Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast

Ben Stegink, Scott Hoag
Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast

On the MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Scott and Ben discuss the Microsoft Cloud with a focus on IT Pros. They'll discuss the latest in Microsoft 365 and Office 365 News, Azure news and talk about their experiences with managing the Microsoft Cloud as well as interview industry experts on various cloud technology. They'll cover things such as SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft Teams, PowerShell, Azure, Azure AD, Security, Networking, Storage, and the many other technologies and products that have made their way into the Microsoft 365 suite and Azure. To stay up-to-date on the latest in Microsoft Cloud news and gain some valuable knowledge as you deploy it within your own organization, make sure to tune in every week! Find out more at https://msclouditpro.com.

  1. 12月5日

    Episode 390: Microsoft Ignite 2024: Windows 365 Link

    Welcome to Episode 390 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, live from Microsoft Ignite 2024! In this episode Ben sits down for a chat with Melissa Grant, head of product marketing for Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop at Microsoft. Melissa discusses her tenure at Microsoft and the evolution of cloud-based Windows offerings, starting with the launch of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) five years ago and transitioning into Windows 365. They also discuss Windows 365 Link, Microsoft’s new dedicated endpoint device, designed for seamless, secure connections Windows 365 Cloud PCs. This device reduces the need for extensive IT management and resources by simplifying deployment process, and providing security benefits based on feedback from some of Microsoft’s customers. Melissa Grant Melissa Grant leads product marketing for Windows Enterprise, Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop within Microsoft Modern Work. She and her team are dedicated to delivering secure, productive and efficient commercial solutions so customers can do their best work with Windows. - Melissa on LinkedIn   Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Windows in the Cloud leadership spotlight: Melissa Grant, Windows Marketing Windows 365 Link—the first Cloud PC device for Windows 365 Windows 365 Link Preview Demo: Introducing Windows 365 Link Windows 365 Link Documentation What is Windows 365 Link? About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    18分

  2. 11月21日

    Episode 389: Microsoft Ignite 2024: Redefining AI, Productivity, and Edge Computing

    Welcome to Episode 389 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this special episode, we recap the game-changing announcements from Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft’s premier conference unveiling innovations across Microsoft 365 and Azure.We explore advancements in Agentic AI and multi-modal models that seamlessly accept and produce text, voice, and graphics. Discover how Copilot is evolving with features like reasoning over on-screen content (coming to Teams in CY25) and enhanced capabilities in tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel—bringing automated summaries, dynamic graphics, and effortless data analysis to the forefront. Learn how Copilot Pages enable collaborative editing, while Copilot Extensibility and Agents allow businesses to create customized AI-powered helpers with ease. Imagine every SharePoint site having a built-in agent by default, making tasks more intuitive than ever. We also cover new updates in edge AI—a “distributed computing fabric” blending Azure Local bare-metal solutions and Windows 365 Link thin clients. Innovations in AI-ready silicon underpin these transformative changes. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News Introducing Copilot Actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT teams Redefine development: AI-first innovation with agents and Microsoft Copilot in Power Platform What’s new in Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint at Ignite 2024 Copilot in Excel: Transforming Data Analysis What’s new and coming to Microsoft Outlook – Ignite 2024 Microsoft Ignite 2024 | Microsoft 365 Copilot Innovation in Your Go-To Apps Ignite 2024 - What's new for Microsoft 365 and Copilot admins Introducing Copilot Analytics to measure AI impact on your business New Copilot Prompt Gallery helps you discover, save, and share your favorite prompts Introducing the AI-Powered Workplace: Technology solutions for flexible work About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    36分

  3. 11月7日

    Episode 388 – Getting Started with Azure Bicep: Infrastructure as Code with a Domain Specific Language

    Welcome to Episode 388 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we dive into Azure Bicep, Microsoft’s streamlined language for defining cloud infrastructure. If you’re new to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or looking to simplify your Azure deployments, listen in to learn how easy it is to get started with Azure Bicep. We walk through the essentials, from setting up the necessary tools such as Visual Studio Code and the Azure Bicep extension, to exploring the intuitive features that make Bicep so powerful. Discover how Bicep’s functions, objects, and simplified syntax improve your workflow, offering a more readable and maintainable alternative to traditional ARM templates. Whether you’re an Azure admin or a developer, this episode provides a clear path to building and managing Azure resources effectively with Bicep. Tune in and start coding your infrastructure with confidence! Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Microsoft Ignite What is Bicep? Bicep functions Quickstart: Create Bicep files with Visual Studio Code Azure/azure-quickstart-templates ˚Decompiling ARM template JSON to Bicep Learn modules for Bicep About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    34分

  4. 10月25日

    Episode 387 – Windows on ARM: Physical Hardware vs Virtual Machines, App Compatibility, and Other Considerations

