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Most widely used SharePoint Framework ISVs from the Store – July 2024
We are excited to see the continuous growth on the submissions of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions to the app source and on the usage of the SharePoint store for extending experiences for SharePoint and Microsoft Viva. Here are the top 10 most wide used ISVs based on the solution installations from the store and/or from Microsoft AppSource during July 2024.
SharePoint Framework is extensibility model for Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Microsoft 365 app and SharePoint. It enables the same code to be used easily across the Microsoft 365 with this widely adopted tooling which uses industry standard tech with easy and automatic SSO and hosting. Usage of SPFx is growing steady and we have currently tens of millions of monthly active users in Microsoft 365 on custom extensibility build with SPFx.
Here are the latest roadmap items around SharePoint Framework and store:
Chart card support for the Viva Connections with the SPFx 1.19 release – more options in upcoming 1.20 release (beta in August 2024)
Deprecation of SharePoint add-in and Azure ACS authentication models – UX powered extensibility should be transformed to us SharePoint Framework powered implementations. Add-in model was introduced back in 2012 and has not really evolved since. This deprecation does not impact SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions.
Additional capabilities and features for SharePoint Framework solutions in Microsoft 365 as part of the SPFx 1.18 release.
Enabling Microsoft Viva Connections targeted solutions, powered by SharePoint Framework, in the app source and store – Will be automatically set for suitable SPFx solutions as part of the submission pipeline
Extending SharePoint Framework solutions across the Microsoft 365 with support for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, Outlook, Microsoft 365 app (Office), SharePoint and more – see the v1.16 release announcement for more details
Alignment of SharePoint Framework solution packaging model with the Microsoft Teams packages – include the best of both worlds and enable SPFx powered solutions across the Microsoft 365
Support for SharePoint Framework solutions in the Microsoft Teams store – no exact schedule, dependent on the previous bullet point
Support SharePoint Framework extensibility for list and library new, edit and view panels
and more to come…
What about AI extensibility story with SPFx? – Yes. Please see following session from Build 2024 for the preview of the upcoming extensibility options with the SPFx in the context of AI – Integrating your bots and Copilot experiences natively into SharePoint and Viva Connections. These will be also covered in our public community calls in autumn 2024.
We are looking forward to more great solutions that enable innovation, and help our customers get more done with Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and more.
These are the ISVs which has the most usage from the SharePoint store during last month:
Accelerator 365 by Reply
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Accelerator 365 by Reply
Sprinklr, Inc.
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Sprinklr, Inc.
Achievers
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Achievers
Ichicraft
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Ichicract
Lightning Tools Ltd
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Lightning Tools
Envoqon Software
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Envogon Software
SharePoint|sapiens
Solution details:
Solution at app source / store
Solution provider: SharePoint | sapiens
Bloch Engineering
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Bloch Engineering
Plumsail Inc
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Plumsail Inc
Sharepointalist
Solution details:
Solutions at app source / store
Solution provider: Sharepointalist
Resources
Please see following resources around getting started on building extensibility for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and SharePoint using SharePoint Framework.
Announcing SharePoint Framework 1.19 with updates on building enterprise extensibility within Microsoft 365
Announcing SharePoint Framework 1.18 with updates for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and SharePoint
Announcing general availability of SharePoint Framework 1.16 – Enabling SPFx across Microsoft 365 platform
Explore and deploy SharePoint Framework solutions from partners in SharePoint (Microsoft 365)
Overview of the SharePoint Framework
Publish SharePoint Framework applications to the marketplace
Overview of Viva Connections Extensibility
Guidance for implementing partner offerings for Viva Connections with ACEs and custom APIs
Microsoft Learn – Extend Microsoft Viva Connections
SharePoint Framework samples to get started from Microsoft and community – Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Unified Sample Gallery
Happy coding! 🧡
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Unable to Scroll by Clicking Scroll Arrows in Windows 11
A friend is having trouble scrolling by clicking on these small arrows:
While the touchpad scrolling is functioning properly, clicking on these arrows does not move the page. Can you suggest which settings may be causing this issue?
