16
Nov
2023
Microsoft
Extending Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: A guide for enterprises and ISVs
This year, the dominant theme for technology companies has been working to enable AI. Microsoft’s focus has been building Microsoft Copilot to meet enterprise demands, and to optimize this powerful new AI assistant for work. To bring that vision to lif...
16
Nov
2023
Explore the latest innovations in Webinars and Town Halls for Microsoft Teams
As Microsoft Ignite is underway, we’re excited to share new capabilities we announced to deliver richer virtual event experiences on Teams. And ICYMI, we’ll recap innovation we’ve delivered over the last months across webinars to create more engaging e...
16
Nov
2023
Work smarter with Microsoft Teams Premium
Today, we are excited to unveil the latest innovations coming to Microsoft Teams Premium to make collaboration more intelligent, engaging, and protected. This post provides details for all the Teams Premium features and solutions announced at Microsoft...
16
Nov
2023
Live at Ignite: Microsoft Credentials for AI and Cloud Skills Challenge
Welcome to Microsoft Ignite, where we’ll experience AI transformation in action. Microsoft Learn has a fantastic interactive presence planned for the event, building on the momentum of our recent announcement of Microsoft Applied Skills, the new ground...
16
Nov
2023
November patches for Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server
This month, we are releasing fixes that impact our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server, as well as Team Foundation Server 2018.3.2.
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5
Note: If you have Azure DevOps Server 2022, you should first update to Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 and then install Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5.
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Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5
Note: If you have Azure DevOps Server 2022, you should first update to Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 and then install Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5.
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15
Nov
2023
Visual Studio 17.8 now available!
Unlock New Heights in Developer Productivity: Optimized C++ Support, Enhanced Enterprise Capabilities, and Full .NET 8 Integration
The latest update for Visual Studio 2022 is officially out. Offering a comprehensive suite of enhancements that span productivity, programming languages, and enterprise management,
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The latest update for Visual Studio 2022 is officially out. Offering a comprehensive suite of enhancements that span productivity, programming languages, and enterprise management,
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15
Nov
2023
What to expect from Microsoft Learn at Microsoft Ignite
Join us for Microsoft Ignite, coming up on November 15-16, 2023, for your chance to experience AI transformation in action, discover the best of what's next in technology, problem-solve with experts, and make global connections.
What...
What...
9
Nov
2023
9 ways Microsoft Learn helps you with the skills-first economy
You may have seen some of our recent content about the growing shift to a skills-first economy1, a global trend towards hiring based on specific, relevant skills rather than focusing solely on college degrees or prior experience. This priority shi...
9
Nov
2023
Get ready for the future of work with Microsoft Teams at Microsoft Ignite 2023
Are you ready for Microsoft Ignite 2023? Join the live, worldwide show to experience AI transformation in action. This year's event, taking place next week from November 14th to 17th, promises to be an exciting showcase of AI transformation in action. ...
9
Nov
2023
Introducing app ratings and reviews for Microsoft Teams: A new way to engage with your users
We're thrilled to bring you an exciting update that will significantly enhance the way you interact with your users and gather valuable feedback for your apps on Microsoft Teams - App Ratings and Reviews.
How will Ratings and Reviews help your b...
How will Ratings and Reviews help your b...
8
Nov
2023
Discover, prepare, and recap your meetings in one place with Meet in Microsoft Teams
Today we’re excited to announce the availability of Meet, an app to help organizations drive more effective meetings and streamline meeting catch-up.
Where and how we work continue to evolve as organizations experiment with hybrid work and ways ...
Where and how we work continue to evolve as organizations experiment with hybrid work and ways ...
8
Nov
2023
Git Partial Clone Now Supported in Azure DevOps
Git Partial Clone
Treeless and blobless Git Partial Clones are now enabled in Azure DevOps for all customers! Partial clones are a reduced type of git clone that users create via specific arguments on the git command line. For large repositories with a lot of history,
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Treeless and blobless Git Partial Clones are now enabled in Azure DevOps for all customers! Partial clones are a reduced type of git clone that users create via specific arguments on the git command line. For large repositories with a lot of history,
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2
Nov
2023
What’s new for Security: Training and Certification
Microsoft Learn offers you the latest resources to ensure you have what you need to prepare for exams and reach your skilling goals. Here we share some important updates about Security content, prep videos, certifications, and more.
