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New Blog | Bridging the On-premises to Cloud Security Gap: Cloud Credentials Detection
Identities lie at the heart of cloud security. One of the most common tactics used to breach cloud environments is Credential Access. User credentials may be obtained using various techniques. Credentials may be cracked through brute force attempts, obtained in social engineering campaigns, or stolen from compromised resources, where they are stored and used.
In this blog, we demonstrate that properly securing cloud environments requires securing credentials in the organization’s non-cloud environments. To this end, we dive into our innovative capability to detect cloud credentials in on-premises environments and user devices. By integrating it with Microsoft Security Exposure Management, customers are able to identify attack paths starting in non-cloud environments and reaching critical cloud assets using cloud credentials. Customers are then able to effectively prioritize and mitigate those attack paths, thereby improving their enterprise and cloud security posture.
Read the full post here: Bridging the On-premises to Cloud Security Gap: Cloud Credentials Detection
By Tamir Friedman
Identities lie at the heart of cloud security. One of the most common tactics used to breach cloud environments is Credential Access. User credentials may be obtained using various techniques. Credentials may be cracked through brute force attempts, obtained in social engineering campaigns, or stolen from compromised resources, where they are stored and used.
In this blog, we demonstrate that properly securing cloud environments requires securing credentials in the organization’s non-cloud environments. To this end, we dive into our innovative capability to detect cloud credentials in on-premises environments and user devices. By integrating it with Microsoft Security Exposure Management, customers are able to identify attack paths starting in non-cloud environments and reaching critical cloud assets using cloud credentials. Customers are then able to effectively prioritize and mitigate those attack paths, thereby improving their enterprise and cloud security posture.
Read the full post here: Bridging the On-premises to Cloud Security Gap: Cloud Credentials Detection
Auto-labeling condition with document properties for sensitivity labels
Hi, is there a comprehensive documentation regarding the rules conditions using document properties?
Valid search queries often does not work in auto-labeling conditions….
Questions:
– Are all default managed properties with predefined refinables can be used? (excluding custom properties)
– Can we use AND and OR in one line condition? : Path:xxxx AND Subject:XXXX
– Are double quotes supported in query or we need to encode (ex: url)?
– Multiline condition are evaluated as OR (Looks like it is) ?
Thanks.
Hi, is there a comprehensive documentation regarding the rules conditions using document properties? Valid search queries often does not work in auto-labeling conditions…. Questions:- Are all default managed properties with predefined refinables can be used? (excluding custom properties)- Can we use AND and OR in one line condition? : Path:xxxx AND Subject:XXXX- Are double quotes supported in query or we need to encode (ex: url)?- Multiline condition are evaluated as OR (Looks like it is) ? Thanks. Read More
FY25 Co-op: Start earning and spending your eligible co-op funds today
Learn about Cooperative Marketing Funds (Co-op), including FY25 changes, eligible activities, how to view, and when to use your funds.
FY25 Co-op: Start earning and spending your eligible co-op funds today | Microsoft
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Learn about Cooperative Marketing Funds (Co-op), including FY25 changes, eligible activities, how to view, and when to use your funds.
FY25 Co-op: Start earning and spending your eligible co-op funds today | Microsoft
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Create a Dax to find source of value while using dependent dax measures in stacked column chart
Hi,
I have a visual as below in my report:
This visual contains a measure called ‘Total switch new’ as below:
Total switch new =
SUMX ( ‘Accruals’, [Switch Units] )
‘Switch Units’ dax referenced above is as below:
Switch Units =
COALESCE (
[Priority 1 units],
[Priority 2 units],
[Priority 3 units],
[Parameter Value units]
)
‘Priority 1 units’,’Priority 2 units’, ‘Priority 3 units’ & ‘Parameter Value units’ used above are all dax and they are:
Priority 1 units =
SWITCH (
SELECTEDVALUE ( ‘Parameter 4′[Parameter Fields] ),
“‘DAX_Units'[Profile units]”, [Profile units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Direct units]”, [Direct units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Target units]”, [Target units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Priority 4]”, [Units Parameter Value]
)
Priority 2 units =
SWITCH (
SELECTEDVALUE ( ‘Parameter 5′[Parameter Fields] ),
“‘DAX_Units'[Profile units]”, [Profile units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Direct units]”, [Direct units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Target units]”, [Target units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Priority 4]”, [Units Parameter Value]
)
Priority 3 units =
SWITCH (
SELECTEDVALUE ( ‘Parameter 6′[Parameter Fields] ),
“‘DAX_Units'[Profile units]”, [Profile units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Direct units]”, [Direct units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Target units]”, [Target units],
“‘DAX_Units'[Priority 4]”, [Units Parameter Value]
)
Parameter Value units comes from Custom Units table
Above ‘Priority 1 units’,’Priority 2 units’, ‘Priority 3 units’ dax measures contains 3 base dax measures as below(i have given only name here and you will find their measures in attached file):
Profile units
Direct units
Target units
We have used 3 field parameter tables(Parameter 4,Parameter 5 & Parameter 6) to be used as a slicer for reporting.
