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Error – Instalation 0xc1900101 Windows 11 Insider Preview 27729.1000 (rs_prerelease)
I have been having a problem updating to this version for weeks with the same error code. I have tried troubleshooting, clean boot, etc. But I can’t get the version to update.
My actual Version Dev is 27686.1000
I have been having a problem updating to this version for weeks with the same error code. I have tried troubleshooting, clean boot, etc. But I can’t get the version to update. My actual Version Dev is 27686.1000 Read More
network stops after around 10 minutes of idle time.
I use amazon connect softphone. When I go on break, locking my computer or sometimes even when my laptop not locked but just Idle / there is no activity while i wait for a call on my laptop for about 10 , 15 minutes I notice error stating webrtc issue or Network issue on the phone. I checked sleep settings and it is set to never. Happens on all browser(Chrome, Edge) I use. If i stay active i do not notice the issue. Happens only to me. My colleagues with same network do not notice issue.
Set the URL to all keep this keep this site active list did not help.
I am wondering if there is any windows settings that could fix this.
I use amazon connect softphone. When I go on break, locking my computer or sometimes even when my laptop not locked but just Idle / there is no activity while i wait for a call on my laptop for about 10 , 15 minutes I notice error stating webrtc issue or Network issue on the phone. I checked sleep settings and it is set to never. Happens on all browser(Chrome, Edge) I use. If i stay active i do not notice the issue. Happens only to me. My colleagues with same network do not notice issue.Set the URL to all keep this keep this site active list did not help. I am wondering if there is any windows settings that could fix this. Read More
Emails sent to members outlook/hotmail mailboxes not being received – message could not be delivered
We are a golf club and sending emails from our manager account is causing a few isloated problems with some recipients who have outlook/email boxes. This is an error message received:
The following recipient(s) could not be reached:
Recipient: [SMTP:email address removed for privacy reasons]
Reason: 550 5.7.1 Unfortunately, messages from [185.26.149.60] weren’t sent. Please contact your Internet service provider since part of their network is on our block list (S3150). You can also refer your provider to http://mail.live.com/mail/troubleshooting.aspx#errors. [Name=Protocol Filter Agent][AGT=PFA][MxId=11B9E0B921BC609D] [AM3PEPF0000A799.eurprd04.prod.outlook.com 2024-10-27T09:56:41.738Z 08DCF05C9B5D9161]
We are a golf club and sending emails from our manager account is causing a few isloated problems with some recipients who have outlook/email boxes. This is an error message received: On 28/10/2024 14:53 GMT Windyhill Golf Club <email address removed for privacy reasons> wrote: MailEnable: Message could not be delivered to some recipients.The following recipient(s) could not be reached:Recipient: [SMTP:email address removed for privacy reasons]Reason: 550 5.7.1 Unfortunately, messages from [185.26.149.60] weren’t sent. Please contact your Internet service provider since part of their network is on our block list (S3150). You can also refer your provider to http://mail.live.com/mail/troubleshooting.aspx#errors. [Name=Protocol Filter Agent][AGT=PFA][MxId=11B9E0B921BC609D] [AM3PEPF0000A799.eurprd04.prod.outlook.com 2024-10-27T09:56:41.738Z 08DCF05C9B5D9161] Michael McKeownMembership SectionWindyhill GC Read More
Windows Server 2016 on ESXi, two servers solution in case of failure
Hi,
I’m facing a problem I still can’t find a solution to.
Short description below.
ESXi virtualization environment has a Windows Server 2016 Datacenter installed.
The Server has AD switched on, for the sake of our discussion I’m naming it “contoso.local”.
There are shared resources on the virtualized server such as shared folders and files, also there is MS SQL server which receives incoming connections from Windows clients (Win10/11).
What do I need to achieve?
I need to create another virtualized Windows Server 2016 Datacenter or Standard which will be an alternative server that will start offering its services immediately in case of the another server failure. What do I mean by “immediately” here?
I mean, the switching procedure/time must be immediate and all the resources such as shared folders or SQL databases must be up-to-date. So, if at 1:00 PM the first server has a failure (disconnected, shut down by mistake etc), the other server must take control of the client machines at 1:05 PM. And as I mention all shared resources and SQL connections must stay the same but on the second server. The users on client machines can’t have their work disrupted (any open Word documents in shared foilders intact or financial software connections kept on).
I’m aware of the fact that the second server must be a sort of replica that works all the time and receives data from the server so it must be a 1-1 copy of all data that it constantly updates itself with new data coming from the first server.
