

Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast
Ben Stegink, Scott Hoag
Your Microsoft Cloud News from a couple of IT Pros
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Jul 18, 2024 • 42min
Episode 380 – The future of AD FS is cloudy
The podcast dives into alarming security breaches, spotlighting AT&T's massive data theft affecting millions. It discusses the critical need for identity protection and proactive measures like identity theft insurance. The conversation then shifts to the migration from AD FS to Microsoft Entra ID, highlighting the benefits and challenges of cloud-based identity management. Listeners also learn about innovative tools aiding in this transition and the importance of adapting to new security practices in today's digital landscape.

Jul 4, 2024 • 33min
Episode 379 – Azure Verified Modules
Dive into the world of Azure Verified Modules, where Microsoft aims to set the gold standard for Bicep and Terraform modules. Discover the benefits of this initiative and how it enhances cloud management and infrastructure as code. The hosts also share funny anecdotes about their everyday preferences, creating an entertaining backdrop for the tech talk. Learn about community involvement, governance options, and Microsoft's commitment to supporting these modules over alternatives. It's an engaging mix of humor and insight!

Jun 6, 2024 • 34min
Episode 378 – Azure Compute Fleet
Welcome to Episode 378 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode we discuss Azure Compute Fleet, a new Preview service announced at Microsoft Build 2024. Azure Compute Fleet is a new Azure infrastructure service that lets you deploy Azure compute capacity across different virtual machine SKUs, availability zones, and pricing models. It's all about acquiring VM capacity at scale. If you're familiar with AWS EC2 and Spot fleet, this is effectively the equivalent in Azure.
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Show Notes
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EC2 Fleet – Manage Thousands of On-Demand and Spot Instances with One Request
Azure Compute Fleet PREVIEW
Announcing the Public Preview of Azure Compute Fleet
Build 2024: Microsoft Announces New Azure Virtual Machines for AI and Cloud-Native Workloads
What is Azure Compute Fleet? (Preview)
FAQ for Azure Compute Fleet
Deploying Azure Compute Fleet virtual machines - YouTube
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May 23, 2024 • 39min
Episode 377 – Microsoft Copilot for Security
A shocking incident at Google Cloud led to total data loss for a customer, sparking discussions on the importance of robust backup strategies. The conversation then shifts to Microsoft Copilot for Security, exploring its expensive pricing and how to optimize its usage. The hosts cover the complexities of Office 365 management, the role of automation in incident response, and the need for skilled professionals in a tech-driven landscape. They even share some lighthearted moments about coffee habits and family life, bringing a personal touch to the tech talk.

May 9, 2024 • 39min
Episode 376 – Catching up on the Microsoft 365 Community Conference
Discussion on the latest announcements from the Microsoft 365 Community Conference including SharePoint eSignature integration with Adobe and DocuSign, unveiling new OneDrive capabilities, and insights on AI co-pilot features. Also, exploration of challenges in product design and enhancements in document workflows.

Apr 25, 2024 • 38min
Episode 375 – Securing Your Digital World: An Intro to Global Secure Access
Discover how Global Secure Access integrates identity, network, and endpoint access. Explore the benefits of routing traffic through a secure cloud service. Learn about enhanced logging activities and efficient management of Microsoft cloud environments. Dive into diagnostic logs, client application deployment methods, and advanced traffic forwarding controls for M365 profile security.

Apr 11, 2024 • 32min
Episode 374 – Azure Trusted Launch Virtual Machines
Welcome to Episode 374 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast where Ben and Scott break down Azure Trusted launch virtual machines - what they are, how they're different from Gen 1 Azure VMs, and how you can enable them for your new and existing workloads.
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Show Notes
Trusted launch for Azure virtual machines
Supported SKUs
Enable Trusted launch on existing Azure VMs
Deploy a VM with trusted launch enabled
Enable Trusted launch on existing Azure VMs
Trusted Launch FAQ
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Mar 28, 2024 • 36min
Episode 373 – Microsoft Intune (Part Trois)
Explore Microsoft Intune's Endpoint security features, including antivirus, disk encryption, firewall settings, managed installers, and endpoint detection. Learn about troubleshooting strategies, BitLocker policy management, FileVault encryption, and compliance enforcement with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Intune.

Mar 14, 2024 • 40min
Episode 372 – Microsoft Intune (Part Deux) – App
Welcome to Episode 372 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, where we'll be discussing more of Microsoft Intune, one of the most powerful tools for managing your organization's devices, apps, and endpoint security. In this episode, we continue our discussion on the three pillars of Intune - Devices, Apps, and Endpoint Security - with Apps. We'll cover App protection policies, touch on the management experience, how MDM and MAM come into play, and how App protection policies protect your corporate data.
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Show Notes
Overview of Windows Autopilot
App protection policies overview
App configuration policies for Microsoft Intune
Policies for Office apps
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Feb 29, 2024 • 46min
Episode 371 – Microsoft Intune (Part Une) – Devices
Join the conversation about Microsoft Intune, from managing devices to exploring app and endpoint security. Get insights on device enrollment, licensing plans, troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity, and tips for a successful Intune deployment.