FYR, i have given table format in page 1 which will give you an idea on how above measures are dependent on each other and how field parameters are used.
Now, I need to show in below visual whether their monthly values is made up of/composed of Profile units or Direct units or Target units (in different colors)
For example, month of july, Total switch new dax shows that value 1166 comes from Profile units(refer page 1 in report) & November, Total switch new dax shows value 910 comes from Target.
Then our expected visual would display something like below(different color code to show whether it comes from Profile or Direct or Target):
PFA file here Financial Management -Tanvi Trial – Copy.pbix
Thanks in advance!
Hi, I have a visual as below in my report:This visual contains a measure called ‘Total switch new’ as below:Total switch new =SUMX ( ‘Accruals’, [Switch Units] ) ‘Switch Units’ dax referenced above is as below: Switch Units =COALESCE ([Priority 1 units],[Priority 2 units],[Priority 3 units],[Parameter Value units]) ‘Priority 1 units’,’Priority 2 units’, ‘Priority 3 units’ & ‘Parameter Value units’ used above are all dax and they are:Priority 1 units =SWITCH (SELECTEDVALUE ( ‘Parameter 4′[Parameter Fields] ),”‘DAX_Units'[Profile units]”, [Profile units],”‘DAX_Units'[Direct units]”, [Direct units],”‘DAX_Units'[Target units]”, [Target units],”‘DAX_Units'[Priority 4]”, [Units Parameter Value]) Priority 2 units =SWITCH (SELECTEDVALUE ( ‘Parameter 5′[Parameter Fields] ),”‘DAX_Units'[Profile units]”, [Profile units],”‘DAX_Units'[Direct units]”, [Direct units],”‘DAX_Units'[Target units]”, [Target units],”‘DAX_Units'[Priority 4]”, [Units Parameter Value]) Priority 3 units =SWITCH (SELECTEDVALUE ( ‘Parameter 6′[Parameter Fields] ),”‘DAX_Units'[Profile units]”, [Profile units],”‘DAX_Units'[Direct units]”, [Direct units],”‘DAX_Units'[Target units]”, [Target units],”‘DAX_Units'[Priority 4]”, [Units Parameter Value]) Parameter Value units comes from Custom Units table Above ‘Priority 1 units’,’Priority 2 units’, ‘Priority 3 units’ dax measures contains 3 base dax measures as below(i have given only name here and you will find their measures in attached file):Profile unitsDirect unitsTarget units We have used 3 field parameter tables(Parameter 4,Parameter 5 & Parameter 6) to be used as a slicer for reporting.FYR, i have given table format in page 1 which will give you an idea on how above measures are dependent on each other and how field parameters are used. Now, I need to show in below visual whether their monthly values is made up of/composed of Profile units or Direct units or Target units (in different colors) For example, month of july, Total switch new dax shows that value 1166 comes from Profile units(refer page 1 in report) & November, Total switch new dax shows value 910 comes from Target. Then our expected visual would display something like below(different color code to show whether it comes from Profile or Direct or Target): PFA file here Financial Management -Tanvi Trial – Copy.pbix Thanks in advance!@SergeiBaklan Read More
Duplicate Values
I’m running into issues with cleaning data within Excel files.
I’m cross referencing two Excel spreadsheets to get accurate store locations.
When I drop in my data (in column B) next to provided data (column C), it highlights almost all data values (including ones that do not match).
I’ve tried changing the number format (from general to number to text) and run into the same result. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
My work currently uses Microsoft® Excel® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2405 Build 16.0.17628.20006) 64-bit.
I’m running into issues with cleaning data within Excel files.I’m cross referencing two Excel spreadsheets to get accurate store locations.When I drop in my data (in column B) next to provided data (column C), it highlights almost all data values (including ones that do not match).I’ve tried changing the number format (from general to number to text) and run into the same result. Any suggestions on how to fix this?My work currently uses Microsoft® Excel® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2405 Build 16.0.17628.20006) 64-bit. Read More
I desperately want to use this forum but the site takes forever to load
This is my second post about the loading time for the tech community site and I have to highlight it again so someone will improve the horrible user experience I am having.
It takes approximately 20 seconds to load every page.
