OneDrive usage reports return GUIDs or pseudonymized values instead of actual data values.

by | Sep 3, 2021 | Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

OneDrive usage reports and Graph API endpoints /reports/getOneDriveUsageAccountDetail started returning GUIDs for ownerDisplayName, ownerPrincipalName, and siteURL instead of the actual data values that had previously been returned.


 


The removal of user-identifiable information in Admin Center reports was announced via the following Message Center post MC275344 .


This is an expected behavior, which was implemented starting Sep 1st, 2021. Please see article https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/activity-reports?WT.mc_id=365AdminCSH_inproduct&view=o365-worldwide.


 


Note: The article needs to be updated, with right settings to change.


 


To revert to default you will need to take following steps:


 


Global administrators can revert this change for their tenant and show identifiable user information if their organization’s privacy practices allow it. It can be achieved in the Microsoft 365 admin center by following these steps:


 


In the admin center, go to the Settings > Org Settings > Services page.


 


Select Reports.


 


Uncheck “In all reports, display de-identified names for users, groups, and sites.”


 


It’ll take a few minutes for these changes to take effect on the reports in the report’s dashboard. This setting also applies to the reports API. Showing identifiable user information is a logged event in the Microsoft 365 compliance center audit log.

Commercial previews for Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 21H2

Commercial previews for Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 21H2

by | Sep 2, 2021 | Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

Commercial organizations can now explore and validate Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 21H2 that will be released later this year.


Today, we released Windows 11 and the Windows 10, version 21H2 feature update for commercial preview. Organizations enrolled in the Windows Insider Program for Business can access these builds through all standard channels, including Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Azure Marketplace, and the Windows Insider Program ISO download page. Along with commercial pre-release availability, we are also offering free support for commercial organizations running these builds. This means you can test these releases—and your preferred deployment methods—while remaining supported prior to general availability.


Access commercial previews using Windows Update or Windows Update for Business


Commercial devices configured for the Windows Insider Program Release Preview Channel via the Windows Update Settings page or via Windows Update for Business policy will automatically be offered Windows 11 as an optional upgrade provided that the device(s) meet the hardware requirements and have taken the September 1, 2021 optional cumulative update (KB5005101). If you do not wish to upgrade a device to Windows 11, simply select “Stay on Windows 10 for now”, at which point Windows 10, version 21H2 will be offered instead. Commercial devices in the Release Preview Channel that do not meet the hardware requirements necessary to support Windows 11 will be offered Windows 10, version 21H2 automatically instead.


Both previews are completely optional. You can choose to remain on your current version of Windows and continue to receive preview builds of quality updates for that version.


 


The Windows Update interface showing that upgrade to Windows 11 is ready and free.The Windows Update interface showing that upgrade to Windows 11 is ready and free.


 


The Windows Update view in Settings, showing as up to dateThe Windows Update view in Settings, showing as up to date


If you are using MEM Intune, simply set “Servicing channel” to “Windows Insider – Release Preview”:


 


Setting Servicing channel to Windows Insider - Release PreviewSetting Servicing channel to Windows Insider – Release Preview


 









Note: We consider a device a commercial device if: a) it is not running Windows 10 Home edition; b) it is being managed by an IT administrator (whether via Microsoft Endpoint Manager or other endpoint management solution); or c) it has a volume license key or commercial ID, or is joined to a domain.

Access commercial previews using Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)


Both Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 21H2 are now available in the “Windows Insider Pre-release” category in WSUS and Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) Configuration Manager. If you do not see them offered, simply sync the category and you will see them.


 


Windows 11 and Windows 10, version 21H2 are now availableWindows 11 and Windows 10, version 21H2 are now available


To access the Windows 11 preview build, devices must first take the September 1, 2021 optional cumulative update (KB 5005101). If a device is configured to send diagnostic data, but does not meet the hardware requirements, the Windows 11 upgrade will be marked as inapplicable in WSUS.


To access the Windows 10, version 21H2 preview build, devices running Windows 10, version 2004, version 20H2, or version 21H1 can leverage the enablement package path to update to version 21H2. Devices running versions prior to Windows 10, version 2004 will first need to do a full OS swap to receive Windows 10, version 21H2.


Access commercial previews from the Windows Insider Program ISO Download page


Simply go to the Windows Insider Program ISO Downloads site and select either the Windows 11 ISO (listed under Dev Channel and Beta Channel) or the Windows 10, version 21H2 ISO (listed under the Release Preview Channel).


 









Note: A clean installation will utilize your existing Windows 10 license keys or activate using Azure AD. No net new Windows 11 keys are required.

Access commercial previews through Azure Marketplace


On Azure Marketplace, we have added a new Windows 11 Preview offering with various images. For Windows 10, version 21H2, simply check out the Windows 10 Preview offering.


 


Windows 11 PreviewWindows 11 Preview


Supporting your preview experience


Regardless of how you choose to deploy the release previews of either Windows 11 or Windows 10, version 21H2, we will keep you supported! If you encounter an issue, please report it to feedback hub or reach out to us directly through our free support offering for commercial organizations.


Microsoft is committed to ensuring your applications work on the latest versions of our software. Windows 11 has been built with compatibility in mind. Our promise states that apps that worked on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 will work on Windows 11. If you experience a compatibility issue when deploying Windows 11 or Windows 10, version 21H2, you can utilize App Assure with Microsoft FastTrack to help remediate your application issues. App Assure will help troubleshoot the issue, determine the root cause, and fix the application. It is available at no additional cost for eligible customers with 150+ seats.


