Episodes

Monday Jul 20, 2015
Episode 87 - Kevin Allan
Monday Jul 20, 2015
Monday Jul 20, 2015
In this episode I speak with Kevin Allan from Probax about their new products and Cloud based backups.

Thursday Jul 16, 2015
Episode 86 - Jeff Alexander
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
I'm joined by Jeff Alexander from Microsoft to talk Windows 10. As excitement builds ahead of the July 29 release we cover off things such as what the upgrade entails, what are the benefits of Windows 10 and why most people should consider an upgrade as soon as they can. There was just so much to talk about that we agreed to do a follow up session in the near future. So download, tune in and begin your upgrade to Windows 10 today!
Jeff on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffa36
Jeff's About.me page - https://about.me/jeffa36
Windows Insider program - http://insider.windows.com
Windows 10 uservoice - https://windows.uservoice.com/forums/265757-windows-feature-suggestions
Windows 10 Blog - http://blogs.windows.com

Monday Jul 13, 2015
Episode 85 - Tas Gray and Long Tran
Monday Jul 13, 2015
Monday Jul 13, 2015
In this episode Tas and Long share their experiences with working with Azure AD as a source of identity for Office 365 and other applications. We cover off what can be done with Azure AD and Office 365 out of the box and how important it is going to be going forward. We cover to start integrating Azure AD Single Sign on portal with customers who have Office 365.

Monday Jul 06, 2015
Episode 84 - Martina Grom
Monday Jul 06, 2015
Monday Jul 06, 2015
In this episode I'm joined by Office 365 MVP Martina Grom to talk about Yammer. Yammer is an enterprise social network that is part of Office 365. Martina shares with us what is involved in implementing Yammer as well as how to make a roll out successful. if you want to learn about what Yammer is, how to implement it and make it a success inside a business then this is episode for you.

Tuesday May 19, 2015
Episode 83 - Benjamin Niaulin
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Tuesday May 19, 2015
I'm joined in this episode by a true SharePoint and now Office 365 rockstar - Benjamin Niaulin. We talk about what excited Benjamin from the recent Microsoft Ignite conference and what Office 365 groups are also about. I couldn't let Benjamin escape without giving us some guidance around SharePoint migration.

Monday Apr 20, 2015
Episode 82 - Darryl McAllister
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2015
I'm joined by Darryl McAllister, a MSP business owner from Sydney, to discuss the value of certifications and how to provide a better career path for employees. We also look at the changes in technology and business as well as discussing some opportunities with the latest cloud applications.
Attached Apps - http://www.attachedapps.com/
Adobe Business Catalysts - http://businesscatalyst.com/
Skype for Business client roll out - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/skype-for-business-client-goes-live-in.html
Office Online and Dropbox web integration now available - http://blogs.office.com/2015/04/09/office-online-and-dropbox-web-integration-now-available/
Delve apps for iOS and Android - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/delve-apps-released.html
Office 365 video app - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/office-365-video-for-iphone-now.html
SharePoint Team Site default increase - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/default-sharepoint-online-team-site.html
The Dark Web - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/the-dark-web.html
Anzacs in France - http://www.anzacsinfrance.com/
Free sharepoint email course now at http://bit.ly/gs-spo

Thursday Apr 09, 2015
Episode 81 - Tas Gray
Thursday Apr 09, 2015
Thursday Apr 09, 2015
After covering off OneDrive for Business for collaboration we now turn our attention to SharePoint Team Sites and how these should be used effectively.
Don't forget Cloud Business Blueprint www.cloudbusinessblueprint.com
Skype for Business client roll out - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/skype-for-business-client-goes-live-in.html
Attached Apps - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/04/getting-started-with-attached-apps.html
Built in mdm for O365 - http://blogs.office.com/2015/03/30/announcing-general-availability-of-built-in-mobile-device-management-for-office-365/
AU data centers go live - http://blogs.msdn.com/b/auspartners/archive/2015/03/31/office-365-and-crm-online-services-land-on-australian-soil-today-what-you-need-to-know.aspx

Tuesday Mar 24, 2015
Episode 80 - Tas Gray
Tuesday Mar 24, 2015
Tuesday Mar 24, 2015
Tas joins me again to cover off the latest Office 365 news as well as take a deep dive into SharePoint Team Sites. We look at what Team Sites are, the best way to use them and how you can get started using the resources they provide.

Monday Mar 16, 2015
Episode 79 - Scott Hoag
Monday Mar 16, 2015
Monday Mar 16, 2015
In this episode I speak with Scott Hoag about Microsoft Azure and how it integrates with Office 365. You get some insight into how Azure works, what it is and what it can be used for in a business. Scott will also give us some insights into how Azure compares to Amazon Web Services and how you can leverage Azure Active Directory. If you are looking to move your technology infrastructure to the cloud then this episode is for you.
CIAOPS free email SharePoint training – http://bit.ly/gs-spo
CIAOPS Azure course – http://www.ciaops.com/publications
Yammer learning path - https://support.office.com/en-AU/learn/office365-for-business/scenario-work-like-a-network
Creating a Single Sign On portal with Azure [VIDEO] - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/03/creating-single-sign-on-portal-using.html
Enterprise mobility suite updates for partners - https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/Blog/mpn/article/announcing-two-exciting-updates-for-partners-interested-in-enterprise-mobility-suite-ems

Monday Mar 09, 2015
Episode 78 - Boon Tee
Monday Mar 09, 2015
Monday Mar 09, 2015
In this episode I speak with Windows Server MVP Boon Tee about the options that a hybrid cloud strategy allows. We cover products like Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, Office 365, Azure and how these can be combined to create a cost effective solution for SMB customers.
Boon Tee Blog - http://blog.powerbiz.net.au
http://blogs.office.com/2015/02/17/sign-page-branding-cloud-user-self-service-password-reset-office-365/
http://blogs.office.com/2015/02/20/extended-email-retention-deleted-items-office-365/
http://products.office.com/en-AU/mac/mac-preview
http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/02/office-365-branding-and-password-resets.html
CIAOPS free email SharePoint training – http://bit.ly/gs-spo
CIAOPS Azure course – http://www.ciaops.com/publications
CIAOPS blog post ASR
- http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/01/azure-site-recovery-no-longer-requires.html
http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/
http://office365.com
https://products.office.com/en-us/business/compare-more-office-365-for-business-plans
http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2014/05/01/configuring-microsoft-azure-online-backup-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials.aspx
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/hyper-v-recovery-manager-hypervsite/
http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ebooks#9780735697225

