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September 2025: Microsoft Hero Event Calendarsaeid-dahl shares the September 2025 Microsoft Hero event calendar, highlighting multiple expert sessions on Azure, AI, and security topics for developers and IT professionals.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-16

Integrate Intelligent Agents with MCP and Azure AI Foundry on App Servicejordanselig walks through how developers can connect Azure AI Foundry agents to any application using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and App Service, with practical examples and deployment guidance.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-16

Mistral Document AI Launches on Azure AI Foundry: Seamless Document Intelligence at ScaleNaomi Moneypenny presents the launch of Mistral Document AI on Azure AI Foundry, enabling organizations to deploy advanced document intelligence models serverlessly, with strong security, structured outputs, and deep Azure...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Deploying OpenAI’s GPT-OSS-20B on Azure AKS with KAITO and vLLMmaljazaery presents a practical step-by-step tutorial on deploying OpenAI’s GPT-OSS-20B model on Azure’s AKS using KAITO and vLLM. The guide covers the full technical workflow, including cluster creation, GPU setup,...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Building AI Agents with Ease: Function Calling in VS Code AI Toolkitshreyanfern details how to build actionable AI agents using function calling in the VS Code AI Toolkit, including real examples and code for Azure integration.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Using Entra ID Authentication with Arc-Enabled SQL Server in a .NET Windows Forms Applicationjpigott details how developers can use Microsoft Entra ID authentication with Arc-enabled SQL Server in a .NET Windows Forms application, focusing on token management, secure connections, and MSAL integration.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Troubleshooting MCC Phantom Install Issues on Windows Server 2022 with WSLjjmehren shares a step-by-step installation log and troubleshooting notes for deploying Microsoft Connected Cache on Windows Server 2022 using WSL and Ubuntu, highlighting success indicators and points of confusion.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Higher Log Rate Enhancement in Azure SQL Managed Instance's Business Critical TierUrosMilanovic provides an in-depth overview of a significant enhancement to Azure SQL Managed Instance: the Business Critical service tier on premium series hardware now features a higher transaction log rate,...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Building a Dual-Transport MCP Server with .NET: STDIO and HTTP Supportjustinyoo explains how to implement a .NET MCP server with runtime-selectable STDIO and HTTP transports, reducing management overhead and supporting integration with Copilot Studio and other platforms.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Gpresult-Like Tool for Intune Policy TroubleshootingJonas Ohmsen presents a PowerShell module called IntuneDebug aimed at simplifying Microsoft Intune policy troubleshooting for Windows devices, with step-by-step usage details and reporting techniques.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Announcing the August Preview Model for PII Redaction in Azure AI Languagerenaliu introduces the August preview of the Azure AI Language PII Redaction service, highlighting expanded multilingual and entity coverage, plus improved AI detection for regulatory scenarios.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Send Traces from Micronaut Native Image Applications to Azure MonitorLogico_jp explains how to send distributed traces from Micronaut native image Java applications to Azure Monitor, covering dependencies, build configuration, and trace verification, including practical troubleshooting tips.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Sending Logs from Micronaut Native Image Applications to Azure MonitorLogico_jp details how to configure a Micronaut native image Java application to send logs and traces to Azure Monitor Application Insights, including setup steps, required libraries, and code examples.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Send Traces and Metrics from Micronaut Apps to Azure Monitor with Zero-Code InstrumentationLogico_jp provides a detailed walkthrough on instrumenting Micronaut Java applications to send traces and metrics to Azure Monitor, using zero-code OpenTelemetry and native-image techniques.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Interactive Write-back from Power BI to Azure Databricks with Power Platform ConnectorAnavi Nahar shares a detailed walkthrough of how the new Azure Databricks connector for Power Platform allows Power BI users to write data back to Azure Databricks in real time,...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Expanding Global Reach and Enhanced Observability with Oracle Database@Azurebhbandam, co-authoring with Jeni Mattson, outlines new global regions and advanced monitoring capabilities for Oracle Database@Azure, showcasing how Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel enhance operational visibility and security for enterprise...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-15

