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Re: Accessing trials and kits for Windows
teo_babbeo Please visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center http://www.microsoft.com/EvalCenter instead of using the direct links. The Windows 11 page now has one .iso (version 24H2) that contains multiple languages, including Italian: https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-11-enterprise591Views1like0CommentsStep by Step to Create a Tag Filter in FinOps Hub (Portuguese)
Now live on the Azure InfraGurus regional blog, is guidance on filtering by tags using FinOps hubs. This local language blog is published in Portuguese. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-infragurus/passo-a-passo-para-criar-um-filtro-de-tag-no-finops-hub/ba-p/4249215 If you'e looking for more Infrastructure guidance in Portuguese, check out the rest of the blog: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-infragurus/bg-p/AzureInfraGurus135Views1like0CommentsAzure compute reservation exchanges will remain available until further notice
The availability of Azure compute reservation exchanges for Azure Virtual Machine, Azure Dedicated Host and Azure App Service has been extended until further notice. Originally with a deadline of 1 July 2024, we have extended this and customers may continue exchanging their compute reservations for different instance series and regions until we notify them again, which will be at least 6 months in advance of the new deadline. Learn more: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cost-management-billing/reservations/reservation-exchange-policy-changes?WT.mc_id=modinfra-0000-socuff470Views1like0CommentsChanges to Azure billing meter IDs
Do you use billing meter IDs in your Azure cost reporting? They show up on your invoice, price sheets, API calls etc. We're making some changes so they are unique, so they might appear differently (with a new ID) on some of your resources over the next few months. Learn more: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-governance-and-management/azure-billing-meters-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming/ba-p/4106465?WT.mc_id=modinfra-117912-socuff302Views0likes0CommentsNEW: Set reservation to automatically renew
You can now opt in for your reservation to automatically renew. Your reservations will then automatically purchase a replacement when an existing reservation expires. Automatic renewal provides an easy way to continue getting reservation discounts. It also saves you from having to closely monitor a reservation's expiration or miss savings benefits until you manually renew. The renewal setting is turned off by default, but you can enable or disable the renewal setting anytime, up to the expiration of the existing reservation. Learn more here: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cost-management-billing/reservations/reservation-renew?WT.mc_id=modinfra-117912-socuff434Views1like0CommentsKey 2024 changes to the FinOps Framework
Just announced - the Technical Advisory Council have approved some revisions to the FinOps Framework, namely: Updated definition: "FinOps is an operational framework and cultural practice which maximizes business value of cloud, enables timely data-driven decision making, and creates financial accountability through collaboration between engineering, finance and business teams." Renaming of some personas and the addition of ITSM, ITFM & Security to allied personas. Domain names changes and consolidation Renamed. merged and added Capabilities For details, visit https://www.finops.org/insights/2024-finops-framework/ What do you think? Are these updates a better reflection of FinOps practices today?792Views0likes0CommentsState of FinOps - 2024 Report
The FinOps Foundation have published the results of their annual survey, the State of FinOps: The summary includes: - New key priorities of reducing waste and managing commitments, mirroring economic uncertainty - Though a top priority, majority heavily optimize only compute spend, leaving further efficiency opportunities - Forecasting capabilities need to improve considerably - Engineering persona getting the most value out of both FinOps training and self-service reporting - The cost of AI is affecting large spenders, but is still on the horizon for others - Intersection with sustainability teams is expected to increase considerably, very few are working together today - Humans are still in the loop for most automation Read more about the insights here: https://www.finops.org/insights/key-priorities-shift-in-2024/ Does this survey reflect what you're seeing as priorities and challenges in your own organization?938Views4likes0CommentsRe: why i am been charged for "Azure App Service" while i do not have any active ones
You can use the filters in cost analysis to find out which resource and which resource meters are generating the cost. This blog shows you how but uses a storage account as the example:https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/step-by-step-finding-and-analyzing-microsoft-azure-cloud-usage/ba-p/718890?WT.mc_id=modinfra-0000-socuff Azure App Service pricing also applies to apps in a Stopped state. See the FAQ at the bottom of the product pricing page: https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/app-service/windows/#pricing2.7KViews0likes2CommentsRe: Accessing trials and kits for Windows
TexasViking LOF is the image that contains the "Language packs and Optional Features" - it's much bigger at 5.7GB FOD is Features on demand, that gives you a smaller installation file to start with, then downloads the appropriate feature components into the build when you run it and choose them. It's only 335MB.262KViews2likes0CommentsMonitoring Azure Backup just got even better!
