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Teams Premium trial sign up
Our business uses Office 365 (is that what it’s still called?!), including Teams. Last week Teams suggested I trial Teams Premium for 60 days, which I signed up for. First signs are good, and I’d like a couple of colleagues to do the same.
How do I get them to do this? As far as I can see, they’re not being made the same offer (or indeed any offer) within Teams?
Our business uses Office 365 (is that what it’s still called?!), including Teams. Last week Teams suggested I trial Teams Premium for 60 days, which I signed up for. First signs are good, and I’d like a couple of colleagues to do the same. How do I get them to do this? As far as I can see, they’re not being made the same offer (or indeed any offer) within Teams? Read More
How do I write a check in QuickBook Online?
I’m trying to write a check in QuickBook Online but can’t figure out the steps. Can someone guide me through the process and offer troubleshooting tips for common issues?
I’m trying to write a check in QuickBook Online but can’t figure out the steps. Can someone guide me through the process and offer troubleshooting tips for common issues? Read More
Extend the days shown in my calendar Dock the peek function in outlook 365
How can I extend the peek period? At the moment I’ve docked the peek for my appointments diary which shows in my mail tab, but it only shows appointments for a couple of days. I know I can see future appointments by hovering over the separate days in the calendar above the peek, but how can I change it so the peek shows the next week’s worth of appointments say?
How can I extend the peek period? At the moment I’ve docked the peek for my appointments diary which shows in my mail tab, but it only shows appointments for a couple of days. I know I can see future appointments by hovering over the separate days in the calendar above the peek, but how can I change it so the peek shows the next week’s worth of appointments say? Read More
Connectivity from Azure to On-prem via S2S VPN
Hi,
We’ve just created new Azure environment with S2S VPN connected to our on-prem firewall. For testing, I’ve tried to connect to on-prem server via SMB from an Azure VM but I couldn’t get it to work. I’ve already created firewall rules (Palo Alto) to allow incoming traffic from Azure subnets to internal servers over SMB. I’ve also allowed all outbound traffic on the NSG of the VM.
Is there any routing required to be set up in Azure, or am I missing something?
Many thanks,
James.
Hi, We’ve just created new Azure environment with S2S VPN connected to our on-prem firewall. For testing, I’ve tried to connect to on-prem server via SMB from an Azure VM but I couldn’t get it to work. I’ve already created firewall rules (Palo Alto) to allow incoming traffic from Azure subnets to internal servers over SMB. I’ve also allowed all outbound traffic on the NSG of the VM. Is there any routing required to be set up in Azure, or am I missing something? Many thanks,James. Read More
Auto-Reply: A Handy Feature in Messaging Apps
Auto-reply is a valuable feature in modern messaging apps, allowing users to send automatic responses to incoming messages. This feature is particularly useful for individuals who are busy or unable to respond immediately.
Benefits of Auto-Reply
Efficiency: Auto-reply ensures that no message goes unanswered, even when you’re unavailable.Customization: Users can set personalized messages for different contacts or situations.Convenience: It provides quick responses, keeping your contacts informed about your availability.
JT WhatsApp Mod APK: A Standout Example
One app that showcases the power of auto-reply is JTWhatsApp Mod APK. This modified version of WhatsApp includes a robust auto-reply feature among its many enhancements. Users can set specific replies for various contacts, ensuring efficient communication even when they are busy.
In addition to auto-reply, JT WhatsApp Mod APK offers features like enhanced privacy controls, extensive customization options, and increased media sharing limits, making it a favorite among users seeking more from their messaging apps.
Auto-reply is a valuable feature in modern messaging apps, allowing users to send automatic responses to incoming messages. This feature is particularly useful for individuals who are busy or unable to respond immediately.Benefits of Auto-ReplyEfficiency: Auto-reply ensures that no message goes unanswered, even when you’re unavailable.Customization: Users can set personalized messages for different contacts or situations.Convenience: It provides quick responses, keeping your contacts informed about your availability.JT WhatsApp Mod APK: A Standout ExampleOne app that showcases the power of auto-reply is JTWhatsApp Mod APK. This modified version of WhatsApp includes a robust auto-reply feature among its many enhancements. Users can set specific replies for various contacts, ensuring efficient communication even when they are busy.In addition to auto-reply, JT WhatsApp Mod APK offers features like enhanced privacy controls, extensive customization options, and increased media sharing limits, making it a favorite among users seeking more from their messaging apps. Read More
Any Possibilities involving system images and different drive sizes?
