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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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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.
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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
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
I have a few updates from the Microsoft cloud for this episode followed by a discussion about Attack Surface Reduction Rules (ASR) and their importance in reducing your risk.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Microsoft Outlook, your personal organizer, helps you be more productive and in control
Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2022
Investigate incidents more effectively with the new attack story view in Microsoft 365 Defender
Announcing enhanced control for configuring Firewall rules with Windows Defender
What’s New in Microsoft Teams | October 2022
New device control capabilities to manage removable storage media access in Microsoft Intune
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 1
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 2
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 3
Demystifying attack surface reduction rules - Part 4
Enable attack surface reduction rules
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
I look at a few deep blog posts from Ignite on Microsoft Teams and file experiences. I also share the latest information about Windows 11 22H2 update and then spend some time talking about Conditional Access in this episode.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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What's New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2022
Announcements for files experiences in Microsoft 365 at Microsoft Ignite
Making the everyday easier with new experiences available in Windows 11
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
Saturday Oct 15, 2022
I focus on the most important announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2022. There are updates across the complete range of Microsoft cloud services as well as new devices. I am super excited about both the new Surface Pro 9 as well as the new Intune premium licenses coming in March 2023. Listen in for all the latest information.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Introducing new Surface devices
Microsoft and Meta partner to deliver immersive experiences for the future of work and play
Announcements for files experiences in Microsoft 365 at Microsoft Ignite
Introducing the Microsoft Intune product family
Reduce your overall TCO with a new Microsoft Intune plan
Strengthen security and cut costs with an endpoint management you can count on
No More Local Admins - Ignite Special with Microsoft VP Steve Dispensa
Security best practices for managing across platforms with Endpoint Manager
What's new for Microsoft 365 admins at Microsoft Ignite 2022
Do more with video in Microsoft 365
Experience the Windows 365 app: public preview available now
What’s new in Security and Management in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams – Microsoft Ignite 2022
Empower partners and SMB customers to achieve more with Microsoft 365
Stories from DART: Taking the ware out of ransomware
What’s new in XDR at Microsoft Ignite
Save 50% on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
The future of low-code governance with Managed Environments for Power Platform
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
More updates from the Microsoft Cloud prior to Ignite in 2 weeks. Lost around security and the new Windows 11 22H2 update that is rolling out.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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Forensic artifacts in Office 365 and where to find them
Defend your users from MFA fatigue attacks
Tamper protection will be turned on for all enterprise customers
Malicious OAuth applications used to compromise email servers and spread spam
What’s new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager – 2209 (September) edition
Work safer and smarter with the Windows 11 2022 Update
New Windows 11 security features are designed for hybrid work
Available today: The Windows 11 2022 Update
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Another round of updates from the Microsoft Cloud. Also trying a video version of the podcast on YouTube (link below). Also trying an 'editorial' section which this month is on Secure Score. Let me know what you think.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
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