Introducing Avatars: Seeking Valuable Feedback from the Tech Community!
Greetings, tech enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce the latest development in our virtual world: Avatars! Our team has been hard at work to bring this exciting feature to life, and we're eager to share it with all of you. Avatars have the potential to revolutionize the way we interact and engage within virtual environments, and we believe your input can make a significant impact on their further development. Before we dive into the details, I invite you to visit the following link to explore and experience our brand new Avatars: Microsoft Mesh: Transforming how people come together in the modern workplace - Microsoft Community Hub and YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/fSKBHOWOcSM Avatars are designed to enhance your virtual presence and provide a more immersive and personalized experience. They allow you to create a digital representation of yourself, complete with customizable features, clothing, accessories, and even unique animations. By using Avatars, we aim to bridge the gap between the physical and virtual worlds, enabling you to express yourself more authentically and connect with others on a deeper level. Now, we need your expertise and insights to refine and improve this exciting feature. As members of the tech community, your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of Avatars. Here are a few key questions we'd love to hear your thoughts on: User Interface and Customization: How intuitive is the process of creating and customizing Avatars? Are there any improvements or additional options you'd like to suggest? Realism vs. Creativity: What balance should we strike between realistic representations and allowing users to explore imaginative and unique Avatar designs? Should there be limitations, and if so, what kind. Social Interaction and Integration: How can we enhance social interactions through Avatars? Are there any integration possibilities with existing communication platforms or social media networks that you would like to explore? Please feel free to share any other thoughts, ideas, or concerns you may have regarding Avatars. Your feedback will help us shape the next phase of development and make Avatars an incredible addition to our virtual world. We appreciate your time and dedication to the tech community, and we're excited to hear your opinions. Together, let's create a virtual environment that truly reflects and celebrates each individual's uniqueness.Introducing the newly-launched Viva Training page
We're thrilled to introduce the centralized hub for all Viva training modules and learning paths. Dive right into: Selecting a Viva learning path or training module tailored to your needs. Discovering what's trending with Viva learning paths and training modules. Accessing the Microsoft Viva Adoption Center. Engaging with the vibrant Viva Tech Community. Browsing through detailed technical documentation to seamlessly plan, deploy, and utilize Viva in your organization. Don't miss out! Dive into the future of learning with Microsoft Viva. Check it out now!Join us for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference April 30 – May 2nd
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As part of Azure Automanage, new scenarios and capabilities unlock with Automanage for Windows Server and its Azure IaaS virtual machines running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition. The first three are Hotpatch (Preview), SMB over QUIC, and Extended Network for Azure. We update Windows Server Azure Edition machines annually with new features and we update Automanage for Windows Server continuously to make operating those features easy and reliable. Learn more about everything that’s new. Hotpatch (Preview): update without rebooting With many organizations moving to a zero-trust security model, you can now deploy security updates without having to frequently reboot your Windows Server virtual machine. Hotpatching reduces the need to schedule security updates because you can deploy updates as soon as they become available. The hotpatch preview is now available on the GA release of Windows Server 2022 Azure Edition (server core). Follow these steps to participate in the hotpatch preview. SMB over QUIC: securely access file servers A common challenge has been securely accessing file servers remotely over an untrusted network and without a VPN when you’re on a mobile device or working remotely. Now, generally available—SMB over QUIC. SMB over QUIC introduces an alternative to the TCP network transport, providing secure, reliable connectivity to edge file servers over untrusted networks like the internet. It doesn't stop there though: Automanage machine best practices (preview) for Windows Server also includes SMB over QUIC management. QUIC uses certificates to provide its encryption and organizations often struggle to maintain complex public key infrastructures. Automanage machine best practices ensure that certificates do not expire without warning and that SMB over QUIC stays enabled for maximum continuity of service. Extended Network: preserve on-premises IP addresses When you migrate to Azure, there are some virtual machines that cannot change their IP address. Now generally available is an extended network for Azure, which allows you to migrate Windows Server workloads to Azure while preserving the original IP address. Automanage resources Automanage blogs in Azure Governance and Management and Windows Admin Center on Tech community Automanage announcements at Ignite Automanage for Windows Server on docs Automanage on Azure.com