I have done everything for optimization of the browser. Please see my previous post but here is a video to demonstrate the pain i go thru to get a page loaded.
https://app.screencast.com/W1x41SWTinGZl
This is my second post about the loading time for the tech community site and I have to highlight it again so someone will improve the horrible user experience I am having.It takes approximately 20 seconds to load every page.I have done everything for optimization of the browser. Please see my previous post but here is a video to demonstrate the pain i go thru to get a page loaded. https://app.screencast.com/W1x41SWTinGZl Read More
Monitoring GPU Metrics in AKS with Azure Managed Prometheus, DCGM Exporter and Managed Grafana
Azure Monitor managed service for Prometheus provides a production-grade solution for monitoring without the hassle of installation and maintenance. By leveraging these managed services, we can focus on extracting insights from your metrics and logs rather than managing the underlying infrastructure.
The integration of essential GPU metrics—such as Framebuffer Memory Usage, GPU Utilization, Tensor Core Utilization, and SM Clock Frequencies—into Azure Managed Prometheus and Grafana enhances the visualization of actionable insights. This integration facilitates a comprehensive understanding of GPU consumption patterns, enabling more informed decisions regarding optimization and resource allocation.
Azure Managed Prometheus recently announced general availability of Operator and CRD support, which will enable customers to customize metrics collection and add scraping of metrics from workloads and applications using Service and Pod Monitors, similar to the OSS Prometheus Operator.
This blog will demonstrate how we leveraged the CRD/Operator support in Azure Managed Prometheus and used the Nvidia DCGM Exporter and Grafana to enable GPU monitoring.
GPU monitoring
As the use of GPUs has skyrocketed for deploying large language models (LLMs) for both inference and fine-tuning, monitoring these resources becomes critical to ensure optimal performance and utilization. Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, coupled with Grafana, a powerful dashboarding and visualization tool, provides an excellent solution for collecting, visualizing, and acting on these metrics.
Essential metrics such as Framebuffer Memory Usage, GPU Utilization, Tensor Core Utilization, and SM Clock Frequencies serve as fundamental indicators of GPU consumption, offering invaluable insights into the performance and efficiency of graphics processing units, and thereby enabling us to reduce our COGs and improve operations.
Using Nvidia’s DGCM Exporter with Azure Managed Prometheus
The DGCM Exporter is a tool developed by Nvidia to collect and export GPU metrics. It runs as a pod on Kubernetes clusters and gathers various metrics from Nvidia GPUs, such as utilization, memory usage, temperature, and power consumption. These metrics are crucial for monitoring and managing the performance of GPUs.
You can integrate this exporter with Azure Managed Prometheus. The section below in blog describes the steps and changes needed to deploy the DCGM Exporter successfully.
Prerequisites
Before we jump straight to the installation, ensure your AKS cluster meets the following requirements:
GPU Node Pool: Add a node pool with the required VM SKU that includes GPU support.
GPU Driver: Ensure the NVIDIA Kubernetes device plugin driver is running as a DaemonSet on your GPU nodes.
Enable Azure Managed Prometheus and Azure Managed Grafana on your AKS cluster.
Refactoring Nvidia DCGM Exporter for AKS: Code Changes and Deployment Guide
Updating API Versions and Configurations for Seamless Integration
As per the official documentation, the best way to get started with DGCM Exporter is to install it using Helm. When installing over AKS with Managed Prometheus, you might encounter the below error:
Error: Installation Failed: Unable to build Kubernetes objects from release manifest: resource mapping not found for name: “dcgm-exporter-xxxxx” namespace: “default” from “”: no matches for kind “ServiceMonitor” in version “monitoring.coreos.com/v1”. Ensure CRDs are installed first.
To resolve this, follow these steps to make necessary changes in the DCGM code:
Clone the Project: Go to the GitHub repository of the DCGM Exporter and clone the project or download it to your local machine.
Navigate to the Template Folder: The code used to deploy the DCGM Exporter is located in the template folder within the deployment folder.
Modify the service-monitor.yaml File: Find the file service-monitor.yaml. The apiVersion key in this file needs to be updated from monitoring.coreos.com/v1 to azmonitoring.coreos.com/v1. This change allows the DCGM Exporter to use the Azure managed Prometheus CRD.
apiVersion: azmonitoring.coreos.com/v1
4. Handle Node Selectors and Tolerations: GPU node pools often have tolerations and node selector tags. Modify the values.yaml file in the deployment folder to handle these configurations:
nodeSelector:
accelerator: nvidia
tolerations:
– key: “sku”
operator: “Equal”
value: “gpu”
effect: “NoSchedule”
Helm: Packaging, Pushing, and Installation on Azure Container Registry
We followed the MS Learn documentation for pushing and installing the package through Helm on Azure Container Registry. For a comprehensive understanding, you can refer to the documentation. Here are the quick steps for installation:
After making all the necessary changes in the deployment folder on the source code, be on that directory to package the code. Log in to your registry to proceed further.
