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Global Substrate Library

jwl247 — Sat, 30 May 2026 01:23:54 GMT

I built a substrate to never have to install software again, or find a file if I know its name. How fast is fast? My userspace Kernel where the file system is completely abstracted into a global asset library, can I, Do I implement in windows permanently? microseconds load time is very nice to have.

Build an AI Resume Screening Multi-Agent

SajedaSultana — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:16:19 GMT

Hello everyone 👋

I recently built an AI-powered resume screening multi-agent that automates the hiring intake and candidate evaluation process.

The solution automatically:

Accepts resume uploads
Stores resumes in SharePoint
Evaluates candidates using AI
Matches resumes against job requirements
Generates recruiter-ready summaries
Sends automated recruiter notifications

Technologies Used:
• Power Automate
• AI Builder
• SharePoint
• Outlook
• GPT-Based Prompting

This is Part 1 of my AI Hiring Multi-Agent Series.

I’d love to hear feedback from the community and learn how others are approaching AI-powered recruitment workflows.

Newsletter:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/build-ai-resume-screening-multi-agent-sajeda-sultana-k1ege/?trackingId=TQzoIUy0RveiwXLIgEKvSQ%3D%3D

If you find it helpful, please share it with others who may benefit from it as well.

Which AI-300 Exam Topics Have the Most Tricky Questions?

celinamart — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:24:46 GMT

I am currently preparing for the AI-300 exam and trying to spend more time on the areas that tend to be the most challenging in the actual exam. For those who have already taken AI-300, which topics contained the most tricky or confusing questions?

You no longer need to be a developer to build an AI agent.

SajedaSultana — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:07:46 GMT

That’s the biggest shift happening right now with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
I recently explored how businesses, nonprofits, HR teams, and everyday professionals can now create intelligent AI agents - without writing code, hiring a large engineering team, or building complex AI infrastructure.

In this article, I break down:
✅ What AI agents actually are
✅ How Copilot Studio works
✅ Connecting enterprise knowledge (SharePoint, Dynamics 365, PDFs, websites)
✅ Adding tools like Outlook, Teams, and workflows
✅ Multi-agent architecture
✅ Deploying AI agents across Teams, websites, WhatsApp, Slack, and more

If you’ve been curious about enterprise AI , this guide is for you.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://lnkd.in/ecffBTyR

AI-102 Delivery Completed — Preparing for AI-103: How Is Microsoft AI Training Evolving?

patrita63 — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:21:52 GMT

Completed another AI-102 training delivery — and already diving into the roadmap toward AI-103.

Recent discussions with learners covered several important areas:

- Azure AI Services

- Azure OpenAI

- RAG patterns & enterprise architectures

- Responsible AI

- Real-world implementation considerations

One thing is becoming increasingly clear:

AI capabilities are evolving rapidly, and technical learning paths must evolve just as quickly.

For trainers, architects, developers, and organizations, maintaining technical depth while adapting to continuous platform evolution is becoming both a challenge and an opportunity.

I'm curious to hear perspectives from the community:

What differences or shifts do you expect between AI-102 and AI-103?

Which Microsoft AI topics are currently proving most relevant — or most challenging — in your projects?

Weekly Roundup for Skilling Rooms (Groups)

AmyCloud — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:23:57 GMT

Hello Skills Hub Community! Below is a summary of what is happening within our Skilling Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content, make sure to follow/join the group that interests you.

Find the full list of our Skilling Rooms (Groups) here: Skilling Room Directory

Skilling Room	Details	Date/Time	Link to post
Azure Cloud Commanders	Event: Mastering the Kubernetes Gateway API	Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT	Mastering the Kubernetes Gateway API \| Microsoft Community Hub
The Fabric Café	Event: Automating Star Schemas in Fabric DW \| Bob Duffy	Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/7c90bbf5-9aac-425c-b9b6-798cc8285058/automating-star-schemas-in-fabric-dw--bob-duffy/4520498
Microsoft Hero Community	Event: Use AI to build AI, without losing your mind	Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/25819aa2-cf93-4776-8ca8-247a6523ebc9/use-ai-to-build-ai-without-losing-your-mind/4518595
Azure Cloud Commanders	Event: Set It and Forget It: Secure & Automated Certificate Management on AKS	Monday, Jun 01, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/905f6364-959b-4f0a-bb85-10c14d665ed6/set-it-and-forget-it-secure--automated-certificate-management-on-aks/4518589
Azure Cloud Commanders	Event: Make your automations more sustainable	Thursday, Jun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/905f6364-959b-4f0a-bb85-10c14d665ed6/make-your-automations-more-sustainable/4518592
Azure Cloud Commanders	Event: Azure SRE Agent: Automating Reliability at Scale	Thursday, Jul 16, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/905f6364-959b-4f0a-bb85-10c14d665ed6/azure-sre-agent-automating-reliability-at-scale/4518593
The Fabric Café	Weekly #FabricCoffee sessions at Microsoft Fabric Cafe		https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftFabricCafe

