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I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but can't find 'ask a question' in the community groups! I've been getting loads of spam lately and I want to block the sender. The option is greyed out on my phone and doesn't appear to be away to get it 'ungreyed'. I can do it on the PC no problem. Any suggestions or point me in the right direction. Thanks.Why should One learn AI ?
One should learn because, Microsoft is deep in the AI race right now — investing heavily, pushing into new product categories, expanding infrastructure, and building tools for both developers and end-users. Here’s a detailed snapshot of where Microsoft is on AI in late-2025, highlighting what they’ve achieved, what they’re working on, what challenges they face, and what it means for users/organizations 1.AI is Now the Core of Microsoft’s Strategy Microsoft isn’t treating AI as an add-on — it’s embedded into everything: Windows Copilot: AI built directly into the OS. Microsoft 365 Copilot: Automates Office apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Azure AI Services: Enterprise-grade infrastructure to build, deploy, and scale AI securely. GitHub Copilot & Azure DevOps: AI-driven development and deployment. Learning AI in Microsoft’s stack means you’re aligning with their long-term direction — it’s where every Microsoft product is headed. 2.Unified Ecosystem for Building & Deploying AI When you learn Microsoft AI, you get exposure to a connected environment that simplifies the AI lifecycle: Stage Microsoft Tools/Platforms Data Ingestion Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric Model Training Azure Machine Learning, Custom Models, Azure AI Foundry Orchestration Azure AI Studio, Logic Apps, Power Automate Deployment Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions Integration Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Graph API You can move from “idea -prototype - enterprise-scale app” without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem. 3.Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance Microsoft has the most trusted AI compliance posture among hyperscalers: 1000+ security and compliance certifications Responsible AI framework (human oversight, privacy, transparency) Seamless Azure AD / Entra ID integration for secure access If you work with enterprise or gov customers, this is critical — they already rely on Microsoft’s compliance backbone. 4.Massive Career & Business Demand According to recent LinkedIn and IDC reports: 80% of Fortune 500 companies use Azure AI services. “AI + Microsoft Cloud” roles (like AI Engineer, M365 Copilot Admin, Azure AI Specialist) are growing 3x faster than traditional cloud roles. Microsoft certifications (e.g., AI-102, DP-100, AI-900) are among the top-requested by employers. Learning Microsoft AI directly translates to employability and consulting value. 5.Democratized AI — Even for Non-Coders Not everyone needs to be a data scientist: Copilot Studio (Power Platform) → Build custom copilots using natural language. Azure AI Foundry → Build intelligent agents visually. Fabric AI Integration → Analyze data and auto-generate insights in Power BI. Microsoft’s goal is to make AI “as easy as Excel” — so business users can innovate too. 6.Future-Proof Skillset Microsoft is working closely with OpenAI and others to lead in: Agentic AI (autonomous reasoning agents) Multimodal AI (text, image, voice) Edge + Cloud AI (Windows + Azure hybrid AI) Responsible AI governance tools By learning Microsoft AI now, you’re future-proofing yourself for this next generation of AI-native applications.Unable to login to Azure (blocked tenant)
Hi! I was trying to do the exercises to prepare for an Azure exam, however when trying to access my account at ai.azure.com or portal.azure.com, I got the following error: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. I tried to contact support with no success - https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/customer-service-phone-numbers-c0389ade-5640-e588-8b0e-28de8afeb3f2 On chat, I've received the response that I should contact the phone number as it's a business case, on the phone number however, I was connected to a bot which said that it can't help with login issues on the phone. When trying to recall, now the bot remembered the interaction and says the same thing. I've done some certifications in the past, and my account has been inactive meanwhile - so this explains why it was blocked - but now I would need it again. Is there any way to regain access to Azure now to complete the exercises for the certification?AKS vs Azure Web App – When to Choose Which?
Criteria Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Web App ( App Service ) Use Case Microservices, complex distributed apps, container orchestration Simple web apps, APIs, or monolithic workloads Scalability Advanced autoscaling at container/pod level Built-in autoscale for instances Control Full control over networking, security, and runtime Managed platform, limited infrastructure control Complexity Requires Kubernetes expertise Easy to set up and manage CI/CD ntegrates with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, flexible pipelines Native CI/CD support with minimal setup Cost Pay for cluster nodes and infra (can be higher for small workloads) Pay per app plan (simpler, often cheaper for small apps) Best For Large-scale, containerized enterprise apps Quick deployments, small-to-medium web apps, APIs Examples Banking microservices, AI inference workloads, enterprise SaaS Company website, REST API, internal dashboardsGitHub Administrator Blueprinting Opportunity
Greetings! GitHub is updating a credential for GitHub Administrator, and we need your input through our exam blueprinting survey. The blueprint determines how many questions each skill in the exam will be assigned. Please complete the online survey by October 17, 2025. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification. You may send this to people external to Microsoft and GitHub as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Alicia Gorriaran at aliciagorriaran@github.com. GitHub Administrator blueprint survey link: https://microsoftlearning.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9st4ir1V8sngkdw Thank you!
