Hello-

I just recently received a new work email from my new place of employment. It’s an exchange email and I wanted to run it through my outlook. When I try to add the exchange email, I get this message, “We encountered an error while adding account. Please try again.” I am not sure I am entering in the correct info. I have no access to any of the info, except my own exchange email and password. It asks for a server and a domain, but I have entered everything I can think of. 

My hope is to run my exchange email through my outlook and answer emails through outlook, and my reply emails for my exchange email will look like it came from my exchange email address and not my personal outlook.

Is that possible?

Here is what I am using:
MacBook Air

macOS: Sonoma 14.6.1

Microsoft Outlook for Mac
Version 16.90.2 (24102719)
Microsoft 365 Subscription

​Hello-I just recently received a new work email from my new place of employment. It’s an exchange email and I wanted to run it through my outlook. When I try to add the exchange email, I get this message, “We encountered an error while adding account. Please try again.” I am not sure I am entering in the correct info. I have no access to any of the info, except my own exchange email and password. It asks for a server and a domain, but I have entered everything I can think of. My hope is to run my exchange email through my outlook and answer emails through outlook, and my reply emails for my exchange email will look like it came from my exchange email address and not my personal outlook.Is that possible?Here is what I am using:MacBook AirmacOS: Sonoma 14.6.1 Microsoft Outlook for MacVersion 16.90.2 (24102719)Microsoft 365 Subscription  Read More

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Hello,

In a group event where multiple students make appointment for the same timeslot, I only see one student’s details on my calendar but I have confirmation emails from several students.

Thanks,

Supraja

​Hello,In a group event where multiple students make appointment for the same timeslot, I only see one student’s details on my calendar but I have confirmation emails from several students. Thanks,Supraja  Read More

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When messages are opened in a separate window using new Outlook and the keyboard shortcut for reply all is used a new draft is created but the message window is refreshed and the resulting window that displays appears as if I never used the keyboard shortcut. A draft is still created, and this leads to multiple drafts.

The keyboard shortcut works just fine for reply, whereby the resulting window allows for the drafting of a response. This behavior is not observed when the shortcut is applied from the “main” Outlook application, only when the email is opened in a window say from a notification. 

It is almost as if a redirect issue is occurring. 

​When messages are opened in a separate window using new Outlook and the keyboard shortcut for reply all is used a new draft is created but the message window is refreshed and the resulting window that displays appears as if I never used the keyboard shortcut. A draft is still created, and this leads to multiple drafts. The keyboard shortcut works just fine for reply, whereby the resulting window allows for the drafting of a response. This behavior is not observed when the shortcut is applied from the “main” Outlook application, only when the email is opened in a window say from a notification.  It is almost as if a redirect issue is occurring.   Read More

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Can someone please explain if its possible to create a dynamic group to reference Windows Professional or Enterprise?

​Can someone please explain if its possible to create a dynamic group to reference Windows Professional or Enterprise?  Read More

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The acknowledgment link generated by Microsoft in a legal hold communication typically takes users to a Purview page with the message “Thank you! Your acknowledgment has been recorded.” 

But now, the ever-present “Welcome to the new Microsoft Purview portal!” pop-up displays, regardless of the user’s permissions, and there’s no way to close it or bypass it to reach that “Thank you” page. The “Thank you” page loads in the background, but it’s partially obscured by the “Welcome” message. 

Can we please do something to either get rid of this welcome message or disassociate it from these legal hold acknowledgment links? 

​The acknowledgment link generated by Microsoft in a legal hold communication typically takes users to a Purview page with the message “Thank you! Your acknowledgment has been recorded.”  But now, the ever-present “Welcome to the new Microsoft Purview portal!” pop-up displays, regardless of the user’s permissions, and there’s no way to close it or bypass it to reach that “Thank you” page. The “Thank you” page loads in the background, but it’s partially obscured by the “Welcome” message.  Can we please do something to either get rid of this welcome message or disassociate it from these legal hold acknowledgment links?   Read More

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With the recent release of AzAPI 2.0, Azure offers two powerful Terraform providers to meet your infrastructure needs: AzureRM and AzAPI. The key question is, when should you use each one? This article offers a clear guide for Terraform users, particularly those familiar with the AzureRM provider, on some ideal scenarios for each. The recommendations provided within this post are jointly provided between HashiCorp and Microsoft; click here for HashiCorp’s blogpost.

Overview

At a high level, AzureRM provides a stable, well-tested layer on top of Azure APIs. It handles the entire resource lifecycle—creation, updates, and deletion—while managing breaking changes, and ensuring smooth operations. AzureRM is ideal for users looking for stability and simplified configuration management.

On the other hand, AzAPI is a lightweight wrapper around Azure APIs, enabling direct and early access to the latest Azure features. It allows for quicker adoption of new services or workarounds for AzureRM limitations, making it ideal for users who need cutting-edge functionality. Below, we’ll dive into the differences between the two providers and when to use each.

AzureRM: A Proven, Simplified Approach

AzureRM abstracts complexity by managing Azure API versions on your behalf. The provider ensures that resources are fully compatible with one another and that configuration changes don’t introduce breaking issues, thanks to its rigorous testing. If you’re using resources that don’t require constant updates or access to the latest API versions, AzureRM provides a more stable and simplified experience.

