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Service Trust Portal no longer support Microsoft Account (MSA) access
Dear all, We need to access certain documents (i.e., SOC 2 or ISO 27xxx) on the https://servicetrust.microsoft.com/DocumentPage/d013b518-c1fe-462c-8124-de901f3b68dc. To download documents you need to be signed in first. However, when I click on "sign in" (using the same email/account as for our azure account) I get the error message "Service Trust Portal no longer support Microsoft Account (MSA) access." (see screenshot below). It seems that I am not the only one since other users had similar issues but they also could not find a solution (or at least it was not mentioned in their post): https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/cannot-login-to-service-trust-portal/m-p/3632978 I have been trying this now since more than a week and also created a support ticket (which has not been assigned to a support agent yet). It is quite cumbersome and I hope some of you could have an idea since getting these documents is quite crucial for us.Top 7 Azure Services You Didn’t Know You Needed
When most people think of Microsoft Azure, they immediately picture the big players: virtual machines, databases, and storage. But Azure is more than just the backbone of cloud computing—it’s a treasure chest of lesser-known services that can transform the way your business operates. Whether you’re a developer, IT leader, or entrepreneur, these hidden gems can unlock new possibilities, save time, and cut costs. Here are 7 Azure services you didn’t know you needed—until now. https://dellenny.com/top-7-azure-services-you-didnt-know-you-needed/
Mouse pointer disappearing over Word/Excel/Outlook in AVD
Hi We are seeing a strange issue on a bunch of session hosts where user over certain apps cannot see the mouse pointer in their full screen AVD sessions. Session hosts are running Windows 10 22H2 up to date (well to February B week release); user client up to date, I am not aware we had user ever report this prior to completely rebuilding a new host pool last autumn for the AppReadiness crashing issues. From what we can tell this only seem to happen with Microsoft Excel, Word and the Outlook compose window, the mouse pointer basically becomes transparent as you can't see it so it makes it hard to select text or cells accurately. Clients are mostly a mix of HP and Lenovo PCs micro PCs running Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise on Intel 8th to 12th Gen CPUs and AMD Ryzen Pro CPUs with integrated graphics. Does anyone else see this or any ideas what might be causing it?Azure for Beginners How to Launch Your First Cloud Project in 30 Minutes
Cloud computing might sound intimidating if you’re just getting started, but launching your first project on Microsoft Azure can actually be quick and beginner-friendly. Whether you’re a student, a developer testing ideas, or an IT professional exploring the cloud, Azure provides all the tools you need to spin up resources in minutes. In this guide, we’ll walk through the basics and show you how to launch your first cloud project on Azure in about half an hour. https://dellenny.com/azure-for-beginners-how-to-launch-your-first-cloud-project-in-30-minutes/How to Cut Your Azure Bill in Half Without Losing Performance
Cloud services like Microsoft Azure give you the scalability and flexibility to run nearly any workload, but they also come with a downside: costs can spiral quickly if you’re not careful. The good news? With the right strategies, you can reduce your Azure bill by up to 50% without sacrificing performance. Let’s walk through some practical steps you can apply today. https://dellenny.com/how-to-cut-your-azure-bill-in-half-without-losing-performance/
How to update the proxyAddresses of a Cloud-only Entra ID user
I currently have a client with an Entra ID user (not migrated from on-premises) that is cloud-based, but has proxyAddresses values assigned. Now, I want to update the proxyAddresses through the Graph Explorer and have used this link as a guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2280046/entra-connect-sync-blocking-user-creation-due-to-h. Now this guide is suggesting you can use the BETA model and this URL format... https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/users/%USERGUID% It states you can use that URL to do both 'GET' and 'PATCH' queries - the PATCH query being the one that will change the settings. You have to put forth a body for the proxyAddresses property in the PATCH query, which represents all of the addresses you want the user to utilise as proxy addresses. Now the GET query works... The PATCH query does not... Screenshot provided: Now, regarding the error message, I have applied ALL possible permissions in the 'Modify Permissions' tab. It is still erroring, Now I cannot use Exchange Online PowerShell, as the user does not have a mailbox! Aside from potentially using a license for Exchange Online or provisioning a mailbox for the user, and making the necessary changes, would the only other option be to delete/recreate the user?
