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This week, The Cloud Pirate has shared 43 fantastic posts from our list of 122 community content producers. Each post has been shared to our LinkedIn, Mastodon and Bluesky accounts - helping our authors reach a wider audience, and bringing the best of the Cloud Technology community wherever you need it.

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Without further ado, here's this week's haul:

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Azure Community Enthusiasts 19th February 2024 Event

By Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group on 20th February 2024

Aye Aye! Be ye searching for some swashbuckling action in the world of Azure Community Enthusiasts? Look no further than the Azure Community Enthusiasts 19th February 2024 Event, me hearties! Brought to ye by Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group, this video be the ultimate treasure trove for all ye Azure enthusiasts out there! ⚓️🏴‍☠️💻

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Deploying to Development, Test and Production environments in Microsoft Fabric

By Kevin Chant on 20th February 2024

Hit the deck, me hearties! Today, The Cloud Pirate be tellin' ye about deployin' to Development, Test and Production in Microsoft Fabric by Kevin Chant. The article explains how to use Visual Studio Team Services VSTS to create release definitions that allow for deployments to multiple environments. This helps ensure that changes are tested in a controlled environment before being pushed to production. The author also provides tips on how to set up the release pipeline and troubleshoot common issues that may arise. So, if ye be wantin' to learn how to properly deploy yer code in Microsoft Fabric, give this article a read!

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Planning AKS Deployments

By Will Velida on 21st February 2024

Aye Aye! Ahoy, mateys! The Cloud Pirate here to share with ye an article on planning AKS deployments by Will Velida. In the article, Velida shares his tips on preparing for an AKS deployment, such as planning for storage, networking, and security. He suggests using Terraform to automate the deployment process, and recommends testing the deployment in a staging environment before rolling it out to production. Velida also notes the importance of monitoring and maintaining the AKS cluster to ensure its continued success. Arrr, if ye be planning an AKS deployment, give this article a read! ⚓️

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Kubernetes Pods idea

By Ahmed Muhi on 21st February 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy there, mateys! The Cloud Pirate be bringing you a fine video on the Kubernetes Pods idea by the one and only Ahmed Muhi. Aye, he be the smartest matey out there when it comes to the topic of Kubernetes Pods. So batten down the hatches and watch as he explains everything ye need to know about this nifty idea.

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Report Microsoft Entra License Utilisation with PowerShell

By Daniel Bradley on 21st February 2024

Fire in the hole, me hearties! This be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye a summary of Daniel Bradley's article on reportin' Microsoft Entra license usage with PowerShell. The article shows ye how to create scripts in PowerShell to gather Entra license data from Microsoft 365 and create a report. This can help ye keep track o' yer license usage and save ye some coin. The article provides step-by-step instructions and code examples to guide ye through the process. So, hoist the sails and set course for success with PowerShell!

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Introducing Enhanced Security in Azure Kubernetes Service: Disabling SSH Access on Cluster Nodes

By Richard Hooper on 21st February 2024

Ahoy mateys! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about enhanced security in Azure Kubernetes Service. Richard Hooper has written an article announcing the disabling of SSH access on cluster nodes, in order to minimize potential security risks. This change will apply to new clusters and will not impact existing ones. This move is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to strengthen security measures across its services. ⚓️

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Cloud Native Weekly - S2E3 - Sailing the ship home, to Harbor

By Cloud Native Weekly on 21st February 2024

Heave Ho! Ahoy mateys, let me tell ye about the latest episode of Cloud Native Weekly's Sailing the ship home to Harbor. The crew sets sail to delve into Kubernetes, Service Mesh, and all things Cloud Native. Ye won't want to miss the latest updates on OpenAI and Microsoft Azure. Follow

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Windows LAPS Under the Hood Part 2: Defuncted!

By Rudy Ooms on 21st February 2024

Ahoy mateys! This be The Cloud Pirate, deliverin' ye some tech news. Check out 'Windows LAPS Under the Hood Part 2: Defuncted!' by Rudy Ooms on Call4Cloud.nl. The article explains how Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution LAPS has been declared obsolete. This system is a tool to provide unique local administrator passwords for each domain-joined computer. The article outlines the potential risks this creates and offers alternatives for managing administrative passwords in a corporate environment.

