by Scott | Mar 13, 2025 | Podcast
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Welcome to Episode 397 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro 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, the kinds of models you can run, and how you can integrate them directly into your workflow, including in Visual Studio Code for AI-assisted coding.
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by Scott | Feb 27, 2025 | Podcast
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Welcome to Episode 396 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben walks Scott through a ransomware attack on an on-premises VMware environment. As they discuss the attack and the results of it, they also talk through some lessons and considerations that could have helped mitigate such an attack.
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by Scott | Feb 13, 2025 | Podcast
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Welcome to Episode 395 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we dive into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and how it enables organizations to deliver secure, scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in the cloud. Whether you’re looking to modernize remote work, enhance security, or optimize IT costs, AVD provides a flexible solution for accessing virtualized Windows desktops and applications from anywhere.Topics covered include:
- What is Azure Virtual Desktop? A breakdown of AVD’s features, benefits, and common use cases.
- Deployment essentials – Setting up host pools, session hosts, and assigning users.
- Configuration best practices – Managing user profiles with FSLogix and securing AVD with Microsoft Intune.
- Cost estimation – Key factors affecting pricing and how to optimize expenses.
- Getting started – Steps to connect via the Remote Desktop client on multiple platforms.
Whether you’re an IT admin or just exploring VDI in Azure, this episode is packed with insights to help you get started. Tune in and take your remote desktop strategy to the next level!
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by Scott | Jan 30, 2025 | Podcast
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Welcome to Episode 394 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we explore everything you need to know to get your Microsoft 365 tenant ready for Copilot. From licensing requirements to deployment best practices, we break down the steps to ensure a seamless setup.Key topics include:
- Understanding Copilot licensing, including E3, E5, and Business Premium options.
- Ensuring compatibility with Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, Teams, and Outlook.
- Exploring Copilot’s data protection and auditing architecture to safeguard sensitive information and prevent oversharing.
- Integrating SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM), now included with Copilot, to enhance collaboration and control.
- Leveraging Microsoft’s Copilot Control System for managing prompts, sensitivity labels, and security posture.
We also cover the newly announced Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat initiative and the evolving role of AI-driven collaboration tools in business workflows. Whether you’re an IT admin or a decision-maker, this episode provides the insights you need to deploy Copilot successfully and harness its full potential.Don’t miss this comprehensive guide to preparing your organization for the future of AI-powered productivity!
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by Scott | Jan 17, 2025 | Podcast
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Welcome to Episode 393 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben is joined on the show by Alex Mooney from Logitech. The two of them discuss the integration of technology into meetings. They start out discussion AI for transcribing in-person meetings, highlighting some of their benefits and then shift into discussion various meeting room systems for Microsoft Teams. They discuss some of the offerings from Logitech including the Rally Bar Huddle, Rally Bar Mini, and Rally Bar and how they are certified for both Android and Windows to work in different scenarios for building out your Microsoft Teams Room system.
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