In this episode, we talk about subscription vending. Our guest, Jack Tracey from Microsoft, is the expert, and we pick his brains to learn more about this approach. Also, Tobi asks Jack an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:22) - Community highlights. (03:20) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Maarten Balliauw: Running Large Language Models locally – Your own ChatGPT-like AI in C# - Valentina Alto: Introducing LangFlow: a GUI for LangChain Show links - Jack Trac...
Jul 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 194
In this episode , we find updates on Defender for Cloud, Azure Container Instances, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Virtual Desktop, among others. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:50) - Community highlights. (04:49) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Eleanor Berger: Grounding LLMs - Joseph Dadzie: Microsoft Entra ID Governance is generally available Show links - Generally available: Multiple backups per day for Azure Virtual Machines...
Jul 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 193
In this episode, we take DevTunnel CLI for a spin. It's a nifty little command-line tool for opening tunnels from the cloud (or public Internet) to your locally running APIs. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:32) - Community highlights. (04:28) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Tim Heuer: Announcing C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code - Aaryan Arora: Integrating Power Apps with Azure Machine Learning & Open AI using Power Automate Sh...
Jun 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 192
In this episode we talk about prompt engineering in the context of ChatGPT and Azure OpenAI. What makes a good prompt? What aspects can you consider and use when crafting your prompts? And why should you care? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:42) - Community highlights. (04:00) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Morten Knudsen: Orphaned Azure Security Principals Clean-up & Azure Policy Managed Identity Role Assignment Automation - ...
Jun 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 191
Defender for APIs is now in preview, so we took this capability for a spin. Why would you need it? And how does it work? We talked about Defender for Cloud, Cloud Posture Management, Workbooks, and a bit of KQL. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:05) - Community highlights. (05:35) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Jeffrey Appel: Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (Defender TI) integrations with Microsoft Sentinel - Zachary Cavanell...
Jun 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 190
In this episode we take a practical look at GitHub Copilot Chat - the AI-based service for developers. How does it work? Will it change a developer's work? What does it do in practice? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:55) - Community highlights. (04:19) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Kevin Chant: Spreading your Power BI wings with Microsoft Fabric - Denise Schlesinger: Build a chatbot to query your documentation using Langchain and...
Jun 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 189
We talk about our favorite announcements from Microsoft Build 2023. A lot of interesting content, so we picked the ones we felt are useful, interesting and game-changing. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:08) - Show content starts. (31:25) - Community highlights. Community Highlights - Denise Schlesinger: Use OpenAI GPT with your Enterprise Data - Toon Vanhoutte: Authenticate Logic Apps against Microsoft Graph using Managed Identity Show links - D...
May 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 188
In this episode , we find updates on Azure for containers, Azure Storage, and Azure Firewall, among others. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:53) - Community highlights. (05:05) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - The NSA: NSA Releases Best Practices For Securing Your Home Network - Yoav Dobrin: MLOps & GitHub Actions (Tech Community) Show links - Preview: Azure Container Storage! - GA: Azure Monitor for SAP solutions - GA: Policy an...
May 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 187
In this episode, we talk about Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions. Our guest, Panu Oksala, is the expert, and we pick his brains to learn more about these two services. Also, Tobi asks Panu an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:43) - Community highlights. (03:28) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Niek Palm: Safer GitHub administration through IssueOps - Daniel Margetic: Cloud Adoption Security (microsoft.com Show links - Panu Oksala on Twitter , LinkedIn , Blog...
May 17, 2023•40 min•Ep. 186
In this episode, we talk about the SC-400 certification exam. We take you through the requirements, the content, the learning material and the actual exam. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:31) - Community highlights. (05:42) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Liam Cleary: How Microsoft Purview helps keep you compliant - Scott Hanselman: GitHub Copilot for CLI for PowerShell - Greg Beaumont: Azure OpenAI ChatGPT Solves Cryptic Error Cod...
