by Scott Muniz | Jul 17, 2020 | Azure, Microsoft, Technology, Uncategorized
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
This week we held POWERful DEVs Conference, the first virtual conference of its kind. There was a showcase of how developers can leverage the Power Platform to build applications faster and with far less effort. Checkout the link above to the conference agenda and head over to the Microsoft Channel 9/Microsoft Developer You Tube channel to see all of the content on demand.
Content Round Up
How to Run Custom Scripts on Azure Arc Enabled Servers
Thomas Maurer
With the latest update for Azure Arc for Servers, you are now able to deploy and use extensions with your Azure Arc enabled servers. With the Custom Script extension, you can run scripts on Azure Arc enabled servers and works similar to the custom script extension for Azure virtual machines (VMs). There is an extension for Windows and Linux servers, which is a tool that can be used to launch and execute machine customization tasks post configuration automatically.
Creating Custom Connector from Azure Functions with Swagger
Justin Yoo
This post shows how to create a custom connector from Swagger document, automatically generated from Azure Functions instance on-the-fly, and how to apply the custom connector to Power Automate and Power Apps.
Manage Hyper-V VMs using PowerShell Direct
Thomas Maurer
PowerShell Direct lets you remotely connect to a Virtual Machine running on a Hyper-V host, without any network connection inside the Virtual Machine. PowerShell Direct uses the Hyper-V VMBus to connect inside the Virtual Machine. This feature is convenient if you need it for automation and configuration for Virtual Machines or if you, for example, messed up network configuration inside the virtual machine, and you don’t have console access.
Instagram Content Analysis Code Sample using Cognitive Services
Dmitry Soshnikov
In this example, we try to figure out what makes people like pictures on Instagram more. To do so, we use Cognitive Services Vision API, and some Python and Machine Learning Magic. You can easily run this sample for yourself by opening code in Visual Studio Codespaces.
Studying for AI-900
Sarah Lean
Now Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, is absolutely not my area of expertise, I am very much a infrastructure gal. However, I love to learn new things and stretch myself every now and again, and sitting the AI-900 exam and passing it is firmly in my sights, and I thought I’d share some of the resources I have bookmarked and am using for my study.
PowerShell Basics: How to Delete Microsoft Teams Cache for All Users
Anthony Bartolo
Sometimes there is a need to delete Microsoft Teams cache to quicken the adoption of an in-band policy change or simply troubleshoot an issue. The challenge here is that the cache for Microsoft Teams is in multiple directories. This can be done manually but would result in a slow and tedious process. Again, we turn to PowerShell to automate this process and this time it’s a one-liner that addresses this opportunity.
Azure Log Analytics for Azure Arc Enabled Servers
Thomas Maurer
In this blog post, we are going to have a quick look at how you can access Azure Log Analytics data using Azure Arc for Servers. The Azure Log Analytics agent was developed for management across virtual machines in any cloud, on-premises machines, and those monitored by System Center Operations Manager. The Windows and Linux agents send collected data from different sources to your Log Analytics workspace in Azure Monitor, as well as any unique logs or metrics as defined in a monitoring solution. When you want to access these logs and run queries against these logs, you will need to have access to the Azure Log Analytics workspace. However, in many cases, you don’t want everyone having access to the full workspace. Azure Arc for Servers provides RBAC access to log data collected by the Log Analytics agent, stored in the Log Analytics workspace the machine is registered.
Let people try your query in Microsoft Graph Explorer
Ayca Bas
Microsoft Graph Explorer is a wonderful learning space for the ones who are looking for testing Microsoft Graph APIs and reviewing the responses quickly. It provides the simple authentication where you can login, then see the response preview with your own tenant data.
Today, we will explore one of the most practical features of Graph Explorer: “Share Query“.
Manage Azure Event Hubs with Azure Service Operator on Kubernetes
Abhishek Gupta
Azure Service Operator is an open source project to help you provision and manage Azure services using Kubernetes. In this blog post, you will get a high level overview of Azure Service Operator, how to set it up, use it to provision Azure Event Hubs and deploy apps to Kubernetes which use the Azure Event Hubs cluster
Getting Started with GraphQL on Azure – Part 1
Aaron Powell
This is the first part of my GraphQL on Azure series and we look at the different ways to host a GraphQL server on Azure, and some recommendations on why different options work for different reasons.
Improving CollectionView Scrolling
Brandon Minnick
Sometimes scrolling a Xamarin.Forms.CollectionView (especially on Android) can be choppy. This post shows how to fix it!
Xamarin Podcast – July Edition
Matt Soucoup
Xamarin.Forms 4.7 is out and the Inverter Converter is all the rage!! … well … multi-value bindings are all the rage – but that doesn’t have quite the ring of Inverter Converter. This month James and Matt run down the rest of the great features in Xamarin.Forms 4.7 including how it helps you manage light and dark themes, eliminates the need for James’ image circle plug-in, and makes writing Grid row and column definitions so, so, so much easier.
by Scott Muniz | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
During Day three of our Back To School event, Maria Langworthy, PM on Microsoft’s Education Experiences Team, gave a great overview of the connected classroom. Maria is an education researcher who has worked with large international education systems to develop both pedagogy and technology solutions that drive 21st century learning.
