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Data Integration with Microsoft Fabric Unifying Your Data Universe
Data Integration with Microsoft Fabric Unifying Your Data Universe n today’s data-driven landscape, organizations are drowning in data silos — spread across cloud platforms, on-premises systems, and third-party applications. The key to unlocking the value of that data is integration. Enter Microsoft Fabric, an end-to-end analytics platform that simplifies and unifies data integration, engineering, and analysis — all in one environment. In this blog, we’ll dive into what data integration means within Microsoft Fabric, explore its core capabilities, and walk through how you can leverage it to streamline your data pipelines and accelerate decision-making. https://dellenny.com/data-integration-with-microsoft-fabric-unifying-your-data-universe/24Views0likes0CommentsHow Microsoft Copilot is Transforming the Day-to-Day Work of Business Analysts
In today’s fast-paced business world, business analysts are under pressure to deliver insights, drive decisions, and communicate clearly — all while juggling growing volumes of data and complexity. Enter Microsoft Copilot: an AI-powered assistant built directly into the Microsoft tools analysts use every day — Excel, Power BI, Word, Teams, and Outlook. Rather than switching platforms or learning new systems, analysts can now tap into the power of AI right inside their familiar Microsoft environment. This blog explores how Microsoft Copilot helps business analysts in their daily work — with real-world examples, practical tips, and step-by-step usage guidance. https://dellenny.com/how-microsoft-copilot-is-transforming-the-day-to-day-work-of-business-analysts/A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started with #GitHub #Copilot For End Users
In the evolving world of software development, GitHub Copilot has emerged as a groundbreaking AI-powered coding assistant. Developed by GitHub in collaboration with OpenAI, Copilot offers real-time code suggestions right inside your editor, accelerating development and minimizing boilerplate work. If you’re curious about what Copilot is, how it works, and how you can start using it effectively — even if you’re not a coding expert — this guide is for you. https://dellenny.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-getting-started-with-github-copilot-for-end-users/Create and Manage Guest Users Using B2B Collaboration in Microsoft 365
In today’s digital-first and collaboration-heavy world, extending access to your organization’s resources to partners, vendors, and contractors is not just common—it’s essential. Microsoft 365 provides a powerful and secure way to enable this through Azure Active Directory B2B collaboration. With Azure AD B2B (Business-to-Business), organizations can invite guest users from external domains to collaborate seamlessly within Microsoft 365 services like Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive—without compromising security or governance. In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to create and manage guest users using B2B collaboration in Microsoft 365. https://dellenny.com/create-and-manage-guest-users-using-b2b-collaboration-in-microsoft-365/25Views0likes0CommentsHow to Create and Manage Contacts in Exchange Online Microsoft 365
Managing external contacts efficiently is vital for any organization using Microsoft 365. Whether it’s for keeping track of partners, vendors, or external consultants, Exchange Online offers robust capabilities to create and manage mail contacts and mail users within the Microsoft 365 environment. In this blog, we’ll walk through the essentials of creating and managing contacts in Exchange Online, using both the Microsoft 365 admin center and PowerShell. https://dellenny.com/how-to-create-and-manage-contacts-in-exchange-online-microsoft-365/22Views0likes0CommentsCreate Dynamic Groups Using Microsoft Entra Rule Builder
Managing user access in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) can be a challenging task, especially in organizations with frequently changing personnel or roles. To reduce manual overhead and ensure that users always have appropriate access, dynamic groups provide a powerful and flexible solution. With the recent improvements to Microsoft Entra Rule Builder, creating and managing dynamic groups is now more intuitive and less error-prone—even for those not deeply familiar with writing syntax-rich rules. In this blog, we’ll walk through: What dynamic groups are and why they matter The difference between static and dynamic membership How to use the Entra Rule Builder to create dynamic groups Example scenarios and rules you can apply today https://dellenny.com/create-dynamic-groups-using-microsoft-entra-rule-builder/21Views0likes0CommentsCreate and Manage Groups in Microsoft 365 A Practical Guide
Managing collaboration and communication across an organization has never been easier — or more complex — than it is today. Microsoft 365 offers several types of groups to meet diverse needs, from team collaboration to distribution lists. Knowing how to create and manage these groups effectively is key to maximizing productivity and governance. In this blog, we’ll walk through the types of Microsoft 365 groups, how to create them, and best practices for managing them efficiently. https://dellenny.com/create-and-manage-groups-in-microsoft-365-a-practical-guide/18Views0likes0CommentsHow to Create a Microsoft 365 Group Naming Policy
Managing Microsoft 365 groups effectively is critical in ensuring a consistent, secure, and professional collaboration environment. Without controls in place, group names can quickly become messy, redundant, or even misleading — making governance a nightmare. That’s where Microsoft 365 Group Naming Policies come in. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through what a naming policy is, why it’s essential, and how to create and manage one using both the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and PowerShell. https://dellenny.com/how-to-create-a-microsoft-365-group-naming-policy/14Views0likes0CommentsCreating Groups in Exchange Online and SharePoint Online A Unified Collaboration Experience
Modern workplaces thrive on collaboration, and Microsoft 365 offers powerful tools to foster it. One of the foundational pillars of this collaboration is Microsoft 365 Groups, which seamlessly integrates Exchange Online and SharePoint Online to deliver a unified experience across communication and content sharing. In this blog, we’ll explore how to create groups in Exchange Online and SharePoint Online, how they interconnect, and best practices to manage them efficiently. https://dellenny.com/creating-groups-in-exchange-online-and-sharepoint-online-a-unified-collaboration-experience/15Views0likes0CommentsHow to Enable Unified Audit Logging (UAL) in Microsoft 365