The question is – how can this be done ? I tried Cluster failover, storage replica already but this mechanism didn’t work out. I created two disks (logs, data) according to step-by-step instructions but it is still not a solution to the problem.
I’ll appreciate any advice to my issue
Hi,I’m facing a problem I still can’t find a solution to.Short description below.ESXi virtualization environment has a Windows Server 2016 Datacenter installed. The Server has AD switched on, for the sake of our discussion I’m naming it “contoso.local”.There are shared resources on the virtualized server such as shared folders and files, also there is MS SQL server which receives incoming connections from Windows clients (Win10/11).What do I need to achieve?I need to create another virtualized Windows Server 2016 Datacenter or Standard which will be an alternative server that will start offering its services immediately in case of the another server failure. What do I mean by “immediately” here?I mean, the switching procedure/time must be immediate and all the resources such as shared folders or SQL databases must be up-to-date. So, if at 1:00 PM the first server has a failure (disconnected, shut down by mistake etc), the other server must take control of the client machines at 1:05 PM. And as I mention all shared resources and SQL connections must stay the same but on the second server. The users on client machines can’t have their work disrupted (any open Word documents in shared foilders intact or financial software connections kept on). I’m aware of the fact that the second server must be a sort of replica that works all the time and receives data from the server so it must be a 1-1 copy of all data that it constantly updates itself with new data coming from the first server.The question is – how can this be done ? I tried Cluster failover, storage replica already but this mechanism didn’t work out. I created two disks (logs, data) according to step-by-step instructions but it is still not a solution to the problem. I’ll appreciate any advice to my issue Read More
Disable automatic reboot after update
Hello everyone,
unfortunatelly it happend again to me that my PC has restarted overnight, while an update needed to be installed. How can I disable this nonesense? I configured the GPO policy “No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic update installations”. However, Windows still reboots itself after some time. It’s driving me crazy, how isn’t there an option for never automatically rebooting my computer? And I know I can pause updates, but only for 5 weeks or so, which isn’t enough time.
Hello everyone,unfortunatelly it happend again to me that my PC has restarted overnight, while an update needed to be installed. How can I disable this nonesense? I configured the GPO policy “No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic update installations”. However, Windows still reboots itself after some time. It’s driving me crazy, how isn’t there an option for never automatically rebooting my computer? And I know I can pause updates, but only for 5 weeks or so, which isn’t enough time. Read More
Creating A Performance Review with Power Automate leveraging Viva Goals
We are moving away from a HRMS that does performance management and want to use Viva Goals for all of our individual/team/organizational goals. Our organization still has a desire to do paid for performance structure requiring us to find a Performance Review process that we can use with Viva Goals data. Has anyone used Power Automate to create a review process leveraging the Viva Goals data?
We are moving away from a HRMS that does performance management and want to use Viva Goals for all of our individual/team/organizational goals. Our organization still has a desire to do paid for performance structure requiring us to find a Performance Review process that we can use with Viva Goals data. Has anyone used Power Automate to create a review process leveraging the Viva Goals data? Read More
Kickstarting Creative Brainstorms with Copilot in Whiteboard
As a product marketing manager, coming up with new ideas is a big part of what I do. Using Copilot in Whiteboard has completely changed the way I handle brainstorming sessions. It helps me keep things organized and gets my team involved in a fun and interactive way.
Here I share three essential tips for you to kickstart your own brainstorming sessions.
Tip 1: Leverage Copilot for Structured Brainstorming
One challenge you may face with brainstorming sessions is keeping ideas organized and making sure the conversation stays on track. Copilot in Whiteboard can really help by allowing you to create a structured space where ideas can be easily captured and categorized.
Start with a Clear Goal: Before diving into your brainstorming session, be sure to set a clear goal. What problem are you trying to solve? Maybe you’d like your team to brainstorm new ways to attract customers, for example. This helps set the stage and keep the session focused.
Use Templates for Guidance: Whiteboard has various templates you can use to structure your brainstorming. Whether it’s a SWOT analysis, a mind map, or just a simple list, these templates provide a framework that can guide the discussion and make sure nothing important gets missed. I usually use the note pack template for broader brainstorming sessions.
An image of the templates available in Whiteboard
Create a Starter List: To get your brainstorming session off to a quick start, use Copilot to generate a list of ideas. This can kickstart the discussion, allowing your team to react, refine, and build upon these initial suggestions without delay.
An image of a whiteboard filled with 12 sticky notes
Tip 2: Incorporate Visual Aids to Enhance Creativity
Visual aids are fantastic tools for any brainstorming session. They can help you illustrate points, spark new ideas, and make complex information easier to understand. Copilot in Whiteboard offers great features to add visual elements to your brainstorming sessions.
