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Microsoft Retires Stream Mobile App
On May 2, 2024, Microsoft announced the retirement of the Stream Mobile app on July 1, 2024. It’s all to do with rationalization and focus, or so Microsoft says. In any case, the suggested replacements are the OneDrive and Microsoft 365 apps, both of which are capable of handling video uploads, management, and playback.
https://office365itpros.com/2024/05/03/stream-mobile-app-retires/
On May 2, 2024, Microsoft announced the retirement of the Stream Mobile app on July 1, 2024. It’s all to do with rationalization and focus, or so Microsoft says. In any case, the suggested replacements are the OneDrive and Microsoft 365 apps, both of which are capable of handling video uploads, management, and playback.
https://office365itpros.com/2024/05/03/stream-mobile-app-retires/
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Introducing Mistral Small: Empowering Developers with Efficient LLMs on Azure AI Models as a Service
Microsoft’s collaboration with Mistral AI continues to accelerate AI innovation. After the successful launch of Mistral Large, Mistral AI’s flagship model, we’re thrilled to unveil Mistral Small – a compact yet powerful language model designed for efficiency.
Available in the Azure AI model catalog, Mistral Small joins our growing collection of LLMs. Developers can access it through Models as a Service (MaaS), enabling seamless API-based interactions.
Mistral Small
As per insights provided by Mistral AI, Mistral Small is Mistral AI’s smallest proprietary Large Language Model (LLM). It can be used on any language-based task that requires high efficiency and low latency.
Mistral Small is:
A small model optimized for low latency: Very efficient for high volume and low latency workloads. Mistral Small is Mistral’s smallest proprietary model, it outperforms Mixtral 8x7B and has lower latency.
Specialized in RAG: Crucial information is not lost in the middle of long context windows. Supports up to 32K tokens.
Strong in coding: Code generation, review and comments with support for all mainstream coding languages.
Multi-lingual by design: Best-in-class performance in French, German, Spanish, and Italian – in addition to English. Dozens of other languages are supported.
Efficient guardrails baked in the model, with additional safety layer with safe prompt option.
Get started with Mistral Small on Azure AI
Provision an API Endpoint: Create your Mistral Small API endpoint in seconds.
Experiment: Try it out in the Azure AI Studio playground or integrate it with popular LLM app development tools.
Build Safely: Leverage dual-layer safety mechanisms to create reliable and secure Generative AI applications.
Here are the prerequisites:
If you don’t have an Azure subscription, get one here: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/pay-as-you-go
Create an Azure AI Studio hub and project. Make sure you pick East US 2/Sweden Central as the Azure region for the hub.
Next, you need to create a deployment to obtain the inference API and key:
Open the Mistral Small model card in the model catalog: https://aka.ms/aistudio/landing/mistral-small
Click on Deploy and select the Pay-as-you-go option.
Subscribe to the Marketplace offer and deploy. You can also review the API pricing at this step.
You should land on the deployment page that shows you the API and key in less than a minute. You can try out your prompts in the playground.
The prerequisites and deployment steps are explained in the product documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-studio/how-to/deploy-models-mistral.
You can use the API and key with various clients. Review the API schema if you are looking to integrate the REST API with your own client: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-studio/how-to/deploy-models-mistral#reference-for-mistral-large-deployed-as-a-service. Let’s review samples for some popular clients.