    Welcome to Episode 387 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Scott and Ben dive into a discussion around Ben's newly purchased Surface Pro 11th Edition - a Copilot Plus PC running on an ARM processor. Ben gives his takes on the state of the hardware and how Windows 11 runs on a native ARM processor. Scott also gives his experience running Windows 11 daily for work on Parallels Desktop on Apple Silicon. Scott's hot take - virtualizing Windows 11 on a Mac is better than running it on native hardware. Listen in as Ben and Scott talk through Windows on ARM, whether a virtual machine might be best for you to try out Windows on ARM, pitfalls of application compatibility, and when you might just want to consider a remote desktop session instead to get your Windows work done from a Mac. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Meet the Surface Pro 11th Edition Microsoft announces Copilot Plus PCs with built-in AI hardware The Ultimate Solution: Windows 11 in a virtual machine + Parallels Desktop + Mac Computers with Apple silicon Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines are now generally available Unified inbox in Outlook for Mac MMR Call Redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 now available How emulation works on Arm Exploring Windows on ARM: The Future of Computing About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    37分

  5. 10月10日

    Episode 386 – Exploring DevOps Tools: Maester, Pester, and SCUBA

    Welcome to Episode 386 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we explore three powerful tools designed to improve automation, testing, and security in modern development and operations workflows: Maester, Pester, and SCUBA. Whether you’re a DevOps engineer, PowerShell enthusiast, or security professional, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to streamline your processes and strengthen your infrastructure using these powerful tools. Tune in to level up your automation and security game! Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Maester Installation guide Maester Tests Entra ID - Security Config Analyzer Tests Writing custom tests Pester Use the What If tool to troubleshoot Conditional Access policies Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) Project https://github.com/cisagov/ScubaGear  About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    38分

  6. 10月2日

    Episode 385 – Microsoft Sentinel: Deployment, Management, and Cost Optimization

    Welcome to Episode 385 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we dive into deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft’s leading cloud-native SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution. Whether you’re new to Microsoft Sentinel or looking to deepen your expertise, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you secure your Azure environment effectively. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes What is Microsoft Sentinel? Deployment guide for Microsoft Sentinel Plan costs and understand Microsoft Sentinel pricing and billing Log retention plans in Microsoft Sentinel Prepare for multiple workspaces and tenants in Microsoft Sentinel Centrally manage multiple Microsoft Sentinel workspaces with workspace manager (Preview) Sentinel Content Packs Free data sources Automate threat response with playbooks in Microsoft Sentinel About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    35分

  7. 9月12日

    Episode 384 – Securing Azure: Microsoft Defender for Cloud

    Welcome to Episode 384 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we tackle a wide range of essential topics to help you monitor, secure, and streamline operations across your Azure estate. From access control strategies to virtual machine agents and everything in between, this episode gives you a high-level overview of Microsoft Defender for Cloud and the suite of Azure services it protects. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Episode 382 – Securing the Modern Workplace: Exploring Microsoft Entra ID Security Defaults, Conditional Access Policies, and Microsoft Secure Score Episode 383 – Securing Azure: Monitoring and observing your Azure estate What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud? Common questions about Defender for Cloud? Common questions about data collection, agents, and workspaces About Azure Update Manager Align responsibilities across teams About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    35分

  8. 8月29日

    Episode 383 – Securing Azure: Monitoring and observing your Azure estate

    Welcome to Episode 383 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode we continue our discussion on security, transitioning from Microsoft 365 to Azure (Episode 382 – Securing the Modern Workplace: Exploring Microsoft Entra ID Security Defaults, Conditional Access Policies, and Microsoft Secure Score) to Microsoft Azure. We begin with Azure security logging and auditing, discussing the importance of capturing and analyzing security logs to detect and respond to potential threats. Next, we delve into Azure Monitor data sources and data collection methods. Azure Monitor provides a comprehensive set of tools to collect, analyze, and act on telemetry data from your cloud and on-premises environments. Finally, we discuss how the components of Azure Monitor can be used for managing and analyzing the vast amounts of data generated in your Azure environment. We’ll explore how this platform supports advanced analytics, helps you identify trends and anomalies, and enables proactive threat detection. Whether you’re a cloud architect, security professional, or IT admin, this episode offers practical advice and strategies for leveraging observability to enhance your security posture in Azure. Tune in to discover how you can better protect your organization by implementing effective observability practices. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Announcing mandatory multi-factor authentication for Azure sign-in Azure security logging and auditing Azure Monitor data sources and data collection methods Azure Monitor data platform Extend Azure with Azure Native ISV Services About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

    44分
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番組について

On the MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Scott and Ben discuss the Microsoft Cloud with a focus on IT Pros. They'll discuss the latest in Microsoft 365 and Office 365 News, Azure news and talk about their experiences with managing the Microsoft Cloud as well as interview industry experts on various cloud technology. They'll cover things such as SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft Teams, PowerShell, Azure, Azure AD, Security, Networking, Storage, and the many other technologies and products that have made their way into the Microsoft 365 suite and Azure. To stay up-to-date on the latest in Microsoft Cloud news and gain some valuable knowledge as you deploy it within your own organization, make sure to tune in every week! Find out more at https://msclouditpro.com.

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  • クリエイター
    Ben Stegink, Scott Hoag
  • 配信期間
    17年 - 24年
  • エピソード
    200
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
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    © MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast
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