Exam Readine...
Exam Readine...
2
Nov
2023
Latest Updates for CMake Development in Visual Studio
Visual Studio has native CMake integration that allows C++ users to build and develop using CMake and supports their unique needs. CMake is a cross-platform build tool for C++ and with Visual Studio’s latest tools, users can be more productive when it comes to configuring with CMake.
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1
Nov
2023
What’s New in Microsoft Teams | October 2023
Welcome to our October 2023 update on What's New in Microsoft Teams. This month, we are excited to showcase 35 new features and enhancements that will help you collaborate more effectively, streamline your workflow, and stay connected with your team. F...
1
Nov
2023
Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RC2 now available
We have released Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RC2. This is our last planned prerelease before our final release of Azure DevOps Server 2022.1. A direct upgrade is supported from Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RC1, any version of TFS, including Team Foundation Server 2015 and newer.
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1
Nov
2023
Azure Boards + GitHub Integration Improvements
The existing Azure Boards + GitHub integration has been in place for several years now. This integration was a great starting point, but it does not offer the level of traceability that our customers have grown accustomed to. Based on your feedback,
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1
Nov
2023
Introducing Learner Central: The empowering new Microsoft Learn learning room hub
By Kerry Herger
Have you discovered Microsoft Learn learning rooms? In these dedicated environments hosted on Microsoft Teams, you can connect with colleagues and tech experts to dive deep into topic-specific questions via asynchronous discussi...
Have you discovered Microsoft Learn learning rooms? In these dedicated environments hosted on Microsoft Teams, you can connect with colleagues and tech experts to dive deep into topic-specific questions via asynchronous discussi...
1
Nov
2023
Create focused collaboration with the new Microsoft Teams channels experience
Getting things done successfully in a fast-moving workplace requires teams to work closely together and operate off the same information. Yet, a recent Microsoft Work Trend Index Report revealed that 68% of people say they don’t have enough uninterrupt...
30
Oct
2023
Discover the latest updates to Workflows within Microsoft Teams
Workflows are a powerful way to optimize your work and collaboration in Microsoft Teams. They allow you to automate repetitive tasks, integrate with other apps and services, and customize your team’s workflows to suit your needs and preferences. We bel...
28
Oct
2023
Microsoft Ignite 2023 is around the corner! (Nov 14-17)
Microsoft Ignite 2023, scheduled for November 14th – 17th, is quickly approaching. As one of the most anticipated developer events of the year, we’re pleased to announce that although in-person tickets have been sold out for weeks, we’re offering a free online streaming option for those who couldn’t secure a spot.
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27
Oct
2023
Upgrade your BYOD rooms: Introducing entry-level Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions
Microsoft Teams Rooms is designed to deliver the most inclusive and collaborative hybrid meeting experience across shared spaces of all sizes. Some organizations opt for a less formal set-up, offering “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) spaces, where employ...
26
Oct
2023
Announcing Microsoft Applied Skills, the new credentials to verify in-demand technical skills
Laura Longcore - Vice President of Microsoft Worldwide Learning
At Microsoft Learn, our goal is to help you acquire the technical skills you need to reach your full potential and succeed in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Each year, ...
At Microsoft Learn, our goal is to help you acquire the technical skills you need to reach your full potential and succeed in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Each year, ...
26
Oct
2023
Discover the latest features and updates of Workflows within Microsoft Teams
Workflows are a powerful way to optimize your work and collaboration in Microsoft Teams. They allow you to automate repetitive tasks, integrate with other apps and services, and customize your team’s workflows to suit your needs and preferences. We bel...
25
Oct
2023
Microsoft Teams Rooms: Choosing the right platform for your space
Microsoft Teams Rooms makes hybrid meetings better by connecting remote and in-office participants, enabling inclusive and interactive team meetings with video, audio, content sharing, and rich collaborative features. While Teams Rooms devices were ini...
24
Oct
2023
Introducing Work Item Chart Filtering in Azure DevOps Dashboards
We are thrilled to announce the release of Work Item Chart Filtering in Azure DevOps Dashboards. This enhanced filtering streamlines your workflow just a click away.
Effortless Filtering for Deeper Insights
With this new feature, not only can you hover over a work item chart,
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Effortless Filtering for Deeper Insights
With this new feature, not only can you hover over a work item chart,
The post Introducing Work Item Chart Filtering in Azure DevOps Dashboards appeared first on Azure DevOps Blog.
