Wanna build a “Copilot” or an Artificial Intelligence bot that connects to your ServiceNow knowledgebase?
That’s what my coworker, Microsoft Technology Specialist Sherwin Shaffie, documented in this short 20min video tutorial. If you have Copilot Studio available (which comes with Microsoft 365 Copilot) you can set this up fairly quickly.
You’ll be able to stay within Microsoft Teams & use Copilot with natural language to check on your ServiceNow tickets & priorities easily.
Read the Book of News (https://aka.ms/Ignite24/BON) for the full set of announcements we’ve made at Microsoft Ignite 2024, and the Official Microsoft Blog (https://aka.ms/Ignite24/OMB) to learn more about our key announcements.
…hold a call to showcase new features, talk through important topics and engage in a Q&A regarding hybrid, multicloud, and edge. The foundational goals of the call are highlighted below:
Provide the Adaptive Cloud community with product updates for products and services such as Azure Arc, Azure Stack HCI, Azure IoT, AKS and much more.
Host a short talk and/or demo on Azure Adaptive Cloud technologies and products technologies
Collect feedback from the community on issues, blockers, use cases, and questions related to Azure Adaptive Cloud technologies and products
Who is the “community”? 💬
If you are a customer, partner, Microsoft employee, or just someone who loves tech, for us, you are part of our community. The content presented in our calls is not under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and is public because our mission is just to spread the ❤️ for Azure Adaptive Cloud solutions and technologies.
Meetup agenda 📃
Each monthly meetup will be 1 hour, don’t be late, we have a lot to cover! 🤓
2 minutes: Welcome
45-50 minutes: Product updates
5-10 minutes: “Ask us anything” and feedback discussion
Reach out to us on our Teams channel (make sure to use the @General hashtag) or at distribution list and we’ll make sure to answer your questions as soon as possible!
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If you’re a Microsoft managed customer, you likely have access to most of the Artificial Intelligence solutions below, so you may be interested in what we have to offer in terms of understanding how to develop & all-encompassing AI strategy.
An AI technology strategy involves selecting the right tools and platforms for your generative and nongenerative AI use cases. You need to pick AI solutions that align with your skill set, data readiness, and budget. Microsoft has a variety of AI solutions to align with different needs. There are software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) options. The service model you choose affects the AI shared responsibility between you and Microsoft.
Use the following AI decision tree to narrow down options for each AI use case. Review all the options before making your initial decision. When you identify an AI service, confirm that the service is a good fit. Use the following guidance to validate the skills needed, data needed, and cost factors to ensure success.
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The official Microsoft Ignite 2024 session catalog as is the “session scheduler” for registered virtual & in-person attendees. Adaptive cloud is a showcase topic at Ignite this year has 4 break-out sessions, 3 theater style demo sessions, 1 Hands-on-lab and a pre-day for a deeper dive on scenarios and architectural patterns.
The show floor (aka the “Hub”) delivers an opportunity for attendees to meet experts on products and topics. Expert Meetups are supported by speakers, non-speaker experts and a limited number of MVPs. Of the 9 Expert Meetups for Azure Infrastructure, two have an adaptive cloud focus:
Azure Arc & Azure Local (Hybrid, Multi-cloud, Edge)
Copilot & Azure Monitor (AI-enhanced operations)
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Microsoft 365 Admin Center will start mandating the use of Multifactor Authentication (MFA) when anyone tries to access the Microsoft 365 admin center – beginning February 3rd, 2025.
If you haven’t already mandated the use of Multifactor Authentication for your Microsoft 365 Administrators, you have roughly 2 months to set them up.
Users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center: Check your verification methods and add one if needed by going to aka.ms/mfasetup. There is no “opt out” for this requirement. If you need assistance postponing your MFA enforcement date however, contact support.
We did an Microsoft Mechanics video last year on “Quick ways to reduce your Azure costs” that was quite thorough and I’m constantly referring customers to it, so to make sure it’s on everyone’s radar, here’s a quick link to it:
Attendees will get to take a certification exam for free. And there’s also “the HUB” a massive expo for in-person attendees to visit with close to ~1000 of Microsoft partners & live booth presentations running every 20 minutes.
To also help you know what’s coming, I’ve collected all the product groups that have published curated “blog posts” announcing the sessions that they’re delivering. Not every product group published a curated post but this should provide some insight as to who’s doing what come November 18th:
Here’s a list of parties & receptions going on throughout week. If you want to go to one, be sure to register at the sites below.