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We are having an issue where some users cannot log back into windows 11 after going to a lock screen. Windows will tell you the password or username is incorrect even though the credentials are defiantly correct. The only solution I've found so far is to reboot the machine. What could be causing this? Our users are loosing unsaved work from having to reboot through out the day.Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 10/2
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Hero Community Event: Get started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access Saturday, Oct 04, 2025, 09:00 AM PDT Get started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Tech Talks Event: She Powers BI – Women’s DIY Mentorship Cohort 🌸 Monday, Oct 06, 2025, 08:30 AM PDT She Powers BI – Women’s DIY Mentorship Cohort 🌸 | Microsoft Community Hub Azure Cloud Commanders Event: The Integrated World of Microsoft Cloud Frameworks Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025, 06:00 PM PDT The Integrated World of Microsoft Cloud Frameworks | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: Unlocking document insights with Azure AI October 7, 2025 19:00 PM AEST October 7, 2025 10:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha-malik/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/M6qvUYdv58tt?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Microsoft Hero Community Event: D365 Field Service 101 October 7, 2025 18:00 PM AEST October 19, 2025 09:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevarajankumar/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RtDkftSxhn7P?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Microsoft Hero Community Event: Azure Functions and network security.. Can it be done? October 11, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexdekoning/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RHzXr5bpYHFY?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Monday, Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: FSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP October 21, 2025 19:00 PM AEST October 21, 2025 10:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankashah/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/Vb5rUWMBN9YN?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defence October 25, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/monaghadiri/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/EtPkn2EZkauD?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework Sunday, Nov 02, 2025, 08:00 PM PST Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework | Microsoft Community Hub Azure Cloud Commanders Discussion: Microsoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes Microsoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes | Microsoft Community Hub Copilot & Power Platform with Rishona Discussion: Updates for the week (1/10/25) Upcoming webinar: Power BI + Dataverse: From Dashboards to Decisions & Copilot Memory Updates for the week (1/10/25) | Microsoft Community Hub SkillUp with Copilot Studio & Power Platform Discussion: ブログ(Vol.2 Power Platform コネクター(MSN 天気)を利用) を GItHub に公開 ブログ(Vol.2 Power Platform コネクター(MSN 天気)を利用) を GItHub に公開 | Microsoft Community Hub SkillUp with Copilot Studio & Power Platform Blog: Power Apps Code Apps(Preview) を利用して Single Page Application を開発 Power Apps Code Apps(Preview) を利用して Single Page Application を開発 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft MSFarsi Community Blog: Optimizing Azure Firewall: From Rule-Based to Policy-Based Optimizing Azure Firewall: From Rule-Based to Policy-Based | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Blog: 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 | Microsoft Community HubMicrosoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes
Applied Skills + Certifications = a powerful combination. Microsoft Applied Skills validates your ability to complete real-world tasks using Microsoft technologies. These focused, flexible micro-credentials help you build job-ready skills and support your journey to earn role-based certification. Pass a Microsoft Applied Skills assessment and complete the https://aka.ms/EnterMicrosoftAppliedSkillsSweepstakes between August 25, 2025 to October 13, 2025 for a chance to receive a 50% discount Microsoft Certification voucher (below sweepstakes terms and conditions apply). Official rules: https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/support/microsoft-applied-skills-sweepstakes-official-rules?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004796Welcome to the Microsoft Learn community
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Applied Skills : Deploy and configure Azure monitor issues
Has anyone managed to pass this applied skills? I’ve already taken it twice and I can’t complete 3 tasks. First, it asks to configure file and configuration tracking for a web app in Change Analysis (classic), which is no longer available. Second, it asks to enable Insights on a VM, but the user doesn’t have the permissions to do it, and they can’t be added. Third, it asks to create a connection test between two VMs, but the user isn’t authorized to add the Network Watcher extension to the Linux VM. Both times I scored 69% (75% needed) and it marked those tasks as not completed.
What are all the ways to get discount or free vouchers for Microsoft certifications?
