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Regular Microsoft Cloud information featuring Azure and Office365 with Microsoft MVP Robert Crane - A mix of current Microsoft cloud news, analysis and industry expert chat.
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Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
We have been lucky enough to speak with Microsoft Senior Marketing Manager for OneDrive for Business Stephen Rose all about how OneDrive helps customers collaborate in this episode. I chat with Stephen about how to resist the urge to map drive letters to OneDrive and how it is superior to the competition amongst plenty of other things. Lots of really great information about OneDrive for Business and we thank Stephen for his time and information that he shared with us. Of course Brenton and I also wrap up the latest news and events in the Microsoft Cloud world and share with you our take on the current happenings. Don't for get to send us your feedback.
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Microsoft 365 gets a swag of updates
Making IT simpler with a modern workplace
Make the most of your time with the new Windows 10 update
Office 2019 Preview is ready for commercial users
New survey explores the changing landscape of teamwork
Increase in SharePoint Online storage allocation
Microsoft Forms is enterprise ready
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
I'm joined my Microsoft MVP Mark O'Shea to talk Microsoft 365, what it is, why it is important and how to implement it. Mark shares his experiences and thoughts on the product and why it so important going forward. There is of course our usual cloud news and updates from Microsoft so sit back and enjoy this deep dive episode into Microsoft 365.
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New Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business admin center
Schooling a sea of phishing part 3
Sharepoint Migration tool beta
View Planner tasks in your Outlook
Best version of OneNote on Windows
Introducing Microsoft Azure Sphere
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
We have a special interview for this episode, Doug Hazelman from Cloudberry Labs, to talk all about their backup solutions that include the ability to backup from places like Azure and Office 365 as well as from on premises. We talk about the products as well as the opportunities that Cloudberry provides for Managed Service providers. Of course Brenton and I headline the episode with some updates as to what's happening with technology and the Cloud.
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Cloudberry Backup for Office 365
Doug Hazelman - doug.h@cloudberrylab.com
Was your data compromised on Facebook?
Facebook admits public data of its 2.2 billion users has been compromised
View Planner tasks in your Outlook calendar
New Teams and Skype for Business Online admin center appears
Office 365 Personal accounts get an upgrade
Tuesday Apr 03, 2018
Tuesday Apr 03, 2018
Brenton and I give you an update on all the latest news from the Microsoft Cloud, and there has been plenty. Across Office 365 and Azure there is plenty of updates for you to be aware of. So have a listen and take a look at the show notes to get more information.
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Azure private DNS zones now in preview
Azure Virtual Machine serial console access
General availability of Azure File snapshot
The Microsoft AI Landscape and what to use when
External access coming to Planner
Yammer networks being consolidated
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
After some Microsoft Cloud news Brenton and I dive into an introduction to Microsoft 365 and why it is important for Microsoft, customers and partners. We look at what it comprises and what the major benefits are. We discuss how security and device management are the heart of the product and why that is so important in light of recent compliance legislation. This is only the start of what will no doubt be an ongoing examination of Microsoft 365 and its role in the market.
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How Office 365 protects your organisation from modern phishing campaigns
Azure AD Connect: Version release history
Update management, inventory and change tracking in Azure automation now generally available
Just in time VM access is generally available
Azure AD expiration policy for Office 365 Groups is now generally available
Microsoft expands cloud services in Europe and into Middle East
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Brenton and I talk about the importance of data compliance in light of recent legislation updates in both Australia and overseas. This means that it is very important to firstly understand what your obligations are when it comes to personal data but to also ensure you own systems are compliant. Technology is not the only solution required here, you'll need policy as well as training to help people better understand what their responsibility is. We cover off all the major highlights as well as give you some suggestions of how you should be approaching this with your Office 365 tenants.
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Non Azure AD accounts can now join Microsoft Teams
Azure AD Connect: Version release history
How Office 365 protects your organisation from modern phishing campaigns
Azure migrate is now generally available
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
In the absence of Marc Kean who is busy at Microsoft, let me introduce my new co-host Brenton Johnson from Uptake Digital. Brenton comes from a 'born in the cloud' IT business that looks after customer's digital needs and implements cloud solutions for them. In this episode we meet Brenton and find out about his background, we also cover some new and updates from the world of Azure and Office 365. Have a listen and let us know what you think of the changes. We are still finding our feet in absence of Marc.
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January Update for Microsoft Teams
Outlook Groups app is retiring
Use SharePoint web parts to showcase data from inside and outside Office 365
Protect machines using managed disks and ASR
Monday Jan 15, 2018
Monday Jan 15, 2018
A solo-cast from me this episode as Marc is busy doing his day job. A bit lonely for the first episode of 2018 but I'll manage somehow. A quick epsiode to bring you up to date with what's happening in the Microsoft Cloud as well as to introduce Microsoft 365 and what that is all about.
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Outlook for Mac support creation of Office 365 Groups
Submit feedback request to Microsoft
SharePoint updates rolling out
Availability of Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool
Apply labels to sensitive files
American Kingpin by Nick Bilton
Friday Dec 22, 2017
Friday Dec 22, 2017
Our last episode for 2017. Some reflections along with the usual news and updates from the Microsoft cloud. We take this opportunity to thank our all our sponsors and listeners for the year as well as wishing everyone a great Christmas and New Year. Marc and I will be back in 2018 to keep you up to date with all the latest in Azure and Office 365 in our own unique way. See you all in 2018!
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Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Marc and I give you all the latest news and updates from the Microsoft cloud and then we do a deep dive into some SharePoint best practices. However, we are also looking for listener feedback on what you feel were the highlights of the Need to Know podcast for 2017. Send through your favourite bit and we'll collate them and play the clips on our last episode for the year. It's your change to relive the memories.
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