Basic CLI with curl and Python web request sample: https://github.com/Azure/azureml-examples/blob/main/sdk/python/foundation-models/mistral/webrequests.ipynb
Mistral clients: Azure APIs for Mistral Small are compatible with the API schema offered on the Mistral AI ‘s platform which allows you to use any of the Mistral AI platform clients with Azure APIs. Sample notebook for the Mistral python client: https://github.com/Azure/azureml-examples/blob/main/sdk/python/foundation-models/mistral/mistralai.ipynb
LangChain: API compatibility also enables you to use the Mistral AI’s Python and JavaScript LangChain integrations. Sample LangChain notebook: https://github.com/Azure/azureml-examples/blob/main/sdk/python/foundation-models/mistral/langchain.ipynb
LiteLLM: LiteLLM is easy to get started and offers consistent input/output format across many LLMs. Sample LiteLLM notebook: https://github.com/Azure/azureml-examples/blob/main/sdk/python/foundation-models/mistral/litellm.ipynb
Prompt flow: Prompt flow offers a web experience in Azure AI Studio and VS code extension to build LLM apps with support for authoring, orchestration, evaluation and deployment. Learn more: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-studio/how-to/prompt-flow. Out-of-the-box support for Mistral AI APIs on Azure is coming soon, but you can create a custom connection using the API and key, and use the SDK of your choice Python tool in prompt flow.
Explore the power of Mistral Small – where efficiency meets innovation!
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Create the Future at Microsoft Azure HPC + AI Infrastructure Summit with AMD.
Discover how Microsoft, AMD, and your peers are revolutionizing their infrastructure with HPC+AI
Join us for the “HPC + AI Infrastructure Summit with Microsoft and AMD,” a premier event designed to elevate your understanding and capabilities in HPC and AI. This 3-day summit will open doors to not only broaden your knowledge but also to harness the potential of cutting-edge innovations in HPC and AI.
This is an unmissable opportunity to hear from top industry leaders like Nidhi Chappell, VP of Azure HPC + AI Infrastructure and recipient of a recipient of the HPCWire’s 2023 People to Watch, and Andrew Jones, who leads our Future HPC + AI Capabilities. They, along with other distinguished speakers from AMD and our industry partners, will provide invaluable insights into the advancements driving our sector forward.
Who should attend
This event is designed for IT decision-makers, engineers, data scientists, and tech leaders focused on implementing cutting-edge technology solutions within their organizations.
Why attend
Expert Insights: Hear directly from executives and top minds at Microsoft, AMD, and other leading tech firms sharing their visions for the future of HPC and AI technologies.
Advanced Technology Showcases: Discover the latest innovations in CPU and GPU technology that are accelerating computations and enabling advanced projects.
Customized Learning Tracks: Sessions tailored for the automotive, financial services, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors addressing industry-specific challenges and advancements.
Interactive Experiences: Participate in hands-on labs, demos, and technical deep dives to see the latest technologies in action.
Real-World Applications: Understand through case studies how HPC and AI are solving actual industry problems.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and peers through networking breakfasts, lunches, and a special reception.
Featured keynote speakers
Nidhi Chappell
VP, Azure HPC and AI infrastructure, Microsoft
Erin Chapple
CVP, Azure Core Product and Design, Microsoft
Robert Hormuth
CVP, Architecture and Strategy of the Data Center Solutions Group, AMD
Prith Banerjee
CTO, Ansys
Kiran Bhageshpur
CTO, Qumulo
Tailor your summit journey
Customize your event experience with sessions for automotive, financial, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors, including relevant cross-industry solutions.
Key benefits of attending
Learn from the best: Direct insights from industry leaders.
Hands-on technology exposure: Get up close with the latest innovations; bring your device to work out solutions labs.
Expand your network: Meet potential collaborators and industry peers.
Industry-relevant sessions: Tailored insights that apply directly to your sector.
Event agenda overview
Day 1: Keynote sessions from Microsoft, AMD, and partner executives followed by interactive panels and breakout sessions. End the day with a networking reception.
Day 2: Continue with impactful keynotes, specialized track sessions for various industries, and a general session featuring an open mic Q&A.
Day 3: Bring your device and engage in hands-on labs provided by top tech firms, demonstrations, and technical deep dives. The event concludes with a networking lunch.
Thank you to our event partners: A heartfelt thank you to AMD and all our sponsors for their pivotal roles in shaping this summit, providing invaluable insights into the latest HPC technology.
Click Here to Reserve Your Spot Today!