Hi. The answers are probably no but I’m just hoping something could come up.
1.) A question I’ve had forever. Don’t want to get into details about the hardware issue and all that associated with different tower system image restores etc. Just dying to know, if I had a 500gb drive. And i made an image. And wanted to restore it to a 320gb drive. Is there any way with any kind of software are strategy? I’ve seen the refusal by advanced reset already.
2.) And aside from that. Might as well ask, if you wanted to install a 500gb image, to a 1tb drive. Yes it works but 500gb is not recognized by your os on the 1tb drive. It’ll leave it as if it’s a 500gb forever. Is there any way to reset that in a system, to restore a 500gb but expand it’s c: size on a bigger drive afterwards? Maybe even a cmd? Thanks
Hi. The answers are probably no but I’m just hoping something could come up.1.) A question I’ve had forever. Don’t want to get into details about the hardware issue and all that associated with different tower system image restores etc. Just dying to know, if I had a 500gb drive. And i made an image. And wanted to restore it to a 320gb drive. Is there any way with any kind of software are strategy? I’ve seen the refusal by advanced reset already. 2.) And aside from that. Might as well ask, if you wanted to install a 500gb image, to a 1tb drive. Yes it works but 500gb is not recognized by your os on the 1tb drive. It’ll leave it as if it’s a 500gb forever. Is there any way to reset that in a system, to restore a 500gb but expand it’s c: size on a bigger drive afterwards? Maybe even a cmd? Thanks Read More
Add days to Calculated Columns base on Number of Months
Hi,
Please help me with this calculated formula.
I am currently creating a sharepoint list for payment monitoring.
I have columns: Months to Pay (number), First Payment(date), Second Payment(date).
I’m looking for a formula for the Third Payment, that if Months to Pay is greater than or equal to 3 will add 60 days from First Payment.
Hope anyone can help me with this. Thank you.
Please see attached image.
Hi,Please help me with this calculated formula.I am currently creating a sharepoint list for payment monitoring.I have columns: Months to Pay (number), First Payment(date), Second Payment(date).I’m looking for a formula for the Third Payment, that if Months to Pay is greater than or equal to 3 will add 60 days from First Payment.Hope anyone can help me with this. Thank you.Please see attached image. Read More
Unable to download SSRS report builder
Is there any problem in downloading SSRS report builder ? Getting following error when trying to download.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=53613
$set_redirect(‘https://www.microsoft.com/library/errorpages/smarterror.aspx?correlationId=$(cvToken)’) Internal Server Error. The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
Is there any problem in downloading SSRS report builder ? Getting following error when trying to download.https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=53613$set_redirect(‘https://www.microsoft.com/library/errorpages/smarterror.aspx?correlationId=$(cvToken)’) Internal Server Error. The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request. Read More
Adding Restricted Administrative Units directly to a User
Hi guys, is there any way to add Restricted Administrative Units directly to User? Apparently, after doing some research, I could only add Users in Restricted Administrative Units but not vice versa. Thank you for the support. Read More
Linking data on tables
Hi
I am very new to access, and watching lots of videos at the moment. I wondered though does anyone know how I can get two bits of information onto every table. I need the unique ID that access automatically assigns, as well as a unique code that the service assigns. Is there a way for this to appear on every table if I input it into one or into a form?
Thanks
Ros
Hi I am very new to access, and watching lots of videos at the moment. I wondered though does anyone know how I can get two bits of information onto every table. I need the unique ID that access automatically assigns, as well as a unique code that the service assigns. Is there a way for this to appear on every table if I input it into one or into a form? ThanksRos Read More
How to provide users from another Entra ID tenant access to a SPO site
We need to give users from another Entra tenant access to a Sharepoint online site.
Is it possible to have these users in a Entra ID security group and give access to these users without setting up their guest accounts in our tenant?
We need to give users from another Entra tenant access to a Sharepoint online site.Is it possible to have these users in a Entra ID security group and give access to these users without setting up their guest accounts in our tenant? Read More
Defender for IoT and ServiceNow integration for real-time alerts
Hi,
I know that ServiceNow & MS were working together to send the alerts natively and in real-time from Defender or IoT to ServiceNow application.
