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Azure Updates2
Tech Community5
Microsoft Security1
Azure Community36
Microsoft Learn40

Azure Updates (2 new azure updates)

NameLinkDescriptionPublication DayCategory
General availability: Security Update for Application Gateway WAF CVE-2023-50164https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/general-availability-security-update-for-application-gateway-waf-cve202350164/Stay protected against CVE-2023-50164 with the help of Azure’s regional WAF running on Application Gateway.MondayAzure Updates
Generally available: Azure Site Recovery update rollup 70 – December 2023https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/generally-available-azure-site-recovery-update-rollup-70-december-2023/This article describes the improvements for the latest version of Azure Site Recovery components. FridayAzure Updates

Tech Community (5 new articles)

NameLinkDescriptionPublication DayCategory
Securely uploading blob files to Azure Storage from API Managementhttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-paas-blog/securely-uploading-blob-files-to-azure-storage-from-api/ba-p/4011500Agenda This article will provide a demonstration on how to utilize either SAS token authentication or managed identity from API Management to make requests to Azure […]WednesdayTech Community
How to use Azure Front Door with Azure Kubernetes Service (Tips and Tricks)https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-architecture-blog/how-to-use-azure-front-door-with-azure-kubernetes-service-tips/ba-p/4016519As its definition says – “Azure Front Door is a global, scalable, and secure entry point for fast delivery of your web applications. It offers dynamic […]WednesdayTech Community
Utilize legacy Web Service code in Logic App Standardhttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-integration-services-blog/utilize-legacy-web-service-code-in-logic-app-standard/ba-p/4016410This article shows how to automatically create local function app classes that can be called by logic app . We’ll also talk about the use of […]ThursdayTech Community
How to allow traffic from Internet to a Cloud Service Extended Support with Internal Load Balancerhttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-paas-blog/how-to-allow-traffic-from-internet-to-a-cloud-service-extended/ba-p/4017351The previous article explained how user could configure and limit the access to Cloud Service Extended Support (CSES) only from specific Virtual Network(s) by using internal […]ThursdayTech Community
Check This Out! (CTO!) Guide (November 2023)https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/core-infrastructure-and-security/check-this-out-cto-guide-november-2023/ba-p/4015579Hi everyone! Brandon Wilson here once again with this month’s “Check This Out!” (CTO!) guide, and apologies for the delay!   These posts are only intended […]SaturdayTech Community

Microsoft Security (1 articles)

NameLinkDescriptionPublication Day
Microsoft addresses App Installer abusehttps://msrc.microsoft.com/blog/2023/12/microsoft-addresses-app-installer-abuse/Summary In recent months, Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed threat actors leveraging social engineering and phishing techniques to target Windows OS users and utilizing the ms-appinstaller […]Thursday

