via email. I click it: and pick “Join on the teams app”. Then this standalone app comes up: It wants you to log in at the bottom. Mind you I just had this thing open and had already logged in. OK, I click “Sign in” and then this GIF happens for about 2-3 minutes: and then eventually this: Clicking “Sign in” button repeats the cycle. I’ve seen this error about 6 months ago when I was forced to use teams. So I’m wondering, how many Microsoft engineers does it take to fix this? Read More
EF Core : foreign key column with same name as existing navigation property
I want to use EF Core to map a legacy database. I cannot scaffold as there are hundreds of tables and I am only interested in very few and besides scaffolding generates names for the navigation properties which are not the ones I want. The situation is: I have a required many-to-one relationship linked by a column name that matches the name of the property that I want to give.
The code (simplified) is:
public class EntityProperty
{
public ControlType ControlType { get; set; }
}
public class ControlType
{
public List<EntityProperty> Properties { get; set; } = new List<EntityProperty>();
}
Nothing more is required, eg, I’m not using foreign key properties, just navigation.
The problem is, the foreign key column from the EntityProperties table to the ControlTypes is also called ControlType.
So, when I try to map it as:
builder.HasOne(x => x.ControlType)
.WithMany(x => x.Properties)
.IsRequired()
.HasForeignKey(“ControlType”);
I want to use EF Core to map a legacy database. I cannot scaffold as there are hundreds of tables and I am only interested in very few. The situation is: I have a required many-to-one relationship linked by a column name that matches the name of the property that I want to give.
The code (simplified) is:
public class EntityProperty
{
public ControlType ControlType { get; set; }
}
public class ControlType
{
public List<EntityProperty> Properties { get; set; } = new List<EntityProperty>();
}
The problem is, the foreign key column from the EntityProperties table to the ControlTypes is also called ControlType.
So, when I try to map it as:
builder.HasOne(x => x.ControlType)
.WithMany(x => x.Properties)
.IsRequired()
.HasForeignKey(“ControlType”);
I get the following exception:
InvalidOperationException: The property or navigation ‘ControlType’ cannot be added to the ‘EntityProperty’ type because a property or navigation with the same name already exists on the ‘EntityProperty’ type.’
The problem is with HasForeignKey, I guess it’s because I am adding a shadow property when a “physical” property already exists, but I what I really mean to say is to use a different column name to link the two entities: what I want is to be able to specify a “not standard” column name for the foreign key, which I am not able to. I do not have a foreign key property, only a navigation property, and I do not want to have one.
I want to use EF Core to map a legacy database. I cannot scaffold as there are hundreds of tables and I am only interested in very few and besides scaffolding generates names for the navigation properties which are not the ones I want. The situation is: I have a required many-to-one relationship linked by a column name that matches the name of the property that I want to give.The code (simplified) is: public class EntityProperty
{
public ControlType ControlType { get; set; }
}
public class ControlType
{
public List<EntityProperty> Properties { get; set; } = new List<EntityProperty>();
}Nothing more is required, eg, I’m not using foreign key properties, just navigation. The problem is, the foreign key column from the EntityProperties table to the ControlTypes is also called ControlType.So, when I try to map it as: builder.HasOne(x => x.ControlType)
.WithMany(x => x.Properties)
.IsRequired()
.HasForeignKey(“ControlType”); I want to use EF Core to map a legacy database. I cannot scaffold as there are hundreds of tables and I am only interested in very few. The situation is: I have a required many-to-one relationship linked by a column name that matches the name of the property that I want to give.The code (simplified) is:public class EntityProperty
{
public ControlType ControlType { get; set; }
}
public class ControlType
{
public List<EntityProperty> Properties { get; set; } = new List<EntityProperty>();
}The problem is, the foreign key column from the EntityProperties table to the ControlTypes is also called ControlType.So, when I try to map it as:builder.HasOne(x => x.ControlType)
.WithMany(x => x.Properties)
.IsRequired()
.HasForeignKey(“ControlType”);I get the following exception: InvalidOperationException: The property or navigation ‘ControlType’ cannot be added to the ‘EntityProperty’ type because a property or navigation with the same name already exists on the ‘EntityProperty’ type.’ The problem is with HasForeignKey, I guess it’s because I am adding a shadow property when a “physical” property already exists, but I what I really mean to say is to use a different column name to link the two entities: what I want is to be able to specify a “not standard” column name for the foreign key, which I am not able to. I do not have a foreign key property, only a navigation property, and I do not want to have one. Read More
Auto Labeling Policy
Currently running into an issue with auto labeling policy. I have created a label specifically to be only applied to about 20 or so users who have access to a confidential file on SharePoint site.