1. Package the Helm chart and login to your container registry:
helm package .
helm registry login <container-registry-url> –username $USER_NAME –password $PASSWORD
2. Push the Helm Chart to the Registry:
helm push dcgm-exporter-3.4.2.tgz oci://<container-registry-url>/helm
3. Verify that the package has been pushed to the registry on Azure portal.
4. Install the chart and verify the installation:
helm install dcgm-nvidia oci://<container-registry-url>/helm/dcgm-exporter -n gpu-resources
#Check the installation on your AKS cluster by running:
helm list -n gpu-resources
#Verify the DGCM Exporter:
Kubectl get po -n gpu-resources
Kubectl get ds -n gpu-resources
You can now check that the DGCM Exporter is running on the GPU nodes as a DaemonSet.
Exporting GPU Metrics and Configuring Azure Managed Grafana Dashboard
Once the DGCM Exporter DaemonSet is running across all GPU node pools, you need to export the GPU metrics generated by this workload to Azure Managed Prometheus. This is accomplished by deploying a PodMonitor resource. Follow these steps:
Deploy the PodMonitor: Apply the following YAML configuration to deploy the PodMonitor:
apiVersion: azmonitoring.coreos.com/v1
kind: PodMonitor
metadata:
name: nvidia-dcgm-exporter
labels:
app.kubernetes.io/name: nvidia-dcgm-exporter
spec:
selector:
matchLabels:
app.kubernetes.io/name: nvidia-dcgm-exporter
podMetricsEndpoints:
– port: metrics
interval: 30s
podTargetLabels:
2. Check if the PodMonitor is deployed and running by executing:
kubectl get podmonitor -n <namespace>
3. Verify Metrics export: Ensure that the metrics are being exported to Azure Managed Prometheus on the portal by navigating to the “Metrics” page on your Azure Monitor Workspace.
Create the DGCM Dashboard on Azure Managed Grafana
The GitHub repository for the DGCM Exporter includes a JSON file for the Grafana dashboard. Follow the MS Learn documentation to import this JSON into your Managed Grafana instance.
After importing the JSON, the dashboard displaying GPU metrics will be visible on Grafana.
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Operator/CRD support with Azure Monitor managed service for Prometheus is now Generally Available
We are excited to announce that custom resource definitions (CRD) support with Azure Monitor managed service for Prometheus is now generally available.
Azure Monitor managed service for Prometheus is a component of Azure Monitor Metrics, allowing you to collect and analyze metrics at scale using a Prometheus-compatible monitoring solution, based on the Prometheus project from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. This fully managed service enables using the Prometheus query language (PromQL) to analyze and alert on the performance of monitored infrastructure and workloads.
What’s new?
With this new update, customers can customize scraping targets using Custom Resources (Pod Monitors and Service Monitors), similar to the OSS Prometheus Operator. Enabling Managed Prometheus add-on in an AKS or ARC-enabled AKS will deploy the Pod and Service Monitor custom resource definitions to allow you to create your own custom resources. If you are already using Prometheus Service and Pod monitors to collect metrics from your workloads, you can simply change the apiVersion in the Service/Pod monitor definitions to use them with Azure Managed Prometheus.
Earlier, customers who did not have access to kube-system namespace were not able to customize metrics collection. With this update, customers can create custom resources to enable custom configuration of scrape jobs in any namespace. This is especially useful in a multitenancy scenario where customers are running workloads in different namespaces.
Here is how a leading Public Sector Banking and Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) company in India has used Service and Pod monitors custom resources to enable monitoring of GPU metrics with Azure Managed Prometheus, DCGM Exporter, and Azure Managed Grafana.
“Azure Monitor managed service for Prometheus provides a production-grade solution for monitoring without the hassle of installation and maintenance. By leveraging these managed services, we can focus on extracting insights from your metrics and logs rather than managing the underlying infrastructure.
The integration of essential GPU metrics—such as Framebuffer Memory Usage, GPU Utilization, Tensor Core Utilization, and SM Clock Frequencies—into Azure Managed Prometheus and Grafana enhances the visualization of actionable insights. This integration facilitates a comprehensive understanding of GPU consumption patterns, enabling more informed decisions regarding optimization and resource allocation.”
-A leading public sector BFSI company in India
Get started today!