Monday – November 18, 2024
6-9PM – Microsoft Windows & Intune – “Windows & Intune at Microsoft Ignite Reception” (Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!) Please join us at Microsoft Ignite for a customer and partner reception with Windows and Intune on Monday, 18 November. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is located 8 miles from McCormick Place. Please leave enough time to get to the venue as traffic can be heavy. Beverages & heavy appetizers will be served.
6–9PM – Nasuni – “Night at the Museum – Presented by Nasuni” (The Field Museum) Nasuni, in partnership with Microsoft, invite you to an exclusive VIP event! Kick off your Microsoft Ignite 2024 experience with a night to remember at one of Chicago’s great landmarks: Field Museum. Join us after hours in the main Stanley Field Hall for an evening of sophistication, networking, and inspiration!
Tuesday – November 19, 2024
8-11PM – Avepoint – “#AvePointRED Party” (TAO Chicago) As our way of saying thank you, we’re hosting our legendary customer and partner appreciation event — the #AvePointRED Party — at Microsoft Ignite! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, networking, and excitement. Whether you’ve conquered data challenges with us before, or are just starting your adventure with us, we invite you to join us for a night filled with delicious food, drinks, and entertainment.
7–9PM – Slalom, NVIDIA & Microsoft – “Ignite the Night” (VU Rooftop) After a packed day at Microsoft Ignite, it’s time to kick back and turn things up! Join Slalom and NVIDIA for Ignite the Night—a rooftop happy hour where the drinks are cold, the views are stunning, and the conversation’s anything but boring. Sip, chat, and enjoy the perfect blend of business and pleasure as we relax, have fun, and chat about the latest in security and Copilots!
7–9PM – Docusign – “After-Hours Hangout With Docusign” (Highline Pizza Bar) Join the Docusign Community for an evening at the Highline Pizza Bar in Chicago. This is your chance to connect with other Docusign customers, partners, and developers as well as Microsoft Ignite conference attendees. Good vibes, great food, raffle prizes, and some nostalgic arcade fun await.
Wednesday – November 20, 2024
6–10PM – Microsoft Security – “Microsoft Secure the Night” (Morgan Manufacturing) Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Microsoft Security subject matter experts and peers at our “Secure the Night” party during Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, IL. Join us for an engaging evening of conversations and experiences. Drinks and heavy appetizers will be provided! We look forward to welcoming you. Reserve your spot today!
6:30–9PM – Dell Technologies, Microsoft & Intel – “Elevate Reception” (Chicago Oyster House) Join us on Wednesday, November 20, for an exclusive program featuring intimate conversations with industry leaders and fellow attendees. Guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Hear insights from a moderated discussion with Joseph Proia, Sr. Platform Engineer, Patagonia. With over a decade of extensive experience in IT engineering at Patagonia, Joseph has deployed numerous infrastructure environments and upgrades while significantly consolidating to and expanding Patagonia’s cloud presence. Joseph’s responsibilities encompass managing both on-site and cloud-based backup systems, ensuring robust and resilient data protection. As the principal engineer for O365 and Azure platforms, along with various SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS applications, Joseph has played a central role in optimizing Patagonia’s technological infrastructure to meet the dynamic needs of the business.
7:30–10:30PM – ControlUp & Nerdio – “Party in the Clouds” (VU Rooftop) Come join us on the 2nd day of Ignite for food, drink, music, giveaways and good times with a host of end-user computing professionals and a special guest appearance from Christiaan Brinkhoff, Microsoft Product Leader for Windows Cloud.
Thursday – November 21, 2024
7PM-Midnight – AMD & Microsoft – “Microsoft Ignite & AMD Celebration” (Navy Pier) Join us for the Microsoft Ignite and AMD Celebration at Navy Pier in Chicago! Experience the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, rich culture, and famous culinary treats as we bring it to life at the Navy Pier.
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If you’re attending Microsoft Ignite 2024, you’re in luck! You get to take one Microsoft or GitHub certification exam at no charge while at the Ignite conference in Chicago.
There are different procedures depending on whether you’re taking a Microsoft certification example or a GitHub certification exam but rest assured, which ever you choose will come at no cost to you!
Exams must be taken between Nov 19th-22nd. Registration to take your free certification exam already began on October 8th, so get going!
FREE Microsoft or GitHub Certification Exam during Microsoft Ignite Microsoft Ignite in-person attendees are eligible to take one Microsoft and/or one GitHub certification exam free of charge during this year’s Microsoft Ignite 2024. Registration is required. Starting October 8, you can register to take your exam onsite at Microsoft Ignite in Chicago.
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