When creating the above policy, I get the following error in the attached screenshot. I do have access to this SharePoint site, and I am a SharePoint admin.
Has anyone run into this issue?
Currently running into an issue with auto labeling policy. I have created a label specifically to be only applied to about 20 or so users who have access to a confidential file on SharePoint site. When creating the above policy, I get the following error in the attached screenshot. I do have access to this SharePoint site, and I am a SharePoint admin. Has anyone run into this issue? Read More
Issue with SharePoint Online List Column Alignment in form body
Hi,
I’m using JSON to format the body of the list form by adding sections, and the issue that I’m experiencing is that the columns are not evenly top aligned when certain columns have long descriptions. As a result, the display of the list columns on the form is not lining up correctly. Is there a way around this?
Please help!
Hi,I’m using JSON to format the body of the list form by adding sections, and the issue that I’m experiencing is that the columns are not evenly top aligned when certain columns have long descriptions. As a result, the display of the list columns on the form is not lining up correctly. Is there a way around this? Please help! Read More
How do I save my screen snips on Windows 11 computer?
When I use the built-in screenshot feature (Windows key + Print Screen) or third-party screenshot tool, I’m able to capture the image I need, but when I try to save it, I’m not sure what file type or format I should use. I’ve tried saving it as a JPEG or PNG, but the image is not what I expected. It’s blurry, pixelated, or loses its original quality.
I’d like to find a way to save my screen snips in a high-quality format that allows me to easily edit and share them. Any suggestions?
Thank you.
When I use the built-in screenshot feature (Windows key + Print Screen) or third-party screenshot tool, I’m able to capture the image I need, but when I try to save it, I’m not sure what file type or format I should use. I’ve tried saving it as a JPEG or PNG, but the image is not what I expected. It’s blurry, pixelated, or loses its original quality. I’d like to find a way to save my screen snips in a high-quality format that allows me to easily edit and share them. Any suggestions?Thank you. Read More
Bookings consultaaaaaaaaaaaa
Buenas tardes, necesito que me ayuden por favor con lo siguiente:
Si un usuario empleado crea un Bookings, pero el usuario sale de la compañía, cómo se puede realizar el proceso de cambiar de propietario o de heredar esos bookings a otro usuario, para que no se pierda ese agendamiento o proceso que hizo el usuario que salio en reservas?
Buenas tardes, necesito que me ayuden por favor con lo siguiente:Si un usuario empleado crea un Bookings, pero el usuario sale de la compañía, cómo se puede realizar el proceso de cambiar de propietario o de heredar esos bookings a otro usuario, para que no se pierda ese agendamiento o proceso que hizo el usuario que salio en reservas? Read More
High Memory Utilization on server
MsMpEng, MsSense and SenseNdr causing high Memory Utilization on the server. Even if we kill SenseNdr.exe sometimes the utilization crosses 1 GB. This senseNdr process is using non paged memory.
Does anyone have a permanent solution for this?
Thanks in Advance
MsMpEng, MsSense and SenseNdr causing high Memory Utilization on the server. Even if we kill SenseNdr.exe sometimes the utilization crosses 1 GB. This senseNdr process is using non paged memory.Does anyone have a permanent solution for this? Thanks in Advance Read More
To-Do in Apple Watch desynced
Hi,
The To-Do app for Apple Watch is not working properly. It’s always desynced (showing as pending various tasks from few days ago, and other similar issues).
If I let the app open in the Watch, it resyncs but not completely: some tasks keeps bad.
Tried uninstalling and re-enabling To Do in the Watch, but then it synchronizes correctly only for a few hours.
In iOS, the app works fine. No energy-save mode active.
Thanks.