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SCVMM management for Azure Stack HCI 23H2

By Thomas Maurer on 21st February 2024

Yarr! Ahoy, mateys! The Cloud Pirate here to give ye the scoop on SCVMM management for Azure Stack HCI 23H2 by Thomas Maurer. This article talks about how the latest version of Microsoft’s System Center Virtual Machine Manager SCVMM will allow for better management of Azure Stack HCI 23H2. SCVMM will now support Azure Stack HCI as a managed cluster, enabling administrators to monitor and manage all virtual machines hosted on Azure Stack HCI nodes from a single pane of glass. This new feature will simplify management, reduce complexity, and improve the overall user experience.

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The Dhruvin Show - EP 10 - AI , Opportunities and Learning | Ft. Akash Maurya

By Dhruvin Shah on 21st February 2024

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Avast ye landlubbers, The Cloud Pirate here! Today I be introducin' ye to a splendid video called The Dhruvin Show - EP 10 - AI , Opportunities and Learning | Ft. Akash Maurya by Dhruvin Shah. Make sure ye give credit to Dhruvin Shah, mateys!

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Microsoft PC Manager Overview

By John Savill's Technical Training on 21st February 2024

Hit the deck, ye landlubbers! Avast, today we'll be lookin' at Microsoft PC Manager Overview by John Savill's Technical Training. Arrr, learn how to manage yer PC like a true pirate with this video!

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Episode Fourteen - Scott Durow

By OnAirInTheCloud By Keith Atherton, Gregor Suttie and Matt Boyd on 21st February 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! This here be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye a summary o' Episode Fourteen - Scott Durow by OnAirInTheCloud By Keith Atherton, Gregor Suttie and Matt Boyd. In this episode, they be talkin' about how Scott Durow got into the tech world and became a Microsoft MVP. They also discuss Power Platform, AI Builder, and Dynamics 365. And aye, they go on to cover how Scott was able to build a career in the tech industry while staying true to his values. Arrr, hashtags fer this be

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How to run a local AI chatbot on Windows in 5 min, no cuts, no edits, with Ollama, LMStudio, OpenAI

By Scott Hanselman on 21st February 2024

Fire in the hole! Ahoy there mates! The Cloud Pirate is here to show ye a video by Scott Hanselman about running a local AI chatbot on Windows in just 5 minutes, no cuts, and no edits, using Ollama, LMStudio, and OpenAI. Arrr, the process be so simple and easy, even a landlubber could do it! Don't forget to credit Scott Hanselman as the author and add the hashtags

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Checking group security in Power Apps

By Charles Sexton on 22nd February 2024

Thar she blows! Ahoy me hearties, 'tis I, The Cloud Pirate, and me eyes be set on a mighty fine article by Charles Sexton about Checking group security in Power Apps! In a jolly ol' summary, Charles explains how to check if a user is part of a security group in Power Apps by utilising the Graph API and referencing the group ID. This be useful for controlling access to certain features within your app. Arghhh, methinks the hashtags for this be

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How to Use Terraform Try & Can Functions

By Jack Roper on 22nd February 2024

Abandon Ship me hearties! Ahoy, me name be The Cloud Pirate! Let me tell ye about how to use Terraform Try & Can functions to make yer cloud deployment easier! Jack Roper be the mastermind behind this article. The Try function allows fer the evaluation of an expression witout errors. The Can function returns a boolean dependin' on whether the expression can be evaluated or not. So if ye want to test a value before using it, these functions be yer treasure map!

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Azure Infrastructure (slightly early) Update - 22nd of February 2024

By John Savill's Technical Training on 22nd February 2024

Ahoy mateys! Raise your sails for an Azure Infrastructure slightly early Update - 22nd of February 2024 by John Savill's Technical Training! The Cloud Pirate here to share some important updates on Azure infrastructure. Don't forget to credit John Savill's Technical Training as the author. ⚓️⛵️🏴‍☠️

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The Dhruvin Show - EP 11 - AI , Opportunities and Learning | Ft. Divya Akula

By Dhruvin Shah on 22nd February 2024

Land Ho! Avast ye mateys! The Cloud Pirate here with a grand discovery! Me hearties, have ye heard about The Dhruvin Show - EP 11 - AI , Opportunities and Learning | Ft. Divya Akula by Dhruvin Shah? It's a treasure trove of knowledge about AI, learning and opportunities! Kudos to the author Dhruvin Shah for creating such a fine video! Don't forget the three suitable hashtags:

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Unlocking and Mastering Cloud Basics

By Cloud Lunch and Learn on 22nd February 2024

Abandon Ship, ye landlubbers! The Cloud Pirate be here to introduce ye to Unlocking and Mastering Cloud Basics by Cloud Lunch and Learn! ARRRRR! This video shall teach ye all ye need to know about the clouds in the sky and the clouds in the interwebs. Make sure ye give props to Cloud Lunch and Learn for their valuable knowledge and tips!