Hello Microsoft Learn Community, I am looking for a comprehensive overview of all the current ways to obtain free or discounted exam vouchers for Microsoft certifications. I am aware of the following primary methods: Microsoft Cloud Skills Challenges Microsoft Learn Training Days Could you please help me complete this list? My main questions are: Besides the two methods mentioned, are there any other ongoing programs or lesser-known ways to get vouchers? Is there a central hub or page where all active voucher opportunities are listed? What is the best way to stay informed about new voucher campaigns as they are announced? Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge and experience. Your help is greatly appreciated. Best regardsMicrosoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 9/18
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Fabric Café Securing AI in Fabric: Defending ML Workloads from Advanced Cyber Threats Friday, Sep 19, 2025, 06:00 PM PDT Securing AI in Fabric: Defending ML Workloads from Advanced Cyber Threats | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips Saturday, Sep 20, 2025, 09:00 AM PDT Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips Azure Cloud Commanders Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework Sunday, Nov 02, 2025, 08:00 PM PST Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework | Microsoft Community Hub Copilot & Power Platform with Rishona Discussion post – Updates for the week Updates for the week (12/9/25) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Fabric Café Discussion post - [RECORDING] - Optimising Primavera P6 Reporting with Power BI” with Juliana Smith [RECORDING] - Optimising Primavera P6 Reporting with Power BI” with Juliana Smith | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Blog post - 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Discussion post - 🎊Microsoft NextGen Heroes – Season 2 is almost here! 🎊Microsoft NextGen Heroes – Season 2 is almost here! | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community September Calendar is HERE! September Calendar IS HERE! | Microsoft Community HubAdapting AI Protocols in Life‑Threatening Emergencies
Adapting AI Protocols in Life‑Threatening Emergencies My name is Benoît Chevalier, and I am passionate about artificial intelligence. I recently tested an immediate emergency scenario: a mother arrives at a closed pharmacy while her child is suffering from a severe allergic reaction. A single dose from an epinephrine auto‑injector (EpiPen) could have saved the child’s life in this scenario, but no emergency service could intervene before the child’s probable death. In this context, I proposed different possible courses of action, but the AI failed to identify the solution that should have been visible. It collided with protocols—no doubt established for good reasons—but which, in this precise case, prevented any life‑saving outcome and led to an irreversible consequence. The AI froze, unable to perceive the possibilities that could have been considered. I wonder whether it might be possible to introduce flexibility into such protocols. I am fully aware that an AI cannot make legal decisions or encourage illegal actions. However, it could have provided options with an estimated survival probability for the child, by exploring different scenarios. Among these options, one rule that might have saved the child’s life would have been to break the pharmacy’s window. Of course, I understand that such power cannot be given directly to an AI. But if the AI had been able to communicate with the police, the authorities could have given the green light, making the action legal. In this way, instead of mourning a death, we could have witnessed a life saved—thanks to AI working in collaboration with the authorities. I would be glad to test AI again in contextual scenarios, so that the public may better appreciate its true potential. With your kind consideration, I submit this reflection: could we not envision or adjust certain rules so that AI may respond more effectively in life‑threatening emergencies? Sincerely, Benoît Chevalier
CI/CD GitHub Deployment from Dev to UAT Synapse Workspace not Picking Up UAT Resources
Hello, I am setting up CI/CD for Azure Synapse Analytics using GitHub Actions with multiple environments (Dev, UAT, Prod). My Synapse resources are: Dev: ************-dev, azcalsbdatalakedev, calsbvaultdev, SQL DB azcalsbazuresqldev / MetaData UAT: ************-uat, azcalsbdatalakeuat, calsbvaultuat, SQL DB azcalsbazuresqluat / MetaData Prod: ***********-prod, azcalsbdatalakeprod, azcalsbvaultprod, SQL DB azcalsbazuresqlprod / MetaData I have environment-specific parameter override files like uat.json and prod.json. My GitHub workflows (synapse-dev.yml, synapse-uat.yml, etc.) deploy the Synapse publish artifacts (TemplateForWorkspace.json and TemplateParametersForWorkspace.json) with those overrides. Issue: When I run the UAT workflow, deployment completes successfully but the UAT Synapse workspace still shows Dev resources. For example, linked services like LS_ADLS still point to azcalsbdatalakedev instead of azcalsbdatalakeuat. What I have tried: Created overrides for UAT (uat.json) with correct workspace name and connection strings Checked GitHub workflow YAML to confirm the override file is being passed in the az deployment group create step Verified that Dev deployment works fine Tried changing default values in linked services JSON but behavior is inconsistent Questions: Is there a specific way to structure override files (uat.json) for Synapse CI/CD deployments so environment values are correctly replaced? Do I need separate branches in GitHub for Dev, UAT, and Prod, or can I deploy to all environments from main with overrides? Has anyone else seen linked services or parameters still pointing to Dev even after a UAT deployment? Any guidance, best practices, or sample YAML and override examples would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Roundup 9/24
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