Stop Writing Promotional Emails. Build an AI Agent That Does It For You.

SajedaSultana — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:41:58 GMT

Hi everyone 👋

A few weeks ago, I started thinking about how much time businesses still spend writing repetitive promotional emails manually every month.

The process is usually the same:

review customer purchase history
check active discounts
write personalized emails
send them one by one

So I decided to build a simple AI-powered workflow that could automate the entire process.

For Edition #003 of my newsletter, I created an AI agent that:

✅ reads customer purchase data

✅ matches category-based discounts

✅ generates personalized promotional emails using AI

✅ sends emails automatically

What I enjoyed most while building this project was seeing how even small personalization details can completely change the customer experience. Instead of sending generic promotions, the workflow creates emails tailored to each customer’s purchases and interests.

In this edition, I shared:

the real-world use case
the complete workflow approach
implementation screenshots
sample datasets
GitHub project files
practical automation tips

📌 View the newsletter

If you enjoy building practical AI automations or exploring real-world AI agent ideas, I think you’ll enjoy this edition.

I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts and learn how others are approaching AI-driven automation in their own projects 🙌

Agent vs. Workflow in Copilot Studio - Which One Do I Actually Need?

SajedaSultana — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:21:31 GMT

Hey everyone! 👋

Raise your hand if this has happened to you...

You open Copilot Studio for the first time, you're excited, you're ready to build and then the very first screen asks you:

"What would you like to build?" [ Agent ] [ Workflow ]

And your brain just goes blank. 😅

Which one? What's the difference? Does it even matter which I pick?

I've been there. I picked randomly, built halfway through, and then realized I probably chose the wrong one. So I put together this quick breakdown to save you that frustration!

The One-Line Answer

Agent = Conversation. Workflow = Automation.

That's the core of it. But let me unpack what that actually means in practice.

Here's a Visual That Makes It Click

Let's Break It Down Simply

🤖 Choose an Agent when...

Your tool needs to talk to people and actually understand what they're saying.

An Agent is like a smart assistant that:

Chats with users in a natural, back-and-forth way
Pulls answers from your knowledge sources like PDFs, SharePoint, or websites
Asks follow-up questions to collect and validate information
Guides users through a process step by step
Handles all kinds of different questions without breaking

Its whole goal? Understand, assist, and engage the person in front of it.

Real example: A customer types "I need help with my invoice" - the Agent reads that, asks the right follow-up questions, and helps them resolve it without any human stepping in.

⚙️ Choose a Workflow when...

You need something to run in the background and get things done - no conversation needed.

A Workflow is like a reliable robot that:

Follows a fixed set of predefined steps every single time
Performs actions and processes automatically
Creates or updates records in your systems
Sends emails and notifications at the right moment
Connects with Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Outlook, and more
Just runs — quietly, consistently, without anyone needing to interact with it

Its whole goal? Automate, process, and get things done.

Real example: When a new employee is added to the system → automatically create their accounts, send a welcome email, and notify their manager. No one has to lift a finger.

The Simplest Way to Decide

Ask yourself just one question:

Does someone need to have a conversation with it?

Yes → Build an Agent No → Build a Workflow

That single question will get you to the right answer 90% of the time.

The Mistake Most Beginners Make

A lot of us (myself included!) jump straight to building an Agent because it sounds more exciting and powerful.

But if your process is just a series of fixed steps with no real conversation involved, a Workflow will do the job faster, cleaner, and more reliably.

