Join Dynamics 365 and Power Platform at Microsoft Ignite

Join Dynamics 365 and Power Platform at Microsoft Ignite

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

Don’t miss Microsoft Ignite, an all-digital three-day event kicking off this next Tuesday, March 2 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time! This is your opportunity to get a sneak peek at the future of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, connect with experts, and engage with your global community. We’ve packed the line-up with technical and hands-on contentfrom learning sessions to live Q&As, featured speakers to one-on-one consultationsall streaming digitally live and on-demand to help you get the most from the event.

To help you plan your experience from the variety of sessions and activities, we’ve compiled some essential presentations, sessions, and viewing tips below. Click the linked titles to learn more and add each event to your session scheduler.

Tune in to the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform featured sessions

To kick things off on Tuesday, March 2, tune in to the opening keynote hosted by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella streaming live at 8:30 AM Pacific Time. Then, learn what’s new and on the horizon for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform in these featured sessions:

Tuesday, March 2 | 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Pacific Time
What’s new and what’s next for Microsoft Power Platform

Hosted by Charles Lamanna, CVP, Low Code Application Platform and Julie Strauss, Partner PM Director

Learn about new and upcoming capabilities across Power Platform, including demos, real-world examples of Power Platform in action, new features, and the roadmap for later this year. Also, learn how Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, and Microsoft Power Virtual Agents rapidly enables digitization and automation with a modern set of capabilities.

Tuesday, March 2 | 2:00 PM 2:30 PM Pacific Time
Elevating the end-to-end customer experience with Dynamics 365: Infusing intelligence from front- to back-office

Hosted by Muhammad Alam, CVP, Dynamics 365 and Lori Lamkin, VP, Dynamics 365 Marketing

Learn about new solutions and capabilities from Dynamics 365 that enable you to deliver unparalleled customer excellence on every step of the journeyfrom agility in predicting and meeting customer needs to flawlessly executing with an intelligent and agile supply chain.

Wednesday, March 3 | 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Pacific Time
Microsoft Teams + Dynamics 365: The unified collaboration platform for modern business

Hosted by Takeshi Numoto, CMO, Commercial Marketing and Emma Williams, CVP, Microsoft Office Modern Workplace Transformation.

Discover how we are integrating Microsoft Teams into Dynamics 365 across marketing, sales, customer service, field service, and commerce solutions to up-level collaboration across your organization and drive stronger engagement with customers.

Wednesday, March 3 | 3:00 PM 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Drive a data culture with Power BI: Vision, strategy, and roadmap

Hosted by Arun Ulagaratchagan, CVP, Power BI

Learn how Microsoft Power BI can help drive a data culture in your organization and get a sneak peek at the vision and roadmap for Power BI. You’ll discover how AI automatically find patterns in your data, you will learn about how Power BI is built into Teams and Excel to enable incredible collaboration experiences, and how Power BI with Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics meets your most demanding needs.

In addition to the live streams above, each segment will be rebroadcasted throughout the event. The key segments are open to everyone, but we encourage you to register in advance to unlock the full Microsoft Ignite experiencefrom digital breakout sessions with live Q&As to conversations with Microsoft experts and your global community.

Sessions: More than 100 opportunities to ramp up your skills

Learn about Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities and expand your skills, all guided by the experts and engineers behind the tools you use every day. Browse the session catalog to plan your personalized schedule. In the session catalog, you can filter sessions by solution area, such as Dynamics 365 or Power Platform, session time, start time, theme, or expertise level to find the right sessions for you. Register to access a personalized schedule planner that tracks all of your sessions, meetings, and messages.

More to explore

Microsoft Ignite will include live segments and Q&A, available across time zones. Check out all of the events and activities hosted by our team of experts:

Get the most of your Microsoft Ignite experience

Be sure to follow Microsoft Ignite on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date and connected with the community and register for Microsoft Ignite today.

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Microsoft Ignite 2021 Tech Community Blog for Security, Compliance, and Identity

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

Countdown to Microsoft Ignite is on! The event starts Tuesday, March 2nd at 8:00 am PT.


If you have not already registered, click here.


We are so excited to have you virtually joining us either live or catching the event on-demand. Our product and engineering teams have been working hard over the past six months to bring you the latest product news and announcements that will be shared during the event. Below is a comprehensive list of all sessions and opportunities to engage with Microsoft experts. There is a lot to explore during Microsoft Ignite, so we hope you take some time to watch, participate and learn!


