Modern Work Workloads
What’s new
- Added M365 Copilot Resources for partners
- Added the Advanced Value Calculator
Deep links
- Modern Work for CSP: Supercharge your business by leveraging the programs and investments we are making in FY24 to help drive your business – including go-to-market content, fresh assets, readiness content, and incentive programs. Review the following tabs to learn more. (Transform)
- Microsoft365 Copilot Workshop Kit: Technical and engagement delivery resource(s) with an overview of the tasks and content required to deliver the Microsoft 365 Copilot Workshop. (Transform)
- Get AI-ready with Microsoft 365: CSP - With Microsoft 365, SMBs can safely run their businesses from anywhere with a secure, comprehensive, AI-powered cloud solution that makes hybrid work, work. (Transform)# Advanced Value Calculator## What’s newPartners now have access to the Advanced Value Calculator tool, which allows conducting detailed ROI analyses for customers. The tool has been updated to reflect the latest Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) data for more accurate and credible results. It is designed for sales situations with higher complexity than the Standard Value Calculator tool can address.## Deep links
- Advanced Value Calculator: Excel - The Advanced Value Calculator tool allows you to conduct detailed ROI analyses for your customer(s). It has been updated to reflect the latest Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) data to ensure the most accurate and credible results possible. It is typically employed in sales situations where there is more complexity than can be addressed via the Standard (online) Value Calculator tool. (Transform)
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Security Workloads
What’s new
- Added a new world of security: Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative
- Updated Customer Connection Programs
- Added Investigate Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention alerts in Microsoft Sentinel
Deep links
- A new world of security: Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative: Secure Future Initiative (SFI) - This new initiative will bring together every part of Microsoft to advance cybersecurity protection. It will have three pillars, focused on AI-based cyber defenses, advances in fundamental software engineering, and advocacy for stronger application of international norms to protect civilians from cyber threats. (Microsoft Blog)
- Customer Connection Programs: This form is used for accessing the following communities: Cloud Security Customer Connection Program, Microsoft 365 Defender Customer Connection Program, Management Customer Connection Program, Microsoft Entra Advisors. (Microsoft Community)
- Investigate Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention alerts in Microsoft Sentinel: Step-by-step guided walkthrough of the Microsoft Sentinel experience for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) incident management. This is based on the open-source connector. (Tech Community)
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Azure Infrastructure Workloads
What’s new
- Updated collection of partner VMWare resources including Azure VMware Solution Hands-on Labs
Deep links
- Azure VMware Solution Hands-on Labs: Learn more about Azure VMware Solution by taking a Hands-on Lab (HOL). See the service in action as you go through tasks such as deployment and configuration of an Azure-based SDDC, as well as advanced topics for specific use cases like cloud migration. (Vmware)
- AVS Hub: A collection of resources for the AVS community. (AVS Hub)
- Azure VMware Solution Learning Companion: Azure VMware Solution Learning Companion. (Learning Pathways)
- Learning Plan Resources for Azure VMware Solution (AVS): The curated resources for each topic consist of fundamental to expert resources, encompassing a range of materials such as blog links, documentation, hands-on labs, learning paths, tutorials, videos, and more. (Partner Resources)
- vmware TechZone - Azure VMware Solution: Migrate and run vSphere workloads natively on Microsoft Azure while taking advantage of the speed, scale, and innovation of Azure infrastructure and native services. (VMWare TechZone)
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Data and AI Workloads > Azure Open AI
What’s new
- Addition Generative AI for Beginners - A Course.
Deep links
- Generative AI for Beginners - A Course: Learn the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications with this comprehensive 12-lesson course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates. Gain insights into Generative AI principles, application development, and launching your own ideas.
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Independent Software Vendors (ISV) - Startups
- Consolidated the resources for Startups
Deep links
- Founders Hub: Startups can now access Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, a platform that brings together people, knowledge, and technology to help founders solve startup challenges. No funding is required to sign up.
- Pegasus Program: The invite-only Pegasus Program is available for startups actively engaged in Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and building with Microsoft technology.
- M12: M12, Microsoft’s corporate venture capital fund, now invests in early-stage disruptive companies across key focus areas.
- Microsoft Reactor: Microsoft Reactor provides a platform for startups and developers to engage in live workshops and events.
- YouTube Channel: The Microsoft Reactor YouTube Channel offers workshops and events to expand skills in various technologies and topics.
- Microsoft SaaS Day for Startups: Microsoft SaaS Day for Startups is an on-demand conference that provides valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in the SaaS industry.
- Microsoft AI & IoT Insider Labs: Startups can apply to the Microsoft AI & IoT Insider Labs for access to resources and support in these areas.
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SaaS
What’s new
- Added SaaS Lab
Deep links
- SaaS Lab: SaaS Lab is a series of sessions that will help you modernize your application to make use of multi-tenant SaaS architecture patterns and technologies in Azure. [GitHub]Note: The above changes have been made in the Azure Infrastructure Solution of the Partner Crucible updates to assist Microsoft Partners in building their technical practice.
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Sandbox Environments
What’s new
- Added Microsoft 365 Developer Sandbox Subscription
Deep links
- Microsoft 365 Developer Sandbox Subscription: Includes a Microsoft 365 E5 developer sandbox subscription with 25 user licenses. It lasts for 90 days and is free to use for development purposes (coding solutions) only. Commercial transactions, including purchasing paid services, are not supported.
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