For more information: Please contact Lisa Downey, Americas HPC GTM Business Lead
Registration deadline: May 28, 2024
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Difficulty connecting to datasource in PowerApps
There are a couple of ways to connect to a datasource. One method is to create a Canvas App with the Datasource itself is part of the creation process of the Canvas App. I will describe my experience with this method soon. Another method is to create a blank canvas app from scratch, then add a form to that canvas app and then connect to thea torm using your shareport List (or Microsoft List) as its Data Source.
When I tried the first method I have mentioned here, when it came time to connect to my Microsoft List data, I got a page describing a problem. At the top of the page was this information:
(image of page data)
The session id is: 89fce4a0-089b-11ef-9c95-17cf2d841331
I have used it as a search string in the suggested support site but I did not get any results.
And now for the second method of connecting a data source to a Power App which is to start with a blank Canvas App and then add a database connection to the app by way of a form. This method is described in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H11RFxiDltw which I followed. But when it came time to add the connection, I got this connection waithing message that has now been on the screen for a couple of hours.
(please wait)
I guess there is nothing to do but wait. It is a good thing it is Friday. Maybe by Monday it will have loaded and made the connecion. I am thinking that perhaps since there were many columns in the Microsoft List, it will take a while. But it was not exactly an exhorbanant number of columns. It was around 30 or so. But not thirty thousand. Is it normal for it to take hours? I have seen some strange things in the software world like this where, eventhough computations happen at virtually the speed of light, no one accounted for nested loops and the exponential nature of processes like this.
What are your suggestion? Does the session id, 89fce4a0-089b-11ef-9c95-17cf2d841331, mean anthing? How can I make use of i t?
This is part of the low-code or n-code world. Is there any way I can break that and actually use code to access the Microsoft List?
Is the problem in part due to the fact that I am using a Microsoft List as a database instead of an actual SharePoint List?
Is there a soultion or another option that I can not imagine, think of, or exists but I am not aware of it?
I made a recording just in case one might not believe that this is taking a long time to process. Here is at least the first 40 minutes.
There are a couple of ways to connect to a datasource. One method is to create a Canvas App with the Datasource itself is part of the creation process of the Canvas App. I will describe my experience with this method soon. Another method is to create a blank canvas app from scratch, then add a form to that canvas app and then connect to thea torm using your shareport List (or Microsoft List) as its Data Source. When I tried the first method I have mentioned here, when it came time to connect to my Microsoft List data, I got a page describing a problem. At the top of the page was this information: (image of page data) The session id is: 89fce4a0-089b-11ef-9c95-17cf2d841331 I have used it as a search string in the suggested support site but I did not get any results. And now for the second method of connecting a data source to a Power App which is to start with a blank Canvas App and then add a database connection to the app by way of a form. This method is described in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H11RFxiDltw which I followed. But when it came time to add the connection, I got this connection waithing message that has now been on the screen for a couple of hours. (please wait) I guess there is nothing to do but wait. It is a good thing it is Friday. Maybe by Monday it will have loaded and made the connecion. I am thinking that perhaps since there were many columns in the Microsoft List, it will take a while. But it was not exactly an exhorbanant number of columns. It was around 30 or so. But not thirty thousand. Is it normal for it to take hours? I have seen some strange things in the software world like this where, eventhough computations happen at virtually the speed of light, no one accounted for nested loops and the exponential nature of processes like this. What are your suggestion? Does the session id, 89fce4a0-089b-11ef-9c95-17cf2d841331, mean anthing? How can I make use of i t? This is part of the low-code or n-code world. Is there any way I can break that and actually use code to access the Microsoft List? Is the problem in part due to the fact that I am using a Microsoft List as a database instead of an actual SharePoint List? Is there a soultion or another option that I can not imagine, think of, or exists but I am not aware of it? I made a recording just in case one might not believe that this is taking a long time to process. Here is at least the first 40 minutes.https://youtu.be/dPEmlaVdGY4 Read More
Loop App Unable to Pin on Left Rail of Microsoft Teams
I have tried to pin Microsoft Loop app on the left rail of Teams, but it does not stay pinned. Other apps do. See image below. Is this a known issue?