Azure Community articles courtesy of The Cloud Pirate

Name Title URL
Antti K. Koskela How to make sure your pipelines run as scheduled in Azure DevOps? https://www.koskila.net/how-to-make-sure-your-pipelines-run-as-scheduled-in-azure-devops/
Daniel Bradley Obtain an Access Token for Graph API PowerShell Using a Device Code https://ourcloudnetwork.com/obtain-an-access-token-for-graph-api-powershell-using-a-device-code/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=obtain-an-access-token-for-graph-api-powershell-using-a-device-code
Daniel McLoughlin 2023 In Reflection https://the.cloudpirate.net/2023-in-reflection
Festive Tech Calendar Day 22: Deep Dive into Azure Service Endpoints and Azure Private Links with Christoph Vollmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXV8wJ3o8s
Festive Tech Calendar Day 22: Custom Connector Deep Dive with Nicolò Ferranti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1beIvORG4
Festive Tech Calendar Day 22: Join Us for a Walkthrough of the Azure Arc Wonderland with Saeid Dahl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF6SXCA9J_g
Festive Tech Calendar Day 23: Creative responses to Letters to Santa using Azure OpenAI with Chris Gill and Abdul Kazi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1YbfPxmVVQ
Festive Tech Calendar Day 23: The 12 Bicep Tips of Christmas: Best Practices for Azure Deployment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjwq6wVvoRE
Festive Tech Calendar Day 23: Create a Secret Santa Solution with AI and the Power Platform with April Dunnam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydg8kYUj5Qw
Festive Tech Calendar Day 24: How to Build Your Own ChatGPT using Azure OpenAI with Nicholas Chang & Kevin Greene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuqsiRS5fuI
Festive Tech Calendar Day 24: When Python Crashed My Spreadsheet Tea Party with Mikey Bronowski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZLQDhXwlqU
Festive Tech Calendar Day 25: Data streaming for AI apps with Bobur Umurzokov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DifNi3A5-wk
Festive Tech Calendar Day 25: Terraform on Azure with GitHub Copilot with Patrick Koch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMEWeZzzCrE
Festive Tech Calendar Day 25: Introduction to Azure Purview concepts with Deepthi Goguri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCbsBtm63OY
Festive Tech Calendar Day 26: The Hybrid Kubernetes Platform Engineering Model with Michael Levan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8c3Gb1U1_I
Festive Tech Calendar Day 27: Oops, I can read your Conditional Access Policies without being an admin with Viktor Hedberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxMi5GZxDY
Festive Tech Calendar Day 28: Cloud Native deployments on Azure with GitOps and Flux with Josh Carlisle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PCdC-OuHcE
Festive Tech Calendar Day 28: Azure Open AI with Alec Harrison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs6SIBF8f4w
Festive Tech Calendar Day 28: Understanding NSG and ASG with Ahmed Muhi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvzOwMvWUnw
Imran Rashid Preparing for Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 exam https://cloudbuild.co.uk/preparing-for-microsoft-azure-ai-fundamentals-ai-900-exam/
Jev Suchoi Microsoft AI - Advent calendar - Day 23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k2l1K4Q5Sc
Jev Suchoi Microsoft AI - Advent calendar - Day 23: Content filtering in Azure Open AI Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k2l1K4Q5Sc
Jev Suchoi Microsoft AI - Advent calendar - Day 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch_4LNcvINE
Jev Suchoi Microsoft AI - Advent calendar - Day 24: Use a blocklist in Azure OpenAI Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch_4LNcvINE
Jev Suchoi Microsoft AI - Advent calendar - Day 25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktMukf-GzhI
John Savill's Technical Training Azure Infrastructure Update - 22nd of December 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoaMzaYP84U
John Savill's Technical Training Azure Stack HCI Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGb7oYYa30
Jussi Roine Hosting Tailscale in Azure https://jussiroine.com/2023/12/hosting-tailscale-in-azure/
Luke Murray Microsoft Copilot for Azure - Preview https://luke.geek.nz/azure/Microsoft-Copilot-for-Azure-Preview/
Nicholas Chang Using Managed Identity and Logic Apps to Trigger Azure OpenAI https://nicholaschangblog.com/azure/integrate-openai-via-manage-identity-and-logic-apps/
Nicholas Chang Automating SFTP Start/Stop in an Azure Storage Account using GitHub Actions and Federated Authentication https://nicholaschangblog.com/devops/automate-sftp-storage-account/
Nicholas Chang How to Build Your Own ChatGPT Using Azure OpenAI https://nicholaschangblog.com/azure/how-to-build-your-own-chatgpt-using-azure-openai/
Nicholas Chang Community Timeline 2024 https://nicholaschangblog.com/community-timeline/2024/
Nicholas Chang Automating SFTP Start/Stop in an Azure Storage Account using GitHub Actions and Federated Authentication https://nicholaschangblog.com/devops/automate-sftp-storage-account/
Nicholas Chang How to Build Your Own ChatGPT Using Azure OpenAI https://nicholaschangblog.com/azure/how-to-build-your-own-chatgpt-using-azure-openai/
Nicholas Chang Community Timeline 2024 https://nicholaschangblog.com/community-timeline/2024/
Simon Lee Welcome to the Built With Caffeine Blog! https://blog.builtwithcaffeine.cloud/post/blog-dot-builtwithcaffeine-dot-cloud/
Techielass Looking back at 2023! https://www.techielass.com/looking-back-at-2023/
Travis Roberts What are RBAC Roles in Azure and How to Use Them https://www.ciraltos.com/what-are-rbac-roles-in-azure-and-how-to-use-them/

Microsoft Learn (40 new or modified learn modules)

