This week, we take a look at fresh guidance from Microsoft on increasing security for Microsoft Entra. It's an interesting guide - easily digestible, solid advice, and very actionable recommendations. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:50) - Show content starts. Show links - Securing Microsoft Entra -guidance - Give us feedback!...
This week, we look at building agents using Azure AI Foundry. What's an agent, and why should you care? What's the process for building an agent? And where does Copilot Studio stand in here? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:05) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure AI Foundry: Agents (preview) - Introducing Azure AI Agent service - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode 267: Building AI apps with Microsoft.Extensions.AI - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode 269: Micr...
This week, we focus on disaster recovery - specifically, backups. Should you back up the cloud? All of Azure and Microsoft 365? Or nothing? We consider the different viewpoints, options, and possibilities. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:00) - Show content starts. Show links - I Ran 9 Popular LLMs on Raspberry Pi 5; Here's What I Found - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode 218: Azure SQL Backup and Recovery - EntraExporter - Give us feedback!...
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:50) - Show content starts. Show links - Azure Data Studio retirement - DNSSEC in Azure DNS Public Zones - Deepseek-R1 in Azure AI Foundry Microsof...
Let's talk OpSec! In practice - we share five indispensable things you shuold adopt today - if you haven't - to ensure you are following proper operational security approaches when dealing with customer data, connectivity, and work in general. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:20) - Show content starts. Show links - Windows LAPS overview | Microsoft Learn - Tailscale - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episode #235: Understanding Entra SSE - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Episo...
It's been a couple of years since we last looked at the state of Zero Trust. In this week's episode, we discuss Zero Trust as we see it today. What is it, and is it widely adopted already? What should you consider if you're going to Zero Trust? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:54) - Show content starts. Show links - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Trust no-one! A look at Zero Trust in 2022 - Zero Trust and Copilot - Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP800-207) - Th...
This week, we review the Microsoft Digital Defense report 2024. We did the same previously for 2023, so this time, we'll look at what's interesting in the report and what to focus on with security. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:30) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 - Microsoft blog: Escalating cyber threats - Give us feedback!...
This week, we discuss the newly updated CIS Benchmark guidance for Microsoft 365. What is it, and why should you use it? We walk through the areas of the benchmark, how to do it, and what to do with the results. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:23) - Show content starts. Show links - CIS-CAT® Pro - A powerful tool for automating CIS Benchmark assessment and reporting - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 258 - Approaching security assessments for your Microsoft ten...
This week, we reflect on Microsoft 365 Copilot. It's been available for about a year now, and we talk about the insights, lessons learned and considerations, and reflections on productivity with Copilot. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:49) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard - Copilot Analytics reports - Give us feedback!...
This week, we're taking a real-life look at Azure Policies. We've talked about the capability a bit before. Let's see what insights we've gathered over the previous months working with Azure Policy. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:50) - Show content starts. Show links - Sample KQL queries from Microsoft - AzAdvertizer - Azure Resource Inventory - Give us feedback!...
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:14) - Show content starts. Show links - Sign-up form for WAF on Application Gateway for Containers - Azure Automation limits and quotas - Migrate ...
In this week's episode, we recap the ESPC 2024 event, live on site. Apologies, again, for the "hopping microphone" issues - we used wireless mics, and they caught some inferences we didn't see when recording. What did we learn about the event, and what are the expectations for the future based on these announcements? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:20) - Show content starts. Show links - ESPC 25 - Give us feedback!...
This week, we're (still) live from ESPC 2024, and we'll talk with Paolo Pialorsi from Microsoft about agents in Microsoft Copilot. What are they? How do you create them? Is coding involved? What things to consider? Also, we ask Paolo an unexpected question. PS. We struggled a bit with the fancy wireless microphones, so expect some deterioration in the audio quality - SORRY! We blame AI for this. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (01:31) - Show content starts. Show links - Paolo Pialorsi (LinkedIn...
This week, we're live from ESPC 2024, and we'll talk with Jasper Oosterveld from Rubicon about Microsoft Purview. What is it? What's included? How should you approach your compliance and data security projects? What things to consider ? Also, we ask Jasper an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:05) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Purview - Jasper Oosterveld (Linkedin) - Give us feedback!...
This week, we're recording live from the ESPC conference in Stockholm, Sweden. We talk about a new and interesting SDK, the Microsoft.Extensions.AI. What is it, and why should you try it out? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (02:42) - Show content starts. Show links - Introducing Microsoft.Extensions.AI Preview - Unified AI Building Blocks for .NET - GitHub - dotnet/ai-samples - Microsoft.Extensions.AI - What is it? · microsoft/semantic-kernel · Disc...
