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Microsoft has announced new support for Apache Spark and is also making some of its services generally available as well.

Learn how you can customize network routing for Azure virtual machines on, from, and to a virtual network.

Learn how Azure Resource Manager (ARM) uses a virtual load balancer in the Azure fabric to implement NAT rules for Azure virtual machines.

Because even Satya Nadella isn’t moving quickly enough, this edition of Short Takes focuses on a misreport about “Get Windows 10” changes, Microsoft is not building a driverless car, excitement about coming Xbox hardware, Huawei’s plans for world domination, and more.

Learn how to create a Network Security Group in Azure, using PowerShell Azure Resource Manager, to control inbound and outbound traffic.

Many companies want to get the most out of their tools. To maximize how your company uses Office 365 focus on teamwork training.

This week, Microsoft announced Office 365 Advanced Security Management, a set of tools that will provide organizations with better visibility and control over their Office 365 environments. Some of this functionality is available immediately, while the remainder will ship by the end of the third quarter.

SQL Server 2016 has reached general availability, meaning that the software is now ready for production environments.

PowerShell expert Jeff Hicks is back with more helpful tips on working with PowerShell operators.

Learn about storage feature improvements in the Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 5.

Learn quick and easy steps for how to install and upgrade the PowerShell module for Azure and Azure Resource Manager.

In a bid to counter the Silicon Valley-centric nature of tech venture capital, Microsoft has created its own venture group. Dubbed Microsoft Ventures, this group will identify strategic and financial investments much earlier than has been the case so far, and will focus largely on cloud technologies.