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Episodes
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Episode 218 - Tony Redmond
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
I talk to industry veteran and Microsoft MVP Tony Redmond about a variety of topics including Exchange Online, Teams, PowerShell as well as his fantastic Office 365 administration eBook offering. He shares lots of great insights on a variety of Microsoft offerings. Brenton and I also talk about news and updates in the Microsoft Cloud and get you ready for what we are potentially expecting from the upcoming Microsoft Ignite conference. Listen along and get ready for the tsunami from Microsoft Ignite.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2019
Resources
Surface laptops are finally repairable
CIAOPS MS-101 online training course now available
New Microsoft partner CSP agreement
How to check user sign in history
Tamper protection in Microsoft Defender ATP
End user self service for Power Platform
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Episode 217 - Jason LeGuier
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
We are in the run up to Microsoft Ignite in November but there is still lots and lots of news, however before that we have an interview with Jason LeGuier from Hotline IT about communicating the value of Microsoft 365. Brenton speaks with Jason and teases out how to explain the benefits technology to the average small business and not get lost just in the tech. We also get an update from Brenton on his recent speaking gig at Cybercon in Melbourne.
This episode was recorded with Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2019
Resources
Windows Virtual Desktop now generally available
Windows Virtual Desktop now available for Microsoft 365 Business Subscribers
Changes to blocked file types in Outlook on the web
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Episode 216 - Switch Connect
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
In this episode I speak with Rohan Milne, Global CEO of Switch Connect who are a telephony provider focused on enabling voice with Microsoft Teams. Rohan gives the state of play in the Australian market as well as the opportunities, not only around voice in Team, but also around digital transformation across the whole Microsoft 365 suite. Listen along for some great insights and clarification on how to take advantage of this opportunity if you are an IT reseller.
Resources
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Episode 215 - Alex Fields
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
Tuesday Sep 17, 2019
In this episode I speak with Alex Fields about the power of conditional access. You'll learn what it is, how to implement it as well as many best practices recommended by Alex based in his experience and knowledge. The great new is conditional access is part of Microsoft 365 Business, so listen in for the way to make it work to protect your information.
Brenton and I also bring you up to speed with all the latest Microsoft Cloud news, so listen in for the latest as always. We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to send us your feedback.
Resources
ITProMentor - Free Microsoft 365 Business eBook
Authenticator backup on Android now available
New webparts coming to SharePoint
Top 5 advantages of syncing with OneDrive
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Episode 214 - Mark O'Shea
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
I chat with MVP Microsoft Mark O'Shea about the Microsoft 365 technical information from the recent Microsoft Inspire in Las Vegas. The focus is not on the partner information but the technical announcements from the conference, and yes there were plenty. Brenton and I are also back together to bring you up to date with everything that is happening in the Microsoft Cloud. Enjoy the episode.
Resources
What's new in Microsoft 365 [VIDEO]
New to Microsoft 365 in August
Outlook Flow connector changes
Soft Delete for Azure Backup Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure available from new cloud region in Switzerland
Requested features for list groups
Enhanced QuickEdit for SharePoint Online
Meet the new Outlook on the web
Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance
Edge Insider Enterprise preview
Microsoft 365 Training Day: Security and Compliance day
CIAOPS Techwerks 8 - Adelaide October 2019
CIAOPS Techwerks 9 - Melbourne November 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Episode 213 - Amy Babinchak
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
A quick news update followed by an engaging interview with Amy Babinchak around some of the cloud topics she will be presenting at some upcoming events. Amy is owner of Harbor Computer, Third Tier Consulting and an Office 365 MVP to boot, so plenty of great learnings to he had listening in.
Resources
Samsung and Microsoft Alliance
Updates to SharePoint authoring
Top 5 advantages of OneDrive for Business
Set up conditional access with Microsoft Search in Bing
New Azure files authentication
Lower pricing for Azure storage
Chromium version of Edge now has a beta channel
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Episode 212 - Darrell Webster
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
In this episode I speak with Darrell Webster about what happens behind the scenes with the Regarding365 community. A really good discussion around community and the process of regularly creating content. Of course there is also the latest Microsoft Cloud news and yes, Brenton is back to explain where he has been. Tune in for all the details.
Resources
What's new in Teams - July 2019
New Flow and PowerApps licensing
An Office 365 Guide to PowerApps and Flow licensing
Microsoft Defender ATP evaluation lab is now available
Without enrollment and Outlook for iOS and Android general app configuration
What's new with Microsoft 365 - July [VIDEO]
Teams in the Classroom [VIDEO]
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Episode 211 - Azure storage
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
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Microsoft has rolled back it's recent planned partner changes. we have some new Intune security baseline policies to try (and troubleshoot) and Teams leads Slack in user numbers. I speak with Marc Kean to get the low down on what Azure storage is all about. All this and a lot more on this episode.
Resources
Updates to partner program (again)
Microsoft Intune announces security baselines
Exchange Online PowerShell WinRM issue
Without-enrollment and Outlook for iOS and Android
Teams reaches 13 million active users
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Episode 210 - Sarah Young
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Brenton speaks with global Azure black belt Sarah Young about the new Azure Sentinel service. Of course we also update you on all the happenings in the Microsoft Cloud and there has been plenty of late, so listen along to get all the latest and learn about Azure Sentinel.
Resources
Faster, with a modern design, and new features – the new Outlook on the web is here
Tracking failed logins with Cloud App Security
New Azure discount for CSP partners to come live in October
Announcing question and answer in Yammer
First Microsoft Cloud regions in the Middle East now available
Step 10. Detect and investigate security incidents: top 10 actions to secure your environment
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Episode 209 - Mia McIntyre
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Our chat this episode is with Mia McIntyre from MiVirtual about here experiences attending the recent SharePoint 2019 Conference. Mia shares her learnings and experiences with one of the big annual Microsoft product conferences as well as few other interesting topics. If you have ever wondered what it is like to attend these sorts of events, then listen along. Brenton and I kick the show off and bring you up to date with all the Microsoft Cloud happenings as well.
Resources
Conditional access comes to Microsoft 365 Business
Introducing Microsoft Edge preview for older version of Windows
Adding the SharePoint starter kit
Disable basic authentication in Exchange Online