Azure Arc-Enabled SQL Server Now Generally Available in US Government Virginia RegionAbdullahMSFT introduces the general availability of Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server in the US Government Virginia region, highlighting streamlined hybrid management and new capabilities for government organizations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Azure Arc-Enabled SQL Server Now Generally Available in US Government Virginia RegionAbdullahMSFT introduces the general availability of Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server in the US Government Virginia region, highlighting streamlined hybrid management and new capabilities for government organizations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Advancements in Table Structure Recognition with Azure Document Intelligencejppark explores the latest technical advancements in Azure Document Intelligence for precise and fast table structure recognition, examining new model architectures, GPU acceleration, and synthetic data training.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Azure API Management Workspaces Breaking Changes Update: Built-in Gateway & Tier Supportbudzynski outlines the latest adjustments to Azure API Management workspace support, specifically regarding built-in gateway functionality and tier-based limitations. This update is crucial for developers and architects managing APIs across...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Roundup – August 14, 2025JulieSirrine presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of Microsoft Learning Rooms, highlighting key community events and technical discussions spanning Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, data intelligence, and cloud development opportunities.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Lower Costs and Boost Flexibility with Azure Files Provisioned v2 for SSDwmgries details how Azure Files provisioned v2 for SSD enables IT professionals and developers to optimize storage performance and cost, with practical examples and actionable guidance.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Unlocking Flexibility with Azure Files Provisioned V2Pierre Roman hosts an in-depth conversation with Will Gries about Azure Files Provisioned V2, detailing how this new billing model transforms cloud storage flexibility, performance, and cost predictability for Azure...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Announcing Public Preview of the Terraform MSGraph Provider and Microsoft Terraform VSCode Extensionstevenjma introduces the public preview of the Terraform MSGraph provider and the official Microsoft Terraform VSCode extension, empowering practitioners to automate Microsoft cloud resource management and streamline Infrastructure-as-Code workflows.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025: Key Event for Data and AI PartnersJillArmourMicrosoft announces the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025, a major event for partners focused on data, analytics, and AI solutions leveraging Microsoft’s unified Fabric platform.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Partial Updates in MongoDB via Azure Data Factory Data Flow: Nested Field Modificationleopoldinoex seeks detailed advice on performing partial, in-place updates to nested fields in MongoDB using Data Flow in Azure Data Factory—focusing on transformation expressions and preserving document structure.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Troubleshooting OAuth2 API Token Retrieval with ADF Web ActivityAzureNewbie1 explains their attempts to obtain an OAuth2 access token for the iLevel API using Azure Data Factory, highlighting issues with client_id/client_secret usage and missing Authorization headers.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Model Mondays S2E9: Models for AI AgentsSharda_Kaur presents a detailed recap of Model Mondays S2E9, highlighting the rollout of GPT-5 and GPT-OSS in Azure AI Foundry, agent workflow features in Azure AI Agent Service, and a...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Troubleshooting Azure Stack HCI Local Cluster Deployment: Network Configuration ErrorJensI shares a problem encountered while deploying an Azure Stack HCI local cluster, highlighting a vague network configuration error and seeking troubleshooting steps.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Red-teaming a RAG Application with Azure AI Evaluation SDKPamela Fox investigates how the Azure AI Evaluation SDK enables automated red-teaming for LLM-powered RAG apps, examining real attack scenarios and showing practical ways to evaluate and strengthen AI security....

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Accelerating SAP Sybase ASE to Azure SQL Migration Using SSMA and Parallel BCPManish_Kumar_Pandey presents a practical approach to migrating from SAP ASE (Sybase ASE) to Azure SQL Database, featuring a parallel BCP script that streamlines large-scale data transfers and optimizes performance.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Logic Apps Community Day 2025: Call for Papers and AI Integration ThemesWSilveira announces the 2025 edition of Logic Apps Community Day, highlighting a call for AI-focused session proposals and learning opportunities for integration professionals.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-14

Azure AI Blogs Consolidate into New Azure AI Foundry BlogGalimahB shares important news for the Azure AI community: multiple technical blogs have merged to form the Azure AI Foundry Blog, streamlining access to Azure AI news and resources.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Windows Server Datacenter: Azure Edition Preview Build 26461 in AzureStaceyCL_RM presents an overview of Windows Server vNext Datacenter: Azure Edition preview build 26461, now available for deployment and testing in Microsoft Azure, offering both Desktop and Core experiences.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Building an AI Receptionist: Hands-On Demo with Azure Communication Services and OpenAIIn this post, seankeegan demonstrates how to build an AI-driven SMS receptionist with Azure Communication Services and Azure OpenAI, sharing step-by-step guidance for developers seeking to automate scheduling via conversational...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Azure Linux with OS Guard: Enhancing Container Host Security with Code Integrity and Open Source TransparencySudhanva presents a comprehensive overview of Azure Linux with OS Guard, highlighting Microsoft’s advancements in secure, immutable container hosting and the collaborative open source approach underlying these innovations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Extended Support for Azure Database for MySQL: What You Need to KnowElendil explains the new Extended Support program for Azure Database for MySQL, highlighting support timelines, automatic enrollment, and upgrade strategies for customers using older MySQL versions.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Microsoft Finland: Monthly Community Series for Software Companies – 2025 ConferencesEetu Roponen and Microsoft Finland present a monthly community series for software companies, sharing actionable insights and examples on leveraging Microsoft Azure, AI, agent technologies, and partner programs for growth...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Deploying Lightweight AI Apps on Azure App Service Using GPT-OSS-20B and FlaskTulikaC outlines how to combine GPT-OSS-20B and a Flask web app as containers within Azure App Service, giving developers a robust pattern for running open-weight language models with cloud scalability...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Transactable Partner Solutions: Apptividad and CoreView in Azure MarketplaceLuxmi_Nagaraj highlights two transact-capable partner offers in Azure Marketplace, detailing Apptividad’s biometric onboarding solution and CoreView’s governance platform for Microsoft 365 environments.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Persistent Visual Studio Enterprise Access Level in Azure DevOps After License Removaldbenson details an issue with Azure DevOps not updating a user’s access level from Visual Studio Enterprise to Stakeholder after subscription removal, involving on-premises AD and Entra ID synchronization.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Evaluating GPT-5 Models for RAG on Azure AI FoundryPamela Fox evaluates the performance of GPT-5 models in Retrieval-Augmented Generation use cases on Azure AI Foundry, providing practical insights on accuracy, relevance, and developer experience for AI practitioners.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

End-to-End Azure App Testing with Playwright Workspaces: Local and Cloud Workflowsvarghesejoji demonstrates how to use Azure App Testing and Playwright Workspaces for browser-based functional and performance testing, guiding users from local development to cloud-scale parallel test execution with shared reporting....

