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Getting Started with the Azure AD B2B Invite API

September 29, 2017 Sep 29, 2017 09/29/17
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This post is provided by Senior App Dev Manager Nick McCollum, who introduces us to Azure Active Directory B2B collaboration. Azure Active Directory Business to Business (B2B) Collaboration enables your business partners to selectively access your corporate applications. In the original release of the product the invitation experience ...

Windows 10 and HIPAA compliance

September 29, 2017 Sep 29, 2017 09/29/17
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This post is provided by Senior App Dev Manager Srividya Annapantula, who spotlights Windows policies and considerations for HIPAA compliance.Windows 10 is the best Windows OS so far. With all the shiny features, there has also been concerns raised in the Healthcare industry about any personally identifiable information (PII) saved on Windows ...

Maximize productivity with a large UHD 4K display (40” or more)

September 28, 2017 Sep 28, 2017 09/28/17
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This post is provided by Senior ADM, August Banks who highlights the many benefits of having a large display area to increase developer productivity.If you are considering a dual monitor setup for your desktop using 24” or smaller displays, or if your think that more screen real estate would help you to be more effective and efficient then ...

Leveraging Windows Hardware Dev Center and Microsoft Premier for Hardware Development Support and Submissions

September 27, 2017 Sep 27, 2017 09/27/17
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This post is provided by Senior App Dev Managers, David Huang, Charles Ofori, and Sheldon Ledbetter who outline important process changes for partners building Windows drivers.(image) For many years, IHVs (Independent Hardware Vendors), ISVs (Independent Software Vendors), and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) who are writing driver ...

Cloud Design Patterns – Availability

September 20, 2017 Sep 20, 2017 09/20/17
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In this post, App Dev Manager John Tran explores some important availability concepts you need to consider when moving applications to the cloud.Moving to the cloud forces us to change the way we design and deploy applications.  The traditional way of application development for on premises infrastructure is not the same as development ...

Differentiating between Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

September 17, 2017 Sep 17, 2017 09/17/17
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In this post, Senior ADM Fidelis Ekezue shares insights into similarities and differences between Azure VNets and AWS VPC.It’s important to note that in the cloud, features and capabilities are in a state of constant change to improve services and adapt to industry demands.  To the best of our knowledge, the information in this article ...

Software Application Architecture, JUST DO IT!

September 15, 2017 Sep 15, 2017 09/15/17
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In this post, Senior Application Development Manager, Alphonsus Pillai, spotlights the importance of a good architecture as the foundation of application quality and ROI. I am amazed at the amount of application development, without proper footings and foundations. We could never imagine building a house without proper design, ...

Microsoft Best Places to Work – Chicago

August 10, 2017 Aug 10, 2017 08/10/17
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This post is provided by David S. Lipien, Director Premier Support for Developers with a spotlight on Microsoft Chicago.Microsoft was awarded Crain’s Chicago Business Best Places to Work 2017 in April. This was a great external recognition for the Microsoft team in Chicago. As a leader of people at Microsoft and part of the team locally, it ...