I have tried to pin Microsoft Loop app on the left rail of Teams, but it does not stay pinned. Other apps do. See image below. Is this a known issue? Read More
Installing Hyper V on a DC to migrate DC roles to VMs
Hi all,
I have taken on a small side project to get more experience in sysadmin. I had configured a server with Server 2022 installed and configured Active Directory before moving the server to where it needs to be.
I also started preparing for my AZ800 exam alongside it and just discovered its best practice to have 2 DCs, and to use Hyper V to host them. I want to be able to do that, but, as I said, I have already configured AD for it, with the GPs as well.
What I want to know is, if I installed Hyper V Manager on that server, can I create a VM for another DC and have it replicate AD data to it, transfer FSMO roles to the VM, and the demote that server so it only acts as a host for Hyper V VMs and then create another DC VM.
Is that possible, or would it be better to just reinstall Windows and try it again?
Thanks again, and sorry if I sound like I dont know what I am talking about.
Hi all,I have taken on a small side project to get more experience in sysadmin. I had configured a server with Server 2022 installed and configured Active Directory before moving the server to where it needs to be.I also started preparing for my AZ800 exam alongside it and just discovered its best practice to have 2 DCs, and to use Hyper V to host them. I want to be able to do that, but, as I said, I have already configured AD for it, with the GPs as well. What I want to know is, if I installed Hyper V Manager on that server, can I create a VM for another DC and have it replicate AD data to it, transfer FSMO roles to the VM, and the demote that server so it only acts as a host for Hyper V VMs and then create another DC VM.Is that possible, or would it be better to just reinstall Windows and try it again? Thanks again, and sorry if I sound like I dont know what I am talking about. Read More
multiple retention policies
Hello,
I am new to compliance, and below is the ask:
Delete files that was last modified 12 months ago.
Disposition review for files last modified 6 months ago.
I was exploring some options, and I need some guidance on how to get this accomplished by retention policies. All the files are in a single sharepoint site.
Hello,I am new to compliance, and below is the ask:Delete files that was last modified 12 months ago.Disposition review for files last modified 6 months ago. I was exploring some options, and I need some guidance on how to get this accomplished by retention policies. All the files are in a single sharepoint site. Read More
How to share a dotm file with VBA with design mode off
Hello all,
I have created a tool using word and VBA where a user selects the name of a company and it creates a letterhead based on data in an excel sheet.
Briefly, there are three files involved.
1) The creator tool – a word document with a create letterhead button which loads the name of the companies from an excel sheet
2) The company data excel sheet which the creator tool uses to find the company name and the other associated information that then gets passed to
3) The master template word file – which is used to define where each piece of information from the excel sheets go.
The users interact with the creator tool and end up with a new document with the right letterhead and address in it.
All of the users of the tool are in the same organisation using M365. Users install the tool by copying two files to the C drive and the creator file to their desktop.
The issue arises when the user opens the creator word document for the first time. Unfortunately I can’t seem to find a way to prevent the document from opening with Design mode switched on, which makes the button on the document inactive.
I’m looking to simplify the rollout without users having to enable the deliver ribbon, turn off design mode and then save – so any tips would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Hello all, I have created a tool using word and VBA where a user selects the name of a company and it creates a letterhead based on data in an excel sheet. Briefly, there are three files involved. 1) The creator tool – a word document with a create letterhead button which loads the name of the companies from an excel sheet2) The company data excel sheet which the creator tool uses to find the company name and the other associated information that then gets passed to 3) The master template word file – which is used to define where each piece of information from the excel sheets go. The users interact with the creator tool and end up with a new document with the right letterhead and address in it. All of the users of the tool are in the same organisation using M365. Users install the tool by copying two files to the C drive and the creator file to their desktop. The issue arises when the user opens the creator word document for the first time. Unfortunately I can’t seem to find a way to prevent the document from opening with Design mode switched on, which makes the button on the document inactive. I’m looking to simplify the rollout without users having to enable the deliver ribbon, turn off design mode and then save – so any tips would be appreciated!Thanks! Read More
Multiple If formulas with conditions
I am in need a formula that will look at multiple conditions for the data I have. My sample data is below.