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

General Availability: Enhanced Data Mapper Experience in Logic Apps (Standard)shahparth shares the general availability details of the enhanced Data Mapper UX in Azure Logic Apps (Standard), focusing on new and upcoming features for integration developers.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-13

Azure Logic App AI-Powered Monitoring Solution: Automate, Analyze, and Act on Your Azure DataVinodSoni presents an AI-powered Azure monitoring solution that uses Logic Apps and the OpenAI GPT-4o model to automate log analysis, secure workflow orchestration, and generate daily actionable reports.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Building a Teams App with Azure Databricks Genie and Azure AI Agent ServiceGISV-PSA-MSFT walks through integrating Azure Databricks Genie APIs with Azure AI Foundry to build a secure Teams app in Python, offering actionable examples for developers and data engineers.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

How Adastra Used Microsoft Fabric and Azure OpenAI Service to Transform Heritage Grocers Group’s Data AnalyticsJillArmourMicrosoft presents a detailed Microsoft Partner case study on how Adastra leveraged Microsoft Fabric and Azure OpenAI Service to overhaul Heritage Grocers Group’s analytics infrastructure, enabling scalable, predictive insights across...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Azure PostgreSQL Extended Support: Stay Secure at Every Upgrade Stageandreatapia presents a detailed breakdown of Azure Database for PostgreSQL Extended Support, explaining how organizations can keep databases secure when older PostgreSQL versions reach end-of-life.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Public Preview: Auto Agent Upgrade for Azure Arc-Enabled ServersAurnov Chattopadhyay introduces the Auto Agent Upgrade feature for Azure Arc-enabled servers, designed to automate and simplify agent updates across hybrid environments.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

How Azure Storage Powers AI Workloads: Behind the Scenes with OpenAI, Blobfuse & MorePierre Roman sits down with Vamshi from the Azure Storage team to explore how Azure Blob Storage underpins AI workloads, supporting innovations with OpenAI and new data management features for...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Private Pod Subnets in AKS Without Overlay NetworkingIn this community article, samcogan breaks down how to manage private pod subnets in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) without overlay networking, addressing NAT challenges and actionable deployment steps.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

New Offerings in Azure Marketplace: July 23-31, 2025Luxmi_Nagaraj summarizes 201 new solutions now available in Azure Marketplace, with highlights spanning AI, analytics, security, backup, and cloud operations for Microsoft Azure practitioners.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Malware Scanning Now Available for Azure Government Secret and Top-Secret Cloudsalsteele details the general availability of malware scanning in Microsoft Defender for Storage for Azure Government Secret and Top-Secret Clouds, focusing on how this new feature helps public sector organizations...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

SQL Server on Linux Now Supports cgroup v2Attinder Pal Singh gives a practical look at cgroup v2 support in SQL Server 2025 preview and SQL Server 2022 CU 20 on Linux, helping DBAs and engineers adopt better...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Mitigating CVE-2025-53786: Hybrid Exchange Server Privilege Escalation with MDVMMotiBani explores the high-impact CVE-2025-53786 privilege escalation vulnerability in hybrid Exchange Server deployments. The article guides administrators on detection and mitigation using MDVM and modern hybrid trust practices.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-12

Vote for the Next Deep-Dive: Azure AI, Copilot, Vector Databases, or Voice APIsKonstantinosPassadis encourages community members to vote on upcoming deep-dive sessions for the Tech Community, featuring Microsoft AI and development platforms.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

What’s New in Microsoft Security Copilot: AI-Powered Security Innovations for IT and Security TeamsLizzie Heinze outlines the August 2025 update to Microsoft Security Copilot, presenting key AI-driven features and integrations designed to help security and IT professionals improve investigation, automation, and compliance in...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Windows 365 Reserve: Secure On-Demand Cloud PCs for Business ContinuityLogan Silliman explains Windows 365 Reserve, Microsoft’s new solution for providing secure, on-demand Cloud PCs during device outages. The post covers admin management in Intune, security design, and end-user experience....

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Expands Security and Compliance Features for U.S. Government CloudL. Goduti outlines Microsoft’s new security and compliance advancements in Defender for Cloud, bringing CSPM and Defender for Servers Plan 2 to U.S. Government Clouds to support agencies facing strict...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Creating an AI Policy Analysis Copilot: Exposing GraphRAG Insights with Azure, MCP, and Copilot StudioTim Meyers, with contributions from Todd Uhl, demonstrates how to expose actionable policy insights derived from 10,000+ public comments using a standards-based MCP server, Azure cloud services, and integration into...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Navigating AI Adoption: Legal Considerations Every Organization Should Knowbryanlopez summarizes Microsoft’s in-depth white paper on responsible organizational AI adoption, targeting legal and privacy professionals with guidance on compliance, governance, and the secure use of Microsoft AI technologies.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Govern AI Securely with Microsoft Purview: Compliance Across Copilot, ChatGPT, and BeyondJacques_GuibertDeBruet presents a thorough guide on using Microsoft Purview to govern data security and compliance for AI services—including Copilot and ChatGPT—focusing on AI risk management, policy automation, and protection of...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Mitigating SharePoint CVE-2025-53770 Using Azure Web Application Firewallyuvalpery presents strategies to defend on-premises SharePoint Servers against CVE-2025-53770 by using Azure Web Application Firewall, detailing the attack vector, Microsoft’s update guidance, and actionable custom WAF rule configurations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Extracting Page Numbers from PDFs with Azure AI Search and OCRsamsarka describes how to use Azure AI Search and OCR to extract and index PDF page numbers, enabling fast and context-aware knowledge discovery in large document repositories.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Cloud Forensics: Implementing Security Baselines for Forensic Readiness in Microsoft AzureMary_Asaolu delivers practical guidance on establishing forensic readiness in Azure, sharing real-world lessons and technical configurations to help security teams improve detection, investigation, and response capabilities.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