A friend is having trouble scrolling by clicking on these small arrows: While the touchpad scrolling is functioning properly, clicking on these arrows does not move the page. Can you suggest which settings may be causing this issue? Read More
Struggling to Easily Move or Copy Files in the New File Explorer
Wow, can you believe it? I recently upgraded to the W11 operating system! I’m still trying to figure out how some of the applications work in this new setup, but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it soon. I’ll update all my specs shortly, but for now, let’s focus on something else.
I currently have three hard drives – C, D, and M. My default download location is a folder cleverly named “Downloads” on my C drive. When I used to open downloads before, File Explorer in W10 would allow me to easily Move, Copy, Rename, and more with just a simple click. It feels a bit different now.
I’d like to know how to MOVE a file or folder from my C Drive to my M Drive. Additionally, if I connect a USB stick, how can I COPY a file or folder to it?
Thanks a bunch in advance for your help!
Wow, can you believe it? I recently upgraded to the W11 operating system! I’m still trying to figure out how some of the applications work in this new setup, but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it soon. I’ll update all my specs shortly, but for now, let’s focus on something else. I currently have three hard drives – C, D, and M. My default download location is a folder cleverly named “Downloads” on my C drive. When I used to open downloads before, File Explorer in W10 would allow me to easily Move, Copy, Rename, and more with just a simple click. It feels a bit different now. I’d like to know how to MOVE a file or folder from my C Drive to my M Drive. Additionally, if I connect a USB stick, how can I COPY a file or folder to it? Thanks a bunch in advance for your help! Read More
Windows Time Is Not Automatically Synchronizing
I am experiencing an issue with my Windows 11 laptop where the time is not synchronizing automatically with any NTP time servers. I have attempted various NTP time servers, but the problem persists. However, when I navigate to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time and manually click on “Sync Now,” the synchronization is successful. The “Set the time automatically” toggle is enabled.
Upon inspecting the Services section, I can see that the Windows Time service is active and set to Manual (Trigger Start) on both my laptop and other computers.
Given that my laptop is consistently losing time, the automatic time synchronization feature is crucial for maintaining accurate timekeeping. Are there any other factors that could be hindering the automatic sync of Windows time?
I am experiencing an issue with my Windows 11 laptop where the time is not synchronizing automatically with any NTP time servers. I have attempted various NTP time servers, but the problem persists. However, when I navigate to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time and manually click on “Sync Now,” the synchronization is successful. The “Set the time automatically” toggle is enabled. Upon inspecting the Services section, I can see that the Windows Time service is active and set to Manual (Trigger Start) on both my laptop and other computers. Given that my laptop is consistently losing time, the automatic time synchronization feature is crucial for maintaining accurate timekeeping. Are there any other factors that could be hindering the automatic sync of Windows time? Read More
Advice for a Dynamic Worksheet Selector
Hello, I am trying to make my code automatically paste data on all relevant dates. My issue is that it does no do this due to how my code currently works.
When the dates in C33:C59 cross over from 2025 to 2026 and beyond it should paste on the relevant dates but all I get is “Object variable or With block variable not set” because worksheet 2026 or 2027 is not set. So, is there a way for it to dynamically select the relevant worksheet using the date in C33:C59?