NameLinkDescriptionCategory
Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services overviewhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/financial-services-overviewThis module describes the overall capabilities that are included in Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services.Microsoft Learn,Industry Solutions,Industry Solutions Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services,Microsoft Power Platform
Introduction to Power BI embedded analyticshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/power-bi-embedded-introLearn how developers can programmatically embed analytics in their apps, and about no-code embedding options for simpler requirements.Microsoft Learn,Microsoft Power Platform,Microsoft Power Platform Power BI
Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQLhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/deploy-iaas-solutions-with-azure-sqlDeploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQLMicrosoft Learn,Azure,Azure SQL Database,SQL Server
Work with Delta Lake tables in Microsoft Fabrichttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/work-delta-lake-tables-fabricTables in a Microsoft Fabric lakehouse are based on the Delta Lake technology commonly used in Apache Spark. By using the enhanced capabilities of delta tables, […]Microsoft Learn,fabric
Understand Actionable Messages in Outlook fundamentalshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/understand-actionable-messagesLearn the fundamentals of Actionable Messages in Outlook.Microsoft Learn,Microsoft 365,Office Adaptive Cards,Office Outlook
Manage Apps in Windows 365 Cloud PCshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-apps-windows-365-cloud-pcsAfter provisioning your Windows 365 Cloud PCs, you can either install apps manually or by using Microsoft Intune. This module covers application installation, nested virtualization, and […]Microsoft Learn,Azure Virtual Desktop,Intune,Microsoft 365,Microsoft Endpoint Manager,Windows 10,Windows windows-11,Windows windows-365
Create and customize Microsoft Search answershttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/microsoft-search-create-customize-answersIncrease engagement and reduce time spent searching by creating customized answers like bookmarks, Q&As, and acronyms in the Microsoft 365 admin center.Microsoft Learn,Bing,Microsoft 365,Office,Windows
Assess and convert SQL Server databases using the Data Migration Assistant (DMA)https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/assess-convert-sql-server-databases-using-dmaAssess and convert SQL Server databases using the Data Migration Assistant (DMA)Microsoft Learn,SQL Server
Filter network traffic with a network security group using the Azure portalhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/filter-network-traffic-network-security-group-using-azure-portalLearn to regulate network traffic to your Azure resources by configuring and applying network security groups in the Azure portal, improving your network’s security posture.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Portal,Azure Virtual Machines,Azure Virtual Network,Azure Windows Virtual Machines
Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing overviewhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manufacturing-overviewLearn about Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing.Microsoft Learn,Industry Solutions,Industry Solutions Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing
Manage identities in Microsoft Entra IDhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-identities-microsoft-entra-idThis module focuses on effectively managing identities and enhancing security in Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring that users, groups, and external identities are protected against security threats […]Microsoft Learn,entra,entra-external-id,entra-id-protection
Plan and implement security for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instancehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/security-azure-sql-database-azure-sql-managed-instanceThis module is designed to empower administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement robust security measures for Azure SQL Database and Azure […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure SQL Database,Azure SQL Managed Instance
Secure your identities by using Microsoft Entra IDhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/intro-to-azure-adUse Microsoft Entra ID to you secure your internal, external, and customer identities.Microsoft Learn,Azure,entra,Entra ID,entra-external-id
Integration and interoperability solution for healthcare and life scienceshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/healthcare-interoperabilityThis module provides a foundational description of the integration and interoperability challenges that exist in the healthcare and life sciences industries and how Microsoft Cloud for […]Microsoft Learn,Industry Solutions,Industry Solutions Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare
Configure and manage security monitoring and automation solutionshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/security-monitoring-automation-solutionsThis module focuses on configuring and managing security monitoring and automation solutions using Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel, enabling organizations to proactively identify and respond to […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Microsoft Sentinel
Plan and implement security for storagehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/security-storageThis module is designed to provide administrators with the knowledge and skills required to plan and implement comprehensive security measures for Azure storage resources, safeguarding data […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Blob Storage,Azure Disk Storage,Azure Files,Azure Storage,Azure Storage Accounts
Structure your Bicep code for collaborationhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/structure-bicep-code-collaborationLearn how to create modular, reusable, and documented infrastructure as code by using Bicep, and enable team collaboration in the process.Microsoft Learn,Azure Resource Manager
Plan, implement, and manage governance for securityhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/governance-securityThis module focuses on enabling administrators to effectively plan, implement, and manage security governance in Azure, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Blueprints,Azure Dedicated HSM,Azure Key Vault,Azure Policy
Manage authorization by using Microsoft Entra IDhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-authorization-microsoft-entra-idThis module is designed to provide administrators with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage authorization using Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring that users have the […]Microsoft Learn,entra,Entra ID,entra-permissions-management
Deploy applications to Azure Kubernetes Servicehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/deploy-applications-azure-kubernetes-serviceThis module covers how to provision an Azure Kubernetes Service cluster and validate the effect of Azure Policy.Microsoft Learn,Azure
