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Understanding Pass-Through Authentication (PTA) and Password Hash Synchronization (PHS)
- Pass-Through Authentication (PTA) allows users to authenticate directly against the on-premises Active Directory (AD) without storing or syncing password hashes to Azure AD. Authentication occurs on-premises, providing a higher level of security.
- Password Hash Synchronization (PHS) synchronizes a hash of the user's password from the on-premises AD to Azure AD. The password hash is securely stored in Azure AD. Authentication occurs in Azure AD, enabling seamless Single Sign-On experiences.
- Key differences include the authentication location, password storage, dependency on on-premises infrastructure, and security measures.
- PTA is suitable for organizations that want to keep authentication local and not store password hashes in the cloud, while PHS is ideal for simplified setup, reduced dependency, and seamless SSO experiences.
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Exploring the Latest FSLogix Release: What’s New in Microsoft’s FSLogix v3 Update
- Microsoft has released FSLogix v3, focusing on stability, alignment with other products like Teams, and enhancements.
- FSLogix v3 features a revamped versioning system and improved Cloud Cache flexibility for redundancy testing.
- A new PowerShell module has been introduced for Cloud Cache troubleshooting, streamlining issue resolution.
- The update emphasizes stability improvements and better integration with Microsoft's ecosystem, including Teams.
- Legacy features like support for 32-bit systems and certain settings/tools have been retired in FSLogix v3.
- The release of FSLogix v3 prioritizes refinement over introducing bold new features, laying the groundwork for future enhancements.
- The focus on stability and integration in FSLogix v3 indicates a long-term strategy to ensure reliability in VDI environments.
- The Cloud Cache updates and PowerShell module in FSLogix v3 provide more control for users, improving troubleshooting and redundancy testing.
- The alignment with Microsoft Teams in FSLogix v3 is particularly beneficial for seamless collaboration in virtual desktop workflows.
- Microsoft's commitment to more structured development cycles with versioning changes in FSLogix v3 reassures users of ongoing support and updates.
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A Guide To Providing Shared File Storage For Offices In Azure
- Azure file storage is designed for shared file storage.
- This article provides a guide to creating and configuring a storage account for Azure Files.
- It explains how to create a file share and directory, configure snapshots, and practice restoring files.
- The article also covers restricting storage access to selected virtual networks.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Volatile, Interlocked, ThreadLocal, and Lock
- The 'volatile' keyword in C# means not only to prevent code reordering or register caching optimizations, but also to ensure the latest value is read from main memory.
- Using 'volatile' ensures that only one thread updates a variable at a time, preventing lost updates and ensuring the final result is correct.
- The 'lock' statement in C# guarantees that any changes inside the lock are visible to all threads once the lock is released, and it also includes memory barriers to flush changes to main memory and ensure atomicity.
- The 'Interlocked' class in C# provides atomic CPU instructions for thread-safe operations, allowing each thread to store its own counter and avoiding shared memory conflicts.
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Avowed Was Originally Pitched As Skyrim + Destiny
- Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed was originally designed as an online game similar to Destiny and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- After Microsoft acquired Obsidian, the game struggled to come together and the multiplayer was cut entirely before it was publicly announced.
- In January 2021, significant changes were made to focus more on the world and lore of Pillars of Eternity, and the open world was replaced with large 'zones'.
- Avowed received near-universal praise from critics and has been successful for Xbox’s Game Pass service.
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Marvel Rivals Was Reportedly Almost Canceled Over Licensing Fees In Last-Minute Pivot That Cost Millions
- Marvel Rivals, a popular hero shooter game developed by NetEase, was almost canceled due to licensing fees owed to Disney.
- NetEase's founder and CEO, William Ding, objected to paying Disney for the use of characters like Wolverine and Spider-Man.
- In a last-minute pivot, the game's developers temporarily swapped in their own hero designs, resulting in millions of dollars of unused work.
- Despite the challenges, the game was released, but NetEase is now pulling back on gaming investments and laying off developers.
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Bitcoin’s Quantum Race: Can It Survive Microsoft’s Majorana?
- Microsoft unveiled its first quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, designed to bring quantum computing out of the lab and into real-world applications in years.
- Bitcoin's reliance on public-key cryptography has raised concerns about its vulnerability to quantum attacks.
- The Majorana 1 chip could potentially reach one million qubits by 2027-2029, which could pose a risk to Bitcoin addresses.
- Experts emphasize the need to prioritize engineering quantum-resistant addresses to secure Bitcoin against future threats.
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Microsoft in 2025: Leading the AI Revolution and Shaping the Future of Tech
- Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, has been appointed to lead Microsoft's advanced AI research team, accelerating the development of next-generation AI models and products.
- Microsoft's strong financial performance and stock growth, with a 17% year-over-year revenue increase and a 31% boost in Azure revenue driven by AI tools.
- Microsoft's AI innovations, including the widely adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot, have enhanced productivity and collaboration, and its investments in AI infrastructure have strengthened customer loyalty.
- Addressing cybersecurity concerns, Microsoft has enhanced its cybersecurity solutions within the Azure platform to offer advanced protection against evolving risks, particularly from IoT threats.
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Active Directory S
- Active Directory (AD) is like a school system that manages users and computers.
- AD organizes users and computers into domains, similar to different groups in a school.
- Domains can be part of a forest, which is a collection of related schools sharing some rules.