My current code for more context:
Option Explicit
Sub ValidateExportData()
Static LastProcessedRow As Long ‘ Static variable to keep track of the last processed row
Dim RequestForm As Workbook
Dim TaskCalendar As Workbook
Dim DataSource As Worksheet
Dim DataDestination As Worksheet
Dim TrialOwner As Range
Dim TrialTitle As Range
Dim TrialDate As Range
Dim LastRowDate As Long
Dim CurrentDate As Date
Dim OrangeColor As Long
Dim TargetRow As Long
Dim DateRange As Range
Dim Cell As Range
Dim DateCell As Range
Dim isWeekend As Boolean
Dim msg As String
Dim InsertRow As Long
On Error GoTo ErrorHandler ‘ Basic error handling
‘ Initialize variables and open workbooks
Set RequestForm = ThisWorkbook
Set TaskCalendar = Workbooks.Open(“S:SiteDepartmentPerson1Person2Task Management Calendar SystemTask Calendar.xlsx”)
Set DataSource = RequestForm.Worksheets(“Analysis Request Form”)
Set DataDestination = TaskCalendar.Worksheets(“2025”)
Set TrialOwner = DataSource.Range(“E11”)
Set TrialTitle = DataSource.Range(“E12”)
Set TrialDate = DataSource.Range(“E14”)
OrangeColor = RGB(255, 165, 0) ‘ Color code for orange
LastRowDate = DataDestination.Range(“B” & DataDestination.Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row
‘ Set the range of dates to match
Set DateRange = DataSource.Range(“C33:C59”)
‘ Initialize the LastProcessedRow if it’s the first run
If LastProcessedRow = 0 Then
LastProcessedRow = 2 ‘ Assuming data starts from row 2
End If
‘ Disable screen updating for performance
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
‘ Check if there are rows left to process
If LastProcessedRow <= LastRowDate Then
‘ Process the current row
CurrentDate = DataDestination.Range(“B” & LastProcessedRow).Value
‘ Ensure CurrentDate is a date before proceeding
If IsDate(CurrentDate) Then
‘ Check if the cell color is not orange
If DataDestination.Range(“B” & LastProcessedRow).Interior.Color <> OrangeColor Then
‘ Loop through each date in the range C33:C59
For Each Cell In DateRange
If IsDate(Cell.Value) Then
‘ Check if the date is a Saturday or Sunday
isWeekend = Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSaturday Or Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSunday
If isWeekend Then
msg = “Weekend date found: ” & Cell.Address & ” with value ” & Cell.Value
MsgBox msg
‘ Insert a new row based on the weekend date
InsertRow = LastProcessedRow
If Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSaturday Then
‘ Insert a new row below Friday
InsertRow = DataDestination.Columns(“B”).Find(What:=Cell.Value – 1, LookIn:=xlValues, LookAt:=xlWhole).Row + 1
DataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).FormatConditions.Delete
ElseIf Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSunday Then
‘ Insert a new row below Monday
InsertRow = DataDestination.Columns(“B”).Find(What:=Cell.Value + 1, LookIn:=xlValues, LookAt:=xlWhole).Row + 1
DataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).FormatConditions.Delete
End If
‘ Insert new row and paste data
DataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).Insert Shift:=xlDown
DataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).FormatConditions.Delete
DataDestination.Cells(InsertRow, 4).Value = TrialOwner.Value
DataDestination.Cells(InsertRow, 5).Value = TrialTitle.Value
Else
‘ Find the row matching the date in C33:C59
Set DateCell = DataDestination.Range(“B:B”).Find(What:=Cell.Value, LookIn:=xlValues, LookAt:=xlWhole)
If Not DateCell Is Nothing Then
TargetRow = DateCell.Row
‘ Check if data already exists in the target row
If Application.WorksheetFunction.CountA(DataDestination.Range(“B” & TargetRow & “:B” & TargetRow)) > 0 Then
‘ Insert a new row below the matched row
DataDestination.Rows(TargetRow + 1).Insert Shift:=xlDown
TargetRow = TargetRow + 1 ‘ Update TargetRow to the new row
‘ Clear conditional formatting in the new row
DataDestination.Rows(TargetRow).FormatConditions.Delete
End If
‘ Paste the data into the correct row
With DataDestination
.Range(“D” & TargetRow).Value = TrialOwner.Value
.Range(“E” & TargetRow).Value = TrialTitle.Value
End With
End If
End If
End If
Next Cell
End If
End If
‘ Move to the next row
LastProcessedRow = LastProcessedRow + 1
Else
MsgBox “All rows have been processed.”