In this week's episode, we discuss three very exciting announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024. What did we learn, and what are the expectations for the future based on these announcements? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:40) - Show content starts. Show links - Introducing Microsoft Copilot actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT - Introducing new agents in Microsoft 365 - Azure Local Find us on Bluesky: - Tobias Zimmergren (@zimmergren.ne...
This week, we'll talk with Waldek Mastykarz from Microsoft about Microsoft 365 Copilot custom apps. What are they? How can you create your custom apps? What things to consider when publishing them? Also, Tobi asks Waldek an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:08) - Show content starts. Show links - Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot - Give us feedback!...
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:15) - Show content starts. Show links - Generally Available: Azure Virtual Network Manager user-defined route (UDR) management - Generally Availab...
This week, we take a look at Windows Server 2025, which was released just recently. Who needs it? What are the new and exciting features? What's our experience running it so far? Also, Tobias asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:28) - Show content starts. Show links Find us on Bluesky social: - Tobias Zimmergren — Bluesky - Jussi Roine — Bluesky - Windows Server 2025 GA - Windows Server 2025 documentation We want feedback! - Give us feedback!...
In this episode, we talk about Microsoft Ignite 2024 and our expectations. We've done this several times before, and this time it feels Ignite is even more geared toward the in-person experience - exciting times! Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:02) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft Ignite - Innovate with AI: govern, manage and secure your AI platform - Azure AI platform unlocking the AI revolution - Implementing AI Responsibly and Se...
This week, we digest the NIST AI RMF Playbook and dive into what the four functions are, and share a few thoughts on what we think about this framework. Also, Tobias asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:10) - Show content starts. Show links - ESPC 2024 discount code (100 EUR): CtrlAltAzure - get your tickets here: https://www.sharepointeurope.com/ - NIST AI RMF Playbook We want feedback! - Give us feedback!...
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (05:17) - Show content starts. Show links - Public Preview: Simulate everyday interactions with your app in Azure AI Studio - Public Preview: New eval...
This week, we discuss something near and dear to our hearts - RDP Shortpath! What is it, even? TCP and UDP? Get out of here! We touch on the current enterprise landscape, the need for BYOD, Microsoft's remote working capabilities, and how RDP Shortpath rules them all. Mostly. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:50) - Show content starts. Show links - RDP Shortpath - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 176 - Let's talk about Azure Virtual Desktop - Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 094...
This week, we discuss security assessments and our experiences performing them. What should we consider, and what are the key elements before getting started? What tools should we use, and what is the overall process? We also reflect on security in general and risk and threat considerations. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:26) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft cloud security benchmark | Microsoft Learn - awesome-azure-security (githu...
In this episode, we reflect on productivity with a practical approach. What is productivity for us? How do we get stuff done? What tools do we use? What to consider when thinking of work and outcomes? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:52) - Show content starts. Show links - Stay productive with the Pomodoro Technique! (zimmergren.net) - Three habits to improve health and work-life balance (zimmergren.net) - Muji pencils! - Give us feedback!...
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:54) - Show content starts. Show links - JavaScript challenge on Azure WAF integrated with Azure Front Door - Enforce passwordless with Azure Cache...
We've covered the Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) in the past. It also got a significant rewrite recently, and this week, we look at the updated Reliability pillar with Bastian Ulke from Microsoft. What is it? How should you utilize this pillar? Bastian also talks about the recommendations and patterns within Reliability. Also, Bastian asks Tobias an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (04:18) - Show content starts. Show links - WAF: Reliability - 228 - The updated Opera...
In this episode, we talk about lessons learned from using MacOS (and a MacBook Pro) instead of relying on Windows for all of our work. What works? What doesn't? What's been challenging? Would we recommend this to everyone? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:39) - Show content starts. Show links - Give us feedback!...
In this episode, we reflect on the history, the present, and the future of low code/no-code, coding in general, and Copilots/Generative AI and LLMs. What does the job entail today, and will Copilots replace developers altogether? Some pleasant memories and a few horrifying realizations. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:39) - Show content starts. Show links - Give us feedback!...
In this week's episode, we look at recent Microsoft Tech updates. By popular request, we're expanding the scope beyond just Azure to include Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and similar Microsoft platforms and capabilities. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question. (00:00) - Intro and catching up. (03:04) - Show content starts. Show links - Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365 - What's new in Microsoft Sentinel | Microsoft Learn - Face Check in...