If the value in A is the same, and the value in B is the same, then join the values in C and put them in D. The formula I have for that function works (=IF(A2=A3, IF(A3=A4, TEXTJOIN(“,”,TRUE,C2,C3,C4),TEXTJOIN(“,”,TRUE,C2,C3)),””).
What I need the complete formula to do is this:
If the value in A is the same, and the value in B is the same, then join the values in C and put them in D, but if the value in A does not match, then copy the value from C2 to D2.
I hope I explained that well enough. I’m thinking it needs to be a nested formula, but I cannot figure it out. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I am in need a formula that will look at multiple conditions for the data I have. My sample data is below. If the value in A is the same, and the value in B is the same, then join the values in C and put them in D. The formula I have for that function works (=IF(A2=A3, IF(A3=A4, TEXTJOIN(“,”,TRUE,C2,C3,C4),TEXTJOIN(“,”,TRUE,C2,C3)),””). What I need the complete formula to do is this:If the value in A is the same, and the value in B is the same, then join the values in C and put them in D, but if the value in A does not match, then copy the value from C2 to D2. I hope I explained that well enough. I’m thinking it needs to be a nested formula, but I cannot figure it out. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Read More
Ou augmenter ma limite de stockage onedrive
je ne trouve pas ou augmenter ma limite de stockage one drive
je ne trouve pas ou augmenter ma limite de stockage one drive Read More
Can I split information in a field?
I have a cell that contains this: 00001/ / /29100/ I would like 2 separate numeric cells, one cell that would contain 00001 and the second cell that contains 29100 omitting the slash marks completely.
Can this be done? I don’t have much experience with Excel.
Thank you for your help.
I have a cell that contains this: 00001/ / /29100/ I would like 2 separate numeric cells, one cell that would contain 00001 and the second cell that contains 29100 omitting the slash marks completely.Can this be done? I don’t have much experience with Excel. Thank you for your help. Read More
Early insights from the AI Readiness Survey
Earlier, we announced our AI Readiness Survey — we’re still gathering sample, but we thought we’d share some early insights from more than 500 organizations who’ve already taken part.
Overwhelmingly, these results show the need for ongoing collaboration, education, and experimentation around AI. We’re excited for you to read these insights and share them with your communities. We plan to analyze and release a detailed report of the findings from the survey this summer.
If you haven’t yet, we invite you to take the survey or share it with your networks.
The AI Readiness Survey is conducted by the GivingTuesday Data Commons in partnership with Fundraising.AI and with generous support from Microsoft. Click here for more information about the AI Readiness Survey.
Earlier, we announced our AI Readiness Survey — we’re still gathering sample, but we thought we’d share some early insights from more than 500 organizations who’ve already taken part. Overwhelmingly, these results show the need for ongoing collaboration, education, and experimentation around AI. We’re excited for you to read these insights and share them with your communities. We plan to analyze and release a detailed report of the findings from the survey this summer. If you haven’t yet, we invite you to take the survey or share it with your networks. The AI Readiness Survey is conducted by the GivingTuesday Data Commons in partnership with Fundraising.AI and with generous support from Microsoft. Click here for more information about the AI Readiness Survey. Read More
Email Delay Today
Hello, our company is based in midwest and seeing if anyone is having issues with outbound mail to EOP? We are hybrid and our internal exchange server queues are clear. Also, our spam filtering service is reporting healthy. Otherwise, running a test on the outbound connector to EOP is producing errors and also seeing email delays thru our logging. Microsoft support states their may be issues on their side but nothing has been posted to 365 Health.