May 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 185
In this episode , we look at the decision tree model for designing Microsoft Sentinel workspaces. Its 8 steps guide you through planning and designing your Sentinel deployment architecture. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:48) - Community highlights. (07:14) - Show content starts. Community Highlights - Sam Cogan: Resource Group Location Matters - Anthony Chu – Tech Community: This Month in Azure Container Apps: March/April 2023 - Daniel Calbimon...
May 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 184
We take a frequent look at the recent Azure Updates. This week we found updates on Defender for Cloud, Windows Server Azure Edition, Azure OpenAI, and Logic Apps, among others. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:38) - Show content starts. Show links - Hotpatch for Windows Server VMs - Azure DevOps 2023 Q1 - GPT-4 in Azure OpenAI - Azure Logic Apps Data Mapper for VS Code - 30 days of Azure AI SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . Stay ahea...
Apr 26, 2023•31 min•Ep. 183
In this episode, we talk about our expectations for the Microsoft Build 2023 event happening in May. Jussi also asks Tobias an unexpected question about video games. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:42) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Build 2023 session scheduler SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . Stay ahead of the game and advance your career with continuous learning opportunities for Azure Cloud professionals. Sovelto Eduhouse – Learning as a Lifestyle - Start You...
Apr 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 182
In this episode we talk about Microsoft certifications. It's been a while, so has our thinking evolved at all? How do we upskill and prepare for exams? We also discussed the approach for renewing exams. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:45) - Show content starts. Show links - Certification Poster - Microsoft Certifications SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . Stay ahead of the game and advance your career with continuous learning opportu...
Apr 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 181
In this week's episode we're diving head first into Azure OpenAI. Let's talk about the service, how it relates to OpenAI and ChatGPT, what models to use, how and why. What does it cost? And will this change everything? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:50) - Show content starts. Show links - How to get access to Azure OpenAI? - A practical look at Azure OpenAI (Jussi) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . Stay ahead of the game and advanc...
Apr 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 180
We take a frequent look at the recent Azure Updates. This week we found updates on Azure Firewall, Data API Builder, Azure AD Graph and Durable Functions, among others. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:05) - Show content starts. Show links - Public preview: Azure Database for MySQL connector for Power Apps, Logic Apps - Public preview: Data API builder - Sign up for Azure Data Manager for Agriculture - Migrate to MS Graph from Azure AD Graph - Ba...
Mar 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 179
This week we do assessments! What are they? We specifically focus on the Cloud Adoption Security Review assessment, which is freely available on Microsoft Learn. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:38) - Show content starts. Show links - Cloud Adoption Security Review - Assessments (microsoft.com) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . Stay ahead of the game and advance your career with continuous learning opportunities for Azure Cloud profe...
Mar 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 178
This week's episode discusses the security module of the Azure Well-Architected Framework. What's in there, how to utilize the content, and what areas does it cover? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:32) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure Well-Architected Framework: Security - Azure Well-Architected Framework Review - Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework - Security - Training | Microsoft Learn SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sove...
Mar 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 177
In this week's episode, we talk about Azure Virtual Desktop. It's a VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) in the cloud, like Windows 365 and Microsoft Dev Box, which we've covered previously. We cover deployment options, configuration, pricing, and other considerations. Also, Tobi reflects on his CD burner and Nero. Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. This episode sponsored by Sovelto. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:50) - Show content starts. Show links - Episode 94: Your PC in the clou...
Mar 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 176
In this week's episode, we talk about Azure Landing Zones. We have Dom Allen from Microsoft to share his insights on ALZ, the content, the capabilities, and how to best approach. We also reflect on best practices and the guardrails approach. Also, we ask Dom an unexpected question. This episode sponsored by Sovelto. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:44) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure Landing Zones SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . We at Sovelto support your personal gr...
