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Want to help defend the world against cyber attacks? We want you to influence our designs, plans, and guidance so we can have a global impact together. That's why we need your participation in our security community. Please join our email list to be notified about the upcoming webinars, events, and other announcements. Upcoming Webinars DEC 10Microsoft Purview| Post-Ignite - Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) | Compliance Manager Discover how Microsoft Purview's Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) and Compliance Manager empower organizations to automate data governance, streamline retention policies, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations, all while reducing risk and enhancing operational efficiency. This post-Ignite session will showcase practical insights on managing data from creation to disposal, leveraging advanced tools to protect sensitive information and simplify audits. DEC 11Microsoft Defender for Cloud | Exploring the Latest Container Security Updates from Microsoft Ignite Join us for an in-depth exploration of the latest container security updates announced at Microsoft Ignite. This webinar will cover the newest features and enhancements designed to protect your containerized applications. DEC 12Microsoft Defender for Cloud| Future-Proofing Cloud Security with Defender CSPM This forward-looking webinar will explore emerging trends in cloud security and how Defender CSPM is equipped to address these challenges. The session will cover: The role of continuous monitoring and compliance updates in maintaining a robust security posture. Future advancements in unified assessment engines and the transition to KQL for dynamic policy management. Upcoming features like enhanced reporting, support for additional cloud environments, and improved risk calculation in Attack Paths. JAN 14 (9:00AM) Microsoft Defender XDR | How to Get the Most Out of Microsoft Defender for Vulnerability Management (MDVM) Joinusto learn aboutthe Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management capabilities, businessuse cases and best practices to develop and implement posture & risk management in your organization.During this session, the MDVM engineering teamwill guide you through the recent released MDVM features and capabilities as well as product vision and roadmap. JAN 15 Azure Network Security | Azure Firewall Private IP DNAT and Use Cases In this session, we will delve into the capabilities and use cases of Private IP DNAT and learn how Private IP DNAT enables secure communication and seamless integration for enterprises. JAN 23 (9:00AM) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | Improved SecOps Efficiency with New Detections, Advanced Hunting, and Response Flows Join us for an in-depth session where product experts will guide you through the practical application of the Security Operations Guide for Microsoft Defender for Office 365. This session is designed to help administrators move beyond basic activation and leverage the full capabilities. We'll demonstrate how to effectively monitor incidents, manage false positives and negatives, analyze detection trends, and utilize Threat Explorer for manual investigations. By integrating these practices, you'll enhance your organization's security posture and streamline your operational workflows. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to email and collaboration security with Microsoft Defender for Office 365. JAN 28 Azure Network Security | Azure WAF Bot Protection: Features, Benefits, and Best Practices Discover the powerful bot protection capabilities of Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) in our upcoming webinar. This session will cover the essential features and benefits of Azure WAF, focusing on its ability to defend against malicious bots. Gain insights into best practices for implementing Azure WAF to enhance the security of your web applications and protect your digital assets from bot attacks. FEB 20 (9:00AM) Microsoft Sentinel | Mastering API Integration with Sentinel & Unified Security Platform Learn how to effectively integrate APIs with Sentinel and Unified Security Platform. This webinar will cover when to use APIs, how to set them up, potential challenges, and feature live demos to guide you through the process. Videos, Webinar Recordings & Decks Subscribe to our YouTube channel. A complete list of past webinar recordings and decks can be found here. 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Join in the "SharePoint: From Concept to Creation to Impact + Live AMA" event to shine a light on the latest SharePoint capabilities and share glimpses of what some of our customers are doing with it. Get clarity on what's available, tips and tricks, and the boundaries you can now push with the latest. If you use SharePoint to create sites, publish news, manage workflows, collaborate with peers – or are simply curious about how agents can transform your intranet – this event is for you! Skill up your SharePoint IQ with the latest on: 1) Simpler authoring & more compelling content, 2) Greater engagement & reach, and 3) Powerful workflow, automations and agents. See you there.Marketplace Community - Upcoming AI Events
