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ADF Copy activity runs for too long
My ADF copy activity takes 4 hours to run and ultimately times out after 2 hours of write time from interim tables. Source=Mariadb On-prem, Destination=AZURE SQL. I am running it on Self-Hosted IR on a VM with max disk size. What can be the possible reasons? How to increase write time on ADF?Azure Pipeline Template times out when trying to create a table that already exists.
Hi All, I have set up an Azure Pipeline using the template 'Copy Dataverse data into Azure SQL using Synapse Link'. I have set this up successfully on another database / environment. This time, the pipeline fails on the script 'Create table'. It is trying to create a table that already exists. Any ideas?
F&O Dataverse Limitation?
Hello Azure Community, Quick question: If a customer has significant data volumes and feel that they may consume large amounts of data with F&O Dataverse, will they need to purchase additional Dataverse database to use Synapse? I reviewed the following MS Learn Docs and do not find information on limitations: Azure Synapse Link - Power Apps | Microsoft Learn Create an Azure Synapse Link for Dataverse with your Azure Synapse Workspace - Power Apps | Microsoft Learn Frequently asked questions about exporting Microsoft Dataverse table data to Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake - Power Apps | Microsoft Learn Thank you in advance for your assistance. LC
Cannot access my account after code from Authenticator App does not work after I change my mobile
Dear all, I have been trying to access Microsoft Support, the problem is I cannot login because of code cannot verified from my Authenticator App after I change my mobile. I am asking if there is a way for me to contact a real huan support in Microsoft because right now, the call, the support chat is all control by AI, and the cannot answer my request to disable my Authenticator App. I have nowhere to turn as I cannot find any answer to this problem in web, and their move to change all support into AI ether from call or chat make it worse
Unable to access Azure Portal with my Microsoft Account
Hello, I would like to request assistance regarding an issue with my Microsoft Account. My Microsoft account email address removed for privacy reasons is currently unable to properly sign into Azure Portal (https://portal.azure.com/). Every time I log in, it keeps showing error messages related to tenant access, and I cannot perform any normal operation inside Azure. It does not allow me to proceed, create resources, or even navigate the portal pages. Since this account is the one I planned to use for my Power Platform / Developer environment setup, this issue is now blocking all further development work. Could you please help me check the tenant status of this account, and fix the access issue so that I can properly use Azure Portal again? Thank you very much for your assistance. Best regardsUnable to access Azure Portal with my Microsoft Account
Hello, I would like to request assistance regarding an issue with my Microsoft Account. My Microsoft account email address removed for privacy reasons is currently unable to properly sign into Azure Portal (https://portal.azure.com/). Every time I log in, it keeps showing error messages related to tenant access, and I cannot perform any normal operation inside Azure. It does not allow me to proceed, create resources, or even navigate the portal pages. Since this account is the one I planned to use for my Power Platform / Developer environment setup, this issue is now blocking all further development work. Could you please help me check the tenant status of this account, and fix the access issue so that I can properly use Azure Portal again? Thank you very much for your assistance. Best regardsMultiple Video/Voice Sessions
Hi Team, I am building a website with React 18 using the sample React projects for the Windows Communication Services components (available on StoryBoard). I would like to have multiple meetings running at the same time, but I don't see how to do that. I would have expected to pass a meetingID or something similar. I am using the useAzureCommunicationCallAdapter hook. Is there an example I can see to create a CallComposite that can "be bound" to a specific meeting URL? Thanks, GrahemAmazing opportunity provided by MICROSOFT