Mar 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 175
This week we talk about security fundamentals - specifically, how and why to prepare for the SC-900 fundamentals exam. What topic areas are included, where to study, and what to expect during the exam? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. This episode sponsored by Sovelto. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:25) - Show content starts. Show links - Study Guide (Overview): RE4Mr81 (microsoft.com) - Microsoft Learn (Free): Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Describ...
Feb 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 174
This week, we talk about Power Platform. We have Antti Pajunen from Forward Forever to share his insights on the platform, capabilities, integration points with Azure and features. We also reflect on OpenAI capabilities such as ChatGPT, and briefly talk about the licensing model with Pay-as-you-go. Also, we ask Antti an unexpected question. This episode sponsored by Sovelto. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:30) - Show content starts. Show links - Antti Pajunen on LinkedIn - Forward Forever -...
Feb 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 173
We take a frequent look at the recent Azure Updates. This week we found updates on the Chaos Studio, Logic Apps, Azure Load Testing and SQL Server, among others. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. This episode sponsored by Sovelto. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:24) - Show content starts. Show links - Chaos studio - Public preview updates for January 2023 - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 108 - Controlled havoc with the Azure Chaos Studio - Public Preview: Container insights support for AKS hy...
Feb 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 172
This week we delve into Azure AD Kerberos - specifically, how you can configure Kerberos-support for file shares when you migrate your legacy file shares to the cloud. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. This episode sponsored by Sovelto. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:56) - Show content starts. Show links - How Azure AD Kerberos works (TechCommunity) - Enable Azure AD Kerberos on Azure Files (Microsoft Learn) - Permissions (Microsoft Learn) - Troubleshooting guidance (Microsoft ...
Feb 01, 2023•32 min•Ep. 171
(00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:10) - Show content starts. Show links - Certificate Revocation in Microsoft Edge – text/plain (textslashplain.com) - err_connection_reset if asking client certificate with Windows Server 2022 - Microsoft Q&A - Another free CA to use via ACME! (scotthelme.co.uk) - Certified Pre-Owned. Active Directory Certificate Services… | by Will Schroeder | Posts By SpecterOps Team Members - Certificates and Pwnage and Patches, Oh My! | by Will Schroeder | Posts By Spe...
Jan 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 170
(00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:30) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft announcement (Microsoft Blog) - Whitepaper on EU Data Boundary (Microsoft) - Azure AD as a non-regional services (Microsoft Learn) - An early look at the EU Data Boundary (Jussi) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . We at Sovelto support your personal growth, keep your Azure skills up to date and increase your market value. Learn or expire: sovelto.fi/pro...
Jan 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 169
(00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:03) - Show content starts. Show links - Decentralized identity and verifiable credentials whitepaper (Microsoft Security) - Set up Microsoft Entra Verified ID (Microsoft Learn) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . We at Sovelto support your personal growth, keep your Azure skills up to date and increase your market value. Learn or expire: sovelto.fi/pro...
Jan 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 168
(00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:54) - Show content starts. Show links - The EU Data Boundary (Microsoft) - EU Data Boundary detailed docs (Microsoft Learn) - Identity data for European customers in Azure AD (Microsoft Learn) - Azure Integration Services Landing Zone Accelerator (Azure Blog) - Public preview of Viewing SQL Server Databases (TechCommunity) - Company branding for sign-in experiences in Azure AD (TechCommunity) - GA: Feature enhancements to Azure Web Application Firewall (Azure...
Jan 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 167
(00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:28) - Show content starts. Show links - Defender for DevOps (Microsoft Learn) - DevSecOps with Microsoft Defender for DevOps (Panu Oksala) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . We at Sovelto support your personal growth, keep your Azure skills up to date and increase your market value. Learn or expire: sovelto.fi/pro...
Dec 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 166
(00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:00) - Show content starts. Show links - Signal announcement on the proxy (Signal) - Running a Signal Proxy (Jussi) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Sovelto . We at Sovelto support your personal growth, keep your Azure skills up to date and increase your market value. Learn or expire: sovelto.fi/pro...
Dec 21, 2022•36 min•Ep. 165