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Welsh Azure User Group February 2024 Meet Up!

By John Lunn on 22nd February 2024

Heave Ho! Ahoy mateys, The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about the Welsh Azure User Group's February 2024 Meet Up! John Lunn hosted the event where attendees discussed new Azure features like space-based computing and the latest developments in OpenAI. There were presentations on how to optimise cloud storage and how to build scalable applications. The group also talked about the importance of cyber security and how to keep data safe in the cloud. It was a great opportunity to learn new skills and network with like-minded individuals.

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Welsh Azure User Group - February 2024 Event

By John Lunn on 22nd February 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate is here to introduce ye to the Welsh Azure User Group - February 2024 Event, created by the one and only John Lunn. Join the swashbuckling crew as they delve into the depths of Azure and OpenAI. Ahoy! ⛵️🌊

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Optimize and Secure Your Windows Machines With Microsoft PC Manager

By Charbel Nemnom on 22nd February 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! Avast ye, The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about Microsoft PC Manager by Charbel Nemnom. This tool optimizes and secures yer Windows machines, making them shipshape and seaworthy. It helps improve system performance and security, protects against threats, and manages updates and backups. It can even detect and remove bloatware. This tool helps yer crew run efficiently and helps prevent any unwelcome boarders from taking over yer ship. Ye can trust Microsoft PC Manager and Charbel Nemnom to keep yer machines afloat and safe!

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Reinventing the API Gateway with Zuplo's Josh Twist

By Scott Hanselman on 22nd February 2024

Fire in the hole! Avast ye, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here with a YouTube video called Reinventing the API Gateway with Zuplo's Josh Twist by Scott Hanselman. Ahoy, matey! This video will be showing us how Zuplo is revolutionizing the API Gateway. We be learning about their newly developed product, the Enforcer. If you be wanting to learn more, watch the video and join us on our quest for the ultimate API Gateway! ⚓️🏴‍☠️💻

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CKAD Reference - Kubernetes: Core Concepts

By Will Velida on 23rd February 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Today the Cloud Pirate will summarise Will Velida's article called "CKAD Reference - Kubernetes: Core Concepts". This article guides one through the fundamental concepts of Kubernetes and includes hands-on demos and lab exercises. It covers topics like Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets. It also includes a brief discussion on how to troubleshoot Kubernetes components. This article is perfect for anyone studying or preparing for the CKAD or CKA certification exams.

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Microsoft Community Insights Episode 5 - Exploring GitHub Copilot with Damian Brady

By Nicholas Chang on 23rd February 2024

Abandon Ship! Ahoy there, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here, bringing ye a new treasure worth exploring - Microsoft Community Insights Episode 5 - Exploring GitHub Copilot with Damian Brady by Nicholas Chang! This video be a bounty o' knowledge and insights about GitHub Copilot, the latest proof o' Microsoft's mastery of the Azure and OpenAI realms. So hoist the sails and tune into this fine video, mateys!

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Upgrading an existing Power BI Project to include TMDL file format

By Kevin Chant on 23rd February 2024

Yo Ho Ho, me hearties! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, here to summarise Kevin Chant's article on upgrading Power BI projects to include TMDL file formats. Kevin explains how to add TMDL data to an existing Power BI project, which is useful for organisations that need to monitor water quality. To do this, he recommends using Power Query, which allows you to import the TMDL data as a CSV file and transform it into a usable format. Once this is done, you can merge it with your existing data and create visualisations based on the new data set. This upgrade is especially important for organisations that need to comply with the TMDL regulations.

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The Lord of Compliance: The War of the Check Access Button

By Rudy Ooms on 23rd February 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Rudy Ooms' article, "The Lord of Compliance: The War of the Check Access Button." The article discusses the importance of compliance in cloud computing, particularly when it comes to access control. Ooms argues that compliance is not just a matter of following rules, but also a way to build trust with customers and stakeholders. As such, companies need to be vigilant in their compliance efforts, which includes properly handling access controls. Ooms suggests that automation through AI and machine learning can help with this task.