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Azure SDK python client to Azure iothub over HAproxy (SSL handshake failure)
I am trying to fix an IP address for Azure Iothub via Load Balencer and HAproxy as suggested in this https://medium.com/cloudzone/azure-iot-hub-how-to-expose-it-using-fixed-ip-and-create-a-more-secure-environment-along-the-way-988661a8f67a: https://i.stack.imgur.com/gyQ9j.png I have configured the HAproxy as suggested to pass the SSL handshake to the server: global log /dev/log local0 log /dev/log local1 notice chroot /var/lib/haproxy stats socket /run/haproxy/admin.sock mode 660 level admin expose-fd listeners stats timeout 30s user haproxy group haproxy daemon # Default SSL material locations ca-base /etc/ssl/certs crt-base /etc/ssl/private # Default ciphers to use on SSL-enabled listening sockets. # For more information, see ciphers(1SSL). This list is from: # https://hynek.me/articles/hardening-your-web-servers-ssl-ciphers/ # An alternative list with additional directives can be obtained from # https://mozilla.github.io/server-side-tls/ssl-config-generator/?server=haproxy ssl-default-bind-ciphers ECDH+AESGCM:DH+AESGCM:ECDH+AES256:DH+AES256:ECDH+AES128:DH+AES:RSA+AESGCM:RSA+AES:!aNULL:!MD5:!DSS ssl-default-bind-options no-sslv3 defaults log global mode http option httplog option dontlognull timeout connect 5000 timeout client 50000 timeout server 50000 errorfile 400 /etc/haproxy/errors/400.http errorfile 403 /etc/haproxy/errors/403.http errorfile 408 /etc/haproxy/errors/408.http errorfile 500 /etc/haproxy/errors/500.http errorfile 502 /etc/haproxy/errors/502.http errorfile 503 /etc/haproxy/errors/503.http errorfile 504 /etc/haproxy/errors/504.http frontend haproxy_iothub bind *:8883 bind *:443 bind *:5671 mode tcp default_backend iothub backend iothub mode tcp server iothub [Server URL]:8883 check server iothub [Server URL]:443 check server iothub [Server URL]:5671 check To simulate the device, I used Azure V2 SDK (azure-iot-device) and defined a proxy option and created a client from a connection string. proxy_opts = ProxyOptions(proxy_type=socks.HTTP, proxy_addr="Proxy_ IP", proxy_port=8883) device_client = IoTHubDeviceClient.create_from_connection_string("IOTHUB_DEVICE_CONNECTION_STRING", websockets=True, proxy_options=proxy_opts ) I was not able to reach the iothub, I tried debugging the library to get more information and it turned out that the blocking occurs due to a general proxy error ("connection closed unexpectedly") in _negotiate_HTTP. socks.HTTPError :504 : Gateway Time-out (in socks.py) HAproxy logging showes : Oct 18 08:48:37 vmss2xigg000000 haproxy[27470]: *..:59000 [18/Oct/2021:08:48:37.451] haproxy_iothub iothub/iothub1 1/1/38 0 -- 1/1/0/0/0 0/0 Any help much appreciated HA-Proxy version 1.8.8-1ubuntu0.11 Azure-iot-device Version 2.8.0
Help needed for Azure Virtual Network Gateway and Azure SQL
Good morning all, Just like the rest of the globe, alot of our staff are now working from home which means we needed to give them access to the data they used daily. We created an Azure Virtual Desktop solution however, now need to work on getting a VPN working. We have got the Virtual Network Gateway setup and working for access to our Standard SQL VM's. NSGs are in place for DNS and the SQL ports however, when we turn our attention to Azure SQL, it gets a bit more complicated. I have created the Private Endpoints for each of the Azure SQL instances we require, this wasn't a problem. Our issue is that the main production database needs to be accessed by an external agent who will not have access to the VPN. 90% of the users who will connect to this database won't have a static IP so leaving 'Deny Public Network Access' unchecked isn't possible. Is there a way to have 'Deny Public Network Access' checked so our VPN users can use the Private Endpoint while still giving public access to a single external user? Previously, they have had the database firewall configured with their IP ranges so this is only appearing as an issue now with the impending denial of public access. Hope that makes sense.