Synopsys Detect Azure DevOps Task fails with a 404
I'm dealing with a CI pipeline that uses the Synopsys Detect task and suddenly it started to fail. I looked at the logs and this is the output: After seeing that I went to the URL where the task tries to get the Detect script from, and this is what's there: However, no matter which path you add to the URL, even with no Major number, it returns a 404. This makes me think that maybe the scripts are no longer available there? I've tried to look online for any related posts but couldn't find anything mentioning this specific error nor anything related to the scripts being removed from that location. Any input would be appreciated
Issue with deploying Docker container to Azure Kubernetes Service
Hi all, I'm having trouble launching a Docker container to the Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). I followed the documentation's instructions to generate a Dockerfile, push the image to Azure Container Registry, then construct a deployment file. However, when I use 'kubectl apply -f deployment.yaml' to deploy the container, I receive the following error: 'Error: unable to recognize "deployment.yaml": no matches for kind "Deployment" in version "apps/v1"' I've double-checked that the API version and kind in my deployment file are correct, and I'm at a loss on what else to try. Is this a common issue, and do you have any advice for troubleshooting? Thanks in advance for your help! Best regards, [Vivek Garg]
Azure Cloud Shell - cursor jumps back several lines and overwrites previous output
I frequently find that using Azure Cloud Shell, either the web version or linked to Windows Terminal will have the problem of the cursor jumping backwards, up the screen, and then overwriting previous output. Is there a setting to tell the system "I don't ever want the cursor to go up from where it is?" It seems to trigger when the output gets near the bottom of the current window. Then the cursor will get stuck where it is in the window and not scroll down anymore. I wind up having to type "clear" frequently to be able to see the command I'm typing and it's output.Centralized Logging in Azure Proven Observability Patterns for Modern Apps
As modern applications move to distributed and cloud-native architectures, observability becomes critical for ensuring system reliability, diagnosing issues, and improving performance. Among the three pillars of observability—logs, metrics, and traces—logs often form the foundation for troubleshooting. However, in distributed environments, logs are scattered across multiple services, making centralized logging an essential pattern. https://dellenny.com/centralized-logging-in-azure-proven-observability-patterns-for-modern-apps/Mysterious Nightly CPU Spikes on App Service Plans (22:00-10:00) Despite Low Traffic
For several months now, all of our Azure App Service Plans have been experiencing consistent CPU spikes during off-peak hours, specifically from approximately 22:00 PM to 10:00 AM. This pattern is particularly puzzling because: This timeframe corresponds to our lowest traffic and activity periods We've conducted thorough investigations but haven't identified the root cause No scheduled timer functions or planned jobs are running during these hours that could explain the spikes What we've already checked: Application logs and metrics Scheduled functions and background jobs Traffic patterns and user activity Has anyone encountered similar behavior? What could be causing these nightly CPU spikes on otherwise idle App Service Plans?How to make an azure devops pipeline check that a feature branch is update to date with develop?
Does anyone know if its possible to have an azure devops pipeline check that a feature branch is up-to-date with a deploy branch, e.g Develop? I know this is possible with Github pipelines, but could someone tell me if this is feasible in Azure pipelines and how I would do this. Thank you for your help.
Set Default Test Plan When Adding Tests From Board
I have 3 Test Plans set up in my Area Path: Smoke Test, Regression Test, and Integrations. When I add a Test to a user story via the Board (ellipses > Add Test), the test is automatically created in a new suite in the Smoke Test plan. I want the new suites to be created in the Integrations test plan. How can I set the default Test Plan so that all new test suites are created in the Integrations test plan?
Creating a Server with current nuget packages?
I want to programmatically create an Azure SQL Server and I found an example piece of code online static void CreateServer() { // Create a SQL Database management client SqlManagementClient sqlClient = new SqlManagementClient(new TokenCloudCredentials(subscriptionId, token.AccessToken)); // Create a server ServerCreateOrUpdateParameters serverParameters = new ServerCreateOrUpdateParameters() { Location = location, Properties = new ServerCreateOrUpdateProperties() { AdministratorLogin = administratorLogin, AdministratorLoginPassword = administratorPassword, Version = serverVersion } }; var serverResult = sqlClient.Servers.CreateOrUpdate(resourceGroupName, serverName, serverParameters); } ... but I have since found that the packages I need for this are deprecated. Instead of Microsoft.Azure.Management.Sql.Fluent I should be using Azure.ResourceManager.Sql But I can't find any example as clear as the above to create a new Azure SQL server using the new packages. This is an area I'm very unfamiliar with so I can't see the wood for the trees and I get lost in the definitions. Can someone please provide a code snippet as minimalistic as the above to achieve the same thing using new packages? Many thanks.
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