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Classifying and Labeling Synapse Spark Data with Microsoft Purview

Azure Synapse Analytics administrators and data stewards often deal with sensitive data across Spark pools and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2. Microsoft Purview provides powerful tools to automatically classify this data and apply sensitivity labels for protection and governance. In this blog, we’ll explain how Purview classifies and labels data (like Parquet files in […]

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Transitioning from Classic to the New Unified Microsoft Purview Portal for Synapse Governance

Moving from the classic Azure Purview governance portal to the new unified Microsoft Purview experience is a key upgrade for Azure Synapse administrators. The unified portal (available at purview.microsoft.com) consolidates data governance and compliance into one interface, bringing new features and a streamlined workflowjamesserra.comjamesserra.com. This guide provides an overview of the differences and benefits, and

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How to “Trust” Specific Devices with Conditional Access – No Intune Required

Lock Microsoft 365 access to an approved PC or phone by using Microsoft Entra ID Premium P1 only. No device-enrolment, no Intune MDM. Why you might do this What you need Item Why Microsoft Entra ID Premium P1 Enables Conditional Access (CA) and device filters Device Registration Service (DRS) Lets Windows and mobile devices create

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Download & Deploy Office Standard 2021

Office Standard 2021 is Microsoft’s latest on-premises suite of productivity tools, designed for businesses and individuals who prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription model. Whether you are deploying it for a small business or across an enterprise environment, this guide will walk you through the process of downloading and deploying Office Standard 2021 efficiently.

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Purview Hands On

Insider Risk Management A tool designed to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to potential insider threats by identifying risky activities and patterns of behavior. It leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to assess risks posed by users within an organization, including employees, contractors, and other insiders. This solution focuses on monitoring and mitigating risks

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Microsoft Global Secure Access

Microsoft Global Secure Access (GSA) is a cloud-native security solution designed to support the Zero Trust architecture by enabling secure access to both private and public resources. It provides users with secure, identity-based access to corporate applications, SaaS platforms, and internet resources, without relying on traditional VPNs or perimeter-based security models. It’s part of the

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Microsoft Entra Private Access

Microsoft Entra Private Access is a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution provided under the Microsoft Entra product family, designed to secure access to private, on-premises, &hybrid applications. It enables users to connect securely to private resources without relying on traditional VPNs, which can introduce latency, complexity, and security risks. By implementing Microsoft Entra Private

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