How to use GitHub Copilot for Azure?
Good news for everyone - GitHub Copilot is now available for free in VS Code!! Excited to try GitHub copilot for Azure in VSCode? Prerequisites: Account in GitHub Sign up for GitHub Copilot Account in Azure Install VSCode Step 1. Installation How to install GitHub Copilot for Azure? Open VS Code, in the leftmost panel, click on Extensions, type – ‘GitHub copilot for azure’, and install the first result which is by Microsoft. As shown in the Fig. 1.1 below: Fig. 1.1 How to install GitHub Copilot for Azure in VSCode 2. After this installation, you will be prompted to install – GitHub Copilot, Azure Tools, and other required installations. Click on allow and install all required extensions from the same method, as used above. Fig. 1.1.1 Installation of GitHub Copilot and sign in with GitHub Step 2: Enable How to enable GitHub Copilot in GitHub? Open GitHub, Click on top rightmost Profile pic, a left panel will open. Click on Your Copilot. Fig. 1.2 Locate GitHub Copilot Upon opening, enable it for IDE, as shown in the below Fig. 1.3 Fig. 1.3Enabling Copilot Chat in the IDE Step 3: Walkthrough Open VSCode, and click on the GitHub Copilot icon from topmost right side. This will open the GitHub Copilot Chat. From here, you can customize the model type and Send commands. Type azure to work with Azure related tasks. Below Fig. 1.4 will help to locate the things smoothly: Fig. 1.4Locating GitHub Copilot Chat in VSCode Scenario: Using the GitHub Repository If you have any of your project already available in the GitHub public repository, then paste the link of it in the chat section and append it with the below prompt: Prompt: This is my website deployed locally in GitHub, help me deploy in Azure. Hit Enter from the keyboard or Click the arrow sign, and proceed further with the instructions generated by the Copilot. Note: You will be prompted to Authenticate your Azure Account, simply follow the instructions said to authenticate. If you don’t have any website, paste the prompt written below in the chat section: Prompt: Could you help me create and deploy a simple Flask website by using an azd template? Fig. 1.5Reply from GitHub Copilot for Azure As visible in the above Fig. 1.5, the GitHub Copilot for Azure will send template in the response. Hover the arrow over it, and then click on Insert into terminal, this will automatically insert the command in the terminal. Meanwhile, you may need to Authenticate your Azure Account, simply follow the instructions said to authenticate. It will take a few minutes to initialize. Meanwhile, answer the questions it asks, if unsure, simply ask the same question by copy pasting in the GitHub Copilot Chat, and it will guide you. You can ask more questions like: What does azd init command do? How the website will be deployed? What region, should I select? Once, you are clear with all of the doubts, type azd up command in the terminal, this will deploy the website in azure. Fig. 1.6 GitHub Copilot guiding the user to deploy This Command will ask which subscription you want to use to deploy your website. Fig. 1.7Finding Subscription in Azure Portal Open the Azure portal, and type subscription in the search bar, as visible in Fig. 1.7. Click the first result and copy paste the Subscription ID visible there, to the GitHub Copilot chat, and append something like below: <Subscription ID> This is my Azure Subscription ID, deploy my website using it. <I reside in <Country Name> Once, done, you would be able to view the deployed website along with the new resources created in the Azure Portal. To un-deploy it, to free up the Azure resources, ask the same to GitHub Copilot, and it will guide you further! Tips and Tricks: For any error or Questions, directly ask to GitHub Copilot for Azure and it will answer your all queries, no limit! If unsure about anything, just paste the subscription id and share your country in the chat to get customized queries to run! Summary: GitHub Copilot can be used in VS Code for free, by installing thru extensions tab of VS Code. The deployment is done using just 2 commands: azd init and azd up To un-deploy, simply visit the directory and type azd down Happy 2025 with unlimited experiments using GitHub Copilot for Azure @VSCode for free!Partner Blog | AI-powered innovation leads the way at CES 2025
AI-powered innovation leads the way at CES 2025 Walking through the bustling halls of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I couldn't help but reflect on the incredible journey we've taken with Windows PCs. From the early days of basic computing to the advanced capabilities of today's AI-powered Copilot+ PCs, the evolution has been remarkable. CES 2025 was a whirlwind of technology and excitement as industry leaders, partners, and enthusiasts gathered to share and experience the latest trends and innovations. One of the highlights for me was witnessing theunveiling of our partners’ new AI-driven technologiesthat promise to reshape the way we interact with our devices. Our device partners continue to drive the innovation and scale that make them technology leaders. I also joined anOmdia panel to discuss the potential of AI at the edge to change computing by empowering both the cloud and local edge AI to work together in a hybrid model to enable real-time processing and decision-making. This shift is driven by the need for results with little to no latency, tighter privacy and security, and the ability to operate offline in environments with unreliable internet connections. Microsoft is well positioned to help independent software vendors (ISVs) bridge this hybrid environment with a complete platform and toolset. Continue reading hereMondays at Microsoft | Episode 40
