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Microsoft Partner Centre application Help!!!!
Sorry to contact you again on this, but nothing has changed: my application is still being rejected for the original reasons. Silent Install I cannot find any literature that hints at what form the MS silent install command should take (other than the standard one I entered: "myapp.exe" /SILENT ). Copilot was unable to help. Attempts to find the answer on other forums (e.g. stack overflow) have been dismissed as having nothing to do with programming! It would be a great help if the application form listed sample strings. Report This File As Safe I purchased a Microsoft Authenticode Code Signing Certificate in November (for $369) believing that it would prevent users from encountering the Windows Defender screen when they installed my app. This proved not to be the case. Sectigo, the vendor, couldn't tell me how I might overcome this hurdle, but suggested I might improve my chances of doing so were I to submit my app to the MS store. This done, I discovered that I needed to 'Report this file as safe'. Though I don't understand the logic of this (self-certifying, that is), I have tried to do so several times without success because: (a) For three weeks or so, nothing happened when I clicked the button, (b) When, finally, I was transported to a report form, filling it out and forwarding it to MS made no difference. Surely, it would save everyone's time if someone from MS could tell me in layman's terms what I need to do to satisfy the application process. Regards, RichardCpor Microsoft Information protection
Hi, I have notices an issue recently that all of our cpor claims for Microsoft Informaton Protection shows as 0 paid avialiable units and 0 Monthly Active Users. Even though the customers have licenses that includes MIP and have MIP deployed. Have any one else experianced this problem and how have did you solved it? So far Microsoft haven't been that helpful. For us it's really important with these cpor claims in regards to our partnerships with Microsoft. Br, HenrikOngoing Issue with Employment Verification in Microsoft Partner Program
Hello I am experiencing a persistent issue with the Employment Verification process in the Microsoft Partner and Reseller programs. When attempting to resolve the issue by clicking “Fix Now” after a rejected verification, I am continuously redirected back to the Identity Verification step. Even after completing the identity verification, I am sent back to Employment Verification, only to be rejected again. This creates a loop, and every time I click “Fix Now,” I am not given the option to upload any documents, but instead, I am redirected to the previous step, making it impossible to proceed. This issue has been ongoing for 50 days, and I have contacted Microsoft Support many times. Unfortunately, I continue to receive the same generic responses, asking for the same documents to be uploaded. After submitting them, there is no further follow-up, and the issue remains unresolved. It seems as though I am receiving automated responses without any real resolution. What adds to the frustration is the contradiction in the process: The exact same documents I submitted for Developer Verification, which were successfully processed and authorized, are being rejected for the Partner and Reseller programs, despite being identical in every way. Given the significant impact this issue is having on my business, I am reaching out to the community for assistance. Has anyone else encountered a similar problem, or is there any guidance on how to resolve this? Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.
Resolved - CDX / demos.microsoft.com "Not Authorized" error #CDX
Just wanted to put it out there a recent issue I faced while accessing CDX tool (https://demos.microsoft.com). When logged in using my work account it errored out with below error: This message is quite misleading, as I do have a Partner account. Thankfully, I found an article: Can't access cdx.transform.microsoft.com "Not Authorized" - Microsoft Community I had to: i. Launch https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info in incognito mode and Sign in with your work account to re-enforce MFA-based login. ii. Then launch https://cdx.transform.microsoft.com and enable third party cookies for this website. Then it gives the below Login Failed page which makes more sense (as it turns out, it was CDX who was missing some permissions required and not the other way around, lol. Ideally, if it pointed out the below error message by default without requiring above steps, it would have been a lot easier to get to the resolution): In my case, MFA was enforced and Cookies were already allowed. The last step was to click on the "by clicking on this link" hyperlink to allow Consent to the user permissions required by CDX tool. This can by done by the end user itself. Once consent is provided using the link, the tool is accessible in normal Browser mode. Note: If all users in the tenant are not able to access CDX, then Global Admin needs to follow the "by clicking on this link" to provide consent to CDX permissions. In this case you might get a "Consent" page upfront instead of above errors to request for consent from Global admin to "transform.microsoft.com". #CDX
TSI Partner Community Update | February 2025