Hi,The To-Do app for Apple Watch is not working properly. It’s always desynced (showing as pending various tasks from few days ago, and other similar issues).If I let the app open in the Watch, it resyncs but not completely: some tasks keeps bad.Tried uninstalling and re-enabling To Do in the Watch, but then it synchronizes correctly only for a few hours.In iOS, the app works fine. No energy-save mode active.Thanks. Read More
Need a formula to get a CHAR() letter
Hello All,
It seems I am having some creativity issues!!! 🙁
What I need is to get a formula to deliver a letter using the CHAR() function, or any other way.
What I have is the following (All Dates are in MM/DD/YYYY US format):
In Column A I have dates: 1/1/2024, 1/2/2024, 1/3/2024…. 12/30/2024, 12/31/20204.
In Column B I need a formula that would give me an “A” for dates from 1/1/2024 to 1/15/2024
Then that same formula will give me “B” for dates from 1/16/2024 to 1/31/2024
Then that same formula will give me “C” for dates from 2/1/2024 to 2/15/2024
Then that same formula will give me “D” for dates from 2/16/2024 to 2/29/2024
and so on. For each 1-15th day I need a letter and then from the 16th to the end of the month a different letter.
This way I can group the dates in separate groups based on the letter.
Thanks in advance for any help!
GAL
Hello All, It seems I am having some creativity issues!!! 🙁 What I need is to get a formula to deliver a letter using the CHAR() function, or any other way. What I have is the following (All Dates are in MM/DD/YYYY US format):In Column A I have dates: 1/1/2024, 1/2/2024, 1/3/2024…. 12/30/2024, 12/31/20204.In Column B I need a formula that would give me an “A” for dates from 1/1/2024 to 1/15/2024Then that same formula will give me “B” for dates from 1/16/2024 to 1/31/2024Then that same formula will give me “C” for dates from 2/1/2024 to 2/15/2024Then that same formula will give me “D” for dates from 2/16/2024 to 2/29/2024and so on. For each 1-15th day I need a letter and then from the 16th to the end of the month a different letter. This way I can group the dates in separate groups based on the letter.Thanks in advance for any help! GAL Read More
MCT – which courses can i deliver?
Dear.
I hope you are doing doing well and staying safe.
If i am MCT and certified with the highest Microsoft certification levels e.g., Architect levels “Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert”, or “Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert”
, can i deliver all the below courses under this architect level? which courses can i deliver overall in Microsoft Azure?
Or, is there any file/or Metrics to show if i am certified in specific course, which other courses can i deliver?
Dear. I hope you are doing doing well and staying safe.If i am MCT and certified with the highest Microsoft certification levels e.g., Architect levels “Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert”, or “Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert”, can i deliver all the below courses under this architect level? which courses can i deliver overall in Microsoft Azure? Or, is there any file/or Metrics to show if i am certified in specific course, which other courses can i deliver? Read More
Formula to calculate annual leave for longer shifts
Wanted to see if those smarter than me have an idea, and wanted to brainstorm.
i’m making a spreadsheet that can help users visualize how much leave they have in days & weeks.
IE 16 hours of annual leave, calculates 8h shift = 2 days.
weekly just divide by 40 hours.
issue comes in when co-workers who are doing 9h shifts.
How it works in our organization
week 1: Mon-Thurs 9h shift. Friday 8h shift
week 2 :Mon-thurs 9h shift, Friday off.
This way in a pay period it is still 80 hours.
Trying to figure out a formula for calculating days. Part of me was thinking about doing elementary school math.
divide by 9, any remainder divide by 8, and add them together. ty
Wanted to see if those smarter than me have an idea, and wanted to brainstorm. i’m making a spreadsheet that can help users visualize how much leave they have in days & weeks.IE 16 hours of annual leave, calculates 8h shift = 2 days.weekly just divide by 40 hours. issue comes in when co-workers who are doing 9h shifts. How it works in our organizationweek 1: Mon-Thurs 9h shift. Friday 8h shiftweek 2 :Mon-thurs 9h shift, Friday off.This way in a pay period it is still 80 hours. Trying to figure out a formula for calculating days. Part of me was thinking about doing elementary school math.divide by 9, any remainder divide by 8, and add them together. ty Read More
Microsoft 365 Archive Could Help SharePoint Online Cope with Digital Debris
Microsoft 365 Archive is a solution to move SharePoint Online sites from hot to cold (less expensive) storage. It works well, and it comes with an added benefit in that archived sites are inaccessible to Copilot. In other words, you can make sure that Copilot doesn’t process old and obsolete material by archiving sites that contain this type of content. Seems like a no-brainer.