Add Images and Diagrams: Use pictures, diagrams, and charts to represent your ideas visually. This is especially helpful when you’re working remotely. Visual aids can bridge the gap and make sure everyone is on the same page.
An image of the Online Pictures search tool in Whiteboard.
Color Coding and Categorization for Clarity: Use Copilot to categorize your ideas and apply different colors to sort ideas, highlight key points, and draw attention to specific areas. This not only enhances the visual appeal of your whiteboard, but also helps organize information in a clear and easy way.
An image of a color-coded and categorized whiteboard.
Interactive Elements: Use interactive elements like sticky notes, arrows, and connectors to show how ideas are related. This can help build a more comprehensive understanding of the topic and uncover connections you and your team might not have noticed before.
Tip 3: Foster an Inclusive and Collaborative Environment
The success of a brainstorming session largely depends on the environment you set for it. It is important to create a space where everyone on your team feels comfortable sharing their thoughts. Copilot in Whiteboard can help make this happen by offering tools that promote inclusivity and open communication.
Encourage Participation from Everyone: Ensure that all team members have a chance to contribute and share their ideas. Use features like voting and adding reactions to gather input from everyone. This way, you get a diverse set of ideas and ensure that all voices are heard.
Facilitate Open Discussion: Use the commenting feature to spark discussions around different ideas. Encourage your team to ask questions, give feedback, and build on each other’s ideas. This can lead to more creative and innovative solutions.
Follow Up and Iterate: After the brainstorming session, use Copilot to organize and review the ideas. Follow up with your team, gather additional feedback, and iterate ideas. This helps turn your brainstorming into real, actionable plans and keeps the momentum going.
An image of a categorized whiteboard with reactions on the sticky notes.
Using Copilot in Whiteboard has transformed how I approach brainstorming sessions as a product marketer. Thanks to its features, I have been able to generate more innovative ideas and get my team involved in a meaningful way.
I hope these tips will help you kickstart your future brainstorming sessions and unlock your team’s creative potential.
Visit Copilot Lab for prompts to try in Microsoft Whiteboard.
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Announcing General Availability of Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online
Today, we are excited to announce the General Availability of Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC! This new capability of Exchange Online enhances the security of email communications by supporting two security standards: DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE) for SMTP and Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
Instructions for implementing it in your tenant are at How SMTP DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE) secures email communications. We are actively updating documentation to remove the Preview verbiage.
SMTP DANE and DNSSEC
SMTP DANE with DNSSEC provides a secure connection between sending and receiving mail servers that is resistant to both TLS-downgrade attacks and adversary-in-the-middle attacks (a form of eavesdropping where the communication is monitored or modified by a bad actor).
Here’s how it works:
DNSSEC: Protects DNS queries from tampering by ensuring the integrity of DNS records using cryptographic signatures. It prevents attacks like DNS spoofing.
DANE for SMTP: Uses DNSSEC to securely advertise TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates for email servers via the TLS Authentication (TLSA) DNS record. It allows email servers to enforce encrypted communication (SMTP over TLS) and ensures that connections are only established with servers using valid certificates.
Security and Compliance benefits from SMTP DANE with DNSSEC
Using SMTP DANE with DNSSEC has many security and compliance benefits:
Prevents downgrade attacks: Ensures email communication always uses TLS, preventing fallback to insecure connections.
Stronger security: Validates server identities via trusted DNSSEC-backed records, making adversary-in-the-middle attacks harder.
Integrity and confidentiality: Guarantees email data is encrypted, and the recipient server is authenticated, better protecting your email domain(s) from impersonation.
Compliance: Use SMTP DANE with DNSSEC to enhance your email reputation by demonstrating compliance with industry security standards.
Expanding Email Security
Outbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC was released in 2022, and general availability for Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC has now happened. Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC will continue to be included in enterprise and consumer email offerings at no charge, as part of our efforts to improve email security. Other email providers and domain owners are encouraged to adopt these standards to collectively enhance email security and protect users from malicious actors.
Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC has already been implemented for several Outlook email domains, and implementation for the remaining Outlook and Hotmail domains for consumer email is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Exchange Online is looking forward to the impact that SMTP DANE with DNSSEC will have on the email security landscape and is deeply committed to delivering an email offering with industry-leading security such as SMTP DANE with DNSSEC.
