Copilot Prompt Gallery is getting a refresh

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Microsoft is giving the Copilot Prompt Gallery a refresh, and releasing it as a seperate app users can pin to their app-bar. The Copilot Prompt Gallery app promises to enhance user experience and productivity. This refresh will introduce a new home page and an improved prompt browsing experience, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize the app effectively. Key Features and Enhancements New Home Page: The redesigned home page will serve as a central hub for users, providing quick access to the most relevant prompts and features. This intuitive layout aims to streamline navigation and improve overall user engagement. Enhanced Prompt Browsing: The updated browsing experience will allow users to find and interact with prompts more efficiently. With better categorization and search functionality, users can quickly locate the prompts they need to boost their productivity and collaboration. Organizational Prompts: One of the most exciting additions is the ability to create, publ...

Don't forget to specify sql instance on install-csdatabase

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I was upgrading a Lync 2010 standard edition server to 2013, when I came across a problem with the "Install-CsDatabse" command. The technet article (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj688013.aspx) is pretty good, but it left me with the impression "RTC" was the default database for the command.

I was using the following command:

Install-CsDatabase -CentralManagementDatabase -SqlServerFqdn myserver.domain.com -Verbose

But all I was getting was an error message saying the server\instance was not available:


According to the article, RTC is the default instance, and I made the mistake of beliving RTC was the default instance for the command as well. After reading a couple of logs, trying to make it work, I realized the default instance for the command is DEFAULT, not RTC.

When installing a database on a Standard Edition 2013 server, remember to specify the RTC instance, and save yourself some troubleshooting :).

This command worked like a charm:

Install-CsDatabase -CentralManagementDatabase -SqlServerFqdn myserver.domain.com -SqlInstanceName rtc