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13 snips
Jan 15, 2025 • 36min

DevOpsDocs with Mattias Karlsson

In this conversation, Mattias Karlsson, a seasoned IT Architect and Microsoft MVP from Gothenburg, sheds light on the automation of documentation within the DevOps cycle. He highlights the importance of generating documentation that caters to diverse audiences—developers, operations, and business stakeholders. Mattias discusses tools that can pull metadata from Azure resources, transforming tedious manual documentation into rapid, real-time updates. He also emphasizes the role of structured data, security best practices, and integration within development workflows to maintain efficiency.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 39min

Least Privilege in 2025 with Bailey Bercik

Bailey Bercik, a Senior Product Manager on Microsoft Security's Identity Team, dives into the evolving landscape of least privilege and permission management in 2025. He discusses how Entra Permissions Management can streamline unused permissions, making security more manageable. The impact of AI on permissions—both its risks and potential benefits—is explored, emphasizing the need for careful oversight. Bailey also details strategies for refining permissions in AI contexts and advocates for robust monitoring to prevent misuse, ensuring effective privilege management.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 33min

Being a SysAdmin in 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the role of sysadmins faces new challenges and opportunities. Economic uncertainty lingers, but innovative tools like large language models are on the rise. Cybersecurity practices are paramount, with a shift to passwordless security models gaining traction. The transition to Windows 11 marks a critical moment, as organizations navigate end-of-support decisions for Windows 10. Meanwhile, cloud technology is revolutionizing data analytics, making processes smoother and more efficient.
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Dec 25, 2024 • 38min

A Very Windows Christmas with Paul Thurrott

In this engaging discussion, technology journalist Paul Thurrott, renowned for his expertise in the Windows ecosystem, shares insights on the memorable year Windows has had and what lies ahead in 2025. They dive into the implications of Windows 10 reaching end-of-support, the significance of security initiatives, and perceptions of Windows as an 'open platform.' Paul also discusses cost-effective solutions from Ignite, and the growing trend of companies shifting back to on-premises solutions, all while mixing in a festive spirit for the holiday season!
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Dec 18, 2024 • 37min

Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric with Yitzhak Kesselman

Yitzhak Kesselman, Vice President at Microsoft, discusses the power of real-time intelligence in enhancing business decisions. He explains how Microsoft Fabric integrates data sources into a real-time hub, enabling organizations like call centers to cut down wait times and improve efficiency. The conversation dives into making analytics accessible, emphasizing case studies that show rapid transformations. Yitzhak also highlights the importance of addressing data silos and maintaining data quality during projects, ensuring businesses can harness valuable insights seamlessly.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 35min

M365 Copilot in Government with Angela Dugan

Angela Dugan, a cloud solution architect manager at Microsoft with expertise in government technology, shares insights on the upcoming deployment of M365 Copilot across various government levels. She discusses the challenges of data governance and security faced by agencies, emphasizing the potential for cost-effective services. The conversation highlights the balance between enhancing productivity with AI while managing compliance and technical debt. Dugan also addresses misconceptions around SharePoint and the need for tailored education to maximize the benefits of Copilot.
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24 snips
Dec 4, 2024 • 38min

A SysAdmin Christmas with Rick Claus and Joey Snow

Rick Claus and Joey Snow return to share their top gadget picks for sysadmins, blending humor with practical advice. They dive into quirky gift ideas from a D&D anniversary celebration to the 50th anniversary of imaginative tech. Learn about unique items like a versatile 3D printing pen, innovative cooking tools, and fun online resources for cybersecurity. Also discussed are holiday must-haves like the Ember Baby Bottle System and the Leatherman Wave Plus, perfect for enhancing both creativity and connectivity this festive season.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 36min

Incident Response with Mandi Walls

How does your organization respond to incidents? While at NDC Porto, Richard chatted with Mandi Walls about her experiences with different incidents, from corrupted files to data center failures. Mandi talks about detecting and determining the scope of an incident, whether it is specific to a customer (or group of customers), or possibly system wide. The conversation ranges over external attacks, bad software updates, unique configuration problems, and more. Keeping good records during the incident helps clean up after the event and provides for an effective retrospective.LinksPagerDutyRecorded October 17, 2024
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Nov 20, 2024 • 34min

Testing Databases with Dan Mallott

How do you test your database? While at NDC Porto, Richard chatted with Dan Mallott about building unit tests for transactional databases like SQL Server. Dan talks about using testing frameworks constructed for the purpose, like TSQL-T, to make it easier to test individual database elements, from stored procedures to column constraints. The conversation digs into the challenges around testing, tolerating the changes to the database, and tweaking how you write your T-SQL code to be more testable. But the power of getting database tests into your CI/CD pipeline is enormous - catch more problems in testing before they become problems in production!LinkstsqltDbFitRecorded October 17, 2024
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Nov 13, 2024 • 42min

SQL Server Management Studio with Erin Stellato

What's happening with SQL Server Management Studio? Richard chats with Erin Stellato, now at Microsoft, about the big jump coming for SSMS. Erin talks about how folks felt SSMS was a bit neglected when the reality is that there was a push to catch up with its parent codebase in Visual Studio. However, the next version of SSMS makes that jump, which opens the door to some excellent extension models. The conversation dives into the role of the Copilots in SQL Server through SSMS - helping you understand databases, write queries, and diagnose problems - eventually!LinksSQL Server Management StudioAzure SQL DatabaseSQL Server Integration ServicesSQL Server Data ToolsSQL FormatterRecorded September 26, 2024

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