Enhance the effectiveness of your nonprofit efforts with the Tech for Social Impact (TSI) February Community Update. In this edition, you will discover: Information about the upcoming Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit. Strategies to improve planning for nonprofit customer renewal cycles. Facilitate Azure adoption and usage through the Azure Landing Zone for Nonprofits. Find out how your nonprofit can utilize data and AI for increased impact by watching now. Resources and opportunities for Copilot Partners. Download the TSI February Community UpdateExplore Dynamics 365 Business Central Digital Event
Learn how adding Dynamics 365 Business Central to your offerings catalogue can increase your revenue and reduce customer churn — with low risk and a small lift to your existing resources. Hear from a Modern Work Partner who will join us and share how they got started and successfully built a Business Central business! Register for this upcoming Level Up CSP digital event to and hear about Business Centrals business management solution for small and mid-sized organizations. Voted the number one ERP solution for SMBs by Forbes in 2024, Business Central seamlessly integrates with Microsoft’s productivity and collaboration tools—making it a natural fit for your Modern Work customers. Business Central is also blazing the trails when it comes to AI innovation, bringing copilot capabilities and agents to life, to help your customers become more productive. Date/Time: March 13, 2025 Americas/EMEA 8:00am PST and APAC 5:00pm PST In this session we'll: Guide you on how to lead impactful customer conversations and close Business Central opportunities without significant investment. Walk you through your earnings potential, including lucrative margins and available incentives for partners. Register today
Reminder: Join us for Mid Year Partner Briefing
REGISTER NOW: Microsoft nonprofit partner mid-year briefing | Feb 26 Register Today. Open to all Microsoft partners Join the Microsoft nonprofit mid-year partner briefing to gain insights and strategies into our nonprofit partner program. Come if you are curious and just want to learn more. As we navigate the second half of the year, align your strategies with: Microsoft’s nonprofit H2 resources Hear key updates from Microsoft Tech for Social Impact industry leaders Explore advancements across Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, including Security, Microsoft Copilot and AI Learn strategies for collaboration and growth Engage with our TSI team and gain valuable insights to grow your nonprofit business practice. WHAT: Microsoft nonprofit mid-year partner briefing - Online Event WHEN: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 TIME: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET / 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT WHERE: Register TodayChallenges Business Users Face with Microsoft's Transactable Offers in the Marketplace
Here’s a summary of the challenges faced by business users when purchasing solutions through Microsoft's transactable offer setup in the marketplace: Limited Pricing Flexibility: Business users may find it challenging to secure multi-year or customized pricing as AppSource primarily supports monthly or annual subscription plans. This limits their ability to negotiate bulk discounts or tailored pricing, common in traditional procurement. Complex Procurement Processes: The setup of transactable offers on Azure Marketplace often requires coordination with IT departments for deployment, making it cumbersome for non-technical business users to manage purchases independently. The process may feel less intuitive compared to traditional software procurement methods. Integration Issues with Existing Systems: Many businesses have third-party procurement platforms or internal systems for billing and spend management. The reliance on Microsoft’s native billing system may not align with these existing tools, leading to difficulty in reconciling purchases, tracking invoices, and managing budgets efficiently. Lack of Contract Negotiation: Business users often rely on personalized contract negotiations for larger purchases. Microsoft’s marketplace setup offers standardized pricing without room for customized contracts, making it hard for customers to negotiate terms, volume discounts, or extended payment plans. Limited Cross-Platform Compatibility: Since Microsoft’s marketplace is primarily focused on the Microsoft ecosystem, it may not be the best fit for organizations that operate in multi-cloud environments or use non-Microsoft tools. This limits the flexibility for businesses looking for cross-platform solutions. Lack of Detailed Usage Reports for Business: Business users may find it difficult to get granular visibility into usage and costs, which can make it harder to track software ROI or align expenditures with department budgets. While basic reporting is available, it may not provide the level of detail needed for large organizations. Summary: The way Microsoft’s transactable offer setup is structured presents challenges for business users, including limited pricing flexibility, complex procurement coordination, and difficulty integrating with existing systems. These issues can create friction for organizations seeking more customized contracts, clearer usage visibility, and better alignment with multi-cloud environments.
Are the AZ-800 and AZ-801 courses now based on Windows Server 2025?