Email Security Roadmap
Our target dates for upcoming roadmap items are:
December 2024 – Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC and MTA-STS report in the Exchange admin center
December 2024 – March 2025
Deploying Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for all consumer Outlook and Hotmail domains (as an example – hotmail.nl)
Transition provisioning of mail records for all newly created Accepted Domains into DNSSEC-enabled infrastructure underneath *.mx.microsoft
May 2025 – Mandatory Outbound SMTP DANE, set per-tenant/per-remote domain
Learn more about the provisioning change at Implementing Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online Mail Flow.
Learn more about .microsoft and its subdomains at Introducing cloud.microsoft: a unified domain for Microsoft 365 apps and services.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC, especially the enablement process. Please comment on this post if you have any feedback or concerns, and we will respond or contact you directly as needed.
Microsoft 365 Messaging Team
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Announcing Optional Help File Loading in Exchange Online PowerShell
Today, we are announcing updates to the Connect-ExchangeOnline cmdlet used to connect to Exchange Online. Currently, this cmdlet loads the cmdlet help file, which is required for the Get-Help cmdlet. We received feedback from customers that repeated connections can increase memory consumption because of this behavior. We also know that Connect-ExchangeOnline is used frequently in scripts, which are unlikely to call Get-Help.
To address this feedback, we previously introduced the SkipLoadingCmdletHelp parameter, which allows you to skip loading the help files. Moving forward, we are making an additional change to this behavior.
Starting with version 3.7.0 Preview and 3.7.0 GA of the Exchange Online PowerShell module (release planned in November 2024), the help file will no longer be loaded by default. Instead, if you want to load the help files, you will need to use a new parameter called LoadCmdletHelp. This change ensures that help files are loaded only when explicitly required, saving resources on your system.
Update Your Scripts
To maintain compatibility with your existing scripts, the SkipLoadingCmdletHelp parameter will be available in version 3.7.0 Preview and 3.7.0, but will no longer function. This is to ensure that your existing scripts do not break. However, this parameter will be removed in version 3.8.0.
We recommend that you review and if necessary, update your scripts to use the new LoadCmdletHelp parameter in scenarios where you require the help files.
Thank you for your understanding, and please feel free to leave us any feedback you have about this change in the Comments section.
Exchange Online Manageability Team
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referencing a parameter
Hi all:
I have a gridview gvinvitaciones whose columns are:
<Columns>
<asp:TemplateField HeaderText=”Región” SortExpression=”tregion”>
<EditItemTemplate>
<b><asp:label ForeColor=”Red” Text=”*” runat=”server” /></b>
<asp:DropDownList ID=”ddlpaises_editar” DataSourceID=”sqldspaises_editar” AutoPostBack=”true” DataTextField=”pais” DataValueField=”p0″ OnSelectedIndexChanged=”seleccionar_paises” runat=”server” />
<asp:DropDownList ID=”ddlregiones_editar” DataSourceID=”sqldsregiones_editar” DataTextField=”region” DataValueField=”r0″ runat=”server” />
</EditItemTemplate>
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Literal text='<%# Eval(“tregion”)%>’ runat=”server” />
</ItemTemplate>
</asp:TemplateField>
</Columns>
The datasourceid is objdsinvitaciones
And I have
<asp:SqlDataSource ID=”sqldsregiones_editar” ConnectionString=”<%$ ConnectionStrings:Cresolia%>” SelectCommandType=”StoredProcedure” SelectCommand=”seleccionar_regiones” runat=”server”>
<SelectParameters>
<asp:Parameter Name=”p0″ />
</SelectParameters>
</asp:SqlDataSource>
How to set the p0 parameter in rowediting
I do
Sub Editar1(ByVal s As Object, ByVal e As GridViewEditEventArgs) Handles gvinvitaciones.RowEditing, gvpedidos.RowEditing
Dim gr As GridViewRow = s.Rows(e.NewEditIndex)
sqldsregiones_editar.SelectParameters(“p0”).DefaultValue = DirectCast(gr.FindControl(“ddlpaises_editar”), DropDownList).SelectedValue
End Sub
Hi all:I have a gridview gvinvitaciones whose columns are: <Columns>
<asp:TemplateField HeaderText=”Región” SortExpression=”tregion”>
<EditItemTemplate>
<b><asp:label ForeColor=”Red” Text=”*” runat=”server” /></b>
<asp:DropDownList ID=”ddlpaises_editar” DataSourceID=”sqldspaises_editar” AutoPostBack=”true” DataTextField=”pais” DataValueField=”p0″ OnSelectedIndexChanged=”seleccionar_paises” runat=”server” />
<asp:DropDownList ID=”ddlregiones_editar” DataSourceID=”sqldsregiones_editar” DataTextField=”region” DataValueField=”r0″ runat=”server” />
</EditItemTemplate>
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Literal text='<%# Eval(“tregion”)%>’ runat=”server” />
</ItemTemplate>
</asp:TemplateField>
</Columns>The datasourceid is objdsinvitacionesAnd I have <asp:SqlDataSource ID=”sqldsregiones_editar” ConnectionString=”<%$ ConnectionStrings:Cresolia%>” SelectCommandType=”StoredProcedure” SelectCommand=”seleccionar_regiones” runat=”server”>
<SelectParameters>
<asp:Parameter Name=”p0″ />
</SelectParameters>
</asp:SqlDataSource>How to set the p0 parameter in roweditingI do Sub Editar1(ByVal s As Object, ByVal e As GridViewEditEventArgs) Handles gvinvitaciones.RowEditing, gvpedidos.RowEditing
Dim gr As GridViewRow = s.Rows(e.NewEditIndex)
sqldsregiones_editar.SelectParameters(“p0”).DefaultValue = DirectCast(gr.FindControl(“ddlpaises_editar”), DropDownList).SelectedValue
End Sub Read More
Help with formulas
Very new to excel. Hopefully I can explain what I am trying to accomplish.