You don't have to choose just one forever. A really powerful pattern is having your Agent handle the conversation and then trigger a Workflow to do the heavy lifting in the background. Best of both worlds! 🙌

Quick Recap

	Agent	Workflow
Best for	Conversation	Automation
Talks to users?	Yes	No
Follows fixed steps?	Not always	Always
Runs in background?	No	Yes
Connects to systems?	Can	Yes, natively

Hope this clears things up! Drop your questions below especially if you have a specific use case you're trying to figure out. Happy to help you work out which one fits. 😊

Microsoft Clarity on my Shopify store facing issue to setup

latabhilesha12 — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:16:18 GMT

I have installed Microsoft Clarity on my Shopify store multiple times but the dashboard keeps redirecting to the Getting Started / Install page. I have tried clearing cache, incognito mode, enabling app embed in Shopify theme, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, and using different browsers. Nothing works.

Project ID: wmr1zh66ue Platform: Shopify Issue: Dashboard stuck on /getting page after every install attempt

Please help resolve this from the backend.

Microsoft 365 and AI Services Administrator Blueprint Survey Opportunity

LibertyMunson — Thu, 14 May 2026 23:37:05 GMT

Microsoft is considering a credential for Microsoft 365 and AI Services 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 May 26, 2026. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com.

Microsoft 365 and AI Services Administrator blueprint survey link:

https://www.starttest.com/starttest2/startsurvey?programid=187&guid=1D021424-4D61-407B-9C44-10DBB8D092F8

Weekly Roundup for Skilling Rooms (Groups)

AmyCloud — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:23:12 GMT

Find the full list of our Skilling Rooms (Groups) here: Skilling Room Directory

Skilling Room	Details	Date/Time	Link to post
Microsoft Hero Community	Event: Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot Prompts	Monday, May 18, 2026, 01:00 AM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/25819aa2-cf93-4776-8ca8-247a6523ebc9/mastering-microsoft-365-copilot-prompts/4518367
Microsoft Hero Community	Event: Use AI to build AI, without losing your mind	Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT	https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/25819aa2-cf93-4776-8ca8-247a6523ebc9/use-ai-to-build-ai-without-losing-your-mind/4518595
The Fabric Café	Weekly #FabricCoffee sessions at Microsoft Fabric Cafe		https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftFabricCafe

Registering for the Microsoft AI-300 exam in beta mode for a date after the beta period?

mv2026 — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:34:37 GMT

If I am registering for the AI 300 and AI 103 exams when they are in beta mode and choosing an exam date in July or August 2026, if the exam is released as a live version (out of beta mode), would I have to pay once again to re-register for the live version? Can I still take the exam if I'd registered for it when it was in the beta phase? I will be paying the regular price and not using the discount that was made available to those who signed up early on to take the beta mode exam.

Microsoft Power Platform Developers Blueprint Survey Opportunity

LibertyMunson — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:12 GMT

Greetings!

Microsoft is updating the certification for Microsoft Power Platform Developers, 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 May 27, 2026. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com.

Microsoft Power Platform Developers blueprint survey link:

https://www.starttest.com/starttest2/startsurvey?programid=187&guid=5E2B3AA4-0C24-43A1-99A2-F5BF6F5955E1

Turning Real Business Ideas into AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio

SajedaSultana — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:39:10 GMT

Over the past few months, I’ve been exploring how AI agents can solve real business problems inside the Microsoft ecosystem — not just as demos, but as practical, usable solutions.

That’s what inspired me to create From Idea to Agent: Copilot.

In Edition #002, I walk through how I built a real-world AI agent using Microsoft Copilot Studio and how anyone — developers, consultants, nonprofits, students, or business users — can start turning ideas into enterprise-ready AI experiences.

This edition includes:
✅ A real AI agent use case
✅ A step-by-step implementation tutorial
✅ Practical lessons from real implementations
🎥 A complete 6-scene video walkthrough

My goal with this newsletter is simple:
Make AI agents easier to understand, easier to build, and more practical for everyday business scenarios.

If you’re exploring:
🔹 Microsoft Copilot Studio
🔹 Power Platform
🔹 Dynamics 365
🔹 Power Automate
🔹 Enterprise AI solutions

…I hope this edition gives you ideas, confidence, and practical guidance to start building your own.

I’d genuinely love to hear how others in the Microsoft community are approaching AI agents and Copilot implementations.