End If
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
Application.CutCopyMode = False ‘ Clear the clipboard
TaskCalendar.Save
‘ TaskCalendar.Close SaveChanges:=True
Exit Sub
ErrorHandler:
MsgBox “An error occurred: ” & Err.Description
If Not TaskCalendar Is Nothing Then
TaskCalendar.Close SaveChanges:=False
End If
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub
Hello, I am trying to make my code automatically paste data on all relevant dates. My issue is that it does no do this due to how my code currently works. When the dates in C33:C59 cross over from 2025 to 2026 and beyond it should paste on the relevant dates but all I get is “Object variable or With block variable not set” because worksheet 2026 or 2027 is not set. So, is there a way for it to dynamically select the relevant worksheet using the date in C33:C59? My current code for more context:Option ExplicitSub ValidateExportData()Static LastProcessedRow As Long ‘ Static variable to keep track of the last processed rowDim RequestForm As WorkbookDim TaskCalendar As WorkbookDim DataSource As WorksheetDim DataDestination As WorksheetDim TrialOwner As RangeDim TrialTitle As RangeDim TrialDate As RangeDim LastRowDate As LongDim CurrentDate As DateDim OrangeColor As LongDim TargetRow As LongDim DateRange As RangeDim Cell As RangeDim DateCell As RangeDim isWeekend As BooleanDim msg As StringDim InsertRow As LongOn Error GoTo ErrorHandler ‘ Basic error handling’ Initialize variables and open workbooksSet RequestForm = ThisWorkbookSet TaskCalendar = Workbooks.Open(“S:SiteDepartmentPerson1Person2Task Management Calendar SystemTask Calendar.xlsx”)Set DataSource = RequestForm.Worksheets(“Analysis Request Form”)Set DataDestination = TaskCalendar.Worksheets(“2025”)Set TrialOwner = DataSource.Range(“E11”)Set TrialTitle = DataSource.Range(“E12”)Set TrialDate = DataSource.Range(“E14”)OrangeColor = RGB(255, 165, 0) ‘ Color code for orangeLastRowDate = DataDestination.Range(“B” & DataDestination.Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row’ Set the range of dates to matchSet DateRange = DataSource.Range(“C33:C59”)’ Initialize the LastProcessedRow if it’s the first runIf LastProcessedRow = 0 ThenLastProcessedRow = 2 ‘ Assuming data starts from row 2End If’ Disable screen updating for performanceApplication.ScreenUpdating = False’ Check if there are rows left to processIf LastProcessedRow <= LastRowDate Then’ Process the current rowCurrentDate = DataDestination.Range(“B” & LastProcessedRow).Value’ Ensure CurrentDate is a date before proceedingIf IsDate(CurrentDate) Then’ Check if the cell color is not orangeIf DataDestination.Range(“B” & LastProcessedRow).Interior.Color <> OrangeColor Then’ Loop through each date in the range C33:C59For Each Cell In DateRangeIf IsDate(Cell.Value) Then’ Check if the date is a Saturday or SundayisWeekend = Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSaturday Or Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSundayIf isWeekend Thenmsg = “Weekend date found: ” & Cell.Address & ” with value ” & Cell.ValueMsgBox msg’ Insert a new row based on the weekend dateInsertRow = LastProcessedRowIf Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSaturday Then’ Insert a new row below FridayInsertRow = DataDestination.Columns(“B”).Find(What:=Cell.Value – 1, LookIn:=xlValues, LookAt:=xlWhole).Row + 1DataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).FormatConditions.DeleteElseIf Weekday(Cell.Value, vbSunday) = vbSunday Then’ Insert a new row below MondayInsertRow = DataDestination.Columns(“B”).Find(What:=Cell.Value + 1, LookIn:=xlValues, LookAt:=xlWhole).Row + 1DataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).FormatConditions.DeleteEnd If’ Insert new row and paste dataDataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).Insert Shift:=xlDownDataDestination.Rows(InsertRow).FormatConditions.DeleteDataDestination.Cells(InsertRow, 4).Value = TrialOwner.ValueDataDestination.Cells(InsertRow, 5).Value = TrialTitle.ValueElse’ Find the row matching the date in C33:C59Set DateCell = DataDestination.Range(“B:B”).Find(What:=Cell.Value, LookIn:=xlValues, LookAt:=xlWhole)If Not DateCell Is Nothing ThenTargetRow = DateCell.Row’ Check if data already exists in the target rowIf Application.WorksheetFunction.CountA(DataDestination.Range(“B” & TargetRow & “:B” & TargetRow)) > 0 Then’ Insert a new row below the matched rowDataDestination.Rows(TargetRow + 1).Insert Shift:=xlDownTargetRow = TargetRow + 1 ‘ Update TargetRow to the new row’ Clear conditional formatting in the new rowDataDestination.Rows(TargetRow).FormatConditions.DeleteEnd If’ Paste the data into the correct rowWith DataDestination.Range(“D” & TargetRow).Value = TrialOwner.Value.Range(“E” & TargetRow).Value = TrialTitle.ValueEnd WithEnd IfEnd IfEnd IfNext CellEnd IfEnd If’ Move to the next rowLastProcessedRow = LastProcessedRow + 1ElseMsgBox “All rows have been processed.”End IfApplication.ScreenUpdating = TrueApplication.CutCopyMode = False ‘ Clear the clipboardTaskCalendar.Save’ TaskCalendar.Close SaveChanges:=TrueExit SubErrorHandler:MsgBox “An error occurred: ” & Err.DescriptionIf Not TaskCalendar Is Nothing ThenTaskCalendar.Close SaveChanges:=FalseEnd IfApplication.ScreenUpdating = TrueEnd Sub Read More
Automatically Resize Windows to Fill Available Space When Snapping
“Is there a method to restore the option to manually resize windows instead of having them automatically fill the available space when snapped? Appreciate your help.”