I added a photo of my screen. I am trying to make our timesheet at work more efficient.
A17 has a dropdown list of employees. My goal is to be able to have all the info from row 17 duplicate if an employee is selected.
So looking at my photo. If I have a work order number typed into cell E17 I would like that to be duplicated into cell E21 but only if there is an employee selected in dropdown cell A21
Hopefully I explained it enough to understand what I am trying to accomplish.
Very new to excel. Hopefully I can explain what I am trying to accomplish. I added a photo of my screen. I am trying to make our timesheet at work more efficient. A17 has a dropdown list of employees. My goal is to be able to have all the info from row 17 duplicate if an employee is selected. So looking at my photo. If I have a work order number typed into cell E17 I would like that to be duplicated into cell E21 but only if there is an employee selected in dropdown cell A21 Hopefully I explained it enough to understand what I am trying to accomplish. Read More
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Get Latest Comment from Version History in Column
Hello, I would like to get the the most recent comment in a column called “Monthly Report”. I turned on version history and it is in rich text. When I tested my flow, the table column was empty. What am I doing wrong?
Hello, I would like to get the the most recent comment in a column called “Monthly Report”. I turned on version history and it is in rich text. When I tested my flow, the table column was empty. What am I doing wrong? Read More
Get to know the Microsoft Teams new chat and channels experience
The new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience is designed to revolutionize the way you collaborate, making it more dynamic and intuitive than ever before. With enhanced features that streamline communication, this update ensures you never miss an important message. This article aims to aggregate helpful new resources to best understand the coming updates, how best to use them, and to best plan for broader adoption within your organization.
The redesigned interface prioritizes ease of use, allowing you to triage conversations effortlessly and stay on top of your most critical communications. Whether you’re managing a project, coordinating with your team, or engaging in spontaneous brainstorming sessions, the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams empowers you to connect, collaborate, and achieve more – with confidence and clarity.
Ok, let’s get to know the Microsoft Teams new chat and channels experience.
Let’s start by watching the new Meet the Makers video
Join leaders from the Microsoft Teams product team, Russell Dicker (Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Teams) and Aparna Barve (Principal Group Engineering Manager, Microsoft Teams) as they talk with Karuana Gatimu (Director, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group) about the future of chat and channels in Microsoft Teams, sharing insights into the strategy and design behind the changes and walk you through what to expect as you communicate, share, and adopt this new Teams experience.
“Meet the Makers | Designing the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience” (Now available on demand). Watch now:
Now let’s go a little further and read the related release blogs
… starting with their new sizzle video, watch now:
Jeff Teper posted a hero blog on the Microsoft 365 blog, highlighting the new experience and how it’s designed to help you collaborate more efficiently and effectively. Jeff calls it “simple by default, powerful on demand.”
Read Jeff’s full blog, “Streamline collaboration with the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams.”
Main view of the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams.
Let’s take it even further to discover more about the specific feature details of the new chat and channels experience. In this tech blog, you’ll find more insights and visuals about how you can triage your messages, organize conversations, and save time when communicating – plus a bit about what comes next.
Read Noga Ronen’s full blog, “Introducing the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience.”
The new @mention view gathers all messages directed at you into a single interactive list.
But wait, there’s more! Dive into the new chat and channels ‘microsite’ on adoption.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Adoption Center (adoption.microsoft.com (AMC)) offers invaluable resources for technologists, providing comprehensive guides, best practices, and community support essential for the successful deployment and adoption of Microsoft technologies. Today, the AMC team posted a new ‘microsite’ to promote and share new user enablement materials to help you consume and understand this change – to more easily adopt the experience for all your employees. Our goal is to help you stay ahead of the curve, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing the potential of your Microsoft Teams use and investment.