To use CRD support with Azure Managed Prometheus, enable Managed Prometheus add-on on your AKS or Arc-enabled AKS cluster. This will automatically deploy the custom resource definitions (CRD) for service and pod monitors. To add Prometheus exporters to collect metrics from third-party workloads or other applications, and to see a list of workloads which have curated configurations and instructions, see Integrate common workloads with Azure Managed Prometheus – Azure Monitor | Microsoft Learn.
For more details refer to this article, or our documentation.
We would love to hear from you – Please share your feedback and suggestions in Azure Monitor · Community.
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Skilling snack: Go cloud first with Windows device management
The future is cloud first, and it’s already here. Cloud-native device management is secure, dynamic, and most suited for remote work across future-ready organizations. Wherever you are on your cloud-native journey, these resources will help you take the next step with confidence.
Time to learn: 124 minutes
READ
Three benefits of going cloud native
If in doubt about the cloud, start here! Find our definition of cloud native followed by its three main benefits. Explore how organizations experience greater security and cost savings, transformed endpoint management, and readiness for the future.
(7 mins)
Identity + Management + Autopilot + Security + AI
READ
Best practices in moving to cloud-native endpoint management
Follow this guidance to accelerate your transition to cloud-native device management. Get ready to enable workloads in Microsoft Intune, enroll existing Windows devices, and go direct to cloud native.
(8 mins)
Intune + Microsoft Entra hybrid join + ConfigMgr + Zero Trust + Remote
LEARN
Explore Windows 365, the Microsoft cloud-based PC management solution. Learn how to configure and administer it for a secure and personalized Windows 11 experience. Earn 700 XP points for completing this learning module.
(18 mins)
Windows 365 + Cloud + Setup + Management + Security + Deployment + Licensing
READ
Deployment guide for Windows device management
Protect and manage Windows apps and endpoints using Microsoft Intune in 10 easy deployment steps. Start with the prerequisites and a plan, then create compliance policies and configure endpoint security and device settings. Learn how to set up secure authentication methods, deploy apps, and enroll devices. Finally, run remote actions and help other users.
(15 mins)
Modern device management + Permissions + Compliance + Security + Apps + Intune Company Portal
WATCH
AMA: Finding your way to “cloud first”
How can you accelerate the transition to cloud-native endpoint management for your Windows estate? What’s the logical process for moving workloads? Watch and read our experts tackle questions from the live chat.
(60 mins)
Windows + Intune + ConfigMgr + GPO + EPM + ISV + LOB + Apps
READ
Myths and misconceptions: Windows 11 and cloud native
Consider a parallel move to Windows 11 and cloud-native management. Find answers to five common misconceptions that can hinder IT admins.
(9 mins)
Windows 11 + Cloud + ConfigMgr + Autopatch + Intune + Microsoft Entra ID + App Compat + App Assure + UI + TCO
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How to achieve cloud-native endpoint management with Microsoft Intune
Here’s more guidance for your conversations with strategic leadership and tactical execution. Consider the change in vision, a change-in-process approach, and multiple supporting resources.
(7 mins)
Automation + FastTrack + Intune + AI
INTERACT
Use this online tool to quickly calculate the return on investment (ROI) with Intune. Compare different Intune plans and review license information.
(time varies)
Intune + ROI + EMS + E3 + E5 + F1/F3 + Business Premium
Learn more about cloud-native endpoints with our tutorials and documentation.
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New Certification for Dynamics 365 customer experience analysts
We’re looking for Dynamics 365 customer experience analysts to take our new beta exam. Are you responsible for configuring, customizing, and expanding the functionality of Dynamics 365 Sales to create business solutions that support, automate, and accelerate your organization’s sales process? Do you use your knowledge of customer experience capabilities in Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft Power Platform to configure Dynamics 365 Sales standard and premium features, implement collaboration features, and configure the security model? Additional helpful qualifications include the ability to perform Dynamics 365 Sales customizations, extend Dynamics 365 Sales with Microsoft Power Platform, and deploy the Dynamics 365 App for Outlook.
If this is your skill set, we have a new Certification for you. The Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Analyst Associate Certification validates your expertise in this area and offers you the opportunity to prove your skills. To earn this Certification, pass Exam MB-280: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Analyst, currently in beta.
Is this the right Certification for you?
As a customer experience analyst, you’re responsible for participating in Dynamics 365 Sales implementations, understanding your organization’s sales process, and demonstrating the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Data and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. You have experience configuring model-driven apps in Power Apps. You understand accounts, contacts, and activities; leads and opportunities; the components of model-driven apps, such as forms, views, charts, and dashboards; model-driven app personal settings; and Dataverse, including tables, columns, and relationships. Plus, you have experience working with Dataverse solutions and you’re familiar with Power Automate cloud flow concepts, such as connectors, triggers, and actions. Additionally, you have an understanding of the Dataverse security model and features, including business units, security roles, and row ownership and sharing.
