February 2021

Feb 23, 2021   |   Inside Track – retired stories

Microsoft Azure Firewall protects Microsoft's network with Azure Firewall Manager

This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Microsoft Azure Firewall is the superhero of the internet. It prevents malware from entering corporate networks, blocks phishing attacks, and protects business-critical data. Given how it takes network...

Feb 19, 2021   |   Inside Track – retired stories

Procurement automation enables Microsoft to outfit employee home offices

This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Thanks to a procurement automation effort being underway at Microsoft when the COVID-19 hit, the company was able to smoothly supply its employees with the equipment they needed...

Feb 11, 2021   |   Douglas Gantenbein

How auto-scaling SAP on Microsoft Azure is benefitting Microsoft

Microsoft has implemented auto-scaling SAP on Microsoft Azure to help its SAP workloads run more efficiently. Why? Like many enterprises, Microsoft runs on SAP. It uses the software to run everything from tracking servers in its supply chain to making sure the company’s 140,000 employees are paid on time. It has one of the largest...

Feb 8, 2021   |   Inside Track – retired stories

Boosting productivity and security at Microsoft with a move to Microsoft Azure

This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Editor’s note: We’ve republished this blog with a new companion video. Everyone loves progress. But no one loves change. That goes for any manner of things—including how people...

Feb 5, 2021   |   Inside Track – retired stories

Everyone can approve of the new Microsoft Approvals platform

This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. The Microsoft Approvals platform, which is used by everyone at the company to get stuff done, has a new look and feel that everyone at Microsoft can approve...