Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast

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Episode 17 – Azure Automation Aug 10, 2017

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In Episode 17, Ben and Scott review Azure Automation, Microsoft's cloud-based automation platform. Azure Automation Overview Azure Automation Integration Modules Variable assets in Azure Automation Credential assets in Azure Automation Runbook execution in Azure Automation Checkpoints in PowerShell Workflow Azure Automation: Reliable, Fault-Tolerant Runbook Execution Using Checkpoints Automate resources in your data center or cloud with Hybrid Runbook Worker Azure Automation Pricing

Episode 16 – Office 365 News for July 2017 Aug 03, 2017

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Time for another Office 365 news update! In episode 16 Scott and Ben cover Office 365 news from July 17 around Skype for Business, SharePoint, PowerBI, PowerApps, Flow, Groups and more! Microsoft Pulse is now available in Skype Meeting Broadcast Skype for Business integration in Yammer Yammer Desktop App Office 365 Secure Score Sharepoint Online - Exit classic experience Column creation in modern SharePoint lists and libraries Improved search and auto detection of image types in OneDrive SharePoint Online Site Collection Admin Audit Log Skype for Business Call Analytics Preview Embed Power BI tiles in PowerApps Flow -> Grow up to Azure Logic Apps John Liu's Blog for more Flow fun! Latest PowerApps update adds the ability to Import/Export apps Import Power BI Desktop files into Azure Analysis Services New Collaboration Features in Teams Mobile App Get Started with the Getting Started Sample App for Microsoft Teams Office 365 Groups Owners Limit Increased

Episode 15 – Getting Started with Azure Jul 27, 2017

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In this episode Scott and I meander away from Office 365 into Azure. You may or may not know you automatically get an AzureAD instance tied to an Azure subscription as soon as you sign up for Office 365. There are also lots of additional ways Azure and Office 365 can work together allowing you to get even more out of Office 365. So, in this episode we walk you through getting started with Azure so you can get started expanding the Microsoft Cloud capabilities within your organization. Getting Started with Azure Understanding Office 365 identity and Azure Active Directory Azure subscription limits and constraints Azure Trial Purchase an Azure Subscription What is Azure IaaS? Getting Started with Azure and Service Documentation Azure Pricing, Calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Azure Reference Architectures Azure Service by Region Matrix Getting Started with the Azure Management Portal (Video) Azure Weekly Newsletter Build Azure Microsoft Virtual Academy Opsgility Pluralsight

Episode 14 – Office 365 and Office 2016 Release Cycles Jul 20, 2017

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This week, Ben and Scott get together to talk about fireworks, how you can gain access to Office 365 before the rest of the world, and how you manage your Office 2016 release schedules. Set up the Standard or First Release options in Office 365 Office 365 Roadmap Want to Get a Look at the New Communication Sites? Here’s a Trick! Message center in Office 365 Overview of update channels for Office 365 ProPlus Overview of the Office 2016 Deployment Tool Office 2016 Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) and Office Customization Tool Office 365 ProPlus Configuration XML Editor

Episode 13 – Identity and Authentication in Office 365 Jul 13, 2017

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This week, you intrepid hosts take you through the ins and outs of Office 365 Identity and Azure Active Directory. Understanding Office 365 identity and Azure Active Directory What is Azure Active Directory? Windows Azure Active Directory vs. Windows Server Active Directory The difference/relationship between Azure Active Directory and “Normal” Active Directory Azure Active Directory Domain Services Azure Active Directory Editions How to use SMTP matching to match on-premises user accounts to Office 365 user accounts for directory synchronization How to prepare a non-routable domain (such as .local domain) for directory synchronization What is application access and single sign-on with Azure Active Directory?

Episode 12 – Office 365 News for June 2017 Jul 06, 2017

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In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the Office 365 news for the month of June 2017. Microsoft Teams: New Cloud Storage Option SharePoint Online Filter Panes: Lists and Libraries Custom Markup Script Disabled in Calculated Fields New feature: SharePoint Communication sites New feature: Microsoft Forms Preview - Enterprise Tenants The New Intune and Conditional Access Admin Consoles are GA Updated Android Company Portal App New feature: Exchange Online Remove-CalendarEvents New Service: Visio Online Important information about Docs.com end of service

Episode 11 – Microsoft Stream and Office 365 Video Jun 29, 2017

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In this week's episode, Ben and Scott break down Microsoft Stream and Office 365 Video. Microsoft Stream General Availability Introducing the new enterprise video service - Microsoft Stream What is Microsoft Stream? Overview of groups & channels Stream Pricing Licensing overview

Episode 10 – PowerShell for Office 365 Jun 22, 2017

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We made it to Episode 10! We're officially into double digits! We mentioned PowerShell is some of our previous episodes, but in this episode, we dive headfirst into PowerShell for Office 365. This includes PowerShell for Azure AD, SharePoint, Exchange Online and Skype for Business. We could easily come back and do a deep dive on PowerShell for each of topics, but this will at least whet your appetite. Getting Started with PowerShell for Office 365 Protection Center Connect to the Security and Compliance Center with PowerShell Security and Compliance Center cmdlets Azure AD MSOnline - Azure AD PowerShell V1 Additional Documentation and Install Instructions AzureAD - Azure AD PowerShell V2 Install Using Install-Module SharePoint Online Introduction to the SharePoint Online Management Shell Office 365 PowerShell for SharePoint Online - TechNet PowerShell Command Builder (SharePoint Online and MSOL - Azure AD V1) Module Installer Download Dev PnP PowerShell cmdlets Exchange Online User PowerShell with Exchange Online - TechNet Connect to Exchange Online - Remote Sessions Connect to Exchange Online with MFA - EXO Module Skype for Business Online Using PowerShell to Manage Skype for Business Online Downloading and Installing the Skype for Business Online Module - TechNet Guide Module Download Other Azure Rights Management Credential Management

Episode 9 – SharePoint Online Administration Jun 15, 2017

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In episode 9, Scott and Ben wade into the world of SharePoint Online Administration. We discuss some of the difference between SharePoint On-Premises and SharePoint Online as well as things that are the same in both environments. We talk about limits to be aware of and other points of consideration when rolling out and administering SharePoint Online. From there we make our way into talking about PowerShell and managing SharePoint Online with PowerShell. We wrap up by talking about various site collections that are created in SharePoint Online, specifically around the Content Type Hub and Microsoft Groups and Teams. Limits and Boundaries in SharePoint Online SharePoint Online PowerShell Module Dev PnP SharePoint PowerShell Module Azure AD PowerShell v2 and Microsoft Online PowerShell Module Managing the SharePoint Online Content Type Hub Content Type Hub "Access Denied" Issue and Work Around Note: This was recorded pre SharePoint Summit 2017, as such, some of the new administration features that were announced (but not yet released) aren't covered in this episode. If you want to here are take on the announcements from the SharePoint Summit, you can go back and listen to Episode 7.

Episode 8 – Office 365 News for May 2017 Jun 08, 2017

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In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the Office 365 news for the month of May 2017. Planner App for iOS and Android released Planner Connector for Flow Microsoft Flow Community Blog Microsoft Teams Connector for Flow PowerBI Adoption Reports for Office 365 now in public preview New Power BI SKUs and Features The Azure AD Admin Console in the new Azure Portal is now GA New Features in the eDiscovery Service and Advanced eDiscovery MileIQ included with E3 and E5 Plans as well as Business Premium Longer Paths with OneDrive for Business and Team Sites and fewer Illegal Character limitations Modern classroom collaboration with Office 365 for Education

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