”Is there a method to restore the option to manually resize windows instead of having them automatically fill the available space when snapped? Appreciate your help.” Read More
“NaviCMD Flashes Multiple Times a Day”
Throughout the day, I’ve observed that the “cmd” prompt briefly appears on my screen multiple times. Despite running antivirus scans that detect no threats, I remain puzzled about the source of this mysterious activity. I am unsure whether something is attempting to install or update without my knowledge. Can anyone provide suggestions on how I can investigate the cause of these frequent cmd flashes?
Throughout the day, I’ve observed that the “cmd” prompt briefly appears on my screen multiple times. Despite running antivirus scans that detect no threats, I remain puzzled about the source of this mysterious activity. I am unsure whether something is attempting to install or update without my knowledge. Can anyone provide suggestions on how I can investigate the cause of these frequent cmd flashes? Read More
Assistance Needed: Win11 Administrator Accounts Unable to Modify C Drive
Hello everyone,
There seems to be an issue where new accounts with Administrator privileges are unable to make changes to the C drive. Surprisingly, the account that was initially used to install Windows 11 is functioning properly. Additionally, even the YHotmail account used for activating Windows 11 has lost access to the OS drive.
Could anyone shed some light on why this is happening?
Hello everyone, There seems to be an issue where new accounts with Administrator privileges are unable to make changes to the C drive. Surprisingly, the account that was initially used to install Windows 11 is functioning properly. Additionally, even the YHotmail account used for activating Windows 11 has lost access to the OS drive. Could anyone shed some light on why this is happening? Read More
SharePoint Search returns people based on name of Distribution List of which person is a member
In SharePoint, doing a search for ‘Education’ for example.
Results include people who are members of an Exchange Online Distribution List (DL) whose name includes ‘Education’.
Nothing on the user accounts themselves refer to ‘Education’ – it is literally only that the people are members of the DL.
Testing in a different tenant, I am able to reproduce it, and indicates that it is specifically DLs affected – not Security or M365 groups
This is reported by my customer to have started occuring in the last 2 weeks.
No relevant config changes have been made on the customer side recently.
Anyone got any ideas whether this is a recent change, and if so, where it is documented?
In SharePoint, doing a search for ‘Education’ for example. Results include people who are members of an Exchange Online Distribution List (DL) whose name includes ‘Education’. Nothing on the user accounts themselves refer to ‘Education’ – it is literally only that the people are members of the DL. Testing in a different tenant, I am able to reproduce it, and indicates that it is specifically DLs affected – not Security or M365 groups This is reported by my customer to have started occuring in the last 2 weeks. No relevant config changes have been made on the customer side recently. Anyone got any ideas whether this is a recent change, and if so, where it is documented? Read More
8 new resources to enhance your Microsoft Viva adoption
In today’s fast-paced digital workplace, staying connected and productive is more important than ever. Microsoft Viva Engage, Amplify, and Connections can help your organization communicate and connect effectively to keep up with today’s continuous AI-driven digital transformation. These 8 new resources can help you on your Microsoft Viva adoption journey by offering various ways to leverage Viva to communicate and build communities. From streamlining multi-channel communications that enhance employee experience to extracting data-driven community insights, Viva is not only an employee experience tool; it’s an ROI-driven catalyst for rolling out new technology and accelerating AI.