Power Apps Newbie
Hello all. Question for you. I am a Power Apps newbie who is learning how to build applications. My question is can I build basic mobile canvas app without learning Dynamics 365? I guess the bigger question is what does Dynamics 365 bring to the solution and can I make an effective solution without it?Amortized costs in Azure Budgets
Currently Azure budgets can only evaluate actual spend, there is no option to evaluate amortized cost. This results in inaccurate representation of spend when RI's are in play. Does anyone know if this is on the roadmap to be released in Budgets any time soon? In Cost Analysis you can already switch between actual and amortized view but nothing similar in budget configurations yet. Thanks you!Boosting Performance with the Latest Generations of Virtual Machines in Azure
Microsoft Azure recently announced the availability of the new generation of VMs (v6)—including the Dl/Dv6 (general purpose) and El/Ev6 (memory-optimized) series. These VMs are powered by the latest Intel Xeon processors and are engineered to deliver: Up to 30% higher per-core performance compared to previous generations. Greater scalability, with options of up to 128 vCPUs (Dv6) and 192 vCPUs (Ev6). Significant enhancements in CPU cache (up to 5× larger), memory bandwidth, and NVMe-enabled storage. Improved security with features like Intel® Total Memory Encryption (TME) and enhanced networking via the new Microsoft Azure Network Adaptor (MANA). By Microsoft Evaluated Virtual Machines and Geekbench Results The table below summarizes the configuration and Geekbench results for the two VMs we tested. VM1 represents a previous-generation machine with more vCPUs and memory, while VM2 is from the new Dld e6 series, showing superior performance despite having fewer vCPUs. VM1 features VM1 - D16S V5 (16 Vcpus - 64GB RAM) VM1 - D16S V5 (16 Vcpus - 64GB RAM) VM2 features VM2 - D16ls v6 (16 Vcpus - 32GB RAM) VM2 - D16ls v6 (16 Vcpus - 32GB RAM) Key Observations: Single-Core Performance: VM2 scores 2013 compared to VM1’s 1570, a 28.2% improvement. This demonstrates that even with half the vCPUs, the new Dld e6 series provides significantly better performance per core. Multi-Core Performance: Despite having fewer cores, VM2 achieves a multi-core score of 12,566 versus 9,454 for VM1, showing a 32.9% increase in performance. VM 1 VM 2 Enhanced Throughput in Specific Workloads: File Compression: 1909 MB/s (VM2) vs. 1654 MB/s (VM1) – a 15.4% improvement. Object Detection: 2851 images/s (VM2) vs. 1592 images/s (VM1) – a remarkable 79.2% improvement. Ray Tracing: 1798 Kpixels/s (VM2) vs. 1512 Kpixels/s (VM1) – an 18.9% boost. These results reflect the significant advancements enabled by the new generation of Intel processors. Score VM 1 VM 1 VM 1 Score VM 2 VM 2 VM 2 Evolution of Hardware in Azure: From Ice Lake-SP to Emerald Rapids Technical Specifications of the Processors Evaluated Understanding the dramatic performance improvements begins with a look at the processor specifications: Intel Xeon Platinum 8370C (Ice Lake-SP) Architecture: Ice Lake-SP Base Frequency: 2.79 GHz Max Frequency: 3.5 GHz L3 Cache: 48 MB Supported Instructions: AVX-512, VNNI, DL Boost VM 1 Intel Xeon Platinum 8573C (Emerald Rapids) Architecture: Emerald Rapids Base Frequency: 2.3 GHz Max Frequency: 4.2 GHz L3 Cache: 260 MB Supported Instructions: AVX-512, AMX, VNNI, DL Boost VM 2 Impact on Performance Cache Size Increase: The jump from 48 MB to 260 MB of L3 cache is a key factor. A larger cache reduces dependency on RAM accesses, thereby lowering latency and significantly boosting performance in memory-intensive workloads such as AI, big data, and scientific simulations. Enhanced Frequency Dynamics: While the base frequency of the Emerald Rapids processor is slightly lower, its higher maximum frequency (4.2 GHz vs. 3.5 GHz) means that under load, performance-critical tasks can benefit from this burst capability. Advanced Instruction Support: The introduction of AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) in Emerald Rapids, along with the robust AVX-512 support, optimizes the execution of complex mathematical and AI workloads. Efficiency Gains: These processors also offer improved energy efficiency, reducing the energy consumed per compute unit. This efficiency translates into lower operational costs and a more sustainable cloud environment. Beyond Our Tests: Overview of the New v6 Series While our tests focused on the Dld e6 series, Azure’s new v6 generation includes several families designed for different workloads: 1. Dlsv6 and Dldsv6-series Segment: General purpose with NVMe local storage (where applicable) vCPUs Range: 2 – 128 Memory: 4 – 256 GiB Local Disk: Up to 7,040 GiB (Dldsv6) Highlights: 5× increased CPU cache (up to 300 MB) and higher network bandwidth (up to 54 Gbps) 2. Dsv6 and Ddsv6-series Segment: General purpose vCPUs Range: 2 – 128 Memory: Up to 512 GiB Local Disk: Up to 7,040 GiB in Ddsv6 Highlights: Up to 30% improved performance over the previous Dv5 generation and Azure Boost for enhanced IOPS and network performance 3. Esv6 and Edsv6-series Segment: Memory-optimized vCPUs Range: 2 – 192* (with larger sizes available in Q2) Memory: Up to 1.8 TiB (1832 GiB) Local Disk: Up to 10,560 GiB in Edsv6 Highlights: Ideal for in-memory analytics, relational databases, and enterprise applications requiring vast amounts of RAM Note: Sizes with higher vCPUs and memory (e.g., E128/E192) will be generally available in Q2 of this year. Key Innovations in the v6 Generation Increased CPU Cache: Up to 5× more cache (from 60 MB to 300 MB) dramatically improves data access speeds. NVMe for Storage: Enhanced