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See how Windows Virtual Desktop brings a Windows 10 experience to almost any device.     Volume 21, Issue 7 | March 27, 2019   Top News Worldwide       Announcing: Windows Virtual Desktop is now in public preview on Azure     Watch a preview of Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for macOS       Demo: Windows Virtual Desktop brings a Windows 10 experience to almost any device       Free: Get The Essential Guide to Data in the Cloud – A Handbook for DBAs         Top Downloads   Windows 10 Enterprise Windows Server 2019 Windows Admin Center Windows Server 2019 Essentials New: System Center 2019 Hyper-V Server 2016 System Center Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection   Create an Azure free account Azure Stack Development Kit SQL Server 2019 CTP Microsoft Intune 30-day trial Windows Azure Pack Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics         Your Featured Content   Achieve greater security through simplicity Having many different security solutions in place for on-premises and cloud infrastructure reduces visibility and makes central management more difficult. Find out how vendor consolidation can simplify security in your environment.   Learn about new Windows 10 and Office 365 management and user experiences Find out how the latest updates support modern experiences across devices. Learn about new options to get to managed remote Windows sessions and apps. Set baseline protections and device configurations quickly using built-in security baselines in Microsoft Intune.   Azure Backup for SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines is now generally available Simplify backing up SQL Server running in Azure Virtual Machines. Discover how Azure Backup eliminates the need to deploy and manage backup infrastructure while providing a simple experience to centrally manage and monitor the backups on standalone SQL instances. Discover shadow IT and take control of your cloud apps Learn how Microsoft Cloud App Security can help you gain control over shadow IT. Maximize visibility into the cloud apps and services used in your organization, asses them for risk, and make informed decisions about which apps you want to block.   Building serverless microservices in Azure Take a look at a sample architecture to understand how microservices help cloud applications run globally and avoid bottlenecks for improved user availability.   Introduction to Windows Server IoT 2019 Learn about the new embedded server, Windows Server IoT 2019, which is part of the Windows IoT solution. Find out how it handles large edge workloads and provides a gateway for information to the cloud.         Events Virtual event: Build a Successful Hybrid Strategy March 28, 2019, online Learn about strategies, insights, and technologies essential to building a successful hybrid cloud environment. You’ll also get information on application consistency, data management, security considerations, and governance.   Microsoft Business Applications Virtual Launch Event April 2, 2019, online Register for this free online event to learn how new updates and features will affect your business. Find out how to build and deploy smart, customizable apps using new platform capabilities.   Virtual event: Visual Studio 2019 Launch April 2, 2019, online Join the launch event for Visual Studio 2019. Learn how to be more productive and build innovative apps with Visual Studio 2019, participate in live Q&As, and take the latest version for a spin.   IT expert roundtable: Modern Collaboration with Office 365 April 4, 2019, online Experts from Microsoft Core Services Engineering and Operations will answer your questions about modern collaboration at Microsoft. Get candid insights and best practices on managing services for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer.   IT expert roundtable: Transitioning from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams April 11, 2019, online Hear about Microsoft’s transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams. Get best practices for planning and deployment from Microsoft Core Services Engineering and Operations experts.   Live event: Virtual Security Summit April 16, 2019, online Register for the live streaming event to hear from security experts on the lifecycle of an attack, learn about emerging trends, and explore the latest techniques to help defend your organization against threats.   Register now: Microsoft Build 2019 May 6–8, 2019, Seattle, WA Get ready for Microsoft’s premier event for developers. Learn about the latest developer tools, discover new ways to create software, and gain insights into the future of software development.   Microsoft Business Applications Summit 2019 June 10–11, 2019, Atlanta, GA Register for the premier event for analysts, technical architects, and advanced users. Delve deeper into the tools you use every day, get a sneak peek at what’s next, connect with experts, and learn new skills.         Resources   Microsoft Evaluation Center Microsoft Developer Newsletter Microsoft Learn TechNet Flash Archive Microsoft Docs Microsoft Press free eBooks Microsoft Security Response Center