Microsoft Tech Community Weekly Roundup – October 20, 2017
Check out this week’s issue of Weekly Roundup for an at a glance view of hot topics and conversations.
Table of Contents
- Product News Discussions
- Handy Resources
- Interesting Perspectives
- Upcoming Events
- Featured Group
- Member of the Week
PRODUCT NEWS DISCUSSIONS
Azure Log Analytics workspace upgrades are in progress
On October 16, 2017, Microsoft announced new enhancements and changes for Azure Log Analytics. Join the conversation in the Azure Log Analytics space.
Cloud Service Map for Azure and AWS Available Now
On October 16, 2017, Microsoft announced a new cloud service mapto help you quickly compare the cloud capabilities of Azure and AWS services in all categories. Join the conversation in the Microsoft Azure space.
Bing Search API v7 and Bing Custom Search are now generally available
On October 16, 2017, Microsoft announced the general availability of Bing Custom Search API and Bing Search API v7. Join the conversation in the Microsoft Azure space.
OneDrive Files On-Demand For The Enterprise
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft announced OneDrive Files On-Demand designed from the ground up for enterprise. Join the conversation in the Microsoft OneDrive for Business space.
Announcing new Azure Government capabilities for classified mission-critical workloads
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft announced a number of important advances for Azure Government. Join the conversation in the Microsoft Azure space.
Skype for Business Firmware Update for Polycom VVX Series Phones
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft announced that a new and improved firmware version of the Polycom VVX series Skype for Business certified phones will soon be deployed on the Skype for Business Online service. Join the conversation in the Skype for Business space.
Conditional Access policies for Azure Information Protection
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft announced new capabilities with Azure Information Protection. Join the conversation in the Azure Information Protection space.
Windows 10, version 1709 now available
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft announced version 1709 of Windows 10 (also known as the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update). Join the conversation in the Windows 10 space.
Configuring Voice Quality of Service for Skype for Business Online IP Phones
On October 18, 2017, Microsoft announced an update enables tenant admins to modify the DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) value of voice traffic to enable Quality of Service (QoS). Join the conversation in the Skype for Business space.
Azure Data Lake Tools for Visual Studio Code (VSCode) October Updates
On October 18, 2017, Microsoft announced the release of VSCode Azure Data Lake Tools, a cross-platform code editor to allow you easily to author and submit U-SQL file to Azure Data Lake Analytics (ADLA). Join the conversation in the Azure Data & Storage space.
Azure Event Grid now supports Event Hubs as a destination
On October 18, 2017, Microsoft announced Event Hubs as a new subscription endpoint type available for Azure Event Grid. Join the conversation in the Azure space.
Updates on Intel Xeon Scalable Processors for Microsoft Azure Stack
On October 19, 2017, Microsoft announced the validation of Azure Stack systems with the new family of Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, also known as “Purley”. Join the conversation in the Azure space.
Office 365 for iPad & iPhone - October 2017 release details
On October 20, 2017, Microsoft announced an updated version of Office for iPad and iPhone to Office 365 subscribers. Join the conversation in the Office International community.
Office 365 for Android –October 2017 Release details
On October 20, 2017, Microsoft announced an updated version ofOffice for Android(build # 16.0. 8625.2046) in 44 languages.Join the conversation in the Office International community.
HANDY RESOURCES
Windows Server Management (Project Honolulu) AMA
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft hosted a Windows Server Storage AMA to help answer questions. The summary from this event will be available when it’s ready in the Windows Server AMA space.
Co-management with Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration ManagerAMA
On October 19, 2017, Microsoft hosted aCo-management with Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration ManagerAMA to help answer questions. The summary from this event is available in the System Center AMA space.
From Admin Center to Mobile- Meet our engineering team
As we continue to evolve OneDrive, two areas have gone through huge changes. One, is the creation and continued evolution of our OneDrive Admin Center and the second is all of the new functionality we have brought to OneDrive mobile for Windows, iOS and Android. Hear from Randy Wong and Ryan Hoge about the latest changes and future for these two critical areas for our customers.
Accelerating Microsoft 365 Deployment and Adoption at Ignite 2017
Earlier this month at Microsoft Ignite 2017, we conducted theAccelerating Deployment and Adoption with FastTrackworkshop. In this full-day event, 14 Microsoft experts engaged with 65 IT Pros on topics that targeted Microsoft 365, Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security.
Benefits of using the Azure IOT SDKs, and pitfalls to avoid if you don’t
Azure IoT provides a set of open-sourceSoftware Development Kits (SDKs)to simplify and accelerate the development of IoT solutions build with Azure IoT Hub.
Getting Started: Personalize your Cortana Skill interactions by leveraging User profile and Context
Welcome to the second blog post of our Getting Started series! Through this series, we aim to help you build great Cortana Skills, that willenable millions of users to get stuff done using Cortana, their trusted personal digital assistant.
