Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast
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A bi-weekly podcast from @benstegink and @ciphertxt all about #Microsoft365 and #Azure from the IT Pro and End User perspective...none of that developery stuff.
Episode 414 explores the AWS and Azure outages that disrupted services in October 2025. We discuss the root causes, how each provider resolved the issues, and the lessons IT pros can take forward for resilience and planning.
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Episode 414 explores the AWS and Azure outages that disrupted services in October 2025. We discuss the root causes, how each provider resolved the issues, and the lessons IT pros can take forward for resilience and planning.
Azure Files just got a major upgrade.
Episode 413 breaks down Microsoft’s new file share–centric management model—streamlining automation, billing, and scalability for storage admins.
Listen now: http://dlvr.it/TNrF8f
Episode 413 breaks down Microsoft’s new file share–centric management model—streamlining automation, billing, and scalability for storage admins.
Listen now: http://dlvr.it/TNrF8f
October 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Azure Files just got a major upgrade.
Episode 413 breaks down Microsoft’s new file share–centric management model—streamlining automation, billing, and scalability for storage admins.
Listen now: http://dlvr.it/TNrF8f
Episode 413 breaks down Microsoft’s new file share–centric management model—streamlining automation, billing, and scalability for storage admins.
Listen now: http://dlvr.it/TNrF8f
In Episode 411, we dive into Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI. Discover how DSPM helps monitor AI usage, identify risks, and safeguard organizational data in a cloud-first world. Listen today!
September 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In Episode 411, we dive into Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI. Discover how DSPM helps monitor AI usage, identify risks, and safeguard organizational data in a cloud-first world. Listen today!
pisode 410 dives into change management for Microsoft 365. Joy Apple and Jay Leask discuss why IT pros need new governance models, cross-team collaboration, and adoption strategies in a cloud-first environment. Recorded live at the North American Summit. Listen today!
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
pisode 410 dives into change management for Microsoft 365. Joy Apple and Jay Leask discuss why IT pros need new governance models, cross-team collaboration, and adoption strategies in a cloud-first environment. Recorded live at the North American Summit. Listen today!
In Part 2 of our Model Context Protocol series, we break down how AI connects to tools & apps, the integration challenges, and the big opportunities ahead. Learn how MCP could transform workflows across industries. Listen now!
August 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In Part 2 of our Model Context Protocol series, we break down how AI connects to tools & apps, the integration challenges, and the big opportunities ahead. Learn how MCP could transform workflows across industries. Listen now!
Episode 407 explores the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new way to extend LLMs with real-time access to APIs, services, and live data in Microsoft 365 and Azure. For IT pros, it’s a big shift toward smarter, context-aware AI.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TMD1lm
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TMD1lm
July 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Episode 407 explores the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new way to extend LLMs with real-time access to APIs, services, and live data in Microsoft 365 and Azure. For IT pros, it’s a big shift toward smarter, context-aware AI.
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TMD1lm
Listen here: http://dlvr.it/TMD1lm
Copilot Researcher helps prep meetings.
Copilot Analyst writes Python from your data.
Microsoft Sentinel is moving into Defender.
We’re talking real use cases, not just hype.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Sentinel #Defender #ITPodcast #Python
Copilot Analyst writes Python from your data.
Microsoft Sentinel is moving into Defender.
We’re talking real use cases, not just hype.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Sentinel #Defender #ITPodcast #Python
July 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Copilot Researcher helps prep meetings.
Copilot Analyst writes Python from your data.
Microsoft Sentinel is moving into Defender.
We’re talking real use cases, not just hype.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Sentinel #Defender #ITPodcast #Python
Copilot Analyst writes Python from your data.
Microsoft Sentinel is moving into Defender.
We’re talking real use cases, not just hype.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Sentinel #Defender #ITPodcast #Python
Microsoft just replaced portal.office.com with a new Copilot landing page. In Ep. 404, we break down what this means for IT pros, user training, and M365 adoption.
#Microsoft365 #Copilot #Podcast #ITPro
#Microsoft365 #Copilot #Podcast #ITPro
June 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Microsoft just replaced portal.office.com with a new Copilot landing page. In Ep. 404, we break down what this means for IT pros, user training, and M365 adoption.