 


 

Security Keynote


Join Vasu Jakkal’s Keynote:  


KEY05 | “Security for All” by Vasu Jakkal, CVP SCI (delivered two times):



Learn how to reduce complexity and defend your organization against business risk with innovations in security, compliance, identity, and management.


 


Featured Sessions
Featured Sessions (30mins) delivered twice. Did you attend a Featured Session, but still have questions? Join the corresponding Ask the Experts session for a live Q&A with subject matter experts.


 


 


Join Joy Chik’s Featured Session:


FS195 | “Azure Active Directory: our identity vision and roadmap for strengthening Zero Trust defenses in the era of hybrid work” by Joy Chik; CVP of Identity (delivered two times):



As cyberattacks get more sophisticated, securing hybrid work environments is more complex—and more critical. Adopting a Zero Trust approach and upgrading your identity infrastructure hardens your defenses now and for the long-term. In this demo-heavy, can’t-miss session, we’ll share how Azure AD helps you maximize control while enabling a seamless and secure user experience. Join us to see and learn how to eliminate passwords, simplify onboarding, and secure access to all your apps.


 


Join Rob Lefferts and Eric Doerr’s Featured Session:


FS197 | “Microsoft Security’s roadmap for defending against advanced threats” by Rob Lefferts; CVP of Security and Eric Doerr; VP of Cloud Security (delivered two times):



Today’s threat landscape continues to grow in complexity, sophistication, and frequency. As advanced attacks emerge, Microsoft is on the frontlines working with customers and partners. We’ll share our actionable tips and the latest on technology, including the only integrated SIEM + XDR on the market, to protect your environment from end-to-end and get ahead of adversaries. 


 


Join Alym Rayani’s Featured Session:


FS196 | “Manage risk and secure information across your environment” by Alym Rayani; CVP of Security and Eric Doerr; VP of Cloud Security (delivered two times):



Organizations have an onslaught of new risks as a result of remote work. Data is now being accessed and stored outside of the traditional borders of business – across endpoints, clouds, and apps. With this massive growth of data, managing risk and securing your sensitive information is critical to digital transformation. Learn how Microsoft’s risk management and compliance solutions enable you to identify and respond to these emerging risks while keeping your most important information safe.


 


On-demand Sessions


On-demand sessions (30 minutes max) are hosted within the Microsoft Ignite platform and are available to watch anytime during or after the live event concludes. Click the links below to watch:


 



  • OD356 | Taking identity and privacy to a new level | Verifiable Credentials with decentralized identity using blockchain 

  • OD357 | Information risks keeping you up at night? Deploy intelligent information protection and data loss prevention

  • OD358 | Take charge of data governance across your digital landscape

  • OD359 | Elevating security and efficiency with Azure Sentinel, your cloud-native SIEM

  • OD360 | Prevent attacks by protecting your applications with Azure Active Directory

  • OD361 | Don’t get caught off guard by the hidden dangers of insider risks! Secure your sensitive information with Insider Risk Management

  • OD362 | Zero Trust – The proactive approach to cybersecurity

  • OD363 | Winning Azure Active Directory strategies for identity security and governance 

  • OD364 | Safeguard your multi-cloud apps and resources with the latest Cloud Security innovations

  • OD365 | Microsoft Defender: Stop attacks and reduce security operations workload with XDR


 


Interstitial Programming
Interstitial programming is a content experience, using programmatic elements including live desk, wayfinding, breaking news, social media, attendee-generated content, and keynotes that inform the way attendees think, feel, and makes sense of the event.


 



These segments will air on the Microsoft Ignite main page periodically throughout the live event. For estimated times of delivery, please see the below.   


 


































Approx. AIRTIME



seSSION TITLE

3/2 11:45 AM PT

Zero Trust Methodology

3/2 4:44 PM PT

Mechanics: Passwordless

3/3 4:30 PM PT

Microsoft Security: Building & Learning

3/3 12:00 AM PT

Adversarial Machine Learning is Real: A Security Unlocked Podcast Episode

3/3 1:30 PM PT

What is the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)?

