Need to Know Podcast

26/06/2023

Join me for an update of the Microsoft Cloud news as well as some thoughts around the importance and approach to managing logs in Microsoft Cloud Services. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2023. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources @...

12/06/2023

Join me for the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud and then a look at Application Control and how you consider implementing it. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2023. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources @tw...

30/05/2023

Join me for all the news an updates from Microsoft Build as well as a look at the Microsoft Package Manager, Winget. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2023. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources @twit.social Join my shared....

15/05/2023

In this episode I share some thoughts around AI and the impact that upcoming services like Microsoft 365 Copilot will have. As always, there is plenty of news an updates to share from the Microsoft Cloud. Listen in and let me know your thoughts on this episode. This episode was recorded using Micros...

01/05/2023

News and updates from the Microsoft Cloud and then a deep dive into Compliance policies in Intune/ Have a listen and let me know what you think. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources ...

11/04/2023

In this episode I cover off why adding Azure to every environment makes sense. Even though the billing model is different that doesn't there isn't an opportunity to add value to an environment with what Azure can provide. There are also plenty of updates from the Microsoft Cloud with many exciting n...

19/03/2023

In this episode I take a stroll through Microsoft Compliance manager and highlight some important features that you should consider taking advantage of. In the news and updates I share information about the new Microsoft Co-pilot services and how that brings the power of AI and Chat GPT to the full....

05/03/2023

In this episode I look at the recommended best practices for managing your emergency access or 'break glass; accounts in Microsoft 365. In the news we welcome the arrival of the Intune Suite and major update to Windows 11. Listen along for all the details. This episode was recorded using Microsoft T...

19/02/2023

In this episode I do a quick overview of the differences between Windows 365 Business, Enterprise and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and how they can be used inside a business. You'll also get the latest news and updates from the Microsoft cloud. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and prod...

06/02/2023

In this latest episode I take a quick look at Microsoft Sentinel as well as speak to the benefits and why if you are serious about cybersecurity you should be considering it in every environment. There is also the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud. Listen along and enjoy. This episode...

22/01/2023

Aside from the usual update from the Microsoft Cloud I tackle I listener question about the methodology of staying up to date with technology. I think the question is more about what NOT to do than what to do. Success is a system and key factor in being successful in business is saying NO more than....

08/01/2023

Welcome to 2023! I have news and update from Microsoft including previews of Syntex and Teams Premium. I'll also give you an overview of what I consider essential in any Microsoft 365 tenant, Defender for Cloud Apps. Also, let me know what I should for my upcoming episode 300? Ask Me Anything? Love....

26/12/2022

Happy holidays everyone. Hope you are all enjoying the festive season. A few updates from Microsoft including the availability of Teams Premium plus an editorial on industry burnout. I'm seeing more and more IT Professionals becoming burnt out and feeling lost. At this time of the year take some tim...

13/12/2022

The editorial for this episode is an always controversial topic on backing up Microsoft/Office 365. I am going to highlight some of the facts that, unlike what some say, Microsoft does indeed backup customer data and you'll find all the links in the show notes. This is the last episode before Christ...

27/11/2022

After Microsoft cloud news and updates I talk about the importance of OneDrive for Business as an initial step in a successful cloud migration process. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources ...

13/11/2022

I have a few updates from the Microsoft cloud for this episode followed by a discussion about Attack Surface Reduction Rules (ASR) and their importance in reducing your risk. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resou...

29/10/2022

I look at few deep blog posts from Ignite on Microsoft Teams and file experiences from Ignite. I also share the latest information about Windows 11 22H2 update and then spend some time talking about Conditional Access in this episode. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with...

15/10/2022

I focus on the most important announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2022. There are updates across the complete range of Microsoft cloud services as well as new devices. I am super excited about both the new Surface Pro 9 as well as the new Intune premium licenses coming in March 2023. Listen in for a...

01/10/2022

More updates from the Microsoft Cloud prior to Ignite in 2 weeks. Lost around security and the new Windows 11 22H2 update that is rolling out. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources YouTube versio...

16/09/2022

Another round of updates from the Microsoft Cloud. Also trying a video version of the podcast on YouTube (link below). Also trying an 'editorial' section which this month is on Secure Score. Let me know what you think. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2022.....

02/09/2022

I'm back baby! It's been quite a while now but I've decided to start getting the Microsoft Cloud information and updates out there irrespectively of whether there is a guest or not. Let's see how that goes and please let me know what you think and any suggestions you may have. This episode was recor...

14/03/2022

CIAOPS podcast Ep284 with talking about all the magical things you can do with IoT. Hardware never dies, it just gets smaller and smaller! Microsoft Cloud news and updates as well. Listen in at - https://blog.ciaops.com/2022/03/14/need-to-know-podcast-episode-284/

In this episode I speak with MVP Bryn Lewis about IoT and what services like Azure has available to help with these projects. If you are a ‘make’ or just want to get your hands dirty wi…

14/03/2022

In this episode I speak with MVP Bryn Lewis about IoT and what services like Azure has available to help with these projects. If you are a 'make' or just want to get your hands dirty with some hardware, then this is the episode for you. I'll also bring you up to date with all the latest news from th...

17/02/2022

CIAOPS podcast Ep283 with talking Microsoft Defender and security. Also Microsoft Cloud news and updates. Listen it at - https://blog.ciaops.com/2022/02/17/need-to-know-podcast-episode-283/

I’m once again joined by Jeff Alexander from Microsoft to talk about the latest security developments in the Microsoft Defender platform. I’ll also share the latest news and updates fro…

17/02/2022

I'm once again joined by Jeff Alexander from Microsoft to talk about the latest security developments in the Microsoft Defender platform. I'll also share the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Cloud. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2021. Brought to....

07/01/2022

CIAOPS podcast Ep282 with Shiva Ford talking about the value of community in the IT industry. Happy New Year to all and not much cloud news at the moment, but still encourage you to listen in at - https://blog.ciaops.com/2022/01/07/need-to-know-podcast-episode-282/

I’m joined by Shiva Ford from Microsoft to talk about the importance of community and how it has formed a major part of the success of many people in the industry.Take a listen and let us kno…

07/01/2022

I'm joined by Shiva Ford from Microsoft to talk about the importance of community and how it has formed a major part of the success of many people in the industry. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2021. Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com Resources Shiva....

30/12/2021

CIAOPS podcast Ep281 is the last episode for year and I give my review and thoughts on 2021 and what we might see in 2022 from the Microsoft Cloud. Listen in a let me know what you think and if you agree - https://blog.ciaops.com/2021/12/30/need-to-know-podcast-episode-281/

In this last episode for 2021 I share my thoughts about what we have seen from the Microsoft Cloud this year and what we may see in the next. Love to hear what you think as well so please reach out…

30/12/2021

In this last episode for 2021 I share my thoughts about what we have seen from the Microsoft Cloud this year and what we may see in the next. Love to hear what you think as well so please reach out. This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2020. Brought to you by ww...

21/12/2021

I'm joined by Vic Perdana from Microsoft to speak about Azure cost management. Many people have shied away from Azure over price blow out concerns. The good news is that Azure has all the tools you need to successfully manage your costs and with the help of some techniques that Vic shares with us in...