#Microsoft365 #Copilot #Podcast #ITPro
#Microsoft365 #Copilot #Podcast #ITPro
Welcome to Episode 403 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast where Ben and Scott catch up on some of their favorite announcements and news from Microsoft Build 2025. #BUILD2025, #Copilot, #CopilotStudio, #MicrosoftBuild, #Podcast
June 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Welcome to Episode 403 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast where Ben and Scott catch up on some of their favorite announcements and news from Microsoft Build 2025. #BUILD2025, #Copilot, #CopilotStudio, #MicrosoftBuild, #Podcast
Ep 402 is live!
Andrew Connell joins us to dig into Copilot agent internals, billing, and semantic indexing in Microsoft 365.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Podcast
Andrew Connell joins us to dig into Copilot agent internals, billing, and semantic indexing in Microsoft 365.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Podcast
May 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Ep 402 is live!
Andrew Connell joins us to dig into Copilot agent internals, billing, and semantic indexing in Microsoft 365.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Podcast
Andrew Connell joins us to dig into Copilot agent internals, billing, and semantic indexing in Microsoft 365.
#Copilot #Microsoft365 #Podcast
In Ep 401, we’re diving into #ZeroTrust in #Microsoft365. From identity management to data protection — get the full breakdown. #CloudSecurity #Podcast
May 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
In Ep 401, we’re diving into #ZeroTrust in #Microsoft365. From identity management to data protection — get the full breakdown. #CloudSecurity #Podcast
In this episode, Scott and Ben dive into the world of local LLMs—large language models that run entirely on your device. We’re going to explore why more IT pros and developers are experimenting with them, and much more. #Podcast
March 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In this episode, Scott and Ben dive into the world of local LLMs—large language models that run entirely on your device. We’re going to explore why more IT pros and developers are experimenting with them, and much more. #Podcast
Ben walks Scott through a #ransomware attack on an on-premises #VMware environment. They also talk through some lessons and considerations that could have helped mitigate such an attack. #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #ITSecurity #TechPodcast #CloudSecurity #Podcast
February 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Ben walks Scott through a #ransomware attack on an on-premises #VMware environment. They also talk through some lessons and considerations that could have helped mitigate such an attack. #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #ITSecurity #TechPodcast #CloudSecurity #Podcast
In Episode 395, we dive into Azure Virtual Desktop and how it revolutionizes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in the cloud! #AzureVirtualDesktop #AVD #MicrosoftCloud #RemoteWork #ITPro #VDI #CloudComputing #MicrosoftIntune
February 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In Episode 395, we dive into Azure Virtual Desktop and how it revolutionizes Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in the cloud! #AzureVirtualDesktop #AVD #MicrosoftCloud #RemoteWork #ITPro #VDI #CloudComputing #MicrosoftIntune
Get your Microsoft 365 tenant ready for #Copilot! In Ep. 394 @BenStegink and @ciphetxt cover licensing, security, & best practices for a seamless deployment. Don’t miss this essential guide to AI-powered productivity! #Microsoft365 #AI #CloudIT
January 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Get your Microsoft 365 tenant ready for #Copilot! In Ep. 394 @BenStegink and @ciphetxt cover licensing, security, & best practices for a seamless deployment. Don’t miss this essential guide to AI-powered productivity! #Microsoft365 #AI #CloudIT
In this episode, Ben interviews AvePoint CTO John Peluso. Listen in as they discuss Copilot in #Microsoft365 and how to govern and gain insights on your #Copilot usage in your organization. #Microsoft365Copilot, #Interview, #Podcast http://dlvr.it/TH8H6B
January 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In this episode, Ben interviews AvePoint CTO John Peluso. Listen in as they discuss Copilot in #Microsoft365 and how to govern and gain insights on your #Copilot usage in your organization. #Microsoft365Copilot, #Interview, #Podcast http://dlvr.it/TH8H6B
In this episode, Scott sits down with #KamalSrinivasan from @Parallels to talk how you can think about delivering applications and desktops to your users in post-Citrix world. #podcast, #interview http://dlvr.it/TGtdqc
December 19, 2024 at 1:02 PM
In this episode, Scott sits down with #KamalSrinivasan from @Parallels to talk how you can think about delivering applications and desktops to your users in post-Citrix world. #podcast, #interview http://dlvr.it/TGtdqc
Interview time at #MSIgnite chatting with #Parallels about Virtual Desktop, Remote App delivery and the change that is happening in the industry
November 21, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Interview time at #MSIgnite chatting with #Parallels about Virtual Desktop, Remote App delivery and the change that is happening in the industry