- AD must be secured to prevent cyber-attacks, by implementing access control, strong authentication, and regular backups.
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Microsoft prepares for major GPT-5 updates from OpenAI
- Microsoft is preparing for major updates from OpenAI regarding the release of GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models.
- OpenAI's GPT-4.5 model, codenamed Orion, is expected to be more powerful than the previous version, GPT-4.
- Microsoft is set to receive the GPT-5 code in May, with plans to integrate it with OpenAI's reasoning models.
- OpenAI aims to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) and streamline the various AI models available on its platform.
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This Week in AI: Microsoft Sees Quantum Breakthrough as Ai Pin Deflates
- Microsoft achieves quantum breakthrough with the creation of the world's first 'topoconductor,' a key component of their new quantum chip Majorana 1.
- The topoconductor leads to more stable qubits in quantum computing, enabling faster and more reliable processing than classical computers.
- Google introduces Willow chip that reduces errors exponentially and performs computations 10^25 times faster than today's supercomputers.
- AI startup Figure unveils humanoid robots capable of understanding commands and performing tasks like putting away groceries, showcasing advancements in robotics AI.
- Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok 3, surpassing other top AI models in performance with training on enhanced computing power.
- Humane's Ai Pin, a wearable AI device, which aimed to replace smartphones but faced criticism for slow performance and high costs, is acquired by HP for $116 million.
- HP plans to integrate Humane's technology and team into HP IQ, a new AI innovation lab, to enhance their computers, printers, and scanners.
- Early adopters of the AI Pin were informed that their devices would cease to function after Feb. 28 following HP's acquisition of Humane.
- HP's acquisition marks a strategic move for the company to leverage AI technology, despite the initial setbacks of the AI Pin device.
- The developments in quantum computing, robotics AI, and AI models by major players like Microsoft, Google, and xAI highlight the ongoing advancements in AI technology.
- The article discusses the latest updates in AI, from breakthroughs in quantum computing to advancements in humanoid robots and AI model performance, shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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Report: OpenAI plans to shift compute needs from Microsoft to SoftBank
- OpenAI is transitioning its compute needs from Microsoft to SoftBank.
- By 2030, OpenAI expects to get 75% of its data center capacity from Stargate, financed by SoftBank.
- OpenAI will continue to increase spending on Microsoft data centers in the next few years.
- OpenAI projects to burn $20 billion in cash in 2027, a significant increase from $5 billion in 2024.
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Feb 21, 2025: Development tools that have recently added new AI capabilities
- OpenAI has expanded its AI agent, Operator, to Pro users across several countries, making web-based tasks easier.
- Visual Studio now supports code referencing for GitHub Copilot completions to avoid licensing issues.
- Microsoft introduces Muse, a generative AI model for game developers that can understand environments.
- Anaconda launches Lumen AI, an open-source tool enabling natural language data exploration and visualization.
- Sonar acquires AutoCodeRover to enhance code quality solutions with AI technology for issue remediation.
- DeepSeek plans to open source more AI models and repositories to drive community-driven innovation.
- Stytch introduces Connected Apps for developers to connect AI agents and third-party apps to their applications securely.
- Boomi launches a new API management solution to help organizations control API sprawl efficiently.
- Securiti partners with Databricks to integrate Mosaic AI and Delta tables into the Gencore AI platform for secure AI development.
- Innovation in AI capabilities continues to evolve, providing companies with advanced tools for development and data management.
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Bitcoin Vs. Quantum Shockwave – Microsoft’s Discovery Puts Crypto At Risk
- Microsoft has presented a ground-breaking quantum computing technology that has the potential to transform the future of Bitcoin and cryptography.
- The discovery of a novel state of matter known as a 'topological superconductor' by Microsoft could reduce error rates in quantum computing by a factor of 1,000, thus bringing utility-scale quantum computing closer.
- If Microsoft's quantum leap continues, algorithms such as Shor's and Grover's could potentially crack Bitcoin's encryption, posing a threat to its security in the next decade.
- Microsoft aims to construct a fully operational quantum computing system by 2030, but the crypto community is already looking into quantum-resistant encryption methods to protect digital assets in the future.
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Microsoft’s quantum breakthrough signals the dawn of ultra-fast computing
- Microsoft has achieved a quantum computing breakthrough with the creation of topological qubits that store information using exotic matter states, potentially revolutionizing computing fields.
- The company's roadmap aims to scale up quantum processors, highlighting the Majorana 1 processor capable of accommodating up to a million qubits.
- This development positions Microsoft as a strong competitor in quantum computing alongside IBM and Google but faces challenges in validation and operationalization.
- The topological qubits employed by Microsoft leverage the stability of Majorana particles to overcome traditional quantum computing error challenges.
- Microsoft's emphasis on topological qubits represents a unique approach compared to its competitors focused on error correction.
- Despite hurdles such as T-gate errors, Microsoft's goal is to reach a million qubits with potential applications in various sectors like chemistry, AI, and materials science.
- Experts view Microsoft's quantum strategy as a potential game-changer, likening the breakthrough to the transistor's impact on classical computing.
- Microsoft's advances have attracted attention from DARPA, with potential military and industrial applications, while Google pursues alternative quantum architectures.
- Key to Microsoft's progress is the development of topoconductors and materials that emulate Majorana behavior, enabling more efficient quantum information measurement.
- The future implications of topological quantum computing could lead to solving world problems and transforming industries, ushering in a new technological era.
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