**Updated 12/5/24 ISV Success is now supporting a series of AI-focused events to help partners maximize the AI opportunity when building and publishing solutions to the commercial marketplace. These events are open to all partners on marketplace – participation in ISV Success is not required to attend. Stay updated on the latest offerings bysubscribing to this post, where we will be regularly updating our list of upcoming events and sharing links to recent events. Full instructions on how to subscribe are posted at the bottom of this post. Check out our upcoming AI events below and comment with any of your questions! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ISV AI Envisioning Day Trainings We are excited to announce the launch of two new ISV AI Envisioning Day training courses introducing tools and frameworks to leverage in building AI applications that drive innovation and business value. Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Identify and Prioritize Use Cases for AI Solutions This session guides you through the process of identifying and prioritizing business use cases for AI solutions. You will learn how to structure each use case to assess its viability, differentiate its value, and explore learning opportunities. Practical advice and actionable steps will be provided to help you kickstart your AI projects and accelerate time-to-market. Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Get the Framework to Develop AI Solutions In this envisioning session, you will learn how to effectively plan, build, and deploy your AI solution. You will be empowered with tools and frameworks to guide you through the technical and business considerations to evaluate when determining the best approach to use in building your AI application. Whether you’re just beginning to identify and prioritize AI use cases or are ready to begin planning, building, and deploying solutions, you’ll learn the steps to make AI a reality in your organization. Both ISV AI Envisioning Day training courses will run monthly in multiple time zones and are delivered in English. Check back for upcoming session dates and times. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copilot Developer Camp Join us for the Copilot Developer Camp—an immersive workshop designed for professional developers eager to expand their skills with Copilot for Microsoft 365 or create custom copilots. This free, one-day workshop, held right after the AI tour, aims to equip developers, ISVs, and tech enthusiasts with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to enhance and extend Copilot’s capabilities for Microsoft 365. This is an in-person workshop offered in multiple locations. It is aimed at Developers, ISV partners, product centric companies, and enterprise developers. You will walk away with an understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its extensibility AI models. See the different methods to develop Copilot agents utilizing Microsoft 365 Copilot's AI and orchestration on how to create a custom engine agent using Azure AI Studio and Teams AI library. How to develop a Declarative agent that includes a Build custom action for your agent via API plugins. Check here for upcoming dates and locations: Copilot Developer Camp Registration _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals Join us for Azure AI Fundamentals, a free virtual training designed to build your technical expertise in AI and machine learning on Microsoft Azure. This course will dive into core AI concepts and foundational workloads, offering hands-on insights into Azure AI services that power intelligent applications. You'll explore machine learning models, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities such as sentiment analysis, language detection, and key phrase extraction. With guidance from Microsoft experts, you’ll gain the skills needed to analyze and automate workflows, develop AI-driven solutions, and ensure responsible AI use across applications. Use the link below to see the full list of upcoming sessions available for registration. Multiple dates and time zones are available, and new sessions are added frequently. Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Azure: Building Generative Apps with Azure OpenAI Service Trainings Join us at Building Generative Apps with Azure OpenAI Service to learn how to work with powerful large language models, including GPT. You’ll gain deeper insight into the benefits of natural language processing, including its ability to generate transformative content. You’ll also discover how to provision Azure OpenAI, deploy models and effectively use language models in generative AI applications. Use the link below to see the full list of upcoming sessions available for registration. Multiple dates and time zones are available, and new sessions are added frequently. Building Generative Apps with Azure OpenAI Service Note that all sessions are delivered in English. Caption languages are available and noted in the session registration. Registration closes 2 days prior to scheduled date/time. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Azure: Accelerate Development using Azure DevOps and GitHub Build the skills you need to create new opportunities and accelerate your understanding of Microsoft Cloud technologies at a free Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day from Microsoft Learn. Join us at Accelerate Development Using Azure DevOps and GitHub to discover the right tools and processes to make your move to DevOps. We’ll walk you through real-world challenges and show you how to resolve them using Azure DevOps and GitHub—for both admins and end users. Use the link below to see the full list of upcoming sessions available for registration. Multiple dates and time zones are available, and new sessions are added frequently. Accelerate Development using Azure DevOps and GitHub Note that all sessions are delivered in English. Caption languages are available and noted in the session registration. Registration closes 2 days prior to scheduled date/time. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Azure AI Partner Council & AI Visionaries The Azure AI Partner Council & AI Visionaries is excited to deliver new AI webinars to enhance your learning and help you navigate the future of AI. Gen.AI CI/CD- streamlined evaluation and A/B experimentation Join the Azure Engineering Team for an overview of Microsoft's AI Platform, "genAI CI/CD - streamlined evaluation and A/B experimentation" private preview in GitHub. During the session the team will showcase new capabilities that enable GEN.AI application developers to rapidly iterate on apps, model, and prompts to validate offline evaluation results and measure and trade off business impact, risk, and cost in production. 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Gen.AI CI/CD - streamlined evaluation and A/B experimentation
The Azure AI Partner Council and AI Visionaries is excited to deliver a new AI webinar session to enhance your learning and help you navigate the future of AI. Gen.AI CI/CD- streamlined evaluation and A/B experimentation Join the Azure Engineering Team for an overview of Microsoft's AI Platform,"genAI CI/CD - streamlined evaluation and A/B experimentation"private preview in GitHub. During the session the team will showcase new capabilities that enable GEN.AI application developers to rapidly iterate on apps, model, and prompts to validate offline evaluation results and measure and trade off business impact, risk, and cost in production. Register Here:GEN.AI CI/CD - streamlined evaluation and A/B experimentation
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Dear All, We hope you're enjoying our new Teams Town Halls! To further support your event experience, we’re excited to introduce theMicrosoft Live Event Assistance Program (LEAP)—a complimentary service designed to help you seamlessly plan and execute your events (New Teams Townhalls, Live events, Webinars) What Does LEAP Offer? This free program connects you with Microsoft event experts who can assist with: Traininganddemos Configuration support Assistancebefore, during, and afteryour Town Halls, webinars, or live events Whether you're transitioning from Teams Live Events to Town Halls or planning future events, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. How to Access Free Support To receive assistance for your Microsoft events, simply log a support case with our experts. Please bookmark or update the following links to submit your request: Microsoft events assist portal (LEAP) Microsoft free support for your events (LEAP) Important Notes for First-Time Users Profile Creation:On your first visit, you may be prompted to create a profile. If redirected to a form that doesn’t mention LEAP, simply revisitLiveEventAssistafter profile creation. When submitting your support request, please follow these guidelines: Product Family:Cloud and Online Services Product:Live Events Assistance Program (LEAP) Support Type:Professional No Charge Issue Description: Title:Live Events Assistance Request Event Date and Duration Event Location Note:Use yourwork contact details(corporate email). Personal accounts such as Outlook or Gmail are not supported. If you're an event attendee, please contact your event host for assistance. Additionally, our team can assist with Microsoft eCDN-related queries. Learn More To explore the full benefits of the LEAP program, visit:MicrosoftVirtualEventGuidance We look forward to helping you make your events a success!A New Storage Option for Azure Developers: SharePoint Embedded
TL;DR: SharePoint Embedded is a new Azure service that lets you easily deliver Microsoft 365 Copilot, Collaboration, Compliance, and Core enterprise storage as part of any file and document centric Azure app you want to build. Azure developers have several great storage options to choose from depending on their use case, and today I’m excited to introduce a new one: SharePoint Embedded. SPE is an Azure service that brings the best of Azure and Microsoft 365 capabilities together so developers building file and document intensive apps, including AI focused apps, can more easily and completely meet the complex needs of their global enterprise customers. Learn more: Join the SharePoint Embedded December Super Session: New Collaborative, Copilot-Ready Storage for Azure Developers 8:00 AM PST Registration 6:30 PM PST Registration Enterprise customers around the world rely on Microsoft 365 to power the 4Cs – Copilot, Collaboration, Compliance, and Core enterprise storage – for their most mission-critical files and documents. SharePoint Embedded lets you, the Azure app developer, deliver these same 4Cs as part of your apps. This is true for both ISV apps and enterprise line of business apps. Learn more: Try SharePoint Embedded for Free with this tutorial. Let’s first explore how SharePoint Embedded delivers these capabilities as part of Microsoft 365, and then we’ll explore how SharePoint Embedded connects with Azure. SharePoint Embedded 101 The key innovation that allows Microsoft to deliver SharePoint Embedded is a novel use of partitioning within an M365 tenant. Already today, there are partitions in the M365 storage system dedicated to OneDrive and SharePoint Online. These partitions keep the information logically isolated and allow the owning apps to deliver a custom user experience. SharePoint Embedded gives you, the developer, the ability to create your own custom partition in the M365 storage