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Azure Community Enthusiasts 22nd April 2024 Event

By Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group on 23rd February 2024

Avast Ye! Set sail with me as we embark on a journey into the Azure Community Enthusiasts 22nd April 2024 Event hosted by Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group. This event shall be full of knowledge, fun, and camaraderie as we explore the Azure cloud world together. Don't worry me hearties, Azure Community Enthusiasts User Group shall be our guides to lead us through the treacherous sea of knowledge effortlessly. So, grab your rum and sit tight, we're about to set sail! 🔥💻👨‍💻

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🛠️ How to Build and Use Your Own Container with Azure DevOps Container Jobs 🚀📦

By Jev Suchoi on 23rd February 2024

Heave Ho, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here to share an article by Jev Suchoi on building and using your container with Azure DevOps Container Jobs. Jev explains how to create your container registry and build your image using Azure DevOps. He also covers how to push your image to the container registry and how to use it in your container job. With this guide, you can easily create custom containers for your projects.

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Azure Lean Coffee - Episode 2

By Azure Lean Coffee on 24th February 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! Check out Azure Lean Coffee's latest video, Episode 2, where the Azure Lean Coffee crew talks about all things Lean, Agile, DevOps, and the Cloud. ☕️🌩️

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Protect the Device Code Authorisation Flow With Conditional Access

By Daniel Bradley on 24th February 2024

Ahoy Landlubber! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary for ye. Daniel Bradley wrote an article about protecting device code authorisation flow with conditional access. By configuring conditional access, ye can add an extra layer of security to access tokens preventing unauthorised access to your networks. The article outlines the step-by-step process for setting up this feature in Azure Active Directory, and how to enable it for OAuth 2.0 device code flow. ⚓️🌊🔐

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Building and Operating Cloud-Native Apps with Radius Part 1: What is Radius? Explanation + Demo!

By Will Velida on 24th February 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! Ahoy there, me hearties! The Cloud Pirate here, ready to introduce ye to an informative and entertaining YouTube video about building and operating cloud-native apps with Radius. This video be brought to ye by none other than Will Velida, our trusty author who will guide ye through the explanation and demo of what Radius is. Learn about the ins and outs of this amazing tech, so ye can sail the Azure seas and deploy cloud apps with ease! Don't forget to use hashtags

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Power Platform solutions with Open AI

By Dhruvin Shah on 24th February 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Avast ye and listen up! I have found a treasure trove of knowledge in the form of a YouTube video called Power Platform solutions with Open AI made by none other than the brilliant Dhruvin Shah. This video be a must-see for all ye landlubbers who be lookin' to improve yer knowledge of Power Platform solutions and how to implement them with Open AI. Ye can find this video on YouTube with the hashtags

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AZURE TRIUMPHS – S02E02 – MARC DUIKER

By Nikos Delis on 24th February 2024

Avast Ye Scallywag! The Cloud Pirate here to tell ye about the latest episode of Azure Triumphs, featuring Marc Duiker. Marc is the founder and CEO of OpenAI Entrepreneurship and in this episode, he discusses the importance of collaboration and experimentation in the AI industry. He also shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his passion for creating a more sustainable future with the help of AI. Marc believes that Azure has played a crucial role in the success of his company and encourages other entrepreneurs to explore the platform for their own ventures.

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Updating my personal website from .NET 6 to .NET 8 LTS in 15 min

By Scott Hanselman on 25th February 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Ahoy there, me hearties! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, here to share a fine video called Updating my personal website from .NET 6 to .NET 8 LTS in 15 min by Scott Hanselman. This fine gentleman be a savvy captain of the cyberspace seas, so always credit him as the author, lest ye want to walk the plank! ⚓️

The video be a fine tutorial on how to update a personal website to .NET 8 LTS, and it be done in just 15 minutes! It be filled with tips and tricks to help ye update yer own websites, so set sail and give it a watch! 🚀

Three fine hashtags to use for this video be

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Building Dynamic Forms In Power Apps – Part 2

By Craig White on 25th February 2024

Blimey me hearties! Ahoy, I be The Cloud Pirate bringin' ye a summary of Craig White's article on 'Building Dynamic Forms In Power Apps – Part 2'. White outlines how to create dynamic Power Apps forms by utilising collections, variables and formulas to tailor the form based on user input. He suggests grouping related fields together using containers, and differentiating between optional and mandatory fields to improve user experience. The article includes step-by-step instructions, images and examples to help readers build their own dynamic forms.