Build communities in Viva Engage
Transform communications with Viva Engage and AI
Viva Amplify deployment guide
Corporate communications strategy playbook
News and announcements with Viva Amplify
Employee survey campaign playbook
Viva Connections overview
Build Viva Connections cards
Viva Engage
1. Build communities in Viva Engage
Building effective communities is a complex challenge, often hindered by the need to align with business objectives and strengthen the employee experience. Viva Engage addresses this by offering practical strategies and tools, to streamline community creation and management, as outlined in this guide. Explore how you can use AI-powered communications to build diverse communities that resonate with employees and support organizational growth.
2. Transform communications with Viva Engage and AI
Passive communication can undermine company culture and engagement, presenting a persistent challenge for leaders and communicators. In this guide, discover how you can use Viva Engage and AI to drive employee performance, scale culture, and innovate. As a bonus, this guide includes 6 objectives for optimizing your Engage experience – such as sharing urgent news across applications and empowering leaders to engage with their teams effectively.
Learn how you can leverage Microsoft Viva to accelerate your organization’s rollout of Copilot.
Viva Amplify
3. Viva Amplify deployment guide
Navigating the complexities of digital workplace communications can lead to information bottlenecks, with critical messages often missed. Fortunately, with the help of Viva Amplify, you can centralize your approach to multi-channel publishing and leverage insightful analytics to help ensure messages are effectively dispersed. This guide can help you quick start your Amplify deployment by helping you optimize content distribution, engage employees, and tailor communications. This guide also includes a peek into Viva Amplify’s product roadmap for 2024 and beyond.
4. Corporate communications strategy playbook
From gauging message reach to acting as a change agent, corporate communications can be challenging without the right insights. However, with the help of Viva Amplify and SharePoint News, you can develop and implement a corporate communications strategy that energizes employee engagement with precision. In this playbook, you can uncover 6 key best practices – including how to develop a compelling voice and expand reach with digital tools. Now is the time to implement a cutting-edge corporate communications strategy.
5. News and announcements with Viva Amplify
Communicating across your organization can be overwhelming, especially when redrafting messages for different channels and involving leaders with organization-wide campaigns. Viva Amplify offers a strategic solution, enabling effective campaigns and leadership involvement for impactful communication and employee engagement. In this guide, you will dig into Amplify’s robust analytics to measure campaign reach and engagement while also leveraging Viva Engage for targeted communications.
6. Employee survey campaign playbook
Conducting effective employee surveys can be a complex puzzle – with challenges in creating, conducting, and extracting actionable insights. In this playbook, discover how you can unlock a more engaged and responsive workforce by harnessing the power of Viva Amplify with the synergies of Viva Connections and Viva Engage. Learn how to boost survey engagement, personalize experiences based on outcomes, and explore analytics to listen to your employees.
Viva Connections
7. Viva Connections overview
Without a centralized yet dynamic source of truth, connecting and empowering employees for corporate success can be challenging. This guide offers strategic insights to harness a centralized platform that encourages employee engagement and organizational growth. Discover how you can configure Viva Connections to empower cohesive employee connectivity that can support up to 50 unique experiences.
8. Build Viva Connections cards
Creating engaging digital experiences across platforms like SharePoint, Teams, and Viva Connections can be a daunting task without a unified toolkit to streamline connectivity and extensibility. Viva Connections offers a solution of versatile cards, allowing you to build with low-code, pro-dev, or no-code models for streamlined user experiences and productivity. This guide provides insights into optimizing Viva Connections cards for various use cases – including corporate culture and frontline workers – and details on leveraging the Adaptive Card Extension architecture for a cohesive platform experience.
Continue your Microsoft Viva adoption journey
Take your adoption journey to the next level by exploring more resources on the Microsoft Viva adoption webpage. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration with Microsoft Viva to stay agile and competitive in a rapidly changing world, driven faster by the continuous disruption of AI. Viva not only elevates your employee experience but also serves as a crucial asset for your organization’s competitive success.