layer. Just like the other partitions, your custom partition includes all of the Copilot, Collaboration, Compliance, and Core-storage capabilities your M365 tenant has configured. SharePoint Embedded is different than SharePoint Online in several important ways, all of which have been carefully designed to deliver a delightful and highly performant developer and user experience. First and foremost, SPE is a fully headless service. There is no user experience layer. You, the developer, create whatever user experience makes sense for your app. Second, SPE focuses on file and document management, and does not include features like lists or intranet creation and management. Third, and this is critical, SPE, as an isolated partition, also has an isolated resource usage allocation stack that is twice as large as the highest shared M365 resource allocation. When it comes to resource usage, it doesn’t share its entitlements with any other service. You of course still need to manage retry after responses, just as with any service, but SPE is specifically designed to have high limits that make it easy for developers of even the most demanding apps to succeed. SharePoint Embedded is a headless, developer focused, file and document management super service. Files stored are accessible by Copilot; are easy to Collaborate on with Microsoft Office apps, web and desktop, with just a single click; are fully integrated with M365’s Compliance offerings such as Purview with global audit, eDiscovery, data loss prevention, and a whole lot more; and are backed by Core enterprise storage with M365 business continuity promises, all right out of the box. You should know that Microsoft is building our newest apps on this exactly same stack. These include apps like Loop, Designers, Copilot Pages, and many more. Azure Developers Rejoice SharePoint Embedded is an Azure service and is managed through a combination of the Azure Portal and SharePoint PowerShell scripts. First, let’s talk about metering. SharePoint Embedded is a metered service, with meters tracking storage, transactions, and egress. All interaction is done via the Microsoft Graph API, and you are only charged for transactions you initiate. Transactions with the Office APIs for collaboration, for example, are not charged. Next, let’s talk about the Azure components that come together to create a SharePoint Embedded app. First and foremost is Entra. In Entra, you create the enterprise app definition and give it various API permissions. You connect that app definition, along with an Azure subscription, resource group, and data center, to a customer’s M365 environment with a new construct called a SharePoint Embedded container type, working with a PowerShell script. Finally, as you would expect, all detailed billing records surface via the Azure Portal, ensuring that it’s easy for admins to track specific expenses by customer, app, department or whatever other division is important. Of course, when it’s connected to these Azure capabilities, it’s also connected to Azure’s robust IAM framework Learn more: Join the SharePoint Embedded December Super Session: New Collaborative, Copilot-Ready Storage for Azure Developers 8:00 AM PST Registration 6:30 PM PST Registration Getting Started is Easy Getting started with SharePoint Embedded is easy and self-service. A typical Microsoft 365 Developer Program account, or a regular production account, both of which are connected to Azure by default, gives you everything you need. Additionally, the SharePoint Embedded VS Code Plugin lets you try the basics of SharePoint Embedded for free in just a few minutes.Mastering the Marketplace: How to Build a Co-Sell Narrative for Azure Marketplace via Salesforce
Are you an ISV looking to amplify your reach and skyrocket sales in Azure Marketplace? Co-selling on Azure Marketplace can be your secret weapon! Join our insightful webinar and discover proven strategies to craft a co-sell narrative within Salesforce and propels your solution to new heights. Our cloud experts will equip you with the knowledge to: Craft a Value-Driven Narrative: Learn how to articulate the unique value proposition of your solution combined with Azure. Automation via Salesforce:Learn how automation via Salesforce helps in creating private offers in Azure Marketplace and how it differs from the manual approach. Success Stories Sell: Explore strategies to develop compelling co-selling case studies on Azure Marketplace. Actionable Co-selling: Learn how to create a co-sell narrative that compels Azure Marketplace sales. This webinar is perfect for you if: You're an ISV with a solution listed on Azure Marketplace. You're looking to leverage Sales force to expand your reach on Azure Marketplace. You want to develop a co-sell narrative that positions your solution on Azure Marketplace. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of co-selling in Azure Marketplace. Presented by: Amit Malik- Spektra Systems Register HereMastering the Marketplace: Create your First Offer in Partner Center
Learn how to start with a new SaaS offer in the commercial marketplace; set up the required fields in Partner Center and understand the options and tips to get you started faster! Presented by: Hugo Salsedo- Program Manager, Microsoft Register HereMastering the Marketplace: Developing your Container Offer
In this webinar, learn how to set up and develop the new Azure Container Offer used to deploy containerized solutions as Kubernetes Apps from the Azure Marketplace. Presented by: David Starr- Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft Register Here