3/3 3:03 PM PT

Customer Tech Talk [Ben Walters & Jen Hall]

 


Opportunities to engage with our security experts


Be sure to join our security experts in the Connection Zone by attending our additional Ask the Experts sessions and by participating in our two Microsoft Learn Live Sessions, scheduling a One-on-one Consult, Intro to Tech Skills, signing up for the Cloud Skill Challenges, and any of our 10 Product Roundtables.


 


































Connection Zone Program

Details

Ask the Experts



ATE109 | Ask the Experts: Passwordless Deployment


ATE110 | Ask the Experts: Secure your sensitive information with Insider Risk Management


ATE111 | Ask the Experts: Elevating Security and Efficiency with Azure Sentinel, Your Cloud-Native SIEM


ATE112 | Ask the Experts: Zero Trust – The proactive approach to cybersecurity


ATE114 | Ask the Experts: Securing your endpoints with Defender and Microsoft Endpoint Manager


ATE115 | Ask the Experts: Azure Platform Security


ATE134 | Ask the Experts: How can AI make security teams more efficient and strategic?

Learn Live  

LRN252: Plan, implement and administer conditional access


LRN253: Threat response with Azure Sentinel playbooks

Intro to Tech Skills

Title: Introduction to Security, Compliance and Identity​


Abstract: Learn about the different Microsoft solutions for managing security in your organization. Microsoft 365 provides a holistic approach to security, helping you to protect identities, data, applications, and devices across on-premises, cloud, and mobile.​

Cloud Skills Challenge

1. Identity + Information Protection Admin Challenge


a. Maps to Cert SC-300; SC-400


2. Security Operations Analyst Challenge


a. Maps to Cert SC-200


 


Learn more about certifications here

Product Roundtables

Upon registration for a session, you will be required to answer a short survey regarding the topic. You will be notified of your status for the roundtable as soon as your submission is reviewed. Attendance is limited to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute to the discussion. To review Product Roundtables Participation terms & conditions, click here.


 


·       Topic: Zero Trust: Walking the path​


·       Topic: Identity and access management for services


·       Topic: Privileged Access management


·       Topic: Enabling seamless collaboration across technology barriers


·       Topic: Best practices for managing data security risks and meeting compliance requirements


·       Topic: What should the Microsoft Compliance Think Tank build next?


·       Topic: Compliance business priorities and challenges: a discussion


·       Topic: Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS) – A discussion on potential investment areas and a chance to help shape our product direction


·       Topic: Building Security and Efficiency with Azure Sentinel, your cloud-native SIEM


·       Topic: CISO Tips for Removing Silos Between IT and OT

One-on-one Consults

Want to have your questions answered by a Microsoft Professional? Schedule a 45-minute consultation where you can engage directly with a security expert. Click the link to begin scheduling your meeting.

Manage meeting space availability with Microsoft Teams Panels

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

In the new Hybrid Workplace, providing the right digital tools to connect and support employees wherever they are is essential. It supports productivity, engagement, safety, and collaboration. As companies begin to reopen their offices, and conference rooms and meeting spaces become busy again, optimizing how they are utilized will be key to everyone’s success.



Microsoft Teams Panels were announced last October at Ignite 2020 as a new category of devices. They provide a space and time management solution powered by a native Teams experience, running on a compact digital display that can be mounted virtually anywhere. Today, we’re pleased to announce that they’re now generally available.


 


Supporting the Hybrid Workplace with the right devices in the right places
With Teams Panels, employees can book an available room on the spot or find another time slot and reserve it right from the panel. With vibrant, color-coded LED indicators, it’s easy to determine space availability from a distance. And, the intuitive and easy-to-read UI presents space and meeting information, so you can confirm you’re in the right place at the right time.



A popular feature available now is the ad hoc meeting scheduler. Let’s say you and a colleague need to jump on a quick client call. Simply go to the Teams Panel outside a meeting space. If the time slot is not booked, it will appear green. Just tap the screen to instantly book it and the room is yours for the time selected. Teams Panels use the Exchange calendar for the booking of the room, so users can have insight in the meeting space free or busy status at any time.


 


Teams Panels work with a range of devices
When paired with Microsoft Teams Rooms or Surface Hub devices, users can take advantage of connected device experiences, like booking an ad-hoc Teams meeting on the Panel and joining the same ad-hoc meeting on a Teams Rooms or Surface Hub device.



