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07.2020
Machine Learning:
- Deploying custom models built with Gluon and Apache MXNet on Amazon SageMaker
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/deploying-custom-models-built-with-gluon-and-apache-mxnet-on-amazon-sagemaker/
AI and Deep Learning:
- Query drug adverse effects and recalls based on natural language using Amazon Comprehend Medical
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/query-drug-adverse-effects-and-recalls-based-on-natural-language-using-amazon-comprehend-medical/
- Deploying TensorFlow OpenPose on AWS Inferentia-based Inf1 instances for significant price performance improvements
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/deploying-tensorflow-openpose-on-aws-inferentia-based-inf1-instances-for-significant-price-performance-improvements/
- Extracting custom entities from documents with Amazon Textract and Amazon Comprehend
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/extracting-custom-entities-from-documents-with-amazon-textract-and-amazon-comprehend/
- Introducing the AWS Content Analysis Solution
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/media/introducing-aws-content-analysis-solution/
- Building deep learning inference with AWS Lambda and Amazon EFS
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/building-deep-learning-inference-with-aws-lambda-and-amazon-efs/
- Using AI to identify the aggressiveness of prostate cancer, based on GCP
https://www.blog.google/technology/health/using-ai-identify-aggressiveness-prostate-cancer/
Data Analytics:
- Enable fine-grained data access in Zeppelin Notebook with AWS Lake Formation
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/big-data/enable-fine-grained-data-access-in-zeppelin-notebook-with-aws-lake-formation/
- Reading and Writing data in Azure Data Lake Storage Gen 2 with Azure Databricks
https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/6499/reading-and-writing-data-in-azure-data-lake-storage-gen-2-with-azure-databricks/
- Data Factory SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) migration accelerators are now generally available
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/data-factory-sql-server-integration-services-ssis-migration-accelerators-are-now-generally-available/
- Microsoft Learning content available for Azure HDInsight
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-hdinsight/microsoft-learning-content-available-for-azure-hdinsight/ba-p/1533550
- Use IAM custom roles to manage access to your Google BigQuery data warehouse
https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/map-user-permissions-from-teradata-to-bigquery
- Migrate and modernize your on-prem data lake with managed Kafka, based on GCP
https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/data-analytics/data-lakes-in-cloud-with-kafka-and-confluent
HPC Related:
- Deliver hybrid cloud capabilities with the next generation of Azure Stack HCI
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/deliver-hybrid-cloud-capabilities-with-the-next-generation-of-azure-stack-hci/
Containers and Kubernetes:
- Container Security Best Practices Taking Shape
https://containerjournal.com/topics/container-security/container-security-best-practices-taking-shape/
- Top Questions for Getting Started with Docker
https://www.docker.com/blog/top-questions-for-getting-started-with-docker/
Remote Learning and Remote Work:
- Virtual exchange is transforming the global classroom, based on AWS
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/virtual-exchange-transforming-the-global-classroom/
- Case Study: How Portland State University accelerates student degree completion through machine learning, based on AWS
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/how-portland-state-university-accelerates-student-degree-completion-machine-learning/
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Delivering Employee Workstations on Demand
https://cloud.netapp.com/blog/cvo-blg-virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi-delivering-employee-workstations-on-demand
- Nested Virtualization Tips, based on Azure Lab Services
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-lab-services/nested-virtualization-tips/ba-p/1534323
- Great meeting room experiences: Meet the new Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard and Premium
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/07/21/microsoft-teams-meetings-hybrid-workplace-options/
- Extend meeting capabilities with Teams apps
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/extend-meeting-capabilities-with-teams-apps/ba-p/1527812
- Back to School Event Recap- The Connected Classroom
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/education-blog/back-to-school-event-recap-the-connected-classroom/ba-p/1529601
- Using the FarmBeats Student Kit to learn more about IoT, Digital Agriculture and Precision Farming
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/educator-developer-blog/using-the-farmbeats-student-kit-to-learn-more-about-iot-digital/ba-p/1533342
- 9 Awesome Teams Updates for IT Admins and Back to School Deployment
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/education-blog/9-awesome-teams-updates-for-it-admins-and-back-to-school/ba-p/1537468
General Administration:
- Amazon EC2 VM Import / Export adds support for Red Hat Linux (RHEL) 8 and CentOS 8
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2020/07/amazon-ec2-vm-import-export-adds-support-for-rhel-8-centos-8/
- Shared disks in Azure Disk Storage are now available
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/shared-disks-in-azure-disk-storage-are-now-available/
Database Related:
- Azure SQL Database Backup & Recovery: The Abridged Guide
https://cloud.netapp.com/blog/azure-cvo-blg-azure-sql-database-backup-recovery-the-abridged-guide
- Business Continuity in SQL Database
https://www.jamesserra.com/archive/2020/07/business-continuity-in-sql-server/
- GA of new memory and compute optimized hardware options in Azure SQL Database
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-sql-database/ga-of-new-memory-and-compute-optimized-hardware-options-in-azure/ba-p/1515730
Architecture Related:
- Best Practices for Deploying New Environments in the Cloud for the First Time – Part 1 (Hebrew)
https://www.iucc.ac.il/he/blog/best_practices_for_deploying_new_environments_in_the_cloud_the_first_time-part-1/
Cloud Migration:
- Why you should migrate your Windows workloads with AWS
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/modernizing-with-aws/why-you-should-migrate-your-windows-workloads-with-aws-and-how-we-can-help/
- Migrate to the cloud with confidence, based on Azure
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/migrate-to-the-cloud-with-confidence/
- Best practices for accelerating cloud migration
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-migration/best-practices-for-accelerating-cloud-migration/ba-p/1534495
- The questions to ask to avoid cloud trade-offs
https://betanews.com/2020/07/17/avoid-cloud-trade-offs/
- Linux vs. Windows Hosting: Which Should You Choose?
https://cloudacademy.com/blog/linux-vs-windows-hosting-which-should-you-choose/
Cost Management:
- Top 5 KPIs For Measuring Success With AWS Savings Plans
https://www.cloudhealthtech.com/blog/top-5-kpis-measuring-success-aws-savings-plans
Security Related:
- Safety first: Announcing 11 new G Suite security features
https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/g-suite/gsuite-security-updates-for-gmail-meet-chat-and-admin