Hello, I would like to know if the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure and AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services certification courses and exams now include content based on Windows Server 2025, or if they are still focused on Windows Server 2022. I would also like to know if there are any official plans to update these courses and exams to the new version of the operating system. I appreciate any official information or insights from those who have recently taken these courses. Thank you!Marketplace Community - Upcoming AI Events
**Updated 2/27/2025** ISV Success is now supporting a series of AI-focused events to help partners maximize the AI opportunity when building and publishing solutions to the commercial marketplace. These events are open to all partners on marketplace – participation in ISV Success is not required to attend. Stay updated on the latest offerings by subscribing to this post, where we will be regularly updating our list of upcoming events and sharing links to recent events. Full instructions on how to subscribe are posted at the bottom of this post. Check out our upcoming AI events below and comment with any of your questions! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ISV AI Envisioning Day Trainings We are excited to announce the launch of two new ISV AI Envisioning Day training courses introducing tools and frameworks to leverage in building AI applications that drive innovation and business value. Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Identify and Prioritize Use Cases for AI Solutions This session guides you through the process of identifying and prioritizing business use cases for AI solutions. You will learn how to structure each use case to assess its viability, differentiate its value, and explore learning opportunities. Practical advice and actionable steps will be provided to help you kickstart your AI projects and accelerate time-to-market. Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Get the Framework to Develop AI Solutions In this envisioning session, you will learn how to effectively plan, build, and deploy your AI solution. You will be empowered with tools and frameworks to guide you through the technical and business considerations to evaluate when determining the best approach to use in building your AI application. Whether you’re just beginning to identify and prioritize AI use cases or are ready to begin planning, building, and deploying solutions, you’ll learn the steps to make AI a reality in your organization. Both ISV AI Envisioning Day training courses will run monthly in multiple time zones and are delivered in English. Check back for upcoming session dates and times. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ISV Security Series The ISV Security Series is designed to empower ISVs to not only defend against current threats but also anticipate and prepare for future challenges. Whether you are just starting your security journey or looking to enhance your existing strategies, this series provides the insights and resources you need to succeed. Join us in creating a safer digital ecosystem – one that fosters innovation without compromise. Register for the upcoming session at aka.ms/asiaisvsecurity March 2025 Strengthen the ISV Supply Chain with DevSecOps Practices Discover how DevSecOps practices can secure your software supply chain, automate compliance checks, and build customer trust by delivering secure, reliable applications. April 2025 Safeguard Data Security & Privacy in AI-Driven Applications Gain insights into implementing robust data security and privacy measures for AI-powered solutions, ensuring compliance, and creating trusted experiences for your customers. May 2025 Enhanced Threat Detection & Monitoring for AI Solutions Learn about advanced techniques for detecting and monitoring security risks in AI-driven applications, including real-time threat intelligence and anomaly detection. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copilot Developer Camp Join us for the Copilot Developer Camp—an immersive workshop designed for professional developers eager to expand their skills with Copilot for Microsoft 365 or create custom copilots. This free, one-day workshop, held right after the AI tour, aims to equip developers, ISVs, and tech enthusiasts with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to enhance and extend Copilot’s capabilities for Microsoft 365. This is an in-person workshop offered in multiple locations. It is aimed at Developers, ISV partners, product centric companies, and enterprise developers. You will walk away with an understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its extensibility AI models. See the different methods to develop Copilot agents utilizing Microsoft 365 Copilot's AI and orchestration on how to create a custom engine agent using Azure AI Studio and Teams AI library. How to develop a Declarative agent that includes a Build custom action for your agent via API plugins. Check here for upcoming dates and locations: Copilot Developer Camp Registration _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Build and extend your own agents using pro-code capabilities Microsoft Copilot Studio and building custom agents. Agents are AI-powered productivity tools designed to enhance everyday tasks by leveraging large language models (LLMs). Are you a developer interested in exploring advanced aspects of using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and building custom agents using professional coding techniques? Join our on-demand workshop to learn how to leverage pro-code capabilities and build intelligent agents that assist users across various domains. Workshop Agenda Day 1: Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with declarative agents Build custom engine agents with Teams AI library and Microsoft 365 Agents SDK Day 2: Develop your own agents in Azure AI Foundry Day 3: Build your own agents with Semantic Kernel for a fully controlled end-to-end AI experience Secure and govern copilots Call to Action Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and build powerful agents with pro-code capabilities. Register now for this on-demand session and take the next step in your development journey! For more training opportunities, visit us at the Partner Skilling Hub. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Azure AI Partner Council & AI Visionaries The Azure AI Partner Council & AI Visionaries is excited to deliver new AI webinars to enhance your learning and help you navigate the future of AI. Azure AI Foundry Partner Council | DeepSeek, Models as a Service and more March 6 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM PST Join us to learn about the latest advancements in Model as a Service (MaaS), product strategy, and the newest models available. Agenda Highlights: Model as a Service (MaaS): Overview of MaaS and its benefits How MaaS can accelerate your AI initiatives MaaS in Azure AI Foundry Product Strategy: Insights into our product strategy Roadmap visibility and future developments Introduction to the latest models, including DeepSeek, Codestral and Gretel Choosing the Right Model for the Right Task: When to use reasoning models Typical use cases for different models General-purpose models and their applications _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals Join us for Azure AI Fundamentals, a free virtual training designed to build your technical expertise in AI and machine learning on Microsoft Azure. This course will dive into core AI concepts and foundational workloads, offering hands-on insights into Azure AI services that power intelligent applications. You'll explore machine learning models, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities such as sentiment analysis, language detection, and key phrase extraction. With guidance from Microsoft experts, you’ll gain the skills needed to analyze and automate workflows, develop AI-driven solutions, and ensure responsible AI use across applications. Use the link below to see the full list of upcoming sessions available for registration. Multiple dates and time zones are available, and new sessions are added frequently. Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to this post If you're not a member of the Tech Community already, create an account at techcommunity.microsoft.com Select "subscribe" from the 3-dot dropdown in the upper-right corner of this post. Under "Notification Settings," select "Notify me of Any edits & comments on knowledge bases articles I subscribe to," then select to receive updates to this post either immediately, daily, or weekly (I recommend weekly). Manage your subscription settings so that you can receive email updates on new events. Manage these settings by selecting your profile icon in the top right corner of the community, selecting "My Settings," and selecting "Subscriptions & Notifications." You can also subscribe to the entire marketplace community which will provide you with regular updates on all marketplace discussion topics happening in this forum. To do this, click "subscribe" in the upper right corner of the marketplace community homepage.Broken Benefits
As a Solution Partner in good standing, One of the "benefits" is Microsoft Product Support, In fact, when our clients have issues only questions submitted here will get answered. Problem is, the instructions say: While steps 1 and 2 are easy, when trying to accomplish step three, for a benefit in which we are entitled, we get this when going to the customer page. Can someone please explain to me HOW I'm supposed to add my customer to get support? This seems like a clear breach of benefits. To pre-answer some your questions: I'm a global admin on this domain, I have all partner administration roles assigned to me.Immediate Discontinuation of Azure Passes
Important breaking news that has immediate impacts to TSPs delivering courses that currently use an Azure Pass. Effective immediately, Microsoft is discontinuing the use of Azure passes and recalling any Azure Passes in use by students and trainers. Why is Microsoft removing the Azure Pass option? As a part of the commitment to provide the best possible learner experience, Microsoft was in the process of moving away from using Azure passes to provide cloud access to course labs. The lab experience via the Lab Hosters (LH) removes friction for learners (i.e. activation and support considerations) and provides a more uniform training experience for our learners regardless of their location. Recently, Microsoft has experienced a significant increase in potential fraud and unintended use of Azure services, resulting in the immediate discontinuation of Azure Passes. Which courses are impacted by the discontinuation of the Azure Pass? The following course will not have labs available until end of January: SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Lab Hosters are working quickly to convert the following courses to non-Azure Pass. Please consult directly with your Lab Hoster to find out the status of what they have available. AZ-2001: Implement Security Through a Pipeline Using Azure DevOps AZ-2008: DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices AZ-400T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps solutions SC-300T00: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator All localized versions of labs for these courses are offline. An ETA on when they will be available will be provided at a later date. Please consult with your Authorized Lab Hosters to see if your delivery will be impacted as a result of not having Azure passes. Additional information can be found in the attached FAQ. DanPhi-4-multimodal and Phi-4-mini
Yesterday, Microsoft announced Phi-4-multimodal and Phi-4-mini, the newest models in Microsoft’s Phi family of small language models (SLMs) that empower developers with advanced AI capabilities. Phi-4-multimodal can process speech, vision, and text simultaneously and opens up new possibilities for innovation and context-aware applications, and Phi-4-mini excels in text-based tasks, providing high accuracy and scalability in a compact form. Learn more about this announcement and the exciting impact it can have for developing apps for the marketplace: Empowering innovation: The next generation of the Phi family | Microsoft Azure BlogReinventing the online shopping experience with GenAI: Preezie’s AI transformation
Preezie recently had the opportunity to be featured in an episode of Microsoft SaaS Stories with Jason Young to share our journey of transforming our business by developing a cutting-edge GenAI Shopping Assistant for eCommerce and retail. We provide insights into how we identified an opportunity to pivot, tackled the challenges of moving from concept to product, and built a commercially viable solution in an entirely new market. Here are some key takeaways from our discussion: Pivoting with Purpose: How we evolved from interactive eCommerce quizzes to a fully AI-driven shopping assistant. From Idea to Execution: The process of building an AI solution from the ground up, including overcoming technical challenges with Microsoft’s support. Reimagining Retail with AI: How our assistant bridges the gap between in-store and online shopping, driving higher conversions and a better customer experience. Business Model Evolution: Why we’re shifting from a traditional SaaS model to a usage-based approach. Scalability & Affordability Challenges: What we’re learning as we refine our AI solution for long-term growth. If you're interested in the future of AI in retail and how innovation can redefine customer experiences, this discussion provides insights and best practices to aid in the journey. Watch now to learn more about Preezie’s journey and the impact of GenAI on the shopping experience. Microsoft SaaS Stories | Learn from Software Experts | Episode 13 Preezie
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