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Four challenges included:

Azure OpenAI

Azure Fundamentals

Azure Machine Learning

Microsoft Fabric

Complete one of the challenges to become eligible for a free Microsoft Certification exam.

This course covers:

Basic cybersecurity concepts (CIA triad, risks, threats, etc.)

Understanding security controls and their forms

Zero trust and its importance in modern cybersecurity

Key concepts and themes across identity, networking, security operations, infrastructure, and data security

Examples of tools for implementing security controls.

Topics include:

Windows Server 2025 - on-prem and Hybrid scenarios

Azure Arc

Identity

Virtualization

SMB updates

Live Q&A with Microsoft Windows Server Engineering teams.

Enhanced security with private endpoints, VPN enabled for Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, and Azure Blob Storage (preview).

Expanded data sources including Azure AI Search, Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore, Azure Blob Storage, local files, URL/web address, etc.

Incorporate RAG model for intelligent information retrieval and precise responses.

Customizable chat experience with customizable responses and parameters.

Azure AI Vector and Hybrid Search for precise data retrieval.

Semantic Search by default for context-aware results.

Access to OpenAI models like GPT-4, GPT-4-32k, GPT-35-Turbo, GPT-35-Turbo-16k.

Boost security with document-level access control.

Effortless and swift deployment to web applications or Copilot Studio.

Search filter (API) for customized searches using RAG model.

Updated SDK for streamlined integration.

Supported file types include .txt, .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .md, .html.

The Debugger in .NET 8 now automatically optimizes release code and external code

HTML snippets are now available in Razor (.razor) files

Multi-targeting framework support (TFM) is now available for Razor files

Blazor Scaffolding for .NET 8 Projects has been added

How to write your first SQL in Microsoft Fabric Notebook

How to write your first Python Code in Microsoft Fabric Notebook

How to create your first Power BI Report from the Microsoft Fabric Semantic Model

Four challenges available: - Deploy Intelligent Solutions with Azure AI - Generative AI with Azure OpenAI - Data in the Age of AI with Microsoft Fabric - Create Power Platform Solutions with AI and Copilot

Guide to building semantic search solutions with Azure Cognitive Search, Azure Functions, and other tools.

Learn about the potential risks of using AI models in production, and how to protect your data and infrastructure from attacks. This post is a valuable resource for securing your genAI apps.

Check out this two-part blog post from the Microsoft's Educator Developer Blog, written by Carlotta Castelluccio. Part 1 covers the basics of building your own AI co-pilot, using Microsoft's Bot Framework and Language Understanding Intelligent Service (LUIS). You'll learn how to create a virtual assistant that can help you with tasks like scheduling and email management and explore the potential of AI in everyday life.

Dive deep into GitHub Copilot's autocompletion, customizable features, and advanced programming techniques.

Sessions of interest:

Microsoft Ignite 2023 Kickoff (Nov 15):

Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft, shares insights on creating new opportunities in the AI era.

Keynote on Microsoft Cloud and AI (Nov 16):

Scott Guthrie, EVP of Cloud and AI, explores how Microsoft Cloud transforms industries through AI solutions.

Breakout Session: "What’s New in Generative AI" (Nov 16):

Explore Azure OpenAI for generative AI apps, integrating with Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Search, and AI Studio.

Resources provided to beginners on C# development on AI, web, mobile, and game development.

GitHub Universe 2023 starts today! Learn about harnessing AI as a paired programmer and enhancing the overall dev experience. The following Microsoft and GitHub resources might also be of interest during this year's event.

Explore Copa, Microsoft's open-source image security tool, designed to safeguard container images via image scanning, access control, and automated vulnerability remediation.

When should you consider using AI in your product or service? Why is it important to understand AI? What does generative AI really mean? And what to consider when adopting AI.

A 12-lesson course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates will teach you the basics of how to build Generative AI apps via Microsoft's Azure AI services.

Eraser is an open-source project that is an automated solution for cleaning up Kubernetes nodes, removing vulnerable or unused images, and ensuring your cluster runs smoothly.

We're excited to announce Microsoft Applied Skills, a new credential that can be checked to show that you have the specific skills needed to complete important projects that are in line with business goals and objectives.

Highlights of the fall release:

Stop hiding Activity Bar in ISE Mode.

Fix race condition with displaying PowerShell name on icon.

Support ~, ./ and named workspace folders in cwd.

Enhance additionalPowerShellExes setting.

Add startLocation setting for Extension Terminal.

Upgrade bundled PSReadLine module to v2.3.4.

Add None to PsesLogLevel enum.

Fix debugging script blocks that aren’t in files.

Fix shell integration for PowerShell 5.1 with strict mode.

This blog shows how including Microsoft Intune data in Security Copilot will change how customers can quickly respond to security threats with full device context and strengthen enterprise security posture with AI-assisted insights and actions to manage devices simply and securely.

GitHub Co-pilot, the AI programming assistant integrated into VS Code, has new features including inline chat, improved command suggestions, and better test generation.

Generative AI can create new data, such as text, code, and images. Organizations are quickly exploring the benefits for a variety of business needs, like generating data for machine learning, creating personalized content, & automating tasks.

Learn how to kickstart your AI journey with the right approach, understanding the importance of solid and strategic planning. Find out how to establish specific and measurable goals and objectives to effectively steer your AI project. Tips for Identifying Problems and Opportunities: Explore strategies and techniques for identifying challenges and opportunities that can be addressed with AI solutions.

Azure AI material Safety is a new service that detects and filters potentially dangerous user-generated and AI-generated material in your apps and services.

The General Availability of Azure Automation extension for Visual Studio Code is now live. This lightweight source code editor offers enhanced features for runbook management, such as editing runbooks, triggering jobs, managing automation assets, and local debugging. With support for PowerShell 5, PowerShell 7, Python 2, and Python 3 runbooks, this extension provides a seamless experience for developers and IT admins. The extension leverages the Azure Account and PowerShell extensions, making runbook authoring and management more efficient. Check out the complete documentation and provide feedback to help refine the extension.

Looking to bring your AI idea to life? Join Cynthia Zanoni and Abril Urena for the 'Tips and Tricks to Bring Your AI Idea to Life' series to discover how AI is transforming our daily lives. Learn valuable insights on how to bring your own AI projects to life.

he newest version of Semantic Kernel, v1.0.0-beta1, gives you an exciting chance to try out neutral AI services. Lee Stott shares the changes in this version, the migration journey for developers, and the exciting possibilities of agnostic AI services.

Learn and explore .NET development with exciting sessions on Artificial Intelligence, web, mobile, and game development in the .NET Conf Student Zone.