Exploring Microsoft Intune: Manage and Secure your Devices and AppsPouya shares practical insights on using Microsoft Intune to manage and secure devices and applications for hybrid and remote work, emphasizing best practices and integration with Azure and Microsoft security...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-11

GPT-5 and GPT OSS Models Now Integrated in AI Toolkit for VS Codejunjieli explains how the AI Toolkit v0.18.3 for VS Code brings full support for GPT-5 and GPT OSS models, providing developers with powerful AI integration and deployment features across Azure...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-10

Announcing Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Virtual Training Day on Cloud SecurityShirleyseHaley announces a new Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day designed to help professionals build expertise in cloud security using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, with practical sessions on DevOps integration and...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

Weekly Microsoft Learning Rooms Community Roundup (8/7)JulieSirrine shares a curated summary of activities from Microsoft Learning Rooms, spotlighting hands-on community events and technical discussions covering Azure, AI, Fabric, Power BI, cloud security, and coding topics for...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

Simplifying Outbound Connectivity Troubleshooting in AKS with Connectivity Analysis (Preview)Author juliayin presents an overview of the new Connectivity Analysis (Preview) tool for Azure Kubernetes Service, explaining how it simplifies network troubleshooting for AKS outbound connections.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

Securing Your Pro-Code Custom Engine Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Endpoint Protection Guidedaisami presents a practical guide on securing pro-code custom engine agent endpoints for Microsoft 365 Copilot, detailing application-level controls, code samples, and Azure integration strategies.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

An Intern's Perspective: Improving Model Management with Azure AI Foundry AgentsHarry-Cheng shares insights from his internship on the Azure AI Foundry team, presenting a hands-on look at building the ‘model operation agent.’ This post highlights how conversational AI is used...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

Architecting Azure VPN P2S and ExpressRoute Coexistence in a Hub & Spoke Topologytampasmix explores approaches for connecting Azure VPN P2S remote users to on-premises networks via ExpressRoute in a hub-and-spoke architecture, discussing routing, gateway setup, and practical options for solving connectivity challenges....

Reddit Azure 2025-08-08

Deploying Azure Foundry AI Agents via API for Web IntegrationLuisio93’s community post explores practical steps to deploy Azure Foundry AI Agents and connect them to a Laravel front end, highlighting requirements for API integration and sharing deployment insights.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-08

Sprint Planning and Capacity Management in Azure DevOps Without Predefined TasksTimePerfect8403 describes the challenge of migrating sprint planning to Azure DevOps, emphasizing story point forecasting over task-level estimation, and provides tips for agile, team-centric capacity management.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-08-08

Intermittent Image Load Errors with Azure Maps Control in AngularJeroenBooij highlights an intermittent error encountered when initializing Azure Maps Control in an Angular application. This discussion offers firsthand insights into troubleshooting and handling SDK image loading issues.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

Best Practices and Resources for Azure Application Insights Logging with .NETBiteDowntown3294 shares actionable tips for effective Azure Application Insights logging in .NET, discussing practical configurations, resource links, and the benefits of OpenTelemetry and data sampling.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-08

Securing Azure Bot Service Endpoints for Teams Channel Integrationdaisami guides developers through securing Azure Bot Service endpoints for Microsoft Teams, focusing on application-level protections, token validation, and tenant restrictions to safeguard accessible endpoints in ASP.NET Core bots.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-08

What Senior Engineers Earning 150k+ Work On: Tech and Business RealitiesLegitimate-School-59 shares a behind-the-scenes look at the technical and business realities for senior engineers earning over 150k, focusing on Azure migrations, large-scale codebase management, security enhancements, and more.

Reddit DotNet 2025-08-08

Deploying OpenAI's gpt-oss Models to Azure Container Apps Serverless GPUs with OllamaCary_Chai provides a clear walkthrough on deploying OpenAI’s gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b models in Azure Container Apps with serverless GPU support via Ollama, outlining deployment steps, technical considerations, and tips for...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

Running ESXi on Azure VM Using Nested Virtualization: Lab Guide and Lessonsdelecoute documents their experience attempting to run ESXi on an Azure VM with nested virtualization, offering a transparent technical guide and thoughtful analysis for fellow cloud lab enthusiasts.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-07

Resolving Orphaned Azure Subscription Access When No Owner Is ReachableGelatinousCubeZantar details the process and obstacles in recovering access to an orphaned Azure subscription, including real-world escalation attempts and technical suggestions based on Microsoft’s documentation.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-07

Tokenization Task Alternatives for Cross-Platform Azure App Service DeploymentsYaMoef opens a discussion about the limitations of the Solidify tokenization task in Azure DevOps, focusing on multi-platform support and secure handling of secrets. Community responses offer practical deployment strategies....