The screen you see when onboarding to the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience.
Learn more on the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience page on adoption.microsoft.com.
Want more? Keep going and review the new Microsoft Learn documentation
Microsoft Learn is your gateway to mastering new skills and advancing your career with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Through interactive modules and practical guides, Microsoft Learn empowers users to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Teams, enhancing collaboration and productivity. This new documentation will help get you all set up for what you need to do during the Public Preview period.
Screenshots: (left) Dragging and dropping chat and channels in Teams desktop, and (right) main view when using the new experience on Teams mobile.
Learn more: “Microsoft Teams Public preview” (Public Preview documentation | Microsoft Learn)
Now plan to join us for the upcoming product demo tour + Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) with the Microsoft Teams product makers
“Make the most of the new chat and channels experience + live Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA)” | Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Register today | Add to calendar
See the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience in action, plus tips and tricks for how you can make it your own. We, too, will have Teams product makers on hand to answer your open questions during the live Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA), live, and provide feedback about what you’ve learned about the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams.
The full 60-minutes = 30 minutes of product demos, tips, and tricks AND a 30-minute Q&A – An opportunity to connect live with Teams product experts. Join live, November 12, 9am – 10am PDT:
A few final thoughts…
As the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience becomes available in your Microsoft 365 tenant, we encourage you to explore its features and enhancements – to make it your own. This is not just an update; it’s a transformation. Create a new section. Check out the @ Mentions filter (a great way to triage inline without losing context). Apply multiple filters to narrow in on the right chats and channels. And follow Russell Dicker’s pro tip: Ctrl + G (it’s a real /goto feature).
Elevate your Teams efficiency and productivity, ensuring that every interaction is discoverable and impactful. Dive in and discover all that the new Microsoft Teams chat and channels experience has to offer.
Cheers, Mark
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Introducing Lineage Tracking for Azure Databricks Unity Catalog in Microsoft Purview
We’re thrilled to announce the release of a highly anticipated feature in Microsoft Purview: lineage tracking for Azure Databricks Unity Catalog. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance data governance and visibility across cloud environments.
By leveraging this new functionality, users can now track data flow across their Azure Databricks notebooks, improving the ability to audit, monitor, and manage data movement. With data increasingly flowing through complex, cloud-native platforms like Azure Databricks, having clear, end-to-end visibility is crucial for compliance, troubleshooting, and operational excellence.
What is Data Lineage?
Data lineage refers to the ability to track the origins, movements, and transformations of data as it flows across different systems and processes. It helps organizations answer key questions like:
Where does this data come from?
How is the data transformed and used?
Which processes or users have modified the data?
In the context of Azure Databricks Unity Catalog, lineage shows how data flows through notebooks, allowing users to see which sources fed into their analyses and where the processed data is stored. By providing this visibility, data lineage helps improve transparency, making it easier to understand the lifecycle of data, diagnose errors, and ensure compliance with data governance policies.
Microsoft Purview can capture lineage at both the Unity Catalog table/view level and the column level.
What Are the Prerequisites for Enabling Lineage?
In addition to standard prerequisites for Azure Databricks Unity Catalog scans in Microsoft Purview (such as an active Azure subscription, Purview setup, and integration runtime), the following are key requirements specifically for fetching lineage:
Enable System Schema: The system.access schema must be enabled in Unity Catalog, as lineage data is stored in system tables.
User Privileges: The scanning account needs SELECT privileges on the following system tables:
system.access.table_lineage
system.access.column_lineage
These permissions are essential for Purview to retrieve lineage from Azure Databricks.
How to fetch lineage during scans?
To enable lineage during the scan setup in Microsoft Purview, follow the standard steps for configuring a Azure Databricks scan (register the source, configure runtime, etc.). The critical action required for lineage is:
Toggle Lineage Extraction: When configuring the scan, ensure that Lineage Extraction is set to On. This will enable Microsoft Purview to fetch the lineage of the scanned Azure Databricks assets, including the flow of data through notebooks.
Then go ahead, run your scan and go grab a cup of coffee while Microsoft Purview does its magic!
Example: Comparing Lineage Views in Azure Databricks and Microsoft Purview
After enabling lineage and running a scan, all catalogs from Azure Databricks Unity Catalog will begin to appear in the Microsoft Purview Data Map. This means you’ll see a unified view of data sources across both systems, allowing for easy tracking of data flow and transformations.