Do you want to take your Microsoft Viva adoption journey even further? Pre-register today for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Las Vegas from May 6th – 8th, 2025 and secure your place with this special $150 discount code. Pre-register here. You don’t want to miss out!
Josh Hansen, Microsoft Viva Marketing
This blog was written with assistance from Copilot.
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Azure Infra Girls LATAM: Certificación AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
La computación en la nube está revolucionando diversas áreas de la tecnología, incluyendo programación, datos, inteligencia artificial (IA) y seguridad. Para ayudar a los profesionales a especializarse en esta área en constante evolución, Microsoft está lanzando la iniciativa Azure Infra Girls. Este programa ofrece una serie de cuatro clases en vivo, gratuitas y en español, que se llevarán a cabo del 3 al 24 de septiembre, a las 12:30pm (GMT-6, Ciudad de México).
REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ: aka.ms/AzureInfraGirlsLATAM
Durante estas sesiones, los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de profundizar sus conocimientos en computación en la nube y prepararse para la certificación AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals), a través de una ruta de aprendizaje con cursos certificados en Microsoft Learn.
Todas nuestras sesiones comenzaran en base a la zona horaria de Ciudad de México.
Sesión
Descripción
Conceptos de computación en la nube con Microsoft Azure
Sept 3, 12:30PM Mexico City (GMT-6)
En el primer episodio de Azure Infra Girls, aprenderás sobre los conceptos básicos de la programación en la nube. Comprenderás qué son las nubes públicas, privadas e híbridas, los beneficios y los tipos de servicios, como IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Serverless, y cómo usar Azure para desarrollar tus aplicaciones.
Arquitectura y servicios de Azure
Sept 11, 12:30PM Mexico City (GMT-6)
En la segunda sesión, profundizaremos en los conceptos de arquitectura y servicios de Azure, con algunos ejercicios prácticos para crear un Escritorio Virtual (Azure Virtual Desktop) y alojar un recurso en Azure.
Administración y gobernanza de Azure
Sept 17, 12:30PM Mexico City (GMT-6)
En la tercera sesión, abordaremos los servicios de administración y gobernanza de Azure, analizando el control de costos, las funcionalidades y herramientas de gobernanza, el cumplimiento y la supervisión.
Simulacion del examen Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Sept 24, 12:30PM Mexico City (GMT-6)
En esta sesión, realizaremos un simulacro del examen con preguntas relacionadas con los temas. Estarán relacionados, sobre conceptos de nube, arquitectura y servicios de Azure. Asimismo, con administración y gobernanza.
Para aquellos que desean profundizar en la computación en la nube y prepararse para la certificación AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals, tenemos una ruta de aprendizaje completa disponible en Microsoft Learn. Esta ruta aborda las principales áreas de la certificación, permitiéndote estudiar de forma gratuita y a tu propio ritmo. Además, al completar los cursos, podrás obtener certificados que pueden ser añadidos a tu perfil de LinkedIn, destacando tus nuevas habilidades y conocimientos.
Los módulos de Microsoft Learn para la certificación AZ-900 incluyen:
Descripción de los conceptos de la nube (25-30 %)
Descripción de la arquitectura y los servicios de Azure (35-40 %)
Descripción de la administración y la gobernanza de Azure (30-35 %)
Práctica para el examen:
Evaluación de sus conocimientos: estas evaluaciones le proporcionarán una infomacion general del estilo, la redacción y la dificultad de las preguntas que probablemente verá en el examen. A través de estas valoraciones, puede evaluar su preparación, determinar dónde necesita preparación adicional y llenar los vacíos de conocimiento para aumentar la probabilidad de aprobar el examen.
Demostración de experiencia: aquí puede experimentar con el aspecto del examen antes de realizarlo. Podrá interactuar con diferentes tipos de preguntas en la misma interfaz de usuario que usará durante el examen.
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Public preview: Microsoft Entra ID FIDO2 provisioning APIs
Today I’m excited to announce a great new way to onboard employees with admin provisioning of FIDO2 security keys (passkeys) on behalf of users.