Manage application access in Microsoft Entra IDhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-application-access-microsoft-entra-idThis module focuses on effectively managing identities and enhancing security in Microsoft Enterprise Identity, ensuring that users, groups, and external identities are protected against security threats […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Entra ID
Manage authentication by using Microsoft Entra IDhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-authentication-microsoft-entra-idThis module is designed to provide administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to manage authentication effectively using Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring secure access to resources […]Microsoft Learn,Entra ID,entra-verified-id
Mitigate incidents using Microsoft 365 Defenderhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/mitigate-incidents-microsoft-365-defenderMitigate incidents using Microsoft 365 DefenderMicrosoft Learn,Microsoft 365,Microsoft 365 Security Center
Plan and implement security for virtual networkshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/security-virtual-networksThis module is designed to provide administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement robust security measures for Azure virtual networks, ensuring the […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Firewall,Azure Firewall Manager,Azure Virtual Network,Azure VPN Gateway
Get started with data warehouses in Microsoft Fabrichttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/get-started-data-warehouseUnderstand the key components and design considerations for implementation of data warehouses in Microsoft Fabric.Microsoft Learn,fabric
Plan and implement security for public access to Azure resourceshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/security-public-access-azure-resourcesThis module is designed to empower administrators with the knowledge and skills required to plan and implement robust security measures for public access to Azure resources, […]Microsoft Learn,Azure App Service,Azure Application Gateway,Azure DDos Protection,Azure Firewall Manager,Azure Front Door,Azure Web Application Firewall
Plan and implement advanced security for computehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/advanced-security-computeThis module is designed to provide administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement advanced security measures for Azure compute resources, safeguarding applications […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Disk Encryption,Azure Update Manager,Azure Virtual Machines,Microsoft Defender,microsoft-defender Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Monitor Windows Server performancehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/monitor-windows-server-performanceLearn to use a range of Windows Server tools to monitor the operating system and applications on a server computer. You’ll also learn to configure your […]Microsoft Learn,Windows Server
Create a Windows virtual machine in Azurehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/create-windows-virtual-machine-in-azureLearn to create an Azure virtual machine in minutes that can be used like a local physical desktop or server.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Virtual Machines,Azure Windows Virtual Machines
Intro to confidential computing with Azure Virtual Machineshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/intro-to-confidential-computing-with-azure-virtual-machinesLearn to use Microsoft Azure confidential computing for virtual machines.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Virtual Machines
Introduction to Azure virtual machineshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/intro-to-azure-virtual-machinesLearn about the decisions you make before creating a virtual machine, the options to create and manage the VM, and the extensions and services you use […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Virtual Machines
Keep your virtual machines updatedhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/keep-your-virtual-machines-updatedLearn to use Azure Update Management to update virtual machines, verify agent connectivity, and use Azure Log Analytics in your cloud environment.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Automation,Azure Virtual Machines
Deploy child and extension resources by using Bicephttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/child-extension-bicep-templatesLearn how to deploy child and extension resources, and refer to existing resources, within your Bicep code.Microsoft Learn,Azure Resource Manager
Automate the installation and configuration of software in your Virtual Machineshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/automate-virtual-machine-software-installation-configurationLearn how to automate the installation and configuration of software in your Azure Virtual Machines.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure CLIs,Azure Virtual Machines
Manage virtual machines with the Azure CLIhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-virtual-machines-with-azure-cliLearn how to use the cross-platform Azure CLI to create, start, stop, and perform other management tasks related to virtual machines in Azure.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure CLIs,Azure Virtual Machines
Build and run a web application with the MEAN stack on an Azure Linux virtual machinehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/build-a-web-app-with-mean-on-a-linux-vmLearn how to decide if the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js) is a good choice for you and set up a MEAN-based web application […]Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Cloud Shell,Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Cost Optimizationhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/azure-well-architected-cost-optimizationApply cost optimization guidance in your architecture to sustain and improve your return on investment (ROI).Microsoft Learn,Azure,azure advisor,Azure Cost Management,Azure Monitor
Deploy resources to subscriptions, management groups, and tenants by using Bicephttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/deploy-resources-scopes-bicepLearn how to deploy resources to subscription, management group, and tenant scopes within your Bicep code.Microsoft Learn,Azure Resource Manager
Deploy Azure virtual machines from VHD templateshttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/deploy-vms-from-vhd-templatesStandardize and automate your virtual machine deployments to minimize manual configuration, variance, and error.Microsoft Learn,Azure,Azure Virtual Machines
Utilize MakeCode Arcade in your classroomhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/utilize-makecode-arcade-your-classroomUse Microsoft MakeCode Arcade to provide meaningful instruction that develops computer science concepts and skills.Microsoft Learn,Microsoft MakeCode

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