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-08-07

Azure App Testing: Unified AI-Driven Load and E2E Testing in the CloudJohn_Stallo details Azure App Testing, a unified Azure Portal service enabling AI-powered load and end-to-end test automation. Learn how developers can use Playwright, JMeter, Locust, GitHub Copilot, and Azure-native scaling...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

Transforming Dynamics 365 Customer Data with Azure Maps IntegrationIoTGirl demonstrates the power of Azure Maps integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, illustrating how spatial intelligence transforms CRM data for enhanced sales, field service, and marketing operations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

What’s New in FinOps Toolkit 12 – July 2025Michael Flanakin explores the major updates in FinOps Toolkit 12 for Azure, focusing on cost management, new data schemas, Power BI reporting, network and security improvements, and automation tools to...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

From Space to Subsurface: Predicting Gold Zones with Azure AI and Machine LearningMeysamRouhnavaz presents a hands-on case study using Azure AI and Machine Learning to predict gold-rich zones from satellite data, demonstrating the full data science workflow from preprocessing to production in...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

General Availability of Inbound IPv6 Support for Azure App Servicejordanselig from Microsoft announces the general availability of inbound IPv6 support for Azure App Service, outlining its implementation, configuration, and future plans.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

Create Your Own Bicep Local Extension Using .NETSydney Smith provides a comprehensive walkthrough for creating Bicep Local Extensions with .NET, enabling local infrastructure as code workflows without Azure connectivity.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-07

Challenges with Application Insights Diagnostic Settings and Stream Analytics File UpdatesGarseBo describes challenges with Azure Application Insights diagnostic settings writing logs to a single file per hour, causing Stream Analytics to process incomplete data. The post focuses on possible workarounds...

Reddit Azure 2025-08-07

Evaluating Azure Application Gateway and WAF Placement in API ArchitecturesTheCitrixGuy and members of the Azure community explore the architectural and cost considerations of using Azure Application Gateway with WAF in front of APIM. They share alternative solutions including Azure...

Reddit Azure 2025-08-07

Troubleshooting Azure DevOps Pipeline for .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid AppBackground_March7229 seeks help configuring an Azure DevOps pipeline for a .NET MAUI Blazor Hybrid app, describing errors encountered with runtime packages and pipeline tasks.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-08-07

Scaling Azure SQL Databases with ADF: Upgrading and Downgrading via APIRelative_Wear2650 and the community discuss how to use Azure Data Factory to programmatically scale Azure SQL Databases by changing their service tier via API, including API selection and automation best...

Reddit Azure 2025-08-07

Understanding Hyper-V and Azure Host OS Architecturemogeko233 breaks down the architecture of Microsoft Azure by explaining the relationship between Hyper-V, the Azure Host OS, and virtualization concepts, referencing both community input and official documentation.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-07

Decoding On-Premises ADC Rules: Migration to Azure Application Gatewayvnamani delivers a comprehensive walkthrough on migrating on-premises ADC rules to Azure Application Gateway, breaking down feature mapping, Azure-native alternatives, and how to leverage infrastructure-as-code and cloud security best practices....

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-06

Challenges with Azure Resource Naming Convention Maintenance in Bicep and Infrastructure as Coded2peak and the community discuss the challenges of maintaining Azure resource naming conventions in Bicep and azd workflows, weighing Microsoft’s outdated tools against custom solutions and automation.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-06

Reverting AzureRmWebAppDeployment Task Version in Azure Pipelinesmagielonczyk and the community provide practical approaches to reverting an AzureRmWebAppDeployment task to an earlier version in Azure DevOps, including forking, publishing custom tasks, and YAML version pinning.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-08-06

Deploying LangChain Applications with Azure OpenAI on Azure App ServiceTulikaC guides readers through deploying a LangChain-powered conversational AI app on Azure App Service, highlighting secure authentication, streaming GPT-4o responses, and rapid deployment techniques.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-06

Azure Innovations and AKS Advancements Showcased at KubeCon India 2025Coryskimming delivers an in-depth look at Microsoft’s announcements from KubeCon India 2025, highlighting significant AKS improvements, AI integration, security advancements, and operational best practices for the Azure Kubernetes Service community....

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-06

FinOps hubs 12: Non-Breaking Schema Versioning and FOCUS 1.2 AlignmentMichael Flanakin shares a deep dive into FinOps hubs 12, highlighting new approaches to schema versioning and alignment with FOCUS 1.2 for seamless Azure cost management and reporting.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-06

How Microsoft Azure and Qumulo Enable Cloud-Native File Systems for Enterprise Data Managementdukicn examines how Azure and Qumulo deliver cloud-native enterprise file storage. The article covers architectural options, migration tools, scalability, security features, and integration for AI and HPC workloads.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-05

How I Replaced 10 Logic App Conditions with 1 C# Scriptmaverick-1009 explains a practical approach to consolidating Logic App conditions using C# Inline Code to streamline Azure workflows.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-05

Managing First Login Password Change for Hybrid Users on Entra Joined LaptopsAuthor simdre79 explores the difficulties of enforcing password changes at first login for hybrid users on Entra joined laptops, especially after transitioning from hybrid to Entra join. This article offers...