Thanks
Hello, our company is based in midwest and seeing if anyone is having issues with outbound mail to EOP? We are hybrid and our internal exchange server queues are clear. Also, our spam filtering service is reporting healthy. Otherwise, running a test on the outbound connector to EOP is producing errors and also seeing email delays thru our logging. Microsoft support states their may be issues on their side but nothing has been posted to 365 Health. Thanks Read More
Integrate the Microsoft.BingAds.UETSdk into our UWP product
Hello,
We are currently trying to integrate the UET (Universal Event Tracking) SDK ([Microsoft.BingAds.UETSdk](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.BingAds.UETSdk)) into our UWP product. We have been following the documentation closely, but we encounter an issue as soon as we implement the step “Import all of the .NET Native / CoreCLR props” from [this guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/advertising/guides/windows-app-uet-sdk?view=bingads-13#cpluspluswinrt). After adding this step, when we attempt to submit our UWP package to the Windows Store, we receive the error: “You cannot submit pre-compiled .NET Native packages.”
For testing purposes, we created an entirely blank project and followed the instructions step by step:
1. Blank project (UetTestBlank.rar and UetTestBlank_1.0.60.0_x86_x64_arm_arm64) – successfully submitted to the Windows Store.
2. Added only the .dll without modifying project settings (UetTestUetPkgOnly_1.0.60.0_x86_x64_arm.appxbundle and UetTestUetPkgOnly.rar) – successfully submitted to the Windows Store.
3. Modified the project by adding “Import all of the .NET Native / CoreCLR props” (UetTestUetPkgWithProjectFileMod.rar and UetTestUetPkgWithProjectFileMod_1_0_60_0_x86_x64_arm_arm64_appxbundle) – submission failed with the error: UetTestUetPkgWithProjectFileMod_1_0_60_0_x86_x64_arm_arm64_appxbundle 3.2 MB, “Package acceptance validation error: You cannot submit pre-compiled .NET Native packages. Please upload the Microsoft Store appxupload file and try again.”
You can find all the project files here: [Dropbox link](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/d6hr4k24z7sybzg6172r6/AOqBb_2zMBUPCuKgxrmbwhU?rlkey=1pzpak1l1aqcwuejapmmllpid&st=o2wmzce5&dl=0)
Could there be any inaccuracies in the documentation, or does anyone have experience working with this library who could provide some guidance or examples?
Thank you!
Hello,We are currently trying to integrate the UET (Universal Event Tracking) SDK ([Microsoft.BingAds.UETSdk](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.BingAds.UETSdk)) into our UWP product. We have been following the documentation closely, but we encounter an issue as soon as we implement the step “Import all of the .NET Native / CoreCLR props” from [this guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/advertising/guides/windows-app-uet-sdk?view=bingads-13#cpluspluswinrt). After adding this step, when we attempt to submit our UWP package to the Windows Store, we receive the error: “You cannot submit pre-compiled .NET Native packages.”For testing purposes, we created an entirely blank project and followed the instructions step by step:1. Blank project (UetTestBlank.rar and UetTestBlank_1.0.60.0_x86_x64_arm_arm64) – successfully submitted to the Windows Store.2. Added only the .dll without modifying project settings (UetTestUetPkgOnly_1.0.60.0_x86_x64_arm.appxbundle and UetTestUetPkgOnly.rar) – successfully submitted to the Windows Store.3. Modified the project by adding “Import all of the .NET Native / CoreCLR props” (UetTestUetPkgWithProjectFileMod.rar and UetTestUetPkgWithProjectFileMod_1_0_60_0_x86_x64_arm_arm64_appxbundle) – submission failed with the error: UetTestUetPkgWithProjectFileMod_1_0_60_0_x86_x64_arm_arm64_appxbundle 3.2 MB, “Package acceptance validation error: You cannot submit pre-compiled .NET Native packages. Please upload the Microsoft Store appxupload file and try again.”You can find all the project files here: [Dropbox link](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/d6hr4k24z7sybzg6172r6/AOqBb_2zMBUPCuKgxrmbwhU?rlkey=1pzpak1l1aqcwuejapmmllpid&st=o2wmzce5&dl=0)Could there be any inaccuracies in the documentation, or does anyone have experience working with this library who could provide some guidance or examples?Thank you! Read More
i want to share my to do list in Outlook to internal members of my Team
Hello
Please I need your help on this issue.
