Episode XXX Episode Title goes here.... Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online 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...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Episode XXX Episode Title goes here.... Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online 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. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes How Long...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Episode 395 - Getting Started with VDI in Azure with Azure Virtual Desktop Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online 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,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 394 - Prepare your Microsoft 365 Tenant for Copilot Success Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online 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...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 393 - Microsoft Teams Meeting Room Solutions with Alex Mooney Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online 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...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 392 - Building Confidence In Your Microsoft Copilot Deployment with AvePoint CTO John Peluso Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 392 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben interviews AvePoint CTO John Peluso. Listen in as they discuss Copilot in Microsoft 365 and how to govern and gain insights on your Copilot usage in your organization. Copilot in Microsoft 365 is becoming a...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 391 - Remote Desktop and Application Delivery with Kamal Srinivasan from Parallels Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 391 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Scott sits down with Kamal Srinivasan from Parallels to talk how you can think about delivering applications and desktops to your users in post-Citrix world. As the traditional “Citrix” model faces disruption, we explore how...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 390: Microsoft Ignite 2024: Windows 365 Link Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 390 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, live from Microsoft Ignite 2024! Ben chats with Melissa Grant, head of product marketing for Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop. They discuss the evolution of cloud-based Windows, Windows 365 Link, and how it simplifies IT management and enhances...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Episode 389: Microsoft Ignite 2024: Redefining AI, Productivity, and Edge Computing Episode 389: Microsoft Ignite 2024: Redefining AI, Productivity, and Edge ComputingHello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 389 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this special episode, we recap the game-changing announcements from Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft’s premier conference unveiling innovations across Microsoft 365 and...
4 months ago • 1 min read