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March 24, 2021

Special offer: Go green and save 50% on Microsoft Press e-books Celebrate Earth Day 2021 and save 50% on Microsoft Press e-books when you apply discount code EARTHDAY during checkout. Browse new releases or shop by topic, including certification, programming, Windows, and more. Offer ends April 30, 2021. Note: Discount code is not valid on Microsoft Official Practice Tests fulfilled by MeasureUp.     See the latest Microsoft 365 updates Take an in-depth look at recent and upcoming updates in Microsoft 365. Find out how the newest features and administrative controls help organizations to stay connected and more secure.   Announcing: trusted launch for Azure Virtual Machines – now in preview Deploy virtual machines with verified and signed bootloaders, OS kernels, and boot policies. Learn how this new trusted launch capability, now in preview, can help you prevent bootkit and rootkit infections.   Introduction to Azure SQL Get an overview of Azure SQL. Learn about the various deployment options and service tiers, and determine which option is best for workloads in your organization.   Security: Updated threat matrix for Kubernetes Understanding the attack surface of your environment is essential for managing security. Learn about the updated threat matrix for Kubernetes, which accounts for new threats and security techniques to help you identify gaps in your coverage.

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Provide always-on service in Dynamics 365 Discover how to set up a proactive and always-on service organization with Dynamics 365. Combine automation, intelligence, and live engagement to deliver better customer support. Learn More Demo: Azure Automanage preview for virtual machines See how Azure Automanage preview streamlines management of virtual machines by helping you find and configure services. Easily implement best practices to improve uptime and security in your environment. Learn More Azure Migrate: Enhancements for SQL Server discovery and assessment Learn about the new preview of at-scale, agentless discovery and migration readiness assessments for SQL Server. Use Azure Migrate to create a unified view of your entire datacenter across Windows Server, Linux, and SQL Server. Learn More From Ignite: Inside Azure Datacenter Architecture Get a tour of the latest innovations that enable intelligent, modern, and innovative applications at scale in the cloud, on premises, and at the edge. Learn More Backup center: Built-in backup management at scale Learn how Backup center simplifies data protection at scale by letting you discover, govern, monitor, operate, and optimize backup management, all from one unified console. Learn More How to: Update disconnected IoT devices Learn how to update IoT devices – even those without internet connectivity – using Azure Update for IoT Hub. Learn More Secure and govern data in a hybrid work environment Explore new features and previews that will help you manage data security and compliance across networks, devices, clouds, and apps. Learn More Best practices for Azure Container Instances with GitHub Actions Azure Container Instances offer a quick and cost-effective way to run serverless containers in production. Watch this video to learn about Azure Container Instances, GitHub Actions, and container best practices. Learn More

Events   Digital event: Azure AI Hackathon Through April 5, 2021, online Put your skills to the test and apply Azure AI to a new or existing project. Build AI-powered apps with pretrained models or create your own machine learning models for a chance to win.   Webinar: Expert Tips to Easily Migrate Your Ubuntu Stack to Azure March 30, 2021, online Hear from Ubuntu experts and learn how to choose the right Ubuntu offering that suits your needs when migrating to Azure.   Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event April 6, 2021, online Get an in-depth look at the new applications, features, and capabilities available across Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. Hear from the experts and get answers to your questions during the live Q&A session.   Digital event: Cloud Migration and Modernization with Azure April 8, 2021, online Register for this free session to learn technical skills and find out how the cloud helps you build resilience for your environment. Learn how to migrate and modernize your apps, databases, and infrastructure in the cloud.   Digital event: Global Azure 2021 April 15–17, 2021, online Join a three-day virtual conference to hear from industry and community leaders. Share, learn, and have fun as you connect with Azure community members from around the world.   Game Stack Live April 20–21, 2021, online Register for a two-day digital event and delve into game development. Explore Microsoft tools and services empowering game development, join deep dive sessions, and connect with other game developers.   Azure Storage Day April 29, 2021, online Eliminate data silos and improve compliance with the right Azure storage solution for your use case. Register for this digital event to learn about cloud storage solutions, explore current trends, and watch live demos.

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