Howver, in the documentation: Integrate ServiceNow with Microsoft Defender for IoT – Microsoft Defender for IoT | Microsoft Learn , I cannot see it is really possible. They mention Operational Technology Manager application is required (quite expensive) from ServiceNow.
But today can we send native alerts from Defender for IoT directly to ServiceNow without any application like OTM?
Thanks for feedback.
Hi,I know that ServiceNow & MS were working together to send the alerts natively and in real-time from Defender or IoT to ServiceNow application.Howver, in the documentation: Integrate ServiceNow with Microsoft Defender for IoT – Microsoft Defender for IoT | Microsoft Learn , I cannot see it is really possible. They mention Operational Technology Manager application is required (quite expensive) from ServiceNow.But today can we send native alerts from Defender for IoT directly to ServiceNow without any application like OTM?Thanks for feedback. Read More
Why is my QuickBook Payr0ll Tax table not updating, and how can I fix it?
I’m having trouble with my QuickBook Payr0ll Tax table not updating. I’ve tried several times, but it still doesn’t seem to work. Could you provide some troubleshooting solutions to fix this issue?
I’m having trouble with my QuickBook Payr0ll Tax table not updating. I’ve tried several times, but it still doesn’t seem to work. Could you provide some troubleshooting solutions to fix this issue? Read More
How do I categorize a customer refund in QuickBook?
I’m having trouble categorizing a refund in QuickBook. Can someone guide me on the steps to properly categorize a refund from a vendor or a customer? I’m not sure if I should treat it differently depending on the type of refund. Any detailed instructions or tips would be really helpful. Thanks!
I’m having trouble categorizing a refund in QuickBook. Can someone guide me on the steps to properly categorize a refund from a vendor or a customer? I’m not sure if I should treat it differently depending on the type of refund. Any detailed instructions or tips would be really helpful. Thanks! Read More
Getting Popup bloker issue in ms teams
I have to develop a teams app with react and single sign on, but when running it in ms teams in browser, it is working fine but when running under teams , it is throwing error for popup blocker.
How to resolve this issue?
I have to develop a teams app with react and single sign on, but when running it in ms teams in browser, it is working fine but when running under teams , it is throwing error for popup blocker.How to resolve this issue? Read More
Uploaded custom fonts not applied across the site
Good day
I need assistance.
I uploaded custom fonts via SPO Brand Centre and applied them to one site. The interactive areas still look the same. How can I resolve this?
We do not have custom webparts but now and then we embed stream videos and I see that the title font on the video did not change. Is it normal?
Thanks
Good day I need assistance. I uploaded custom fonts via SPO Brand Centre and applied them to one site. The interactive areas still look the same. How can I resolve this? We do not have custom webparts but now and then we embed stream videos and I see that the title font on the video did not change. Is it normal? Thanks Read More
Automatically email anyone who’s one-drive is over 100gb
I would like to implement an automation process to save time and avoid the need to manually find and email these users individually. The goal is to automatically email anyone who has over 100GB used on their OneDrive, providing them with necessary steps within the email.
Is this possible?
Hi all, I would like to implement an automation process to save time and avoid the need to manually find and email these users individually. The goal is to automatically email anyone who has over 100GB used on their OneDrive, providing them with necessary steps within the email. Is this possible? Read More
Passwords are not being saved on computer, even though they are set to save
All of my passwords have disappeared and although my computer is switched on to save passwords they are not being saved. I’m using Windows 10.
All of my passwords have disappeared and although my computer is switched on to save passwords they are not being saved. I’m using Windows 10. Read More
How to choose between ledger in Azure SQL Database and Azure Confidential Ledger
Ledger technology is a way of storing data that ensures its integrity, immutability, and verifiability. It can be used for scenarios where trust and transparency are essential, such as financial transactions, supply chain tracking, or regulatory compliance. Azure offers two services that leverage ledger technology to provide tamper-proof data storage: ledger in Azure SQL Database and Azure Confidential Ledger. In this blog post, we will compare these two services and help you decide which one is best suited for your needs.
What is ledger in Azure SQL Database?
Ledger is a technology that offers the power of Blockchain in Azure SQL Database. We’re making the data in SQL verifiable using the same cryptographic patterns seen in Blockchain technology, while keeping the flexibility and performance of a traditional database. It is centrally managed while you can cryptographically attest to other parties, such as auditors or other business parties, that your data can be trusted and hasn’t been tampered with.
