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Creating backups is one of the most important duties of an SQL Server database administrator, and there are a number of different ways to back up your most important databases. In this article, I’ll explain how to create a simple SQL backup job using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). The different ways to create SQL…

Microsoft has discovered that a Chinese government hacking group dubbed Volt Typhoon is targeting critical infrastructure environments in the United States. The campaign is designed to steal network credentials and sensitive data to disrupt critical communications with the Asia Pacific region. According to Microsoft, the Volt Typhoon group has been actively targeting companies in Guam…

Microsoft is investigating a new issue that causes failures while copying and saving files on Windows devices. The company has confirmed that the bug only impacts 32-bit apps that are large address aware and use the CopyFile API on Windows 11 and Windows 10. CopyFile API is a set of functions that allow developers to…

This Week in IT, Stephen Rose meets Richard Campbell, host of RunAs Radio, to discuss all the major AI announcements at Microsoft Build 2023. Including, Windows Copilot, Microsoft Fabric, AI plugins, privacy and security, and the AI hype cycle.

Microsoft has unveiled several new tools and capabilities for Windows 11 at its Build 2023 developer conference this week. One of the biggest announcements is Dev Hub, a new open-source app that provides a centralized dashboard for all development needs. With Dev Home, developers can use the WinGet configuration file to set up their development…

Microsoft announced yesterday that its Entra External ID solution will hit general availability this summer. The new service seamlessly integrates Azure AD and Azure AD B2C, allowing organizations to select an identity provider that effectively manages user identities and application access. “Microsoft Entra External ID was purpose-built to personalize and secure access to applications while…

Microsoft kicked off its Build developer conference yesterday, where it unveiled several new features for enterprise customers. The company also announced a preview of Windows 365 Boot, which lets users log directly into their Cloud PCs at startup instead of the local install of Windows 11. Windows 365 Boot is designed for Windows devices that…

As an IT pro, enhancing your home lab with new capabilities should be a continual process. Being able to simulate and get hands-on experience is crucial, and this is where the Microsoft 365 Developer Program lends you a helping hand. After joining the program, you can sign up for a free, renewable Microsoft 365 E5…

Microsoft is continuing its work to make Windows on ARM a better platform for app developers. Last year, the company announced at Build 2022 a complete development toolchain for Windows on ARM that includes native versions of Visual Studio 2022 and VSCode, Windows Terminal, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux and Windows Subsystem for Android. …

Microsoft Dev Box, the company’s new Azure service that provides access to a developer workstation in the cloud is getting new features ahead of its general availability. Following the launch of a public preview back in August, Microsoft announced at its Build developer conference today that Microsoft Dev Box will become generally available in July…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Azure Deployment Environments. It’s a new managed service that lets developers use infrastructure-as-code templates to quickly spin up on-demand app deployment environments. Microsoft highlighted three key factors for effectively managing cloud-based infrastructure in enterprise environments: speed, usability, and governance. The company has incorporated customer feedback to build Azure…

Microsoft kicked off its Build 2023 conference today, and the company announced several updates for its products and services. Arun Ulagaratchagan, CVP of Azure Data, unveiled Microsoft Fabric, an end-to-end data analytics platform that incorporates Data Factory, Synapse, and Power BI into a unified solution. “With Microsoft Fabric, customers can use a single product with…