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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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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
In this episode I cover off why adding Azure to every environment makes sense. Even though the billing model is different that doesn't there isn't an opportunity to add value to an environment with what Azure can provide. There are also plenty of updates from the Microsoft Cloud with many exciting new things to try. Listen along and let me know if you have any feedback.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
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Introducing the new Microsoft Teams, now in preview
Welcome to the new era of Microsoft Teams
Windows 365 Frontline available in public preview
Adding your Microsoft Store for Business and Education apps to the Microsoft Store in Intune
What's New at Microsoft Secure
Introducing Microsoft Security Copilot: Empowering defenders at the speed of AI
Explaining the Microsoft 365 Copilot System
Microsoft Incident Response Retainer is generally available
Microsoft awarded Best Advanced Protection for Corporate and Consumer Users by AV-TEST
New Microsoft Intune Devices experience
What’s new in Microsoft Intune - 2303 (March) edition
How to enable Microsoft Authenticator Lite for Outlook mobile (preview)
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
In this episode I take a stroll through Microsoft Compliance manager and highlight some important features that you should consider taking advantage of. In the news and updates I share information about the new Microsoft Co-pilot services and how that brings the power of AI and Chat GPT to the full suite of Microsoft 365 services.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot—A whole new way to work
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work
Build solutions faster with Microsoft Power Platform and next-generation AI
Configuring BitLocker via Microsoft Intune settings catalog
Announcing support of the new Microsoft Store apps during Windows Autopilot
Playlists, offline viewing and more in Stream (on SharePoint)
XDR attack disruption in action – Defending against a recent BEC attack
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
In this episode I look at the recommended best practices for managing your emergency access or 'break glass; accounts in Microsoft 365. In the news we welcome the arrival of the Intune Suite and major update to Windows 11. Listen along for all the details.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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The Microsoft Intune Suite fuels cyber safety and IT efficiency
Total Identity Compromise: DART lessons on securing Active Directory
Skilling snack: Intro to Azure Active Directory
Defender for Endpoint(MDE): Integrate with Compliance & Conditional Access Policy
Mitigate risks with application block in Defender Vulnerability Management
SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop: February 2023
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
In this episode I do a quick overview of the differences between Windows 365 Business, Enterprise and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and how they can be used inside a business. You'll also get the latest news and updates from the Microsoft cloud.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Reinventing search with a new AI-powered Microsoft Bing and Edge, your copilot for the web
Introducing the New Post-delivery Activities Report in Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Yammer is evolving to Microsoft Viva Engage with new experiences rolling out today
Automate your alert response actions in Microsoft 365 Defender
Microsoft Defender - Monthly news - February 2023
Expanding support for Attack surface reduction rules with Microsoft Intune
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
In this latest episode I take a quick look at Microsoft Sentinel as well as speak to the benefits and why if you are serious about cybersecurity you should be considering it in every environment. There is also the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud. Listen along and enjoy.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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2023 identity security trends and solutions from Microsoft
Seamless application access and lifecycle management for multi-tenant Azure AD organizations
Skilling up on Microsoft Security, compliance, and identity: Quarterly recap
2023 End-of-Support Milestone in Microsoft 365
New Microsoft Intune troubleshooting experience
Intune remote help introduction
Combatting Risky Sign-ins in Azure Active Directory
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Aside from the usual update from the Microsoft Cloud I tackle I listener question about the methodology of staying up to date with technology. I think the question is more about what NOT to do than what to do. Success is a system and key factor in being successful in business is saying NO more than saying yes. In this episode I'll give you some tips to creating a system to keeping you current with the Microsoft Cloud.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Using MSPs to administer your cloud services
The new Sentinel incident experience is here!
A Look at Different Options for Storing and Searching Sentinel Archived Logs
How to run a Windows 11 VM on Hyper-V
Update on Stream (Classic) retirement: Last day of service set for Feb 15, 2024
Microsoft 365 Defender - Monthly news - January 2023
Centrally manage permissions with the Microsoft 365 Defender role-based access control (RBAC) model
Protect your sensitive data against malicious apps
Microsoft Entra: 5 identity priorities for 2023
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: The Ultimate Solution for Endpoint Security
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Welcome to 2023! I have news and update from Microsoft including previews of Syntex and Teams Premium. I'll also give you an overview of what I consider essential in any Microsoft 365 tenant, Defender for Cloud Apps. Also, let me know what I should for my upcoming episode 300? Ask Me Anything? Love to hear!
his episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Azure Storage Mover–A managed migration service for Azure Storage
Attack Simulation Training: New insights into targeted user behavior
Manage your multi-cloud identity infrastructure with Microsoft Entra
Disconnected environments, proxies and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
What’s New in Microsoft Teams | December 2022
SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop: December 2022
Get started with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Happy holidays everyone. Hope you are all enjoying the festive season. A few updates from Microsoft including the availability of Teams Premium plus an editorial on industry burnout. I'm seeing more and more IT Professionals becoming burnt out and feeling lost. At this time of the year take some time to look forward and decide whether it is time for a change. Also, don't be afraid to reach out and share with others what your feeling. If anyone wants to chat feel free to reach out in total confidence via director@ciaops.com.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Microsoft 365 incident response training
Try an improved Quick Assist experience
Reminder: End of servicing for Windows 10, version 21H1
Listen to your favorite Microsoft Tech Community Blog articles, powered by Azure Speech Services!
Microsoft Teams Premium Experiences and How to Set It Up
Teams Premium preview now available
New Work vertical in Windows Search
Basic Authentication Deprecation in Exchange Online – Time’s Up
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
The editorial for this episode is an always controversial topic on backing up Microsoft/Office 365. I am going to highlight some of the facts that, unlike what some say, Microsoft does indeed backup customer data and you'll find all the links in the show notes.
This is the last episode before Christmas so thanks to all listeners for their support and I wish everyone a happy and safe time over the holidays. No break here, and I'll be back with the latest news and updates again soon.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Use Access policies to require multiple administrative approvals
Introducing enhanced company branding for sign-in experiences in Azure AD
Office 365 company branding requirements have changed
New Admin Center Unifies Azure AD with Other Identity and Access Products
New Layout Options for OneNote on Windows are coming soon
Introducing Microsoft Teams Premium
Announcing new removable storage management features on Windows
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps data protection series: Understand your data types
Microsoft Security Product Reviews: Give product feedback & get rewarded!
Backup
Revisiting some facts around Microsoft 365 backup
Do you need to backup Office 365?
Microsoft policy on backup (Sept 2022)
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
After Microsoft cloud news and updates I talk about the importance of OneDrive for Business as an initial step in a successful cloud migration process.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report, July 2021 to June 2022
Manage exclusions for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Azure AD Certificate-based Authentication (CBA) on Mobile
Introducing preview access to Microsoft Syntex document processing and more
What's new for Microsoft Whiteboard - November 2022
Build connections with Games for Work, a new Microsoft Teams app
Organizational messages for Windows 11 now in public preview
Easily launch an Instant Poll in Teams meetings to engage with your audience & collect feedback