Your backup is only as good as your last successful restore - but now Azure Monitor has improved capabilities for monitoring and alerting of Azure Backup's security, backup jobs and restores. Pierre chats with the product group and drops you some documentation links: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/azure-backup-monitoring-and-alerting/ba-p/3284049?WT.mc_id=modinfra-63447-socuff638Views1like0CommentsTroubleshooting applications on Windows Containers
From an IT Pro perspective, when developers start talking about Containers my first though is "How do you monitor them? Troubleshoot them? Back them up?". My IT Operations knowledge is built on having access to the operating system! Vinicius explores a few of our different tools you can use to troubleshoot applications on Windows Containers, to get access to those beloved logs and events! How to manually troubleshoot applications on Windows Containers How to troubleshoot applications on Windows Containers with the Log Monitor Tool How to troubleshoot applications on Windows Containers with the Windows Admin Center698Views1like0CommentsAre you Microsoft's next Security Cloud Advocate?
Join our team and make the world better for security professionals! This position is remote friendly! The Developer Relations team in Microsoft engineering is maniacal about making the world amazing for technical communities with all skills & backgrounds. We're excited to support and contribute to software platforms, tools, and processes. We’re spreading awareness of Microsoft Clouds, Azure and Microsoft 365, enabling technologists to do what they love and helping them to learn. We have two positions open in Cloud Advocacy on our Security team: Senior Security Cloud Advocate: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/1297260/Senior-Security-Cloud-Advocate Principal Security Cloud Advocate Team Lead: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/1297261/Principal-Security-Cloud-Advocate-Team-Lead Whether you love creating technical content, engaging with technical communities online and in person, and want to work in partnership with Microsoft's product teams, or if you have thoughts and opinions on how advocacy should look for security communities, click the links above to learn more and submit your application. Both roles report to a Redmond-based manager but you do not have to be located in the USA.1KViews0likes0CommentsStep-by-step: How to connect AWS machines to Microsoft Defender for Cloud with Azure Arc
Linda Murray and Amy McAuley, Assc Consultants in Azure Cloud and AI at Microsoft, contributed a great detailed write-up on how to connect AWS to Microsoft Defender for Cloud. See all the pre-reqs and steps needed in both AWS and Azure, to get your AWS Security Hub detected misconfigurations and findings included in your Secure Score Model and Regulatory Compliance Experience. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/step-by-step-how-to-connect-aws-machines-to-microsoft-defender/ba-p/3251096?WT.mc_id=modinfra-59837-socuffHow to troubleshoot applications on Windows Containers with the Log Monitor tool
Vinicius shares how the Log Monitor tool can be used to troubleshoot applications inside Windows Containers! https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/how-to-troubleshoot-applications-on-windows-containers-with-the/ba-p/3201318653Views1like0CommentsHow to create a new test environment for gMSA on AKS (preview)
Vinicius outlines each step and commands you will need to set up a test AKS environment to support the new (preview) Group Managed Service Accounts feature. Now you can run Active Directory dependent apps in containers! https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/step-by-step-creating-a-new-test-environment-for-gmsa-on-aks/ba-p/3107779?WT.mc_Id=modinfra-56270-socuff558Views0likes0CommentsAzUpdate: Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Monitor and Azure Static Web Apps
On this week's AzUpdate show, Jay and Pierre chat about updates to: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Azure Monitor log alerts Azure Static web apps enterprise-grade edge Azure Backup https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/azupdate-s04e01-azure-database-for-postgresql-azure-monitor-and/ba-p/3068001?WT.mc_id=modinfra-54952-socuff669Views0likes0CommentsWindows Hybrid Join single sign on login process to Azure AD
At our ITOpsTalk: All thing Hybrid event, Steve Syfuhs shared the details of the Windows login process. I've taken a portion of that - the authentication with Azure AD from a hybrid joined machine - added the application token request process and wrapped it up in a blog post for you, with direct links to the Docs resources: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/deep-dive-windows-hybrid-join-single-sign-on-to-azure-active/ba-p/2602107?wt.mc_id=modinfra-36704-socuff861Views1like0Comments
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