Episodes

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Episode 270 - James Arber
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Join me for this episode with Microsoft MVP James Arber who'll spend some time with us talk about Teams Voice. In short, he'll help us demystify what it takes to get Microsoft Teams connected to the plain old telephone system. Microsoft's world wide partner conference, Inspire is this week, and I'll be tuning in to catch all the announcements from the event. I'll bring you all those in the next episode, but not to be be outdone, I have a few handy links and news from the Microsoft Cloud to tide you over till then.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
James Arber - Twitter, Linkedin
Teams and Skype for Business tools
Getting started with Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Three new voice features for Outlook mobile—now on iOS, and coming soon to Android
What’s new for admins in Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise – June 2021
Enabling automation with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Get nostalgic with new Microsoft Teams backgrounds
New updates to the SharePoint admin center in Microsoft 365

Monday Jun 28, 2021
Episode 269 - Matt Soseman
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
I'm joined by Matt Soseman from Microsoft to discuss all things security. However, before that, we take a look at the fantastic Youtube channel Matt has created to help share all his great Microsoft Security information. It is a source I regularly consult so I urge you to subscribe.
There is of course also Microsoft Cloud news to get through, including my thoughts on the newly announced Windows 11, so tune in and let me know what you think.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Matt Soseman - Twitter, Linkedin, Blog
Microsoft Security Best Practices
CISA Microsoft 365 Security Recommendations
Introducing Windows 11 for Business
Windows 11: The operating system for hybrid work and learning
Basic Authentication and Exchange Online – June 2021 Update
Announcing Exciting Updates to Attack Simulation Training
How Microsoft 365 encryption helps safeguard data and maintain compliance

Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Episode 268 - Ian Mikutel
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
In this episode I speak with Ian Mikutel from Microsoft who is Head of Product for Microsoft Whiteboard for Teams & Surface. Ian shares some exciting news about the recently released updates for Microsoft Whiteboard as well as what is coming down the pipeline. I love Microsoft Whiteboard and use it regularly and I'd encourage you to also look at the enhancements it now provides, especially inside Microsoft Teams. of course, there are plenty of updates from the Microsoft Cloud that I'll share with you. so listen along and let me know what you think.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Ian Mikutel - Twitter, Linkedin
Meet the new Microsoft Whiteboard designed for Hybrid Work
Explore Microsoft 365 extensibility opportunities with the Microsoft 365 Extensibility look book
Bringing Visio to Microsoft 365: Diagramming for everyone
A new, more powerful, and customizable Microsoft Bookings is here
Windows 11 leak reveals new UI, Start menu, and more
Announcing new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint capabilities on Android and iOS
Monitoring Microsoft Security Posture in Azure Sentinel
Microsoft acquires ReFirm Labs to enhance IoT security
Announcing a more intuitive sharing experience across Microsoft 365 for better collaboration

Tuesday May 18, 2021
Episode 267 - Aaron Dinnage
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
I speak with Aaron Dinnage from Microsoft who is the author of the great licensing resource Microsoft 365 maps. Aaron shares the history of this project and it takes to update it every month. We also get some great insights and suggestions when it comes to Microsoft 365 licensing.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Aaron Dinnage - Linkedin, Twitter
https://m365maps.com/guide.htm
Office 365 Platform Service Descriptions
Microsoft Teams now brings family and friends together to call, chat, and make plans
Announcing Public Preview of OneDrive Sync Admin Reports
New Azure AD Capabilities for Conditional Access and Azure VMs
Introducing Webinars in Microsoft Teams: Easy, professional webinars to engage customers
A fluent new look for the Azure icon
Business email compromise: How Microsoft is combating this costly threat
Forrester names Microsoft a Leader in the 2021 Enterprise Email Security Wave

Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Episode 266 - Jeff Alexander
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Jeff Alexander joins me to catch up and talk about the 'new normal', securing remote environments, update management, migrations and more. Jeff also shares some handy information about the Microsoft Fasttrack service and why everyone should take advantage of it. I also bring you up to date with what's happens in the Microsoft Cloud at the top of the show, so lean back, listen in and enjoy.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Jeff Alexander - @jeffa36, About Me, Linkedin
Windows 10 Cloud Configuration
Step-by-step threat protection in Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Announcing the iOS/iPadOS Security Configuration Framework
OneDrive sync 64-bit for Windows now in public preview
Block BCC Messages to Distribution Groups in Exchange Online
Install Viva Connections today
Get started with trials for Microsoft Viva Topics
New threat and vulnerability management experiences in Microsoft 365 security

Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Episode 265 - Dr Neil Roodyn
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
I'm joined by MVP Dr Neil Roodyn all about software development and why it's important to incorporate it into your business and you career. Dr Neil shares a wide variety of insights and suggestions around how you can start building your programming muscles.
I'll also cover off the latest Microsoft Cloud news after Ignite and get you right up to date. Listen and enjoy this episode.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Recommended read - Code by Charles Petzoid
External Teams channels + more
The philosophy and practice of our hybrid workplace
The Next Great Disruption Is Hybrid Work—Are We Ready?
What’s New in Microsoft Endpoint Manager - 2103 (March) Edition
Best practices for migrating to SharePoint and OneDrive
CIAOPS Best practices links on Github
New in Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Antivirus management and Universal Print
Introducing Microsoft Whiteboard for Android and Whiteboard for Microsoft Teams channels and chat

Monday Mar 01, 2021
Episode 264 - Adam Lang
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In this episode I have chat with Microsoft Partner ISV manager Adam Lang how partners can leverage software development with Microsoft to get applications out to businesses. News from the Microsoft Cloud is a little slow just prior to Microsoft Ignite. Stay tuned to upcoming episodes for all the latest news from that event.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
Adam Lang - adamlang@microsoft.com
The vision behind Viva: a new experience for employee engagement
Start a conversation with your personal productivity assistant in Outlook with Cortana
Turning the page on Solorigate and opening the next chapter for the security community
Enhance productivity in Microsoft Teams with pop out apps and tabs
Preview Microsoft Endpoint Manager’s settings catalog to more easily customize and manage policy
Basic Authentication and Exchange Online – February 2021 Update

Monday Feb 01, 2021
Episode 263 - Alex Fields
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Welcome to 2021. I'm back with another year of podcasts focused on the Microsoft Cloud. Hope every one had a good break and ready to get into it. We kick of 2021 talking to MVP Alex Fields about security for SMB. Plenty of great take aways, so listen in a learn. I kick things off with news and updates from Microsoft as well. A jam packed episode.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Brough to you by www.ciaopspatron.com
Resources
@vanvfields - Alex Fields
Microsoft Edge 88 Privacy and Security Updates
Bringing OneDrive settings into SharePoint admin center for streamlined, centralized control
Get the Microsoft Lists app for iOS

Monday Dec 21, 2020
Episode 262 - Daniel Chronlund
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Security is big this week and you'll get it all here. Our cloud news will provide you with all the latest information you'll need to understand the Solar Winds attack. in this episode we also speak with Daniel Chronlund around Conditional Access. Daniel shares his extensive knowledge around this service and how it can improve your security posture. He also has some great scripts available on his Github repository, so check them out!
I take this opportunity to wish listeners happy holidays. Stay safe and thanks for all your support in 2020. Onwards to 2021 we go, hi ho, hi ho.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020.
Resources
A moment of reckoning: the need for a strong and global cybersecurity response
SolarWinds Post-Compromise Hunting with Azure Sentinel
Ensuring customers are protected from Solorigate
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 investigation improvements coming soon
4 ways Microsoft 365 is improving the experience for Mac users
Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge: Delivering better browser performance
Guest Access in Yammer using Azure AD B2B is now in preview!
Stay current with in-demand skills through free certification renewals
Microsoft Clarity | Free behavioral analytics product for website managers

Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Episode 261 - Mark O'Shea
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
I speak with a returning guest Mark O'Shea around the changes we've seen recently in Microsoft 365, especially around device management and Microsoft Endpoint Manager. The whole device deployment and management landscape is changing fast. It all used to be about Intune but now the focus is really Endpoint Manager and Mark helps us understand the why's and what fors.
I've also got a swag of Microsoft Cloud news to share with you to bring up to date with the latest happenings.
As always, thanks for being a subscriber and don't hesitate to share what I do with others.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020
Resources
What's New with Microsoft 365 | November 2020 [VIDEO]
What’s New in Microsoft Teams | November 2020
Microsoft Edge v.88: Deprecate support for FTP protocol
Microsoft Edge v.88: Adobe Flash support will be removed
Microsoft Edge v.88: Alerts if your passwords are found in an online leak
Add to OneDrive is generally available
Introducing the SharePoint Success Site – Drive adoption and get the most out of SharePoint
Threat actor leverages coin miner techniques to stay under the radar – here’s how to spot them