Ready to prove your skills?
Take advantage of the discounted beta exam offer. The first 300 people who take Exam MB-280 (beta) on or before September 6, 2024, can get 80 percent off market price.
To receive the discount, when you register for the exam and are prompted for payment, use code MB280LMhiking. This is not a private access code. The seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. As noted, you must take the exam on or before September 6, 2024. Please note that this beta exam is not available in Turkey, Pakistan, India, or China.
Get ready to take Exam MB-280 (beta):
Review the Exam MB-280 (beta) exam page for details. The Exam MB-280 study guide alerts you to key topics covered on the exam.
Skill up with the Microsoft Learn Official Collection Level Up: Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Analyst.
Want even more in-depth training? Connect with Microsoft Training Services Partner in your area for in-person offerings.
Need other preparation ideas? Check out my blog post Just How Does One Prepare for Beta Exams?
Read about our new and improved exam UI in Reimagining the Microsoft Certification exam UI experience.
Did you know that you can take any role-based exam online? Online delivered exams—taken from your home or office—can be less hassle, less stress, and even less worry than traveling to a test center, especially if you’re adequately prepared for what to expect. To find out more, read my blog post Online proctored exams: What to expect and how to prepare.
The rescore process starts on the day an exam goes live, and final scores for beta exams are released approximately 10 days after that. For details on the timing of beta exam rescoring and results, check out my post Creating high-quality exams: The path from beta to live.
Ready to get started?
Remember, the number of spots is limited to the first 300 candidates taking Exam MB-280 (beta) on or before September 6, 2024.
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I am trying to setup a serial communication with a optical power meter and I am not able to read the returned string.
I am using a newport power meter (91936-R) with RS232. I set up the communication with the following code beow. I am running into a weird situation.
The readlinerespone is The first is ""PM:CALDATE?" However when I send the readline command again I get the right response "30NOV2022". Its almost like readline stops once it reaches the first termination character and doesnt continue. I tried adding a pause incase I am reading the port too fast but no sucess.
I am not sure and matlab doesnt have more documention online on serial port so I was hoping someone can answer this.
clear s
clear all
s = serialport("COM12",38400);
configureTerminator(s,"CR/LF","CR");
writeline(s,"PM:CALDATE?")
% pause(4)
readline(s)
%readline(s)I am using a newport power meter (91936-R) with RS232. I set up the communication with the following code beow. I am running into a weird situation.
The readlinerespone is The first is ""PM:CALDATE?" However when I send the readline command again I get the right response "30NOV2022". Its almost like readline stops once it reaches the first termination character and doesnt continue. I tried adding a pause incase I am reading the port too fast but no sucess.
I am not sure and matlab doesnt have more documention online on serial port so I was hoping someone can answer this.
clear s
clear all
s = serialport("COM12",38400);
configureTerminator(s,"CR/LF","CR");
writeline(s,"PM:CALDATE?")
% pause(4)
readline(s)
%readline(s) I am using a newport power meter (91936-R) with RS232. I set up the communication with the following code beow. I am running into a weird situation.
The readlinerespone is The first is ""PM:CALDATE?" However when I send the readline command again I get the right response "30NOV2022". Its almost like readline stops once it reaches the first termination character and doesnt continue. I tried adding a pause incase I am reading the port too fast but no sucess.
I am not sure and matlab doesnt have more documention online on serial port so I was hoping someone can answer this.
clear s
clear all
s = serialport("COM12",38400);
configureTerminator(s,"CR/LF","CR");
writeline(s,"PM:CALDATE?")
% pause(4)
readline(s)
%readline(s) serial, readline, writeline MATLAB Answers — New Questions
Duplicate emails in Inbox in Office365
I have been receiving duplicate emails in Office 365 for a majority of my emails. I use a Windows computer and this recently started happening. It is very frustrating because not all of my emails are duplicates, so I end up having to open each message. This has been time consuming.
Is there any way to stop getting duplicate emails?
I have been receiving duplicate emails in Office 365 for a majority of my emails. I use a Windows computer and this recently started happening. It is very frustrating because not all of my emails are duplicates, so I end up having to open each message. This has been time consuming. Is there any way to stop getting duplicate emails? Read More
How to download Multiple APKs at one place
APKs are the most downloaded items on internet. Because people love their modified functions. There was a problem that different APKs were to be downloaded from different platforms. MODOBR solved this problem. Now you can download multiple APKs from single website. Let’s have a try to modobr and you will fall in love and your time of searching will be saved.