Azure Databricks lineage: Shows lineage for datasets and transformations within your notebooks, highlighting dependencies.
Microsoft Purview lineage: Displays lineage across catalogs in a visual, end-to-end data flow.
These visual comparisons give you a clear understanding of how each platform captures and displays data lineage, making it easier to manage and trace your data flows.
What’s Next for Azure Databricks Lineage?
Currently only Azure Databricks notebook lineage is available, but we’re not stopping there!
Microsoft is actively working with Azure Databricks to bring lineage for jobs and pipelines, ensuring comprehensive tracking of data across your Azure Databricks environment. We continue to push the boundaries of data governance, making it easier for organizations to get full visibility into their data processes.
Stay tuned for future updates as we expand this functionality, bringing you even more insights and control!
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Manage Microsoft Entra ID role assignments with Microsoft Entra ID Governance
I’m excited to announce that we now support Microsoft Entra role assignments in Microsoft Entra ID Governance’s Entitlement Management feature!
To ensure least privilege, many of you are using Privileged Identity Management to provide IT administrators just-in-time (JIT) access to the least privileged role assigned. This approach allows you to minimize the attack surface in your organization by reducing the number of permissions IT administrators have. However, some admins in your organization may require long-standing permissions coupled with other resources, like specific applications.
Now, you can use Microsoft Entra ID Governance to assign Microsoft Entra roles to users and groups through Entitlement Management access packages. This helps you:
Minimize impact of security breaches by setting eligibility for privileged roles in Privileged Identity Management and reducing unnecessary access.
Ensure that the right people have access to the right resources and roles with periodic access reviews.
Scale role assignments as your organization grows using self-service access request processes.
Enable business functions by combining assignment of tools or applications with the Microsoft Entra roles required to use them for increased visibility and ease of management.
We’ve seen customers use this capability in scenarios such as:
IT helpdesk: Reduce administrator fatigue by delegating IT support tasks to helpdesk employees.
Application administration: Ensure regulatory compliance by managing access to sensitive applications.
Operations: Empower security operations center analysts with monitoring tools and the ability to read logs.
Managing assignment of Microsoft Entra ID roles through access package policies enables control of the full role assignment lifecycle from request, to approval, to provisioning of that role.
Let’s explore how you can leverage Microsoft Entra ID Governance to manage the role assignment lifecycle.
Scenario: Automate Microsoft Entra role assignments with self-service processes
Imagine your organization’s Support department is expanding by hiring 50 new IT helpdesk staff. Manually assigning Microsoft Entra roles to each user is neither efficient nor repeatable by Identity Access Management (IAM) team to meet compliance and audit requirements.
Tenant administrators can streamline this by creating an access package with the necessary roles, allowing IT staff to request access via the My Access portal and delegating approvals to the Helpdesk department managers. This frees up the IAM team to focus on security by utilizing Microsoft Entra ID Governance policies and user self-service capabilities.
To limit standing access for the Helpdesk Administrator role, you can set eligibility in the access package, requiring users to just-in-time activate the role through Privileged Identity Management (PIM) when needed.
Here’s how you can do it in three easy steps:
1. Create an access package and add the Helpdesk Administrator Microsoft Entra role as “Eligible member” and Service Support Administrator as “Active member”.
Figure 1: How to add Microsoft Entra roles as resources of an access package.
2. Allow members of the IT Helpdesk group to request access and configure approval settings.
Figure 2: Policy configuration targeting the IT Helpdesk group as users who can request access.
Figure 3: Approval settings.
You can set up periodic access reviews to remove role assignments when access is no longer required.
3. In the Lifecycle tab, configure expiration and require access reviews. You can select the review frequency and specify who will conduct the reviews.
Figure 4: Access review configuration for the access package.
By applying these governance processes, you can ensure least privileged access for all your IT administrators, reducing the risk of unnecessary access and potential misuse. Combining this new feature with other governance features like Lifecycle workflows ensures that role assignments are removed automatically when those IT administrators leave the organizations or change roles. This enables your organization to operate more smoothly and securely.
Give it a try
We’re excited about this new capability, and we’d love for you to try it out! If you’ve already got Microsoft Entra ID Governance, you’re ready to go! If you don’t, but already have Microsoft Entra ID Premium, you have two ways to enable this feature:
You can set up a trial of Microsoft Entra ID Governance or upgrade to Microsoft Entra ID Governance by purchasing licenses online via our licensing partners or directly from Microsoft if they work with a Microsoft account team.
