Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast #msclouditpro

A weekly podcast from @benstegink and @ciphertxt all about Office 365 and Azure from the IT Pro and End User perspective...none of that developery stuff.

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Episode 429 explores LLM wikis and AI-powered personal knowledge management using Obsidian, markdown, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Copilot Cowork.

Listen: https://t.co/Zo4yGW2Bsb

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Huge thanks to @Nasuni for sponsoring the MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast this month! 🙌

The unstructured data foundation for enterprise teams and AI: unify your file data in one global namespace across any cloud, with ransomware protection built in.

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Episode 428: Ben and Scott cover the full GPO to Intune migration workflow — AI-assisted analysis, Entra ID policy recreation, and phased AD decommissioning. Practical guidance for IT pros. https://t.co/Arq029qVVv

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Episode 427 explores hands-on experiences with Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, including custom skills, IRM document challenges, and data security considerations during onboarding.
Listen: https://t.co/6IiJdeZ2Hz

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Episode 426: Claude Cowork vs Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork

Local vs cloud AI, MCP vs Graph, and how security and compliance play into each.

If you’re evaluating AI tools for your org, this breakdown is worth your time. Listen today: https://t.co/gwQWYfP2pv

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Episode 425 is live.

Recorded at the MVP Summit, Joy Apple shares insights on Microsoft 365 governance, SharePoint, Teams, and how AI like Copilot raises the stakes for data and permissions.

Listen now: https://t.co/4GMhRoomPt

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Microsoft 365 E7 is here.

In Episode 424, we break down the new bundle combining E5, Copilot, Entra Suite, and Agent 365 and what it means for enterprise IT and AI strategy. Listen here: https://t.co/pugpFLwZQj

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Service principals fly under the radar — and attackers know it. Ep. 423 of the MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast covers non-human identity security in Microsoft Entra with two MVPs who know where the gaps are.
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Episode 422 explores AI CLI tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI. Scott and Ben share how terminal-based AI is accelerating their daily workflows.

Listen: https://t.co/6tLMQiMNK5

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Mergers and divestitures inside Microsoft 365 are more complex than most teams expect.

Episode 421 covers due diligence, tenant builds, licensing integration, security assessments, and final cutover with Frank Lesniak.

A practical deep dive into M365 M&A strategy.

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Quick update: Episode 421 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast has been postponed and will drop next week. Thanks for listening and we’ll be back soon with a new episode.

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Episode 420 is a lighter episode where Ben tries to convince Scott he needs a 3D printer. They also talk about new tech and gadgets picked up over the holidays.

Listen here: https://t.co/0N55c82qZS

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Episode 419 dives into Microsoft’s AI-driven security roadmap. We cover the new Security Store, Security Copilot, AI agents, SCUs, and Defender XDR consolidation with John Joyner.

Listen: https://t.co/rZpeZ2LksI

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Episode 418 features Cat Schneider on “anti-AI,” SharePoint realities, and Power Platform problem-solving. From permissions and migrations to conference stories, it’s a candid, practical conversation.

Listen: https://t.co/dk3blWez8G

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Episode 417 recaps Workplace Ninjas US in Dallas. Ben and Jay discuss conference highlights, the hackathon, Clippy Bucks, and why community and inclusion matter at IT events.
Listen: https://t.co/aAO6Xv8mEt

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Episode 416 features Henrik Wojcik discussing Microsoft Sentinel, EU security regulations, data lake integration, and key Ignite announcements. Listen: https://t.co/rXaMYQXxOl

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Episode 415 dives into Microsoft Ignite 2025. AI agents, Security Copilot updates, and the new Agent 365 governance platform highlight Microsoft’s focus on security and AI management.

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Episode 414 breaks down the AWS and Azure outages of October 2025. Learn what happened, how it was resolved, and what IT pros should consider for resilience planning.

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Microsoft simplifies Azure Files with a new file share–centric management model—bringing easier automation, clearer billing, and scalable management.

Listen now to our latest episode!

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Microsoft Sentinel gets a major upgrade. Episode 412 explores its new data lake, AI integration, and visualization tools transforming cloud security. Listen today!