I want to share my to do list in Outlook to internal members of my Team.
I would like to know how to share TO DO lists in Outlook with my internal Teams members.
I am also confused with the difference between TASKS and To Do lists.
I was able to share my to-do list with my end user on outlook. But when they click on the link they get the error message
Hello Please I need your help on this issue. I want to share my to do list in Outlook to internal members of my Team. I would like to know how to share TO DO lists in Outlook with my internal Teams members. I am also confused with the difference between TASKS and To Do lists. I was able to share my to-do list with my end user on outlook. But when they click on the link they get the error message Read More
Command Line Development of WebForms with IISExpress
Hi there
Is there a viable workflow for continued development of an existing ASP dot NET Web Forms application just using the command line, a text editor and a web browser, without running Visual Studio (at least not all the time)?
Since Web Forms do not run on dot Net Core, a Windows machine (physical or virtual) is required. The work is being done on a non-Windows machine, and connecting in to the Windows machine via Remote Desktop to run Visual Studio is not a preferred option (though it may be the only viable one, and is what I am doing currently).
In principle working via the terminal, some form of file sync or share, and a browser is possible and I have done it with SSH, MSBuild.exe and IIS Express, but what is missing is all the output from the Output window of Visual Studio. There are various ways of logging that could be set up, but what I like about the Output window is it tells exceptions, as well as debug messages, and I am pretty lost without it.
Any recommendations, other than give up, and keep using Visual Studio?
Hi there Is there a viable workflow for continued development of an existing ASP dot NET Web Forms application just using the command line, a text editor and a web browser, without running Visual Studio (at least not all the time)? Since Web Forms do not run on dot Net Core, a Windows machine (physical or virtual) is required. The work is being done on a non-Windows machine, and connecting in to the Windows machine via Remote Desktop to run Visual Studio is not a preferred option (though it may be the only viable one, and is what I am doing currently). In principle working via the terminal, some form of file sync or share, and a browser is possible and I have done it with SSH, MSBuild.exe and IIS Express, but what is missing is all the output from the Output window of Visual Studio. There are various ways of logging that could be set up, but what I like about the Output window is it tells exceptions, as well as debug messages, and I am pretty lost without it. Any recommendations, other than give up, and keep using Visual Studio? Read More
Exchange Server Apps page Method Not Allowed
Hi All,
We have six exchange server two of server while open Organization, Apps the screen display
The request failed. The remote server returned an error: (405) Method Not Allowed.
Tried many possible no luck, Any idea?
Thank you
Hi All, We have six exchange server two of server while open Organization, Apps the screen displayThe request failed. The remote server returned an error: (405) Method Not Allowed. Tried many possible no luck, Any idea? Thank you Read More
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Part interactive learning sprint, part competition between you and peers around the globe, Azure Cloud Skills Challenges give you a timeframe to complete a set of courses, exercises, tutorials, and assessments with email reminders to help you stay on track. By completing any challenge within 30 days, you’re eligible for a 50% discount voucher on a related Microsoft Certification exam.
What will I learn in the Optimization Cloud Skills Challenge?
Microsoft offers several solutions and tools to help with cloud optimization within the Azure ecosystem to strategically manage cloud spend, enhance efficiency, and stay competitive in the ever-evolving cloud landscape. Our curated Azure Optimization Cloud Skills Challenge provides insight into the organizational and financial efficiency of integrating Azure solutions into your cloud strategy.
Learn about pricing for cost efficiency with Azure Savings Plan for Compute
The main goals of optimizing your cloud compute resources are to promote efficient usage and simplify management while realizing significant cost savings. An Azure Savings Plan for Compute goes beyond just offering discounts—they provide a holistic approach to cloud optimization.
