Azure AD authentication extensions for Azure SQL DB and SQL DW tools
With the latest SQL server tools release we extended the Azure AD authentication support for SQL DB and DW tools for token-based authentication (Universal authentication) with MFA support. Azure AD authentication extensions for Azure SQL DB and SQL DW tools
September 5, 2017
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Azure TCO Calculator | Microsoft
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator Preview Azure TCO Calculator | Microsoft
August 9, 2017
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Security, Privacy and Compliance information for Microsoft Cloud Services
Third party independent audit and GRC assessment reports for Microsoft cloud services. Stay up to date on how Microsoft cloud services comply with global standards that matter to your organization. Service Trust Preview –
August 2, 2017
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Run a high availability SharePoint Server 2016 farm in Azure
This reference architecture shows a set of proven practices for setting up a high availability SharePoint Server 2016 farm on Azure, using MinRole topology and SQL Server Always On availability groups. The SharePoint farm is deployed in a secured virtual network with no Internet-facing endpoint or presence. Deploy this solution. Run a high availability […]
August 1, 2017
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Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service- Gartner Reprint
The market for cloud IaaS is dominated by two leading service providers. Other service providers have responded by launching new offerings, but customers must carefully manage the risks of adopting less-mature offerings. More at the link: Gartner Reprint
July 5, 2017
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What is group-based licensing in Azure Active Directory?
The azure AD team has announced a service offering to dynamically license users based off group membership, excerpts from the post: Microsoft cloud services, such as Office 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Dynamics CRM, and other similar products, require licenses. These licenses are assigned to each user who needs access to these services. To manage […]
April 28, 2017
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Azure Reference Architectures | Microsoft Docs
The official channel for Architectural guidance, Patterns and proven practices for building solutions on Microsoft Azure Platform…. Azure Reference Architectures | Microsoft Docs
April 24, 2017
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TechNet Microsoft Azure Compliance in the context of Australia
Regional issues concerning compliance can be complex. In an effort to provide insight into issues in Microsoft Azure Compliance in the context of Australia Security and Privacy Requirements…. TechNet Microsoft Azure Compliance in the context of Australia
August 22, 2016
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Azure Channel Pricing Calculator
The Azure Pricing Calculator now has a version that includes Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) pricing. This new version is called the Azure Channel Pricing Calculator, and it allows users to estimate their Azure pricing after applying the appropriate EA and CSP discounts. Previously, the Azure Channel Pricing calculator was only available […]
June 17, 2016
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Pricing Calculator | Microsoft Azure
Now generally available…. Pricing calculator Price and configure Azure features for your scenarios No upfront costs No termination fees Only pay for what you use Pricing Calculator | Microsoft Azure
June 17, 2016
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