https://practical365.com/microsoft-365-archive-copilot/
Microsoft 365 Archive is a solution to move SharePoint Online sites from hot to cold (less expensive) storage. It works well, and it comes with an added benefit in that archived sites are inaccessible to Copilot. In other words, you can make sure that Copilot doesn’t process old and obsolete material by archiving sites that contain this type of content. Seems like a no-brainer.
https://practical365.com/microsoft-365-archive-copilot/ Read More
Workflow orchestration manager dependencies between multiple Data factory accounts
Hello All,
I am looking into a use case where
1. I have a workflow orchestration manager in Data factory at subscription A
2. Another workflow orchestration manager in data factory in subscription B
Both data factories are available in the same region east US
i created a pipeline(airflow) in Subscription A but should also make pipeline created in B as a dependency. In other words pipeline A is dependant on B.
Is this possible with workflow orchestration manager in ADF or is this use case supported.
Also if i have to accomplish the above task with data factories in different regions(one in US and other in East Asia) is this also possible?
Thank you in advance
Hello All,I am looking into a use case where1. I have a workflow orchestration manager in Data factory at subscription A2. Another workflow orchestration manager in data factory in subscription B Both data factories are available in the same region east USi created a pipeline(airflow) in Subscription A but should also make pipeline created in B as a dependency. In other words pipeline A is dependant on B. Is this possible with workflow orchestration manager in ADF or is this use case supported.Also if i have to accomplish the above task with data factories in different regions(one in US and other in East Asia) is this also possible?Thank you in advance Read More
Microsoft 356 Insider Beta Channel version 2406 build 16.01.17715.2000
After the latest update of Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel version 2405 build 16.01.17715.20000, the interface (ribbon, menu) in Excel Power Query has become partially in Russian and partially in English. There were no problems with the interface in Excel Power Query before the last update! My regional language settings are Cyrillic (Russian language) Windows 11 pro. What should I do to correct these changes? Is it possible to manually install the previous version and build of Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel or roll back to the previous version or maybe there are some other solutions to this problem! Thank you.
After the latest update of Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel version 2405 build 16.01.17715.20000, the interface (ribbon, menu) in Excel Power Query has become partially in Russian and partially in English. There were no problems with the interface in Excel Power Query before the last update! My regional language settings are Cyrillic (Russian language) Windows 11 pro. What should I do to correct these changes? Is it possible to manually install the previous version and build of Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel or roll back to the previous version or maybe there are some other solutions to this problem! Thank you. Read More
Limiting access to meeting recordings
If possible, can we set it as a default so that no external members get access to meeting recordings? If it can be done, at what levels can you apply this? If a person leaves a meeting is there a way to block them from accessing the recording?
If possible, can we set it as a default so that no external members get access to meeting recordings? If it can be done, at what levels can you apply this? If a person leaves a meeting is there a way to block them from accessing the recording? Read More
Tec
Here are some of the achievements of Microsoft since its emergence:
1. Developed the BASIC programming language for personal computers (1975)
2. Created the Microsoft Windows operating system (1985)
3. Introduced the Microsoft Office software suite (1989)
4. Developed the Internet Explorer web browser (1991)
5. Released the Xbox gaming console (2001)
6. Acquired LinkedIn (2016)
7. Developed the Azure cloud computing platform
8. Released the Microsoft Surface line of tablets and laptops (2012)
9. Developed the HoloLens augmented reality headset (2016)
10. Reached a market capitalization of
Here are some of the achievements of Microsoft since its emergence: 1. Developed the BASIC programming language for personal computers (1975) 2. Created the Microsoft Windows operating system (1985) 3. Introduced the Microsoft Office software suite (1989) 4. Developed the Internet Explorer web browser (1991) 5. Released the Xbox gaming console (2001) 6. Acquired LinkedIn (2016) 7. Developed the Azure cloud computing platform 8. Released the Microsoft Surface line of tablets and laptops (2012) 9. Developed the HoloLens augmented reality headset (2016) 10. Reached a market capitalization of Read More