NOW ON DEMAND Kickoff 2025 with Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook. They set the stage for what Modern Work and security news, events, and community opportunities await you in the new calendar year. Now available to watch on demand (original air date: January 13, 2025). Show notes and links to all that was shared and discussed during this episode: Visit Disaster Assistance: https://disasterassistance.gov Read more from our Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, “The Golden Opportunity for American AI”: https://lnkd.in/g3SMrQGz "6 #AI trends you’ll see more of in 2025" by Paul Nyhan — https://aka.ms/2025AITrends. "Taking legal action to protect the public from abusive AI-generated content" by Steven Masada — https://aka.ms/AI-LegalAction. Join us for the "SharePoint - From Concept to Creation to Impact" event online on January 29, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST: https://aka.ms/SharePointEvent. "Announcing mandatory multifactor authentication for the Microsoft 365 admin center" by Samer Baroudi — https://aka.ms/MandatoryMultiFactor. "Less burnout, more impact: AI continues to transform frontline efficiency" by Barbara Kim — https://aka.ms/FrontlineEfficiency. "The future of retail with Dynamics 365 AI-powered ERP solutions" by Stephanie Dart — https://aka.ms/FutureofRetail. "Unlock new possibilities by customizing Copilot chat in your apps with Copilot Studio (Preview)" by Hemant Gaur — https://aka.ms/CopilotStudio/ChatExtensibility. Let everyone know about Mondays at Microsoft: https://aka.ms/MondaysAtMicrosoft. And, subscribe to the Community News Desk: https://aka.ms/CommunityNewsDesk. Learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative (MGCI): https://aka.ms/MGCI. Review the list of newly minted regional directors: https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors. Find your next event on https://www.communitydays.org – including the new Community Calls page: https://www.communitydays.org/calls. Until next time. Our next show is Monday, January 27th at 8:00 AM PST. See you there.Unleash the power of data and generative AI with Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing
Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing uses data and generative AI to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the manufacturing sector. Learn more about the manufacturing data solutions in Microsoft Fabric, Factory Operations Agent in Azure AI, and the new Factory Safety Agent which help manufacturers unify and standardize data, gain real-time insights, and improve decision-making processes.New Copilot Features coming to Mac
If you're a Mac user in healthcare, I've got some exciting news to share with you. Microsoft has introduced some fantastic new Copilot experiences for Mac, specifically within Microsoft Outlook. If you're already a fan of Copilot in Teams, on the web, and other places, you're going to love these updates. Let's dive into the details! What's New? The same amazing Copilot experience that you're used to in Teams and other Microsoft applications is now available in Microsoft Outlook for Mac. You can find the Copilot app directly in the left app bar of Outlook, alongside your contacts and calendars. This makes it incredibly convenient to access Copilot's powerful features right from your email client. Unified Experience Across Applications With these new features, you can start accessing Copilot directly from the Outlook app, just like you can in other Microsoft applications. This unified experience ensures that you have consistent access to Copilot's capabilities, no matter which app you're using. Preview and Rollout These new features are currently in preview and will be rolling out globally this month, January 2025. If you're an admin, make sure to pay attention to your application update rings so you can start testing these features before they roll out to all users. Install Copilot as an App Through Your Browser For those who prefer a dedicated app experience, I've got you covered. I'll show you how to install Copilot as an app on your Mac using Edge, Chrome, and Safari. This approach leverages the "install as an app" and "add to dock" features, giving you a dedicated Copilot application right at your fingertips. How to Install Copilot as an App Edge: Go to the URL you want to create an app from, click the menu, and select "Install this site as an app." Give it a name and hit install. Chrome: Similar to Edge, navigate to the URL, click the menu, and select "Install this site as an app." Safari: Go to the URL, click "File" at the top, and select "Add to Dock." Give it a name and hit add. The new Microsoft Copilot experience on Mac is designed to make your life easier and more productive and help get things done! I hope you find these new features as exciting as I do. ***The article has been updated to accurately reflect the current status of feature launches. The features mentioned above are in preview, while other features are still under development.***Mondays at Microsoft | Episode 36