Each transaction that the database executes is cryptographically hashed (SHA-256). Transactions are then cryptographically linked together, like a Blockchain. Cryptographically hashed database digests represent the state of the database. They’re periodically generated and stored outside Azure SQL Database in a tamper-proof storage location such as Azure immutable Blob storage or Azure Confidential Ledger.
All historical data of ledger tables is transparently maintained in the database system and exposed to users for auditing and forensic purposes. Historical data can be used to analyze the operations executed on and detect unexpected or malicious modifications. However, malicious high privileged users or cloud operators can update the content of ledger tables, using other techniques like writing directly to the data files, and tampering with the data. These “under the covers attacks” will be detected through the cryptographic verification. Database digests can be used by auditors, business partners (in case of a multi-party scenario) or even end users to execute the database verification process that recomputes the hashes in the database and compares them to the input hashes provided by the user. When the verification is successful, you will have cryptographic proof that your data can be fully trusted.
What is Azure Confidential Ledger?
In the era of digital transformation, data integrity is paramount. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decisions, the accuracy and security of their data sources become critical. Azure Confidential Ledger (ACL) is a service that epitomizes our commitment to secure, reliable, and immutable data storage.
Azure Confidential Ledger is a managed, decentralized ledger service that leverages the power of blockchain technology to provide tamper-proof storage for sensitive data records. It runs on hardware-backed Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), ensuring that data is protected not only at rest and in transit but also in use.
ACL offers unique advantages for maintaining data integrity:
Immutability: Once data is written to the ledger, it cannot be altered or deleted, ensuring a permanent record of transactions or changes.
Tamper-proofing: Cryptographic evidence backs every entry, providing verifiable proof against unauthorized modifications.
Confidentiality: Data is shielded from unauthorized access, including from cloud providers and administrators, thanks to the minimalistic Trusted Computing Base (TCB).
Enabling Data Integrity for SQL and Storage
SQL databases and storage systems are foundational to enterprise data architecture. ACL enhances these systems by providing an additional layer of integrity protection. For SQL databases, ACL can act as an external ledger where changes and transactions are recorded and verified, adding a new dimension of security and trust.
For Azure Blob Storage, ACL complements the existing security features by providing an immutable log of storage operations. This is particularly valuable for regulatory compliance and archival purposes, where the integrity of data over time is non-negotiable.
How to choose between ledger in Azure SQL Database and Azure Confidential Ledger?
Both ledger in Azure SQL Database and Azure Confidential Ledger provide tampering protection of data storage, but they have different trade-offs and use cases. Here are some factors to consider when choosing between them:
(De)centralized: Ledger in Azure SQL Database is centrally managed while you can cryptographically attest to other parties, such as auditors or other business parties. Azure Confidential Ledger is a decentralized system that keeps data tamper proof and decentralized.
Data model: Ledger in Azure SQL Database uses a relational data model, which means you can store your data in tables and use T-SQL to query and manipulate the data. Azure Confidential Ledger is used to store unstructured data and uses use REST APIs to access and update the data.
Cost: Ledger in Azure SQL Database doesn’t come with an extra cost. The only extra cost might be extra storage that is needed to store the historical information. Azure Confidential Ledger is charged based per instance of the ledger and competitively priced. Typically, one instance is sufficient to be used across all your data sources and tables.
This diagram summarizes options for ACL and ledger in Azure SQL Database.
Conclusion
Azure’s ledger technologies offer robust solutions for ensuring data integrity and trust. Ledger in Azure SQL Database is ideal for those seeking the performance of a traditional database with the added security of Blockchain’s cryptographic verification. It is suitable for centralized systems that require tamper-proof transaction records. On the other hand, Azure Confidential Ledger caters to decentralized systems, offering a higher level of confidentiality and immutability, leveraging blockchain technology and secure enclaves. It is particularly beneficial for use cases that demand stringent regulatory compliance and long-term data archival. When deciding between the two, you must weigh factors such as centralization, data model, and cost to determine the best fit for their specific needs. Ultimately, both services enhance the trustworthiness of data storage and transactions, reinforcing Azure’s commitment to providing secure and reliable cloud services.
Learn More
Ledger in Azure SQL Database
Explore the Azure SQL Database ledger documentation
Read the whitepaper
GitHub demo/sample
Data Exposed episode (video)
Azure Confidential Ledger
Explore the Azure confidential ledger documentation
Read the blog post on: Verify integrity of data transactions in Azure confidential ledger
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