How to reset Skype Room Systems v2 after upgrade to Windows 10 Creators Update
Skype Room Systems v2 (SRS v2) devices based on Surface Pro 4 (SP4) may observe issues after being upgraded to Windows 10 Creators Update (Version 1703). For example, the notification "skype-mrx:// Invalid value for registry" may display when the SRS v2 application attempts to launch or the on-screen soft keyboard may act unpredictably. SRS v2 devices based on SP4 can be recovered from these types of issues by following these instructions.
Skills shortage: 5 things you can do to fight cybercrime
People play an important part in cybersecurity. Top talent is critical to the success of your security strategy. But what do you do when there’s a talent shortage in this field? Check out 5 things you can do to fight cybercrime.
Adopting SharePoint Hybrid Taxonomy with Free Taxonomy Tools
Synchronizing taxonomies between on-premise SharePoint and SharePoint Online has been a challenge for hybrid SharePoint users. The inability to seamlessly move taxonomies from the SharePoint Online term store to the SharePoint on-premises term store, and vice-versa, has made it hard to enforce tagging with consistent term sets. Despite the challenges, it’s incredibly important that term sets remain synchronized so that all content throughout an enterprise is tagged consistently with the same taxonomy terms. Until now, the only solution has been third party add-ons or complex database operations.
A Brief History of Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
October isNational Cyber Security Awarenessmonth. In celebration of this month, we wanted to share some highlights on the remarkable growth and maturity of Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (Office ATP) from when the service first launched in June of 2015. As many of you know, Office ATP offers security from today's most sophisticated unknown threats, including 0-day threats, targeted attacks, and other advanced forms of malware and Office ATP provides protection for your entire Office 365 ecosystem. As wesharedwith you recently, Office 365 ATP now protects more Office 365 users than all its competitorscombined.We are very proud that our customers rely on our ability to protect their end users and we'd like to share with you how we have improved the capabilities of Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection since inception and the focus we have moving forward.
Wi-Fi vulnerability puts “all modern protected Wi-Fi networks” at risk
You may have seen the news about the “serious weaknesses” in Wi-Fi security protocol WPA2. The exploit, first reported byArs Technica, made headlines fromTech Crunch,The VergeandZDNettoTimeandWired. Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef of KU Leuven discoveredthe vulnerabilityaffecting “all modern protected Wi-Fi networks.”Key Reinstallation Attacks (KRACKs) disrupt the 4-way handshake to circumvent existing Wi-Fi security protection. Attackers can steal passwords and other private data, as well as inject ransomware into websites.
INTERESTING PERSPECTIVES
Maximum number of teams I can create in Microsoft Teams
Contributor Vignesh G asked what the maximum number of teams he can create in Microsoft Teams is. A couple of MVPs helped clarify this for him.
PSTN calling for UK
A contributor was having difficulty locating the official UK plans for Skype for Business PSTN calling. Several folks were able to offer links and further clarification.
Single vs multiple instances of Log Analytics
It was asked what the pros and cons were to use a single instance versus multiple instances of Azure Log Analytics. Microsoft employee Stanislav Zhelyazkov indicated that with a single instance you will have to manage RBAC only on that instance, and with multiple you will have the burden to manage it on all of them.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Windows Server Management Containers AMA
Do you have questions about Windows Server Containers? On October 25th, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT, there will be an opportunity to ‘Ask Microsoft Anything’ (AMA) in the Windows Server space.
Microsoft Teams AMA
Do you have questions about Microsoft Teams? On October 25th, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT, there will be an opportunity to ‘Ask Microsoft Anything’ (AMA) in the Microsoft Teams AMA space.
Microsoft Tech Summit is back!
Announcing the 2017-2018Microsoft Tech Summitglobal tour! Build your skills with the latest in cloud technologies at a free, technical learning event for IT professionals and developers, coming to a city near you. We're hitting the road with our top engineers to bring you two days of in-depth sessions, networking opportunities, industry insights, and hands-on skill-building with the experts behind Microsoft's cloud services.
Build your Microsoft Teams skills at the global Tech Summit series
Microsoft Teams team is soon coming to a city near you with theMicrosoft Tech Summitglobal roadshow, a free learning event for IT professionals and developers! Discover the latest trends, tools, and product roadmaps at more than 70 sessions covering a range of topics across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, which includes Windows 10, Office 365, and Enterprise Mobility and Security.
Announcing the October Office International Sway Contest
From October 12th to October 26th the Office International team are running a contest in search of the top language issues on localized versions of Sway. We are giving away a $100 Amazon voucher to the top three contributors in three categories:Highest creation of new, original posts, Best new, original post, New, original post with largest international impact.
FEATURED SPACE
FastTrack for Azure
FastTrack for Azure is a new addition to the busy Microsoft FastTrack community, with a space and a blog. Join the community and learn more!
MEMBER OF THE WEEK
Steve Whitcher
A member since November 2016, Steve had great questions in this week’s System Center AMA. Thank you for being a member of the community, Steve!