Our customers love passkeys as a phishing-resistant method for their users, but some were concerned that registration was limited to users registering their own security keys. Today we’re announcing the new Microsoft Entra ID FIDO2 provisioning APIs that empowers organizations to handle this provisioning for their users, providing secure and seamless authentication from day one.
While customers can still deploy security keys in their default configuration to their users, or allow users to bring their own security keys which requires self-service registration by a user, the APIs allow keys to be pre-provisioned for users, so users have an easier experience on first use.
Adopting phishing-resistant authentication is critical – attackers have increased their use of Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) phishing and social engineering attacks to target MFA-enabled users. Phishing-resistant authentication methods, including passkeys, certificate-based authentication (CBA), and Windows Hello for Business, are the best ways to protect from these attacks.
Phishing-resistant authentication is also a key requirement of Executive Order 14028 which requires phishing-resistant authentication for all agency staff, contractors, and partners. While most federal customers use preexisting smartcard systems to achieve compliance, passkeys provide a secure alternative for their users looking for improved ways to securely sign in. With today’s release of admin provisioning, they also have a simplified onboarding process for users.
With the Microsoft Entra ID FIDO2 provisioning APIs organizations can build their own admin provisioning clients, or partner with one of the many leading credential management system (CMS) providers who have integrated our APIs in their offerings.
Tim Larson, Senior Product Manager on Microsoft Entra, will now walk you through this new capability that will help in your transition towards phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA).
Thanks, and please let us know your thoughts!
Alex Weinert
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Hello everyone,
Tim here from the Microsoft Entra product management team. I’m excited to share with you our new passkey (FIDO2) provisioning capabilities in Entra ID!
Back in May we shared how we’re expanding passkey support in Microsoft Entra ID with the addition of device-bound passkey support in Microsoft Authenticator. As part of our commitment to provide more passkey capabilities we’ve enhanced our passkey (FIDO2) credential APIs to make onboarding security keys for users more convenient.
How does it work?
With the enhancements made to our passkey (FIDO2) credential APIs you can now request WebAuthn creation options from Entra ID and use the returned data to create and register passkey credential on behalf of a user.
To simplify this process, three (3) main steps are required to register a security key on behalf of a user.
Request creationOptions for a user: Entra ID will return the necessary data for your client to provision a passkey (FIDO2) credential. This includes information like user information, relying party, credential policy requirements, algorithms, and more.
Provision the passkey (FIDO2) credential with the creationOptions: Using the creationOptions utilize a client or script which supports the Client to Authenticator Protocol (CTAP), to provision the credential. During this step you’ll need to insert a security key and set a PIN.
Register the provisioned credential with Entra ID: Utilizing the output from the provisioning process, provide Entra ID with the necessary data to register the passkey (FIDO2) credential for the targeted user.
Build your own app or use a CMS vendor offering
In addition to providing the tools above, Microsoft has also collaborated with 10 leading vendors in the CMS space to integrate the new FIDO2 provisioning APIs. These vendors have rigorously tested and are fully knowledgeable in the new APIs, and are available to help you in your provisioning journey if creating your own integration isn’t something you want to do.
This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering a secure and interoperable ecosystem for our customers. These vendors represent a diverse range of CMS solutions, each bringing unique insights and expertise to the table. Their involvement has been instrumental in ensuring that the APIs are robust, versatile, and ready for real-world challenges.
As we roll out the public preview, we are proud to announce that these vendors have pledged their support, integrating the APIs into their platforms. This collaboration not only enhances the security landscape but also paves the way for seamless adoption across various industries.
What’s next?
This public preview is the next step in our passkey journey and we’re gearing up for even more passkey (FIDO2) provisioning features. We’re looking forward to building provisioning capabilities into the Entra admin center which will empower help desk and other admins the ability to directly provision FIDO2 security keys for users.
To learn more about everything discussed here, check out how to enable passkeys (FIDO2) for your organization and review our Microsoft Graph API documentation. Reach out to your preferred CMS provider to learn more about their integrations with the Microsoft Entra ID FIDO2 Provisioning APIs.
Thanks,
Tim Larson
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