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Mastering Python Visuals Creation in Power BI

By Dhruvin Shah on 25th February 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Avast ye landlubbers! This be The Cloud Pirate, here to tell you about a fine video on mastering Python visuals creation in Power BI, by none other than Dhruvin Shah. Arrr, if ye be needin' to learn about creating visuals with Python in Power BI, this be the video for ye. Ye'll be learnin' all about the ins and outs of creatin' Python visuals in Power BI and how to make the best use of them. So batten down the hatches and hoist the colors, this be one fine video ye don't want to miss!

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Classic Application Insights Is On Its Way Out!

By Sam Cogan on 25th February 2024

Abandon Ship, ye scallywags! Classic Application Insights be sailin' off into the sunset soon, as it be replaced by the newer version of the app. Cap'n Sam Cogan be warnin' all ye Azure users to switch over or risk losing valuable data. The newer app be havin' all the same features, plus some fancy new ones such as trace logs and live metric streams. So raise the anchor and set sail towards the new and improved Application Insights, lest ye be left behind in Davy Jones' Locker. ⚓🏴‍☠️

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Power Platform and Azure APIM Integration Use cases

By Dhruvin Shah on 26th February 2024

Heave Ho! Ahoy there, me hearties! Gather around and behold this fine video from the one and only Dhruvin Shah, all about the Power Platform and Azure APIM Integration Use cases! Arr, this be a treasure trove of information for ye landlubbers lookin' to make the most of these tools! Be sure to give credit where credit's due and call him the author, Dhruvin Shah. Don't forget to use these here hashtags:

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.NET Developers should be using dotnet-outdated to update their project's references

By Scott Hanselman on 26th February 2024

Ahoy Me Hearties! Avast ye .NET Developers! 🏴‍☠️

Ye be needin' to update yer project's references, but be not knowin' how to do so? Fear not, for Scott Hanselman, the wise swashbuckler of .NET world, is here to show ye how to use dotnet-outdated! 🙌

Check out his video on YouTube called ".NET Developers should be using dotnet-outdated to update their project's references" and learn how to keep yer projects up-to-date like a true captain! ⚓

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Signineverytimerole

By Suryendu Bhattacharyya on 26th February 2024

Shiver Me Timbers! Avast Ye! The Cloud Pirate here, reporting on Suryendu Bhattacharyya's article on signing in every time you role. The author stresses the importance of using role-based access control in cloud systems and suggests that each time you switch roles, you should sign in again to ensure better security and compliance. 🔑⛔️🔓 Take heed, ye cloud buccaneers, and follow this protocol to protect yer treasure and prevent unauthorized access.

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Building NLP applications with Azure OpenAI

By Will Velida on 27th February 2024

Aye Aye! Ahoy me hearties, I be The Cloud Pirate and I bring ye news of building NLP applications with Azure OpenAI by Will Velida. This article explains how to create a natural language processing application using the Azure Cognitive Services Text Analytics API and how to integrate it with OpenAI's GPT-3 to generate text. The tutorial walks you through the steps of setting up your environment, creating the app, and running it. It also includes code snippets and instructions on how to test your application. If you're interested in NLP and want to learn how to build your own app, give this article a read.

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How to install the Classic Teams for Business client?

By Antti K. Koskela on 27th February 2024

Thar She Blows, mateys! 'Tis I, The Cloud Pirate, bringin' ye good tidings on how to install the Classic Teams for Business client by Antti K. Koskela. The process is simple - ye just need to download and run the installer, and follow the prompts displayed on the screen. Once installed, ye can enjoy the features of Classic Teams such as group chats, calling, and screen sharing. Don't be a landlubber and miss out on the fun - hoist the sails and install the Classic Teams client today!

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How to Setup Cloud PKI in Microsoft Intune Step by Step

By Daniel Bradley on 27th February 2024

Aye, Aye Captain! The Cloud Pirate here with a summary of Daniel Bradley's article on setting up Cloud PKI in Microsoft Intune. Cloud PKI allows for secure certificate-based authentication and is primarily used for device enrollment, VPN authentication, and Wi-Fi access. In this step-by-step guide, Bradley outlines how to set up the Cloud PKI connector, configure Intune to use PKI, and create a certificate profile. This allows for simplified certificate management and can enhance security in an organization. *

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