Key benefits of AzureRM:

Automatic API Versioning: AzureRM handles API version compatibility, making upgrades seamless.
Simplicity: Resource property names are intuitive (e.g., disk_size_in_gb vs. disk_size), reducing the need to consult Azure API documentation frequently.
Comprehensive Documentation: AzureRM offers extensive resources and examples for each service, making it easier to onboard and use in your projects.

AzureRM is ideal for scenarios where you prioritize stability, want to minimize complexity, and don’t need the very latest features.

AzAPI: Cutting-Edge Features and Access to Azure APIs

AzAPI, by contrast, provides a thinner layer, allowing for direct access to the latest Azure API versions as soon as they’re available. It’s well suited for scenarios where you need quick access to features before they are fully supported in AzureRM.

Key benefits of AzAPI:

Immediate API Access: AzAPI gives users access to the latest API versions forAzure resources, allowing teams to use new Azure services and features sooner.
Targeted Resource Updates: With the azapi_update_resource function, you can modify specific resource properties without upgrading the entire resource or provider.
Fine-Grained Control: AzAPI provides  resource versioning to allow for more control over the infrastructure configuration. User defined retryable errors, HTTP headers, URL control and resource replacement definitions are a few other ways AzAPI provides granular control.  

AzAPI is recommended for scenarios where early access to new Azure features is crucial, or when you need granular control over your infrastructure.

Documentation and Community Support

AzureRM has a more extensive collection of blog posts, community contributions, and official documentation. This makes it easier for new users to find examples and ramp up quickly.

AzAPI, while newer, follows Azure’s API structures more closely, making it easier for users familiar with Bicep or ARM templates to understand.

Conclusion: When to Use Each Provider

Choose AzureRM if you prioritize stability, simplicity, and automatic versioning. It’s best for teams that want to minimize the complexity of managing infrastructure and don’t need immediate access to new Azure features.

Choose AzAPI if you need cutting-edge access to the latest Azure APIs or need to customize resource configurations without waiting for AzureRM to be updated. It’s ideal for teams that require rapid innovation and fine-grained control over API versions.

Both providers provide a first-class experience, backed by Microsoft and HashiCorp, and can be adapted  based on your needs. You can also transition between them seamlessly with tools like the upcoming Azure Terraform Migration tool release (aztfmigrate), making it easy to adjust your approach as your infrastructure evolves.

We hope this guide helps you determine when to use AzureRM or AzAPI, ensuring you get the most out of your Terraform and Azure infrastructure.

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I learned Excel in high school but that was 20 years ago, and I haven’t used it since. I started entering all my ingredients and then multiplying them on paper and entering it…. then I remembered that excel could do that for me right? But if so, how do I do that? Help.

​I learned Excel in high school but that was 20 years ago, and I haven’t used it since. I started entering all my ingredients and then multiplying them on paper and entering it…. then I remembered that excel could do that for me right? But if so, how do I do that? Help.  Read More

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I am DBA currently deploying sql scripts from developers but is not clear to me what is the correct way or process to do it, my concern is about how can I reverse the changes or guarantee data integrity before or after deployment in case of something wrong happen. Should I make a backup every time I deploy? (Some times a day) is there any way to lock specific database to avoid deployment in production by mistake? any recomended tool to make it? Should the developers use always rollback in their scripts? as additional information we are implementing GIT, I am not sure if this tool can handle these thasks better and safely than SQL SSMS Can someone provide feedback please? any comment can help. Thank you all

I hope to find the best and safest way to make this task

​I am DBA currently deploying sql scripts from developers but is not clear to me what is the correct way or process to do it, my concern is about how can I reverse the changes or guarantee data integrity before or after deployment in case of something wrong happen. Should I make a backup every time I deploy? (Some times a day) is there any way to lock specific database to avoid deployment in production by mistake? any recomended tool to make it? Should the developers use always rollback in their scripts? as additional information we are implementing GIT, I am not sure if this tool can handle these thasks better and safely than SQL SSMS Can someone provide feedback please? any comment can help. Thank you all I hope to find the best and safest way to make this task  Read More

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Hi,

       I am calling a SQL Server stored procedure from my MS Access program and am getting the ODBC timeout error.   When I run the stored procedure from SSMS, it executes in less than one second.  I am passing no input parameters and the results are not returned from the stored procedure – they are written to a table instead.   How can I avoid the timeout error?

Dim cnn As New ADODB.Connection
Dim cmd As New ADODB.Command

connString = <all the usual stuff>
cnn.Open (connString)

With cmd
.ActiveConnection = cnn
.CommandType = adCmdStoredProc
.CommandText = “usp_GetUnbilledItems”
.Execute    —Times out here.
End With

​Hi,       I am calling a SQL Server stored procedure from my MS Access program and am getting the ODBC timeout error.   When I run the stored procedure from SSMS, it executes in less than one second.  I am passing no input parameters and the results are not returned from the stored procedure – they are written to a table instead.   How can I avoid the timeout error? Dim cnn As New ADODB.ConnectionDim cmd As New ADODB.Command connString = <all the usual stuff>cnn.Open (connString) With cmd.ActiveConnection = cnn.CommandType = adCmdStoredProc.CommandText = “usp_GetUnbilledItems”.Execute    —Times out here.End With  Read More

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hi, I just got my hp notebook, how do I install android apps?

​hi, I just got my hp notebook, how do I install android apps?  Read More

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