🔗 Read the full newsletter here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/edition-002-build-real-ai-agents-microsoft-ecosystem-sajeda-sultana-ihepe/?trackingId=JhLP0HdQTJasUmHeebHxTw%3D%3D

Inside the AB-620 Beta Exam: A Real-World Experience

SajedaSultana — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:48:36 GMT

I recently had a different kind of certification experience and wanted to share it with the community.

After completing multiple certifications across the Microsoft ecosystem, I decided to take my first beta exam: AB-620 – Microsoft Certified: AI Agent Builder Associate.

I registered early using the beta promo code (AB620Sunny26), which provided 80% off, reducing the cost from $165 USD to about $33 USD (valid for exams booked on or before May 12, 2026).

What makes beta exams unique?

This was not a typical certification experience.

Beta exams are released before general availability, which means:

There are limited or no preparation resources (no practice tests, minimal guidance)
Some questions may feel ambiguous or still being refined
The exam often includes more questions than the final version

However, there are strong advantages:

You can earn the certification earlier than the general public
The certification holds the same value as the live exam
You help improve exam quality through feedback (Microsoft reviews all beta comments)
The discount and exam voucher make it very cost-effective
It validates real-world experience, not just theoretical knowledge

Important considerations

There are a few trade-offs to be aware of:

Results are delayed - typically 10–12 weeks
You only get one attempt during the beta period
The exam scope may feel broader or less predictable

Who should take this exam?

If you already have hands-on experience with:

Azure
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Copilot Studio
Power Platform

…then this beta exam is a great opportunity to validate your skills early.

You can find more details here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/ai-agent-builder-associate/

I’ve now completed the exam and am currently in the waiting phase.

According to Microsoft:
"You'll receive your score about 10 days after the exam goes live - approximately 10–12 weeks after the beta period begins."

Final thought

If you are confident in your practical experience and comfortable navigating uncertainty, I would definitely encourage you to consider beta exams. They are a great way to stay ahead and contribute to the certification ecosystem.

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Blueprint Survey Opportunity

LibertyMunson — Tue, 05 May 2026 01:12:33 GMT

Greetings!

Microsoft is updating the certification for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultants, 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 May 15, 2026. 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 as well.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com.

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultants blueprint survey link:

https://www.starttest.com/starttest2/startsurvey?programid=187&guid=E8D1566C-A490-405E-B87D-922406D49160

Why Collecting User Feedback on Your AI Agent Actually Matters

SajedaSultana — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:38:37 GMT

Hi everyone,

I see many of us experimenting with AI agents in Copilot Studio and other platforms. Spinning up an agent is now the easy part but making sure it actually helps users is much harder.

In a short blog, I shared why listening to users should be part of your AI design, not an afterthought. I talk about:

Using thumbs up/down, comments, and simple surveys
Turning feedback into a backlog of improvements
Why this feedback loop is essential for making AI agents truly useful

If you’re building or maintaining AI agents, I’d love your thoughts and experiences.

🔗 Read the blog:
Why Collecting User Feedback on Your AI Agent Actually Matters
https://medium.com/@sajeda27/why-collecting-user-feedback-on-your-ai-agent-actually-matters-54deea4fee7b

Design and implement production-ready, multi-agent AI solutions Blueprint Survey Opportunity

LibertyMunson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:08 GMT

Greetings!

Microsoft is considering a credential for Design and implement production-ready, multi-agent AI solutions, 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 May 13, 2026. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com.

Design and implement production-ready, multi-agent AI solutions blueprint survey link:

https://www.starttest.com/starttest2/startsurvey?programid=187&guid=34E74253-ACA4-4E29-A2A3-D675399594CB

Windows Server Administrator Blueprint Survey Opportunity

LibertyMunson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:53:16 GMT

Greetings!

Microsoft is updating the certification for Windows Server 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 May 5, 2026. 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 as well.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com.

Windows Server Administrator blueprint survey link:

https://www.starttest.com/starttest2/startsurvey?programid=187&guid=98E35C02-CD72-4A40-9F0E-66E83D4016F1

Recover my email

purawellness — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:40:33 GMT

I have an old hotmail email that I need to access. When I go through the process of recovering the email, it says i dont have enough information for them to approve. Im looking for any way to contact an actual person from Microsoft to help me access this email.