Reddit Azure 2025-08-05

Azure Workbook for Monitoring ACR Token Expiration DatesJamesdld23 explains how to monitor Azure Container Registry token expiration dates through Azure REST API, Azure Workbooks, and automation techniques.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-05

Terraform Module for Azure Service Principal with Flexible AuthenticationIn this community post, Unlikely-Ad4624 shares a Terraform module for provisioning Azure service principals with versatile authentication options and secure secret storage.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-05

AI Data Governance Made Easy: How Microsoft Purview Tackles GenAI Risks and Builds TrustAuthored by vicperdana, this article explores how Microsoft Purview streamlines AI data governance and compliance, mitigating GenAI risks for enterprises.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04

File Share Access for SYSTEM User with PowerShell Across Multiple DevicesLordLoss01 seeks advice on creating a file share that allows Windows SYSTEM user access for PowerShell-automated data transfer across thousands of devices.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

DP-900T00: Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data Assessment Guide – Password IssueAuthor jarihaggren highlights an issue accessing the DP-900T00 Azure Data assessment guide, seeking guidance on a password-protected file.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04

New Tools for Hybrid Access and Identity Verification in Microsoft Entra ID GovernanceIn this article, Joseph Dadzie introduces new Microsoft Entra ID governance tools for hybrid environments, detailing features like Group SOA conversion and Face Check for secure, auditable access management.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04

Entra Connect Cloud Sync One Way Without Passwords for Separate Tenant AccessSisqoEngineer shares an approach for using Entra Connect Cloud Sync to provision users to a separate Azure tenant without syncing their passwords. This setup is aimed at maintaining distinct logins...

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

What is Direct Send and How to Secure It in Exchange OnlineAuthored by The Exchange Team, this article delves into how Direct Send operates in Exchange Online, and offers practical guidance for organizations aiming to secure mail flow and monitor messages...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04

Expanded Protection with Microsoft Defender Experts: Enhanced Coverage and 24/7 Threat HuntingAuthored by henryyan, this article covers the latest enhancements to Microsoft Defender Experts, focusing on 24/7 protection, threat hunting, and enriched detection capabilities for hybrid and multicloud environments.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-04

ApiManagement MCP Server Creation Error: 'Error converting value mcp'Authored by Competitive-Ad-5081, this post details a technical issue faced when exposing an API as an MCP server via Azure API Management and seeks advice from the community.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

PIM for Groups: Missing "Permanently Eligible" Option When Assigning Rolesvelkkor is troubleshooting an issue in Azure PIM where the “permanently eligible” option for group administrator roles is missing when assigning users, despite it being available previously.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

Group Source of Authority Conversion: Shifting from AD to Entra IDIn this community contribution, JohnSavill discusses group source of authority conversion from Active Directory to Entra ID, offering practical steps and critical considerations for a successful identity shift.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

Strategies for Minimizing Costs of Azure Container Instances with Event-Driven UsageAuthored by smallstar3377, this post explores approaches for minimizing Azure costs when deploying a rarely used Spring Boot app. It discusses potential solutions and requests guidance on best practices.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

Improving Performance of a C# Console App Processing Azure Service Bus Deadletter QueuesTTwelveUnits asks for guidance on making a C# console app method more performant for processing Azure Service Bus deadletter messages, especially for large queues, as part of a nightly Azure...

Reddit CSharp 2025-08-04

InvalidAuthenticationToken in CI-CD Pipeline But Working Fine in PostmanAuthored by sayytoabhishekkumar, this post explores an ‘InvalidAuthenticationToken’ issue encountered during Azure REST API calls from a CI-CD pipeline—even though the equivalent request functions as expected in Postman.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

Azure Virtual Network Gateway: Custom BGP IP Configuration IssueAuthor FewActivity9721 describes a problem configuring custom BGP IP addresses on an Azure Virtual Network Gateway, impacting IPSEC tunnel setup.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

Logic apps - how do you export it to vscode?Author your-lost-elephant shares their difficulties exporting Azure Logic Apps to VS Code, citing issues with development practices and deployment.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-04

Seeking Advice on Preparing for Azure Solutions Architect Certification ExamsSatoshiman256 shares their intent to prepare for Azure Solutions Architect certification exams and seeks resource suggestions from the community.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-03

Implementing NVA for Internet Egress and Inter-Subnet Routing in Azure Hub-Spoke TopologyHDClown discusses the integration of a Network Virtual Appliance into an Azure hub-spoke architecture and seeks advice on achieving internet egress and inter-subnet routing through the NVA.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-03

Introducing .NET Aspire Event Hub Live ExplorerAuthored by LupusOnFire, this article introduces the .NET Aspire Event Hub Live Explorer—an open-source Blazor tool for local development with Azure Event Hubs.

Reddit DotNet 2025-08-03

Automating Azure DevOps Service Connection Creation via Release PipelinesOdd-Good-6514 and several contributors examine approaches for automating Azure DevOps service connection setup across environments, detailing authentication considerations and alternatives to manual setup.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-08-03

Structuring CI/CD Pipelines Across Code and Helm Chart Repositories in Azure DevOpsmachosalade and others discuss best practices for wiring up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ACR, AKS, and Helm, including sample pipeline YAML and repo structure recommendations.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-08-02

.NET Aspire – Start Resource on Service Bus MessageLeonardSpencer discusses how to trigger a resource in a .NET Aspire setup upon receiving messages from Azure Service Bus, providing insights for developers building event-driven applications.