And while the best end-to-end experience is pairing a Teams panel with another Teams device or Teams Room configuration, you can add a panel outside of any meeting space, allowing users to schedule any room through Outlook or right from the panel itself. All Teams Panels can be centrally provisioned, updated, and monitored from Microsoft Teams Admin Center.


https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RWyCQA


 


In the coming months, four powerful new features will roll out:


Room Capacity Warning leverages select in-room cameras to detect when the maximum people allowed per room is reached.



Nearby Rooms lets employees view the building floor plan and book another room when a space is unavailable.



Room Check-in Notification sends a message to the in-room display that people in the next meeting are waiting outside.



Remove Unused Scheduled Room identifies and allows for the removal of ‘ghost’ meetings to free up unused meeting space time slots.



Teams Panels are currently available from our partner Crestron and Yealink will release theirs in April, with additional partners to be announced later in the year. Our certified hardware partners deliver optimized touch screen experiences with LED indicators and multiple mounting options, as well as additional sensors that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Teams.



When an organization licenses Microsoft Teams Room Standard or Microsoft Teams Room Premium, no additional licenses are required for Microsoft Teams Panels. Teams Panel devices are currently sold separately by Crestron and Microsoft.

Friday Five: SharePoint Spaces In Teams, And More!

Friday Five: SharePoint Spaces In Teams, And More!

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

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Unit testing: The tSQLt framework and the execution of a test!

Sergio Govoni is a graduate of Computer Science from “Università degli Studi” in Ferrara, Italy. Following almost two decades at Centro Software, a software house that produces the best ERP for manufacturing companies that are export-oriented, Sergio now manages the Development Product Team and is constantly involved on several team projects. For the provided help to technical communities and for sharing his own experience, since 2010 he has received the Microsoft Data Platform MVP award. During 2011 he contributed to writing the book: SQL Server MVP Deep Dives Volume 2. Follow him on Twitter or read his blogs in Italian and English.

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#WindowsAdminCenter – Installing Windows Server version 20H2 Core Build 10.0.19042 

James van den Berg has been working in ICT with Microsoft Technology since 1987. He works for the largest educational institution in the Netherlands as an ICT Specialist, managing datacenters for students. He’s proud to have been a Cloud and Datacenter Management since 2011, and a Microsoft Azure Advisor for the community since February this year. In July 2013, James started his own ICT consultancy firm called HybridCloud4You, which is all about transforming datacenters with Microsoft Hybrid Cloud, Azure, AzureStack, Containers, and Analytics like Microsoft OMS Hybrid IT Management. Follow him on Twitter @JamesvandenBerg and on his blog here.

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How to create an Azure Windows Server FCI File Cluster If you don’t want to use Azure Files

Robert Smit is a EMEA Cloud Solution Architect at Insight.de and is a current Microsoft MVP Cloud and Datacenter as of 2009. Robert has over 20 years experience in IT with experience in the educational, health-care and finance industries. Robert’s past IT experience in the trenches of IT gives him the knowledge and insight that allows him to communicate effectively with IT professionals. Follow him on Twitter at @clusterMVP

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How to use SharePoint Spaces in Microsoft Teams

Vesku Nopanen is a Principal Consultant in Office 365 and Modern Work and passionate about Microsoft Teams. He helps and coaches customers to find benefits and value when adopting new tools, methods, ways or working and practices into daily work-life equation. He focuses especially on Microsoft Teams and how it can change organizations’ work. He lives in Turku, Finland. Follow him on Twitter: @Vesanopanen

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12 features I would like to see land in Microsoft Teams in 2021

Chris Hoard is a Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead (MCT RL), Educator (MCEd) and Teams MVP. With over 10 years of cloud computing experience, he is currently building an education practice for Vuzion (Tier 2 UK CSP). His focus areas are Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 and entry-level Azure. Follow Chris on Twitter at @Microsoft365Pro and check out his blog here.

NSA Releases Guidance on Zero Trust Security Model

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Security, Technology

This article is contributed. See the original author and article here.

The National Security Agency (NSA) has released Cybersecurity Information Sheet: Embracing a Zero Trust Security Model, which provides information about, and recommendations for, implementing Zero Trust within networks. The Zero Trust security model is a coordinated system management strategy that assumes breaches are inevitable or have already occurred.

CISA encourages administrators and organizations review NSA’s guidance on Embracing a Zero Trust Security Model to help secure sensitive data, systems, and services.