24
Oct
2023
Helping administrators set up and configure Microsoft Teams Phone
It’s no secret that more and more organizations are making Teams Phone their cloud calling solution, with over 17 million users enabled for PSTN calling. But we also understand that it can be daunting to begin the journey, so last year we released an e...
23
Oct
2023
Navigate the skills-first landscape with Microsoft Learn
Knowledge theory has traditionally placed a premium on the explicit definition of skills. Although in-demand skills are recognized as inherently valuable, the less specific their definition, the less value they carry. In today's world, a higher educati...
20
Oct
2023
Improved Code Coverage Tab Experience
If you’re using Azure DevOps for your CI/CD pipeline, you may be interested in our recent improvements to code coverage testing. Code coverage tests can help you identify areas of your code that are not tested, or not tested enough, and improve the quality of your automated tests and overall code quality.
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19
Oct
2023
Visual Studio Innovations at .NET Conf 2023: Save The Date
We’re gearing up for .NET Conf 2023 from November 14th to 16th and are excited to showcase how the latest enhancements in Visual Studio will bolster your .NET development workflow. This free, three-day virtual developer conference, co-organized by the .NET community and Microsoft,
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We’re gearing up for .NET Conf 2023 from November 14th to 16th and are excited to showcase how the latest enhancements in Visual Studio will bolster your .NET development workflow. This free, three-day virtual developer conference, co-organized by the .NET community and Microsoft,
The post Visual Studio Innovations at .NET Conf 2023: Save The Date appeared first on Visual Studio Blog.
19
Oct
2023
Proactively monitoring a user’s meeting quality in Microsoft Teams admin center
As an administrator, maintaining optimal quality for your users is paramount. The Teams Admin Center offers numerous tools for administrators to investigate call quality issues, such as Call Analytics, Real-time Telemetry, and the Call Quality Dashboar...
18
Oct
2023
Designed with your feedback: a better Extension Manager
Earlier this year, we showed you how to try a preview version of our new Extension Manager, which was designed to make it easier for developers like you to find great extensions to boost your productivity and personalize your Visual Studio experience.
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13
Oct
2023
Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 3 is here!
Welcome to Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 3! This release is dedicated to addressing community submitted feedback where we resolved nearly 100 Developer Community tickets. Our primary focus was improving stability and reliability while also introducing a few new features.
Area
Enhancements
Productivity
Visual Studio Update Notification
C++ Game Dev
Unreal Engine Macro Specifier Suggestions
Structured Diagnostics
SQL Server Data Tools
Upgraded Microsoft.Data.SQLClient (MDS) 3.0 to MDS 5.0 and more!
The post Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 3 is here! appeared first on Visual Studio Blog.
Area
Enhancements
Productivity
Visual Studio Update Notification
C++ Game Dev
Unreal Engine Macro Specifier Suggestions
Structured Diagnostics
SQL Server Data Tools
Upgraded Microsoft.Data.SQLClient (MDS) 3.0 to MDS 5.0 and more!
The post Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 3 is here! appeared first on Visual Studio Blog.
11
Oct
2023
October patches for Azure DevOps Server
This month, we are releasing fixes that impact our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server.
The following versions of the products have been patched. Check out the links for each version for more details.
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1
Azure DevOps Server 2020.1.2
Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 4
Note: If you have Azure DevOps Server 2022,
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The following versions of the products have been patched. Check out the links for each version for more details.
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1
Azure DevOps Server 2020.1.2
Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 4
Note: If you have Azure DevOps Server 2022,
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11
Oct
2023
Skilling up on Azure? Explore this quarter’s key new resources
Updated November 16, 2023
Cloud technology is at the forefront of modern computing, enabling businesses to scale, innovate, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Microsoft Learn offers cloud solution training paths to h...
Cloud technology is at the forefront of modern computing, enabling businesses to scale, innovate, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Microsoft Learn offers cloud solution training paths to h...
11
Oct
2023
What’s New in Microsoft Teams | September 2023
Welcome to the September 2023 edition of What’s New in Teams! This month we are bringing you 52 new features and devices for the month of September.
We have a great line-up of new features to announce. My personal favorites are Shared Calling wh...
We have a great line-up of new features to announce. My personal favorites are Shared Calling wh...
10
Oct
2023