Reddit DotNet 2025-08-02

Announcing a Flexible, Predictable Billing Model for Azure SRE AgentAuthored by Mayunk_Jain, this article presents the upcoming billing structure for Azure SRE Agent and provides an in-depth look at its AI-driven incident management capabilities and cost models tailored for...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-02

Expose AVD Registration Status on Azure VM Objects for Simplified MonitoringVu_Hoang suggests exposing Azure Virtual Desktop registration status directly on Azure VM objects to streamline monitoring and automation in enterprise deployments.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-01

10 Creative Use Cases for Azure Communication ServicesIn this article, Sean Keegan shares ten innovative ways to leverage Azure Communication Services, combining ACS with tools like Azure OpenAI and Event Grid to build intelligent, real-time, and secure...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-01

Converting Page or Append Blobs to Block Blobs with Azure Data FactoryIn this article, SaikumarMandepudi explains how to use Azure Data Factory to convert page or append blobs into block blobs, enabling access tier changes and storage cost optimization.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-08-01

Free Post Fridays is now live, please follow these rules!Authored by AutoModerator, this post announces the launch of Free Post Fridays and provides clear rules for community participation, emphasizing Azure relevance.

Reddit Azure 2025-08-01

Azure Functions vs Logic Apps vs Power Automate: When to Use What?Authored by JohnNaguib, this article provides a practical comparison between Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Power Automate, guiding architects and consultants on when to use each Microsoft automation platform.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-31

Questions About Azure DevOps Backlogs: Closed Work Items & Iteration FilteringOzzy_Lemmy_is_god raises two detailed questions around Azure DevOps backlog functionality and iteration filtering, delving into changes in closed work item visibility and team-based backlog configuration.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-31

Integrating PMO Project and Operational Backlogs with Azure DevOps BoardsAcrobatic-Lychee3314 discusses strategies for consolidating project and operational tasks for technical teams using Azure DevOps Boards, emphasizing unified management for both PMO-driven and ad-hoc work.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-31

Building an AI Extension to Enhance Azure DevOps Pull Request ReviewsTechieRedditer introduces a home-built AI assistant for Azure DevOps, offering automated PR reviews, instant work item queries, and honest insights into its capabilities and limitations.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-31

Ansys Minerva Simulation & Process Data Management Architecture on AzureSunita_AZ0708 examines the technical architecture and deployment strategies of Ansys Minerva’s Simulation and Process Data Management platform on Azure, addressing reliability, security, backup, and VM recommendations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

Dependency Agent AlternativesAuthored by Cory_Matieyshen, this article addresses alternatives to the now-retired Azure Dependency Agent, sharing suggestions and key features of recommended solutions.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

MCP Bootcamp: APAC, LATAM, and Brazil – Learn Model Context Protocol Integration, LLMs, Azure, and CopilotAuthor cynthiazanoni invites developers to participate in the MCP Bootcamp, an international series teaching Model Context Protocol, LLM integration, Copilot, Azure deployment, and real-time features.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

Build. Secure. Launch Your Private MCP Registry with Azure API Center.In this article, JuliaKa explores how organizations can harness Azure API Center to build secure and governed private MCP registries, supporting enterprise AI development.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

Unlocking Innovation with Azure AI Foundry Agent ServiceJohnNaguib explores the Azure AI Foundry Agent Service, detailing how Microsoft’s latest Azure AI Studio feature streamlines building and managing multi-agent AI systems.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

Boosting Performance with the Materialized View Pattern in AzureAuthored by JohnNaguib, this article delves into the Materialized View pattern and its application in Microsoft Azure for optimizing data system performance.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

Cache-Aside (Lazy Loading): Load Data into a Cache on Demand in AzureJohnNaguib discusses the effectiveness of the Cache-Aside pattern for optimizing performance in Azure applications, focusing on Azure Cache for Redis.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-30

Announcing GA of Bicep Templates for Microsoft Entra ID ResourcesDan_Kershaw introduces the general availability of Bicep templates for Microsoft Entra ID, highlighting improved IaC workflows and new deployment integrations.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29

Strategies for Migrating Backup Data from Datto Cloud to AzureArmlessbastard outlines the challenges and considerations in moving backup data from Datto cloud or on-prem devices to Azure, seeking community advice and sharing preliminary solutions.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Important Changes to App Service Managed Certificates: Is Your Certificate Affected?azredditj discusses important upcoming changes to Azure App Service Managed Certificates, urging users to review and verify their certificate status.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Determine Onboarding Methods in Defender for Endpoint - Part 1edgarus71 details approaches for onboarding devices to Defender for Endpoint, distinguishing between methods like Intune, GPO, and MCM, and providing troubleshooting advice.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29

Issues Recreating Azure Network Gateway for Upgrading Public IPsAuthored by Dave_PW, this post discusses the challenges with recreating an Azure network gateway for a public IP upgrade, analyzing connectivity and maintenance implications.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Azure Automation Introduces PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and New Runtime EnvironmentNikita_Bajaj announces major enhancements to Azure Automation, including support for PowerShell 7.4, Python 3.10, and a new Runtime Environment. The update boosts security, script modernization, control, and operational flexibility for...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29

Are Snapshots Suitable for One-Time Backup in Azure?Izual_Rebirth explores whether Azure snapshots are a practical solution for a one-off backup of an inactive, archival VM, drawing comparisons to on-premises environments.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Is Azure Vision Studio Dead?Author damianvandoom outlines difficulties encountered when using Azure Vision Studio for object detection, particularly in training custom datasets and facing deprecated APIs.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Comprehensive Guide to Seamless File Synchronization Between On-Premises Servers and AzureAuthored by Maria-Rezapour, this article explores Azure File Sync, guiding readers in synchronizing on-premises file servers with Azure for a hybrid cloud storage approach.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-29

Best Prompt Engineering Tools (2025) for Building and Debugging LLM AgentsEducational-Bison786 shares an updated roundup of prompt engineering tools invaluable for those building and refining LLM agent systems, with insights into each tool’s strengths and recommendations for serious agent developers....