With that, we encourage you to go explore these releases, and don’t forget to reach out to me, @ariaupdated, on Twitter or message me on Tech Community with any feedback on how we can improve the Windows Insider Program for Business and our pre-release commercial offerings!

Azure Marketplace new offers – Volume 162

Azure Marketplace new offers – Volume 162

by | Aug 31, 2021 | Technology

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We continue to expand the Azure Marketplace ecosystem. For this volume, 120 new offers successfully met the onboarding criteria and went live. See details of the new offers below:



























































































































































































































































































































































































































































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Meet a recent Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador graduate: Nandita Gaur

Meet a recent Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador graduate: Nandita Gaur

by | Aug 30, 2021 | Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

This is the next installment of our blog series highlighting Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors who achieved the Gold milestone and have recently graduated from university. Each blog in the series features a different student and highlights their accomplishments, their experience with the Student Ambassadors community, and what they’re up to now.


 


Today we’d like to introduce Nandita Gaur who is from India and recently graduated from ABES Engineering College with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.


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Responses have been edited for clarity and length.  


 


When you joined the Student Ambassador community in 2019, did you have specific goals you wanted to reach, such as a particular skill or quality?  What were they?  Did you achieve them? How has the program impacted you in general? 


 


Microsoft has always been my dream organization, so when I got to know about this amazing program by Microsoft for students, I had to join. Before joining the community, my goals were oriented towards my personal growth. I wanted to enhance my resume by learning new skills, meet new people around the globe working on various technologies, and meet people of Microsoft.  Now that I have graduated from this program, I have grown so much as a person. I have achieved all my goals. In fact, a lot more than that. I am a lot more confident in public speaking skills as compared to before. I have learned about Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, gained knowledge about various Microsoft products, and I have met various impactful personalities around the globe.


 


The Student Ambassadors community has impacted me so much. My mindset has changed. I have realized that emphasizing just only on the personal growth is not going to help you much in the life. It’s all about making an impact. It’s about how many people are going to get benefitted by the work you do.


 


What are the accomplishments that you’re the proudest of and why?


 


I have conducted many events, thus impacting a lot of people, but one thing that I am truly proud of is winning the Azure Developer Stories contest, a blogging contest held in April 2020 wherein we had to document a project based on Machine Learning. I didn’t really know Machine Learning before this contest, but since it was declared during lockdown, I had all the time to study. So I referred to Microsoft Learn and based on all the knowledge I gathered from it, I made a project on COVID-19 Analysis using Python. I just couldn’t believe it when the results were announced. I was declared winner among all the Student Ambassadors of India. This boosted my confidence a lot.


 


“Nothing is tough; all it takes is some dedication.”


 


I was too reluctant to start Machine Learning then because it covers a lot of mathematics, something which I tried to avoid for as long as possible. I couldn’t find good resources to study Machine Learning online, and this contest by the Student Ambassador community introduced me to a well-structured course on Microsoft Learn on Machine Learning. I had no reason to procrastinate. I had the all the resources. I had to start learning.


 


I am really proud of all the learning I have gathered about Machine Learning and fighting the habit of procrastination.


 


What do you have planned after graduation? 


 


I will be working as a Support Engineer with the Microsoft India CE&S team on Dynamics 365. I also plan to keep mentoring the students of my college so that they can achieve more than they think they can.


 


If you could redo your time as a Student Ambassador, is there anything you would have done differently?


 


I could have made much more connections. Although I have made a lot of friends, I was reluctant in the beginning to talk to anyone. I didn’t prefer speaking much. If I had spoken more, then I would have probably got the chance to be a speaker at Microsoft Build or Ignite.


 


If you were to describe the community to a student who is interested in joining, what would you say about it to convince him or her to join?


 


It is a wonderful opportunity that grooms your personality and helps you evolve as a person. You get to meet talented people across the globe and learn various technologies with them and make strong connections that may help you in your career. You get to know what’s going inside Microsoft and about the Microsoft mission, its culture and values, and you build a close connection with Microsoft employees who mentor you in making projects, provide you valuable career tips, and also provide you with various speaking opportunities at international conferences. You will know what’s going around the world in the field of technology and have a clearer picture of how technology can be used to create an impact in this world.


 


What advice would you give to new Student Ambassadors?


 


Push aside your inhibitions and start talking around. Start discussions, involve yourself in conversations, and conduct useful events that may help the students of your local community at University.


 


Just organizing events is not helpful. You have to attend sessions too. All the speakers from Microsoft are immensely talented professionals who have interesting knowledge to offer that is going to help you at every point in your career. You have a lot to take and to offer. So take full advantage of the opportunities that the Student Ambassadors team is offering you.


 


Do you have a motto in life, a guiding principle that drives you?


 


During lockdown I was much too demotivated. There was a lot of negativity in the environment. To top it off, placement season for post-graduation job was overhead. I had lost my productivity because of all the chaos around and felt like I am making no progress in life. Luckily I landed on this song called “Hall of Fame” by an Irish band “The Script”. It is an inspirational song that says you can do anything you set your mind to as long as you believe in yourself and try.  It motivated me to get up and start working, so I made this song my guiding principle.


 


What is one random fact few people know about you?


 


I am good at palmistry. My classmates in the high school consulted with me, showing their hands to me to know about their future, personality, and what could be done to improve it. Even teachers too! I enjoyed this fame but eventually realized that this does not help with anything except unnecessary worrying among the folks for their future. When I moved to college, I kept this skill as a secret. Actually, I have given up this job completely, so please don’t consult me for this (LOL).


 


Good luck to you in your journey, Nandita!