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Windows Will Have Support for Encrypted DNS

Microsoft announced this week that the Windows operating system already has support for an encrypted Domain Name System option that promises to add greater privacy protections for Internet connections.

Salesforce and Microsoft Partnering on Azure Services and Teams

Salesforce.com and Microsoft on Thursday announced a strategic partnership on cloud technology use.

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Microsoft Highlights SharePoint Changes and Future Capabilities in Ignite Talk

SharePoint news from Ignite consisted of lots of improvements, some driven by customer requests.

Azure Active Directory ID Protection 'Refresh' Now Available

Microsoft's enhancements to the Azure Active Directory Identity Protection service are now said to be "generally available" (GA), or ready for commercial use, per a Wednesday announcement.

Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Version 1909

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the release of Windows 10 version 1909, a new operating system product that's also known as the "Windows 10 November 2019 Update."

November Microsoft Security Bundle Addresses 75 Vulnerabilities

Of that number, 13 vulnerabilities are rated "Critical" to patch, while 62 vulnerabilities are deemed "Important."

Microsoft Offers 1 Year of Free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates to E5 Licensees

Microsoft is offering one year of free support under its Extended Security Updates program to Windows 7 users if their organizations have E5 licensing.

Microsoft Detecting BlueKeep Exploits Used for Coin Mining

Microsoft on Thursday described its research on the so-called "BlueKeep" Remote Desktop Services vulnerability in older Windows systems, finding signs that it's being used to install coin miners.

Microsoft Ships HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality Headsets

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it has started shipping HoloLens 2, its mixed reality headset.

Microsoft's Project Cortex Blends AI and SharePoint To Create Knowledge Networks

Microsoft's new Project Cortex knowledge network for Microsoft 365 users, introduced by CEO Satya Nadella at the Ignite event, is powered by SharePoint and other technologies.

Azure Active Directory Improvements Include Multifactor Authentication for All

Microsoft on Monday announced a bunch or Azure Active Directory enhancements as part of its Ignite event happenings.

Microsoft Offers More Details on Azure Arc for Hybrid Cloud, Data Management

Microsoft on Tuesday released more information about Azure Arc, the hybrid cloud and infrastructure toolkit it announced during the opening keynote of its Ignite 2019 conference in Orlando, Fla.

New Microsoft Endpoint Manager To Combine SCCM and Intune

As part of Ignite, Microsoft announced a rebranding for its main client management tools, Linux support on the Windows Virtual Desktop service and other bits likely of interest to IT pros.

Microsoft Adds SQL Server Disaster Recovery Use Rights with Software Assurance

Microsoft announced on Oct. 30 that it expanded SQL Server passive use rights for organizations licensing SQL Server with Software Assurance (SA) coverage.

IT Pros Getting Ability To Block Power Platform Self-Service Purchasing

Microsoft has somewhat altered its plans to permit end users to buy Power Platform products outside of IT controls, according to a Thursday update to its self-service purchase FAQ.

Microsoft Q&A To Replace TechNet and MSDN Forums Next Year

Microsoft is replacing its TechNet and MSDN forums with a new site, called "Microsoft Q&A," with completion planned for "mid-2020."

Microsoft Teams Getting SharePoint File and Sharing Capabilities

The Microsoft Teams collaboration application for Office 365 subscribers is starting to get more file access and sharing capabilities derived from SharePoint Online, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.

PowerShell 7 Expected to Get Commercially Released in January 2020

Microsoft is planning a "general availability" release of PowerShell 7 for production environments sometime in January.

Microsoft Rolls Out New Policy for Office 365 Groups Automatic Renewals

Microsoft on Monday announced new modified group expiration controls for Office 365, allowing groups to automatically renew if there's been user activity.

'Experts on Demand' Now Available in Microsoft Threat Experts Service

Microsoft on Monday announced that its "experts on demand" security consulting service, part of its Threat Experts service, has reached the "general availability" (GA) commercial-release stage.

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