APKs are the most downloaded items on internet. Because people love their modified functions. There was a problem that different APKs were to be downloaded from different platforms. MODOBR solved this problem. Now you can download multiple APKs from single website. Let’s have a try to modobr and you will fall in love and your time of searching will be saved. Read More
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[ADO] Work Items custom states
Hello.
Wer shifting to ADO as a project management tool (not for software development and delivery, not directly).
I’m creating our own custome process (inheriting from Agile) and was wondering if there is any way for us (my team) to have custom workflow states to be created by default instead of havig to do it manually for each work item type we create.
This is what we would like to have and has we have some several WI types to create would make our lives easier and possibly future proof it in case we need to make changes (add or edit – through delete+add – more WI).
Thank you.
Hello. Wer shifting to ADO as a project management tool (not for software development and delivery, not directly). I’m creating our own custome process (inheriting from Agile) and was wondering if there is any way for us (my team) to have custom workflow states to be created by default instead of havig to do it manually for each work item type we create.This is what we would like to have and has we have some several WI types to create would make our lives easier and possibly future proof it in case we need to make changes (add or edit – through delete+add – more WI). Thank you. Read More
Feature request: (DLP) Add new passport numbering format for Canada
Since May 2023, new versions of the Canada passports have new numbering format.
Before the May 2023 the format was AB123456, and now they’re A123456BC.
pls change this article to include the new numbering format & change Purview to include the regex for the new passport number format -> https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/sit-defn-canada-passport-number
Most likely & potentially, both formats will be used for another 10 years. After which, the old format passports will likely expire post the max validity allowed for the passports.
Since May 2023, new versions of the Canada passports have new numbering format.Before the May 2023 the format was AB123456, and now they’re A123456BC.pls change this article to include the new numbering format & change Purview to include the regex for the new passport number format -> https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/sit-defn-canada-passport-numberMost likely & potentially, both formats will be used for another 10 years. After which, the old format passports will likely expire post the max validity allowed for the passports. Read More
Azure Logic App: Replace Single Quotes
Hello,
I’ve been trying to replace single quotes with blank spaces in logic app, but nothing seems to be working. Could someone help me figure out what might be going wrong?
Hello,I’ve been trying to replace single quotes with blank spaces in logic app, but nothing seems to be working. Could someone help me figure out what might be going wrong? Read More
Microsoft graph connection troubles
Hi!
I have been experience problems with microsoft graph api, when I use the service with the c# sdk and execute a request, this one is too slow and when is “complete” throw a request time out error, what is happening ? this situation never happened to me before.
I am just trying to make a get request to my active directory
Hi! I have been experience problems with microsoft graph api, when I use the service with the c# sdk and execute a request, this one is too slow and when is “complete” throw a request time out error, what is happening ? this situation never happened to me before. I am just trying to make a get request to my active directory Read More
The filter function did not appear in the functions list for me. Excel 21 and Excel 365. Is there a
The filter function did not appear in the functions list for me. Excel 21 and Excel 365. Is there a solution please?
The filter function did not appear in the functions list for me. Excel 21 and Excel 365. Is there a solution please? Read More
Copilot Licenses and Evolution of Benefits Packages
Hi all,
If you haven’t already heard the news, Microsoft is making updates to the product licensing in benefits packages: partner.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/article/innovate-with-partner-benefits. This includes Copilot for Modern Work and Biz Apps benefits.
What is changing?
Beginning January 22, 2025, we are adding over 20 in-demand product licenses to our benefits packages. This includes game-changing Microsoft Copilot products, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft GitHub. These product licenses will be accessible in select partner benefits packages and Training Services Partner Solution Area designations. For information on changes by benefits package type, see our benefits transition walking deck. Additionally, the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program benefits guide has been updated to include the upcoming license availability (starting on page 45).
As part of this benefit transition, we are also announcing that Microsoft will no longer sell Microsoft Action Pack, Microsoft Learning Action Pack, or legacy silver / gold benefits starting January 22, 2025. We will continue to offer the three new benefit packages that were released in January 2024: Partner Launch Benefits, Partner Success Core Benefits, and Partner Success Expanded Benefits. These are optional benefits packages and not required to participate in the Training Services Partner (TSP) ecosystem.
Timeline
January 21, 2025: partners will be able to purchase or renew Action Pack or legacy silver / gold benefits through this date. All existing legacy benefits purchased on or before this date will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
January 22, 2025: new product licenses will be added to qualifying benefits packages. Existing Action Pack and legacy silver / gold benefits packages will not receive the new licenses.