Another "Mondays at Microsoft" coming your way! Karuana Gatimu & Heather Cook will focus on AI in aviation, measuring AI performance, overview LLMs, discuss Microsoft 365 Copilots agents in SharePoint, plus highlight upcoming community events, and more. Join LIVE Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00am PDT. See you soon! #CommunityLuv 💝 Oct. 21 agenda, plus links to learn more: Insights from the fifth annual Microsoft Digital Defense Report. AI in Aviation: Introduction of a new industry reference architecture for airlines and airports. Measurement in AI: Discussion on the importance of measuring AI performance. AI for Water Conservation: Highlighting an AI tool developed by FIDO Tech to detect and prioritize water leaks. Overview of large language models (LLMs) and their applications. Introduction of Copilot agents in SharePoint. New updates for Pipelines in Power Platform, including custom pipelines host. To learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative - a meeting place for all who are part of the Microsoft Community ecosystem, all are welcome: https://aka.ms/MGCI We launched a new page listing our newly minted regional directors. https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors So many great events coming up and all available to check out on www.communitydays.org + its community calls page. FYI |Microsoft Ignite | November 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, USA – https://ignite.microsoft.com FYI | Our next episode of Mondays at Microsoft isNovember 4th; check our show page for more.Mondays at Microsoft | Episode 35
NOW ON DEMAND | Get ready for the week with "Mondays at Microsoft" - this time *on Tuesday*! Karuana Gatimu & Heather Cook will focus on Trustworthy AI, new Copilot features, fighting deepfakes, Office 2024 release update, plus highlight upcoming community events, and more. Aired Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, 8:00am PDT. See you there! #CommunityLuv💝 Show notes & links to all that was shared and discussed on October 8th, 2024: "Microsoft Trustworthy AI: Unlocking human potential starts with trust" by Takeshi Numoto. Live from the Microsoft AI Tour: Mexico City - https://aka.ms/MicrosoftAITourLive. Copilot is an AI companion for everyone, with new Vision and Voice features. "Fighting deepfakes with more transparency about AI" by Vanessa Ho. "Office 2024 for consumers available October 1" by Bryan Rognier — https://aka.ms/Office2024. "Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service for the second year in a row" by Stefan Kinnestrand. Power Apps Pulse video series hosted by April Dunnam + What's new in Power Apps. "European Fabric Community Conference 2024: Building an AI-powered data platform" by Arun Ulagaratchagan + "Activate your data responsibly in the era of AI with Microsoft Purview" by Rudra Mitra. To learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative - a meeting place for all who are part of the Microsoft Community ecosystem, all are welcome:https://aka.ms/MGCI. We launched a new page listing our newly minted regional directors: https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors. "Get ready for the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup: Let the innovation begin!" by the Student Developer Evangelism Team. Find your next event: https://CommunityDays.org Community Days speakerboard – https://communitydays.org/speakerboard Microsoft Ignite | November 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL, USA. In person is sold out. Online is open to all - register today. Join us for the next episode of Mondays at Microsoft (this one back on Monday) with Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook on Monday, October 21st, 8:00am PDT. Check out our page for our show and Community Studio efforts at https://aka.ms/MondaysAtMicrosoft.Mondays at Microsoft | Episode 32
Stay informed | Join Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook for the latest in AI, broad Microsoft 365 product awareness, community activities and events, and more. Join live on Monday, August 19th, 8:00am PDT.#CommunityLuv Note: We multicast all episodes. You can watch the show live right here on itsCommunity News Desk event page, via LinkedIn Live from the"Microsoft Community" page, or direct within YouTube on theMicrosoft Community Learning channel. Show notes & links to all that was shared and discussed on July 19th, 2024: Now available: Copilot for Microsoft 365 Risk Assessment QuickStart Guide. Find your city on the Microsoft AI Tour, starting September 24. Shout out to the TechCon365 Microsoft 365 Power Platform Conference team for a great DC show, and FYI about their next event in Dallas (Nov.11-15.2024). Announcing mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft Azure sign-in. Lots of great Microsoft 365 product training content:https://aka.ms/M365ConSessions. Introducing new OneDrive, Quick Links and Playlist cards for Viva Connections. Viva Connections webpart changes. Join the Microsoft OneDrive community call on Wednesday, August 21st at 8am PDT —https://aka.ms/OneDriveCommunityCall. Join the Microsoft Viva community call on Wednesday, August 21st at 9am PDT —https://aka.ms/VivaCommunityCall. Microsoft Entra ID Admin Center & Admin portal will no longer support license management. Microsoft Loop | 5-Part Learning Series. "Building Power Apps Canvas App with Multimedia Integration in SharePoint - Audio Player" by Shadrack Inusah. Latest episode of the "Abstracts" podcast discusses Personhood credentials: Artificial intelligence and the value of privacy-preserving tools to distinguish who is real online. To learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative - a meeting place for all who are part of the Microsoft Community ecosystem, all are welcome:https://aka.ms/MGCI We launched a new page listing our newly minted regional directors.https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors Find upcoming events and community calls onhttps://CommunityDays.org Join us in 3 weeks on Monday, September 9 th , 8am PDT for our next show!