Reddit AI Agents 2025-07-29

Inherited a Large Azure Environment: Seeking Guidance as a New Cloud ArchitectCybertron2600 discusses inheriting a sprawling Azure environment as a cloud architect and asks for advice on managing and understanding it.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Understanding Costs and Storage for Azure Cloud Shell and File PersistenceAuthored by smydsmith, this article discusses the costs and details of using Azure Cloud Shell’s file storage, specifically addressing questions about licensing, pricing, and storage persistence within Azure environments.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-29

Azure Tag Best Practice: Staging Tags Before Server OnboardingAuthor jyoungii asks the community about best practices for staging and managing Azure tags for patching and onboarding servers, specifically in the context of Azure Arc.

Reddit Azure 2025-07-28

What exactly does Azure cloud engineers do?Author curious_monk77, a C# .NET developer exploring Azure, asks for advice on transitioning to a cloud engineer role and seeks insights into daily activities and skills relevant for Azure platform...

Reddit Azure 2025-07-28

Enforcing PR Branch Policies with Multiple Required Pipelines in Azure DevOpsPanzerbjrn and other community members discuss how to enforce that PRs in Azure DevOps are only merged if specific pipelines (X & Y) both succeed. The thread includes setup guidance...

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-28

Migrating Classic Azure DevOps Pipelines to YAML for Multi-Repo AppsDrippinInSuccess discusses with the community about migrating classic Azure DevOps build and release pipelines to YAML pipelines for an Angular and .NET 8 application. Multiple approaches, tips, and strategies are...

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-27

Dynamic Azure DevOps MCP Server for Seamless Context Switching in Claude CodeOkAdministration2514 details how they built a dynamic MCP server that empowers Claude Code users to seamlessly switch Azure DevOps contexts by project directory, offering robust DevOps automation for multi-client work....

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-25

Managing Key Vault URIs Across Environments in GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps PipelinesAzure DevOps shares practical advice on securely managing Key Vault URIs in CI/CD pipelines across dev and prod environments, highlighting different approaches for Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-24

Confidence Score Decline in Document Intelligence Custom Extraction Models with New Layoutsaristotelisc describes an experiment using Azure Document Intelligence to train custom extraction models, highlighting how introducing new document layouts led to persistent confidence score drops. The author seeks community insights...

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-23

Implementing dependsOn Chain Inside Looped Resources in ARM Templates for Azure BackupAdPsychological9128 discusses their struggle with enforcing a dependsOn chain within a loop of ARM template resources for Azure file share backup, and seeks community solutions.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-22

Fixing Node.js Version Mismatch in Azure Web App Service DeploymentLogical-Try6336 shares troubleshooting steps for fixing a Node.js version issue during Azure Web App Service deployment with Azure DevOps.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-22

Should I Build for Azure DevOps? Exploring Market Potential for Outlook Add-insFloating-pointer shares their experience building Outlook add-ins integrated with Azure DevOps (ADO) and TFS. The post discusses transitioning legacy COM-based tools to modern platforms and seeks advice regarding market potential...

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-20

VS Code Extension: Preview Mermaid Diagrams in Markdown for Azure DevOpsmavsankar presents a new VS Code extension to preview Mermaid diagrams in Markdown files for Azure DevOps documentation. Discover how this tool streamlines documentation and diagram workflows.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-19

Challenges Migrating Teams and Areas Structure from TFS to Azure DevOpsAuthor theguru1974 shares their experiences and concerns when migrating from TFS to Azure DevOps, particularly around how Teams and Areas are handled within the work tracking system.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-18

Workaround for Azure ARM 800 Resource Limit When Deploying Data Factoryjessred99 raises a challenge in deploying Azure Data Factory via Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, encountering the ARM 800 resource limit.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-18

Seeking Advice on Deployment Pipeline Design for Multi-Environment, Role-Based Server SetupsEffective_Being_8048 asks for practical advice on architecting a deployment pipeline that manages multiple environments, server roles, and application dependencies without hardcoding configurations. This summary explores their setup, challenges, and desired...

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-18

Test Plan: How to Get the Latest 'Test Case Result' for All Test Cases in Azure DevOpsAuthor penelope77 describes a challenge in Azure DevOps: extracting all test cases with their latest results from a master test plan, highlighting current limitations.

Reddit Azure DevOps 2025-07-17

Zero-Trust Agents: Adding Identity and Access to Multi-Agent WorkflowsThia details how zero-trust security and identity management can empower secure, autonomous AI agents by utilizing Azure OpenAI, AutoGen, and WSO2 Asgardeo.

Microsoft Tech Community 2025-07-08