Next Steps
Having a benefits package as a TSP is optional, but recommended. Aside from product licensing, partners receive Azure credit greater than the cost of the package. Additionally, Solutions Area partners have access to elevated badging and the customer-facing partner directory (coming soon). Partners may opt to participate in the TSP ecosystem with no benefits package.
Partners looking to receive benefits who have an Action Pack or legacy silver / gold renewal date on or before January 21, 2025, have the ability to:
renew legacy benefits for one more 12-month period
and / or transition to Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, or Partner Success Expanded benefits, available now
and / or meet Solution Area badging requirements in one or more Microsoft Solution Areas
(note: TSPs can simultaneously have all 3 options above)
Partners looking to receive benefits who have an Action Pack or legacy silver / gold renewal data after January 21, 2025, have the ability to:
transition to Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, or Partner Success Expanded benefits, available now
and / or meet Solution Area badging requirements in one or more Microsoft Solution Areas
Resources
Familiarize yourself with the transition walking deck and updated benefits guide
Review the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program FAQ
Compare offerings across the Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, and Partner Success Expanded benefit packages
Join the TSP Community Calls for additional information as it becomes available (August 28th call invites are attached)
Ask questions of other TSPs and Microsoft program managers via the Training Services Partner Forum
We will continue to provide updates through our regular communication channels as we work towards January 2025 and beyond. As always, if you have any questions please reach out.
Thanks for your support.
Dan
Hi all,
If you haven’t already heard the news, Microsoft is making updates to the product licensing in benefits packages: partner.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/article/innovate-with-partner-benefits. This includes Copilot for Modern Work and Biz Apps benefits.
What is changing?
Beginning January 22, 2025, we are adding over 20 in-demand product licenses to our benefits packages. This includes game-changing Microsoft Copilot products, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft GitHub. These product licenses will be accessible in select partner benefits packages and Training Services Partner Solution Area designations. For information on changes by benefits package type, see our benefits transition walking deck. Additionally, the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program benefits guide has been updated to include the upcoming license availability (starting on page 45).
As part of this benefit transition, we are also announcing that Microsoft will no longer sell Microsoft Action Pack, Microsoft Learning Action Pack, or legacy silver / gold benefits starting January 22, 2025. We will continue to offer the three new benefit packages that were released in January 2024: Partner Launch Benefits, Partner Success Core Benefits, and Partner Success Expanded Benefits. These are optional benefits packages and not required to participate in the Training Services Partner (TSP) ecosystem.
Timeline
January 21, 2025: partners will be able to purchase or renew Action Pack or legacy silver / gold benefits through this date. All existing legacy benefits purchased on or before this date will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
January 22, 2025: new product licenses will be added to qualifying benefits packages. Existing Action Pack and legacy silver / gold benefits packages will not receive the new licenses.
Next Steps
Having a benefits package as a TSP is optional, but recommended. Aside from product licensing, partners receive Azure credit greater than the cost of the package. Additionally, Solutions Area partners have access to elevated badging and the customer-facing partner directory (coming soon). Partners may opt to participate in the TSP ecosystem with no benefits package.
Partners looking to receive benefits who have an Action Pack or legacy silver / gold renewal date on or before January 21, 2025, have the ability to:
renew legacy benefits for one more 12-month period
and / or transition to Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, or Partner Success Expanded benefits, available now
and / or meet Solution Area badging requirements in one or more Microsoft Solution Areas
(note: TSPs can simultaneously have all 3 options above)
Partners looking to receive benefits who have an Action Pack or legacy silver / gold renewal data after January 21, 2025, have the ability to:
transition to Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, or Partner Success Expanded benefits, available now
and / or meet Solution Area badging requirements in one or more Microsoft Solution Areas
Resources
Familiarize yourself with the transition walking deck and updated benefits guide
Review the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program FAQ
Compare offerings across the Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, and Partner Success Expanded benefit packages
Join the TSP Community Calls for additional information as it becomes available (August 28th call invites are attached)
Ask questions of other TSPs and Microsoft program managers via the Training Services Partner Forum
We will continue to provide updates through our regular communication channels as we work towards January 2025 and beyond. As always, if you have any questions please reach out.
Thanks for your support.
Dan
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Intune roadmap for Apple Intelligence feature configuration
Hello,
Does anyone know when Intune device and app management features will be extended to manage Apple Intelligence? I understand 18.1 will be released coming Fall but couldn’t find any reference of “Apple Intelligence” in Intune roadmap >> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=Microsoft%20Intune%2CiOS
Hello, Does anyone know when Intune device and app management features will be extended to manage Apple Intelligence? I understand 18.1 will be released coming Fall but couldn’t find any reference of “Apple Intelligence” in Intune roadmap >> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=Microsoft%20Intune%2CiOS Read More