The first module in the Optimization Cloud Skills Challenge focuses on Azure Savings Plans for Compute, aimed at showing you how to significantly optimize the cost of your resources when compared with pay-as-you-go prices. This learning module explores features, benefits, and ideal use cases, then walks you through the purchase process.
By the end of this module, you’ll learn to efficiently utilize resources, simplify management, and realize significant cost savings.
Discounted cloud resources, upfront commitment with Azure Reserved Instances
Azure Reserved Instances (RIs) let you lock in significant discounts on virtual machines and other compute resources by pre-paying for a commitment in a specific region. You can change the scope or size of your RI as needed and combine with Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server licenses for a powerful cost-saving solution.
In the Azure Reserved Instances module of the Optimization Cloud Skills Challenge, you’ll learn how to analyze and buy reserved instances, optimize against underused resources, and understand the benefits provided through compute purchases.
Learn how to analyze, purchase, and optimize your cloud resources for consistent and significant discounts with Azure Reserved Instances.
Free cloud cost and security insights with Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor acts as your digital cloud consultant, continuously analyzing your cloud resources, including configuration and usage telemetry. Advisor identifies opportunities to optimize your deployments across four key areas: cost, security, performance, and reliability.
It recommends ways to reduce your Azure bill by suggesting more cost-effective resources or identifying underutilized services.
Our Azure Advisor learning module will show you how to get the most out of your Azure investment by ensuring your cloud resources are efficiently configured.
Monitor spending using Microsoft Cost Management
Microsoft Cost Management offers detailed insights into resource usage, budgeting options, and cost optimization recommendations. Features like reserved instances and cost allocation reports help you identify areas for savings and ensure your cloud spending aligns with your budget.
The Describe Cost Management in Azure learning module explores different methods to estimate, track, and manage costs in Azure. You’ll be introduced to factors that impact costs in Azure and tools to help you both predict potential costs and monitor and control costs.
Guide your cloud journey to success: Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework
Microsoft offers two invaluable frameworks that provide best practice guidance and checklists to help your team manage and govern your cloud, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your workloads secure. The Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF) are resources your business can leverage to build and manage cloud-hosted applications in a cost-effective way. The Azure Optimization Cloud Skills Challenge goes in-depth on these frameworks to provide a fundamental understanding of optimization best practices.
Getting started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure: Emphasizing critical aspects of cloud transition, including strategy, readiness, planning, and execution, CAF aligns business objectives with technical requirements, ensuring a seamless transition to the cloud while optimizing for cost, reliability, and security. In this introduction, you’ll learn how to overcome common challenges associated with cloud adoption.
Address tangible risks with the Govern methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure: Any technical change made in the process of cloud adoption and optimization introduces risk to your environment. In this module you’ll see how CAF’s Govern methodology mitigates risks to adopt the cloud with confidence.
Complementing CAF, the Well-Architected Framework offers a systematic approach to evaluate architectures against five key pillars, each of which has their own learning module:
Operational excellence: Design an Azure architecture that uses modern practices and gives you full visibility into your environment.
Cost optimization: Apply cost optimization guidance in your architecture to sustain and improve your ROI.
Performance efficiency: Explore how to scale your system to handle load, identify network bottlenecks, and optimize your storage performance.
Security: Incorporate security into your architecture design and discover tools to help you create a secure environment through all the layers of your architecture.
Reliability: Apply reliability guidance in your architecture to improve your workload’s availability and resilience.
What can I learn next?
After completing the Optimization Cloud Skills Challenge, you’ll find there’s lots more to discover on Microsoft Learn.
Our Learn Live sessions deliver technical readiness and skilling programming in a television format, typically broadcasted live with Q&A and available on-demand.
Azure Optimization Virtual Training Days aim to funnel Microsoft’s know-how into helping you optimize and manage your cloud investment. Guided by a Microsoft Technical Trainer, you’ll discover how Azure guidance, resources, and practices can streamline your cloud spend, enable modernization, and fuel innovation in the cloud.
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