Unified Audit Logging (UAL) in Microsoft 365 is a powerful feature that helps organizations track and retain user and admin activity across services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and more. Whether you’re investigating security incidents, monitoring user behavior, or ensuring compliance with internal or external regulations, UAL provides a central place to capture it all. If you’re administering Microsoft 365, enabling UAL is one of the first critical steps toward securing your environment and gaining visibility over activities. In this blog, we’ll walk through what UAL is, why it’s important, and how to enable it. https://dellenny.com/how-to-enable-unified-audit-logging-ual-in-microsoft-365/19Views0likes0CommentsCollaborate with Guests in a SharePoint Online Site A Complete Guide
SharePoint Online is a powerful platform for secure collaboration—not just within your organization, but also with external partners, vendors, and clients. One of the most valuable features is the ability to collaborate with guests (external users) seamlessly while maintaining governance and control. In this post, I’ll walk you through the essentials of enabling, managing, and optimizing guest collaboration in SharePoint Online. https://dellenny.com/collaborate-with-guests-in-a-sharepoint-online-site-a-complete-guide/10Views0likes0CommentsUnlocking the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents The Future of Intelligent Workflows
The workplace is transforming at a pace we’ve never seen before. AI is not just a buzzword—it’s the driving force reshaping how we collaborate, automate, and make decisions. With the introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents, Microsoft is taking a bold leap forward, bringing intelligent automation directly into the tools we use every day. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-the-power-of-microsoft-365-copilot-agents-the-future-of-intelligent-workflows/Unlocking Insights with Copilot Analytics Your Intelligent Data Companion
As businesses continue their digital transformation journeys, the ability to make data-driven decisions has never been more critical. But gathering insights from vast pools of data isn’t always straightforward. Enter Copilot Analytics—Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant integrated across the Microsoft ecosystem, designed to turn raw data into actionable insights faster and more intuitively than ever before. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-insights-with-copilot-analytics-your-intelligent-data-companion/How to Configure a Microsoft Copilot Agent for HR to Streamline the Travel Process
In today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environments, HR departments are always on the lookout for smarter ways to manage administrative processes like employee travel. With the advent of Microsoft Copilot Studio and Copilot Agents, it’s now possible to build intelligent, conversational agents tailored for internal processes—no code required. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to configure a Copilot Agent specifically for HR teams to help employees manage and streamline the travel request process. https://dellenny.com/how-to-configure-a-microsoft-copilot-agent-for-hr-to-streamline-the-travel-process/Getting Started with SharePoint Copilot Agents: How to Use, Configure, and Create
Microsoft continues to expand the power of AI across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and Copilot in SharePoint is no exception. One of the newest additions to this toolset is SharePoint Copilot Agents—a powerful way to automate content generation, personalize sites, and provide intelligent, task-specific assistance within your SharePoint environment. In this blog post, we’ll walk through: What SharePoint Copilot Agents are How to configure and use them How to create your own custom agents https://dellenny.com/getting-started-with-sharepoint-copilot-agents-how-to-use-configure-and-create/Unlocking Innovation with the Microsoft Scenario Library
In the ever-evolving world of digital transformation, having the right tools, guidance, and inspiration can make the difference between a good solution and a great one. Enter the Microsoft Scenario Library—an underutilized gem that can accelerate your solution design process, align your projects with best practices, and help you deliver value faster across Microsoft’s cloud platforms. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-innovation-with-the-microsoft-scenario-library/23Views0likes0CommentsAzure Functions vs Logic Apps vs Power Automate When to Use What?
In the world of Microsoft cloud solutions, automation and integration play a pivotal role in modern application design. Among the go-to options for building workflows and automating tasks are Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Power Automate. While they share similarities, they serve different purposes and are best suited for different scenarios. As an architect or consultant, knowing when to use which can save time, cost, and complexity. In this post, we’ll break down their differences, use cases, pros, and cons to help you make the right choice. https://dellenny.com/azure-functions-vs-logic-apps-vs-power-automate-when-to-use-what/19Views0likes0CommentsMulti-Agent Orchestration in Copilot Redefining Intelligent Workflows
As AI continues to evolve, Microsoft’s Copilot ecosystem is rapidly transforming how individuals and organizations interact with software. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this space is multi-agent orchestration — a shift from single-task AI assistance to coordinated collaboration between multiple intelligent agents. This evolution unlocks scalable, cross-domain automation with reasoning and context at its core. https://dellenny.com/multi-agent-orchestration-in-copilot-redefining-intelligent-workflows/30Views0likes0CommentsAutomating Vacation Requests with Azure Logic Apps and SharePoint
In today’s fast-paced business environment, automation plays a vital role in improving operational efficiency. One of the most common yet time-consuming HR processes is managing employee vacation requests. Fortunately, Azure Logic Apps offers a low-code/no-code solution to automate this workflow efficiently and with minimal setup. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to use Azure Logic Apps to build an automated vacation request workflow, integrating with services like Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. https://dellenny.com/automating-vacation-requests-with-azure-logic-apps-and-sharepoint/15Views0likes0CommentsA Complete Guide to Microsoft 365 Administrator Roles
Microsoft 365 is a powerful, cloud-based productivity suite used by organizations worldwide. With great power comes great responsibility—especially when it comes to managing users, data, security, and compliance. That’s where Microsoft 365 administrator roles come in. Microsoft 365 offers granular role-based access control (RBAC), allowing you to assign specific roles to users based on their job functions. This blog explores all the major admin roles, their capabilities, and when to use each. https://dellenny.com/a-complete-guide-to-microsoft-365-administrator-roles/44Views0likes0Comments
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