local and remote storage performance, with up to 3× more IOPS locally and the capability to reach 400k IOPS remotely via Azure Boost. Azure Boost: Delivers higher throughput (up to 12 GB/s remote disk throughput) and improved network bandwidth (up to 200 Gbps for larger sizes). Microsoft Azure Network Adaptor (MANA): Provides improved network stability and performance for both Windows and Linux environments. Intel® Total Memory Encryption (TME): Enhances data security by encrypting the system memory. Scalability: Options ranging from 128 vCPUs/512 GiB RAM in the Dv6 family to 192 vCPUs/1.8 TiB RAM in the Ev6 family. Performance Gains: Benchmarks and internal tests (such as SPEC CPU Integer) indicate improvements of 15%–30% across various workloads including web applications, databases, analytics, and generative AI tasks. My personal perspective and point of view The new Azure v6 VMs mark a significant advancement in cloud computing performance, scalability, and security. Our Geekbench tests clearly show that the Dld e6 series—powered by the latest Intel Xeon Platinum 8573C (Emerald Rapids)—delivers up to 30% better performance than previous-generation machines with more resources. Coupled with the hardware evolution from Ice Lake-SP to Emerald Rapids—which brings a dramatic increase in cache size, improved frequency dynamics, and advanced instruction support—the new v6 generation sets a new standard for high-performance workloads. Whether you’re running critical enterprise applications, data-intensive analytics, or next-generation AI models, the enhanced capabilities of these VMs offer significant benefits in performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. References and Further Reading: Microsoft’s official announcement: Azure Dld e6 VMs Internal tests performed with Geekbench 6.4.0 (AVX2) in the Germany West Central Azure region.
Where is subscription Key
I am following the exercise Exercise: Create a backend API at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/explore-api-management/8-import-api In step Configure the backend settings it is showed or not indicated to check "Subscription Required" however, in the test stage, step 2, it says The Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key is filled in automatically for the subscription key associated with this API which is not true as you can notice in the my API snapshot How come that it is generated, we dont see it anywhere and is bound to the API? Is it a mistake from the author?Change Display Name of Azure-Bot via API
Hi everyone, Maybe someone can give me a hint on how to achieve the following: - I created an Azure-Bot with a certain display name. - I have a PowerApp and a Flow which create calls from this bot to a selected user (via MS Graph API). - In some scenarios, I want the Flow to rename the bots display name so that the user better understands why the bot is calling. -> Is there a way to change the display name of an azure-bot via API? Thanks for your help! Kind regards TimHow Microsoft Azure Ensures Data Privacy and Global Compliance | Secure Cloud Solutions
In the era of cloud transformation, data privacy and compliance have become top priorities for businesses worldwide. As companies migrate critical workloads to the cloud, they must ensure that their service providers handle sensitive information responsibly and meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Microsoft Azure, one of the world’s most trusted cloud platforms, goes above and beyond to guarantee security, privacy, and compliance for every customer — from startups to global enterprises. Azure’s approach combines advanced security technologies, transparent governance, and a vast portfolio of compliance certifications, ensuring that data stays protected no matter where it resides. https://dellenny.com/how-microsoft-azure-ensures-data-privacy-and-global-compliance-secure-cloud-solutions/Identity in Azure Understanding Azure AD, Authentication, and Authorization
In today’s digital-first world, managing user identities and access securely is paramount. Microsoft Azure provides a robust platform for identity management through Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), helping organizations protect sensitive data while ensuring seamless user experiences. Understanding the differences between authentication and authorization in Azure, and how Azure AD facilitates them, is crucial for IT professionals, developers, and security experts alike. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of identity in Azure, the role of Azure AD, and how authentication and authorization work together to secure cloud applications and resources. https://dellenny.com/identity-in-azure-understanding-azure-ad-authentication-and-authorization/Shared Responsibility Model in Azure Explained (with Real Examples)
In today’s cloud-first world, Microsoft Azure is one of the most popular cloud platforms used by organizations globally. While Azure provides a robust infrastructure and wide-ranging services, it is crucial for businesses to understand their responsibilities in maintaining security, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is where the Shared Responsibility Model in Azure comes into play. The Shared Responsibility Model defines the division of security and operational duties between the cloud provider (Azure) and the customer. Understanding this model ensures that organizations know which security measures are handled by Microsoft and which ones they need to manage themselves. https://dellenny.com/shared-responsibility-model-in-azure-explained-with-real-examples/
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