Released: General Availability of Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 5.0

We have released for general availability Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 5.0. This .NET Data Provider for SQL Server provides general connectivity to the database and supports all the latest SQL Server features for applications targeting .NET, .NET Framework… Continue reading Released: General Availability of Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 5.0

New Azure Marketplace offer from MISA member Macquarie Cloud Services

The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions to better defend against a world of increasing threats. Learn about member… Continue reading New Azure Marketplace offer from MISA member Macquarie Cloud Services

IT security: An opportunity to raise corporate governance scores

Corporate Governance scoring is increasingly important to boards of directors, executive leadership, and the investment community. Governance frameworks now incorporate aspects of IT security. Communicating the security message in ways that impact a company’s governance score is important to getting attention and investment from corporate leadership. This post examines a leading governance framework from Institutional Shareholder Services, Governance QualityScore, and the specifics of how IT security can increase a company’s score.

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August 2022 – Language support and management updates for Viva Topics

Microsoft Viva Topics uses AI to empower people with knowledge and expertise in the apps they use every day.

 
This week, we’re excited to spotlight our language indexing support for Viva Topics – and new admin capabilities to help… Continue reading August 2022 – Language support and management updates for Viva Topics

Why is the Azure Monitor chart showing dashed lines for the Availability metric?

 
Have you ever noticed the dash lines on the “Availability” Azure Monitor metric for your Storage Account? What’s that about? Is your Storage Account down?
 
Why is it that we see sections where there is a dashed line and other sections wher… Continue reading Why is the Azure Monitor chart showing dashed lines for the Availability metric?