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Leverage Azure Security Center to detect when compromised Linux machines attack 

By Security Program Manager, Microsoft Azure Security

When an attacker compromises a machine, they typically have a goal in mind. Some attackers are looking for information residing on the victim’s machine or are looking for access to other machines on the victim’s network. Other times, attackers have plans to use the processing power of the machine itself or even use the machine as a launch point for other attacks.

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Automatically discover workload insights for advanced performance tuning directly in Azure portal 

By Program Manager, Azure Data

Advanced tuning for Azure SQL Data Warehouse (SQL DW) just got simpler with additional data warehouse recommendations and metrics. SQL DW is a flexible, secure, and fully managed analytics platform for the enterprise optimized for running complex queries quickly across petabytes of data.

Published • 6 min read

IoT for Smart Cities: New partnerships for Azure Maps and Azure Digital Twins 

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Over recent years, one of the most dynamic landscapes undergoing digital transformation is the modern city. Amid increasing urbanization, cities must grapple with questions around how to strengthen their local economies, manage environmental resources, mitigate pollution and create safer, more accessible societies.

Published • 5 min read

Microsoft Azure portal November 2018 update 

By Senior Product Manager, Azure

In October 2018, we started a monthly blog series to help you find everything that is new in the Microsoft Azure portal and the Azure mobile app in one place. We are constantly working to make it easier for you to manage your Azure environment, and we want you to be able to stay up to speed with everything that’s new.