Maria talked about a set of publications Microsoft has produced to address some of the challenges schools are facing as they transition to remote learning. These publications detail how to design an effective remote learning system. Topics include connectivity and device planning, platform planning, education resources and materials planning, and how each of these aspects interoperate and can be facilitated with Microsoft tools. These resources also include an abundance of training and support material and can be found here- https://aka.ms/resilientlearning
In discussions with UNESCO and ministries of education around the world, Microsoft researchers have discovered that most schools fall into three categories of connectivity. These categories are: No or low connectivity, emerging connectivity, and full connectivity (see example below). Microsoft has developed remote solutions for each category and is constantly working to sustain learning experiences across the board. Nearly all schools are working on a transition to remote learning environments.
In collaboration with UNESCO, Maria and her team have developed a decision tree and criteria table for addressing scenarios for re-opening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources are designed to help schools think through their options and figure out what is best for their organization.
Transitioning to remote and hybrid learning solutions is a challenge being faced by students and educators around the world. Maria laid out the common phases that organizations pass through as they move toward remote and hybrid solutions:
Phase 1- Independent Learning
Phase one details the first phase many educators find themselves in as they transition to a remote solution. As depicted in the image below, it is common for educators to take the traditional teaching model practiced in non-remote/hybrid classrooms and attempt to apply it in a remote environment. Many teachers and students have struggled with this format due to delayed communication, a confusion around the many tools being used by a given organization, and a general hesitancy to ask questions in a remote environment. This independent learning model is outlined in the image below.
Phase 2- The Connected Classroom
The idea of the connected classroom shifts the traditional model to a more project-based and student-centric environment that lends itself well to remote and hybrid learning scenarios. This model encourages students and teachers to work together to develop collaborative projects and requires students to develop self-management skills as they work solve problems in remote teams. As seen in the image below, phase two encourages teachers to facilitate students collaborating with each other by creating learning experiences within a structured environment that encourage students to take ownership of their own learning. Resources within the Microsoft Education Center on 21st Century Learning Design provide rubrics to help teachers design these engaging learning experiences and can be accessed here.
High level assignment rubrics (as seen in the “Real-World Problem Solving example below) are also available within the 21st century learning design section of Microsoft’s Education Center (MEC).
We are here to support you as you work through the challenges of transitioning to remote and hybrid learning environments. For the latest on everything Microsoft EDU, we also invite you to join the Enable Remote Learning Community (ERL) to connect with a global network of educators and discover the latest feature releases and updates.
by Scott Muniz | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
This week, Azure Data Factory announced the immediate public availability of Azure Data Factory Managed Virtual Network as public preview.
Microsoft Defender ATP announced high value asset tagging.
@Rolf-42 is our member of the week, and has been a fantastic contributor especially in the Microsoft Learn community.
View the Weekly Roundup for July 13-17 in Sway and attached PDF document.
by Scott Muniz | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
Are you an app maker who builds solutions to simplify, automate, and transform tasks and processes for your team where you have deep expertise in the solution domain? Are you skilled in key technical business analyst tasks, such as data modeling, basic UX design, requirements analysis, process analysis, etc.? Do you create and enforce business processes, structures digital collection of information, improves efficiency of repeatable tasks, and automates business processes? Are you use Power Platform to solve business problems? Do you have experience with Visual Basic for Applications, Excel Pivot Tables, Teams and other tools? Do you have a basic understanding of data models, user interface, and processes? If so, I have a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and be recognized for them… take and pass this beta exam!
The new Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate certification has one exam that is currently in beta: PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker.
To receive the 80% discount*, use code PL100KLSrise when prompted for payment.
This is NOT a private access code. You can use this code to register for and take the exam on or before 8/14/2020.
*The first 300 people who register can take these exams for an 80% discount! (Why beta exams are no longer free.) The seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You must register for the exam on or before 8/14/2020. Take the exam as soon as possible, so we can leverage your comments, feedback, and exam data in our evaluation of the quality of the questions.
Preparing for Beta Exams
Taking a beta exam is your chance to have a voice in the questions we include on the exam when it goes live. The rescore process starts on the day that exams go live, and final scores are released approximately 10 days later. For updates on when the rescore is complete, follow me on Twitter (@libertymunson). For questions about the timing of beta exam scoring and live exam release, see the Creating high-quality exam: The path from beta to live blog post.
Remember, the number of spots is limited, so when they’re gone, they’re gone. You should also be aware that there are some countries where the beta code will not work (including Turkey, Pakistan, India, and China). You will not be able to take the beta exam in those countries.
Also keep in mind that these exams are in beta, which means that you will not be scored immediately. You will receive your final score and passing status after your exam is live.
Related announcements
Skill up and stand out, with new role-based training and certification!
New role-based certification and training is here, and we’re just getting started!
by Scott Muniz | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.
The total cost of ownership (TCO) for video analytics is an important consideration for customers. That’s why we integrated
Live Video Analytics from Azure Media Services and
Microsoft Rocket (from Microsoft Research). The integration enables an order-of-magnitude improvement in throughput per edge core (frame per second analyzed per CPU/GPU core), while still maintaining the accuracy of the video analytics insights.
Microsoft Rocket, an open-source project from Microsoft Research, provides cascaded video pipelines that combined with Live Video Analytics from Azure Media Services, makes it easy and affordable for developers to build video analytics applications in their IoT solutions. For details, see our full post on the
IoT blog.
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