Achieve better patch compliance with Update Connectivity data

Microsoft has invested significant effort into understanding why Windows devices are not always fully up to date. One of the most impactful things we explored was how much time a device needs to be powered on and connected to Windows Update to be able … Continue reading Achieve better patch compliance with Update Connectivity data

Measure the effectiveness of your Microsoft security with AttackIQ

Microsoft and AttackIQ are working together to automate testing using MITRE ATT&CK and a threat-informed defense. AttackIQ is a part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.

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Use a Keyword in Teams Chat to Resume and Pause Azure Synapse using Power Automate

 
Recently I worked with a team having a requirement to send ad-hoc queries to an Azure Synapse Analytics database using front-end tools such as Power BI and Excel. Users would need to query Synapse periodically a few times a week without a set s… Continue reading Use a Keyword in Teams Chat to Resume and Pause Azure Synapse using Power Automate

Users get intermittent credential prompt on client browser when using IIS Windows Authentication

Users get intermittent credential prompt on client browser when using IIS Windows Authentication, after Domain Controller installed Windows Security Patch 5009557.
 
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Retail Self-checkout Object Detection Solution using Azure Percept

 
There is a high demand for self-checkouts in grocery stores. This is because it has several advantages, such as a faster process (and hence shorter waiting lines) or, in the case of a pandemic such as the COVID-19, safer iteration as fewer peop… Continue reading Retail Self-checkout Object Detection Solution using Azure Percept

Protecting MongoDB on AKS / ANF with Astra Control Service using custom execution hooks

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In this article, we describe how the newly added support for custom execution hooks in NetApp Astra Control Service® (ACS) enables you to freeze/quiesce database transactions for taking application consistent snapshots. We demonstrate h… Continue reading Protecting MongoDB on AKS / ANF with Astra Control Service using custom execution hooks