The weekly newsletter to accompany our podcast about Microsoft 365 and Azure. Scott and Ben are a couple of IT Pros that with a long history with Microsoft products. Recently Ben focuses primarily on Microsoft 365 but does a fair amount in Azure, and Scott spends most of his time in Azure, but with a history in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 still enjoys that side of things as well. We started this podcast over 5 years ago and continue to enjoy chatting weekly about various topics and technically in Microsoft 365 and Azure, specifically as it relates to IT Pros.
Hi everyone, We wanted to share a quick update with our listeners. Episode 421 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast has been postponed and will be released next week. Thanks, as always, for listening and for being part of our community. We’re looking forward to sharing the next episode with you soon. — The Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast Team
Episode 420 - Ben convinces Scott to buy a 3D printer Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 420 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Scott is back for a lighthearted discussion on some of the new tech and toys and that Ben and Scott picked up over the holidays. Listen in as Ben tries to convince Scott he needs a 3D printer and some feedback on the gadgets they both picked up. Like what you...
Episode 419 - Security and AI: Security Store, Security Copilot, and Agents Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In Episode 419 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Ben is joined by John Joyner, an 18-year Microsoft MVP in Cloud Security and Azure Management, for a live conversation from Workplace Ninjas. This episode dives into Microsoft’s latest security announcements from Ignite and what they mean for IT and security...
Episode 418 - An Anti-AI Adventure with Cat Schneider: SharePoint, Power Automate, and Conference Shenanigans Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 418 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben sits down with Cat Schneider during a lively conference to discuss a variety of topics, focusing on the theme of “anti-AI.” They reflect on life and technology before AI became prominent, sharing tales...
Episode XXX Episode Title goes here.... Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In Episode 417 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Ben is joined once again by Jay Leask to recap their experience at Workplace Ninjas US in Dallas. This episode goes beyond session summaries and focuses on what really made the event special—the people, the community, and the shared experiences. In this episode, we talk about: Conference highlights...
Episode 416 - Microsoft Sentinel, Security, and Ignite with Henrik Wojcik Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In Episode 416 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, we welcome security expert and Microsoft MVP Henrik Wojcik. Recorded at Microsoft Ignite in San Francisco, this conversation dives into today’s most important security themes and what IT pros should be preparing for. In this episode you’ll learn about: Security...
Episode 415 - Diving Into Ignite 2025 for IT Pros and AI Agent Management Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Microsoft Ignite 2025 made it clear: AI agents and security will define the future of IT operations. In Episode 415 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, we break down the biggest announcements and what they mean for your organization. In this episode you’ll learn: How Security Copilot is expanding across Defender,...
Episode 414 - When the Cloud Falls: Understanding the AWS and Azure Outages of October 2025 Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 414 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast.This episode covers the major cloud service disruptions that impacted both AWS and Azure in October 2025. Even the biggest cloud providers face operational challenges. Learn what happened, how it was resolved, and what IT pros should keep in...
Episode 413 -Simplifying Azure Files with a new file share-centric management model Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online Welcome to Episode 413 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Microsoft has introduced a new file share-centric management model for Azure Files, aiming to eliminate the complexity of managing storage accounts. This model treats file shares as top-level Azure resources, allowing for easier automation, granular...
Episode 412 - Microsoft Sentinel Gets a Data Lake Hello Reader, The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released! Listen Online In this episode, we explore three announcements from Microsoft that are reshaping how security teams work with Sentinel. From a reimagined data architecture to AI integration and new visualization capabilities, Microsoft is doubling down on making security operations more intelligent, efficient, and accessible. Whether you're a seasoned SOC...