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As of 2024, over one million organizations are using Microsoft Teams. Is yours one of them? If so — or if you’re looking to start using this platform — you’ll want to know how to make the most of Microsoft’s flagship collaboration tool. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of Microsoft Teams, offering you a comprehensive guide on how to create and manage a team in Microsoft Teams effectively within this versatile platform.

Earlier today, Microsoft Teams experienced service degradation causing multiple issues for users. Users attempting to log in were presented with an “oops” page, while already-logged-in users were missing messages, experiencing issues with loading messages in channels and chats and preventing them from viewing or downloading media (images, video, audio, etc…) Exoprise proactive monitoring first detected the outage in North America starting shortly before 11 AM EST.

Observability isn't just a buzzword; it's a vital compass guiding us through the maze of system health and performance. As we’ve adopted microservice architectures, the ability to know ‘what is currently happening in our system’ has diminished as our operational resilience has increased. We find services scattered among a maze of interconnections and interdependencies. And even the logs that used to guide are now scattered throughout this maze.

Judging by the tweet storm (or is that called an X storm now?), productivity in corporate North America took a big hit as the week ended. Microsoft Teams had an issue that was “impacting multiple Microsoft Teams features”. Users reported problems of: messages not posting, inability to access files, and interrupted workflows.

Today, we delve into a pivotal tool that holds immense value for both network admins and business owners alike: Network Assessment Reports (NARs). Not only will we explore the significance of network assessments in maintaining a well-functioning network, but we'll also guide you on creating dynamic visual network assessment reports. These reports serve as a comprehensive source of crucial information, offering insights into network issues, areas for improvement, and much more.

The Integration Account is a service that is part of the Logic Apps Enterprise Integration Pack (EIP) to facilitate more complex integration scenarios, particularly those involving business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

As IT managers and security practitioners navigate the complex terrain of modern cybersecurity in 2024 and beyond, the importance of endpoint telemetry cannot be overstated. This sophisticated technology involves meticulously gathering and analyzing data from various network endpoints, such as personal computers, mobile devices, and the ever-growing network of IoT devices.

Glimpse the golden insights Cloudsmith’s logs offer and see how easy it is to pull and analyze them like a pro.