You can also set up a trial of Microsoft Entra Suite, which includes Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
Joseph Dadzie
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Assign Microsoft Entra roles – Entitlement management (Preview) – Microsoft Entra ID Governance | Microsoft Learn
Create an access package in entitlement management – Microsoft Entra ID Governance | Microsoft Learn
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Effective management of user privileges and application lifecycles is key to enhancing IT security and efficiency in your digital estate. With the latest updates to the Microsoft Intune Suite, Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) and Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management (Enterprise App Management) provide IT admins with the tools they need to simplify endpoint management and strengthen their organization’s security posture. Let’s explore some of the enhancements in EPM and Enterprise App Management and how they will benefit your IT and security teams.
Why these updates matter for IT admins and teams
With enhanced EPM and Enterprise App Management capabilities in the Intune Suite, IT admins can streamline security controls and minimize disruptions to workers’ productivity, ensuring seamless workflows and stronger security across the organization.
Increased automation: The automation of rule creation in EPM and guided application upgrades in Enterprise App Management significantly reduce manual intervention, streamlining IT operations.
Granular control: The ability of EPM to control file arguments and support for Azure Virtual Desktop provides IT teams with precise management of user privileges, lowering security risks.
Efficient app management: The expanding app catalog and automated update processes in Enterprise App Management help IT teams keep applications up to date with minimal effort.
These features provide powerful, built-in tools for controlling user access and managing applications without the need for third-party solutions.
Improved efficiency with EPM
EPM in the Intune Suite enables IT admins to control user permissions and minimize security risks by managing when users can elevate privileges on Windows devices. The recent enhancements make the process even more efficient.
Automated rule creation for faster approvals
One of the major challenges with managing privilege elevations has been the manual entry of elevation rules. With this update, admins can now automatically create elevation rules directly from support approval requests or entries in the elevation report. This automation reduces the time spent inputting details manually and helps ensure consistent responses to requests. When a user requests temporary elevated access to install software, admins can now approve the request directly from the support ticket, automatically generating the elevation rule with all necessary details, ensuring quick and consistent access. Users no longer need to wait for lengthy manual approval processes for privilege elevations. With automatic rule creation from support tickets, admins can respond more quickly, providing users with the access they need without delay, improving overall productivity.
File argument control for granular elevation
EPM now allows for more precise control by enabling administrators to specify allowed command parameters when setting elevation rules. This means that only the necessary commands are elevated while blocking potentially risky commands. For example, you can allow a specific script to run with elevated privileges but restrict other commands, enhancing security without sacrificing functionality.
Security with Personal Data Encryption in EPM
EPM now also integrates with Personal Data Encryption (PDE) for Windows folders, providing an additional layer of security when managing sensitive files. This integration helps ensure that even if users temporarily gain elevated privileges, access to encrypted data remains restricted, safeguarding critical files from unauthorized access.
Support for Azure Virtual Desktop single-session
EPM has also expanded to support Azure Virtual Desktop single-session environments. This enhancement means that admins can apply privilege management consistently across single-session deployments, providing unified control in virtual desktop environments. Whether employees are working on individual or shared virtual desktops, the access controls for something like sensitive financial data remain consistent and secure. Additionally, EPM integrates with Windows attestation to verify the integrity of devices before granting elevation. This attestation process ensures that only trusted, compliant devices can gain temporary elevated privileges, reducing the risk of privilege escalation attacks and helping protect Azure Virtual Desktop sessions.
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Guided application upgrades
The newly introduced guided application upgrade feature allows admins to deploy updates for applications already installed through the Enterprise App Catalog with ease. Using Microsoft Graph, the system retrieves information about available app updates, including installation commands, detection rules, and supercedence settings. This new enhancement eliminates the need for manual updates, saving time and reducing errors.
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We continue to expand our app catalog with more applications to ensure customers have the right tools to manage the apps that matter the most to them. The Enterprise App Catalog now includes more than 450 applications, providing IT teams with a broader selection for managing their app environments. Some of these applications also support self-updating, making it easier for admins to keep software current. Whether deploying new applications or updating existing ones, the expanded catalog offers greater flexibility and efficiency.
Get started with EPM and Enterprise App Management in the Intune Suite
If your organization is already using the Microsoft Intune Suite, you can explore and implement these new EPM and Enterprise App Management features as they roll out in the coming months. Automated rule creation and guided application upgrades are currently available. These updates are crafted to simplify IT management while enhancing security, providing you with more control over user permissions and application deployments. With these updates to Endpoint Privilege Management and Enterprise Application Management, we’re empowering IT admins to focus on what matters most: maintaining a secure and efficient environment.
To learn more about how to take advantage of these new capabilities, visit the Microsoft Intune documentation.
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