RunAs Radio The Power of the Graph with Tony Redmond
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Aug 13, 2025 Tony Redmond, a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 and a consultant, discusses the power of Microsoft Graph and its pivotal role for sysadmins managing M365 tenants. He explains how understanding Graph can unlock valuable organizational insights and improve data management. Redmond also shares insights from his extensive experience with tools like PowerShell and highlights the challenges of coordinating updates across Microsoft's ecosystem. His expertise is underlined by his authorship of the 'Office 365 for IT Pros' book, which is crucial in navigating the complexities of modern tech.
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Graph As The Central Access Point
- Microsoft Graph is the central access point to many M365 data sources and unlocks cross-product possibilities.
- Mastering Graph reveals how Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and others connect and enables powerful integrations.
Start With Graph PowerShell SDK
- Use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK to let admins and non-developers query Graph with familiar tools.
- Learn core Graph principles first, then add error handling, logging and coding patterns as needed.
Ignore Noise, Learn Fundamentals
- Ignore some inconsistencies and focus on learning Graph fundamentals to get results.
- Once you grasp the basics you can combine services and build meaningful solutions despite rough edges.
