Microsoft Mechanics Podcast

Increase productivity and creativity with Microsoft Copilot, offering tailored experiences for both personal and work use. With a foundational free option for personal tasks and an advanced version, Microsoft Copilot Pro integrated with office apps, Copilot optimizes generative AI responses. For work use, unlock commercial data protection and comprehensive in-app experiences with Copilot for Microsoft 365, streamlining tasks across Microsoft 365 apps like Teams for enhanced collaboration and efficiency. Join Mary David Pasch, Microsoft 365 Copilot's Principal Product Manager, as she shares tips to optimize your Microsoft Copilot results. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 00:33 - Overview for personal and work use 01:56 - Retrieval Augmented Generation 03:06 - What an ungrounded experience looks like 03:41 - Ground the LLM with data 05:26 - Copilot Pro experience 06:34 - Microsoft Copilot with commercial data protection 07:51 - Copilot for Microsoft 365 09:58 - Wrap Up ► Link References: Access these Microsoft Copilot experiences at https://copilot.microsoft.com Watch our show on how to get ready for Copilot at https://aka.ms/GetReadyforCopilot For tips and sample prompts, check out https://support.microsoft.com/copilot Get the full playlist of Copilot deep dives at https://aka.ms/m365copilotmechanics ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

27 Feb 202410min

Protect against identity-based attacks with Identity Threat Detection and Response capabilities. Ensure your organization is equipped to protect identities wherever they are—on-premises, in the cloud or hybrid. As an integral component of the XDR experience, identity alerts are contextualized within broader security incidents, enhancing your ability to manage threats effectively. The integrated Copilot experience and advanced hunting capabilities allow for in-depth investigation of alerts and activity logs. Security analysts and identity admins can collaborate seamlessly with bidirectional integration between Defender XDR and Microsoft Entra. Daniel Lynch, Microsoft Defender for Identity's Senior Product Manager, shares how Identity Threat Detection and Response can be utilized in daily operations and coordinated actions throughout every phase of an identity-related security incident, strengthening your organization's defense posture. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Stop identity-based attacks 01:13 - How to use Identity Threat Detection and Response 02:37 - See an active multi-stage incident 03:57 - Use Copilot for Security 05:08 - Advanced Hunting in Microsoft Defender XDR 05:38 - Block a compromised user account in Active Directory 06:44 - Improve security posture in Microsoft Defender XDR with Secure Score 08:04 - Wrap Up ► Link References: For more information, check out https://aka.ms/ITDR ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

22 Feb 20248min

Simplify endpoint management and security with a single, connected experience with the Microsoft Intune Suite. It brings you a broad collection of advanced cross-platform capabilities, with new improvements across application security, secure access to on-prem and private cloud resources, and device operations and support. Enhance application security with Enterprise App Management to streamline deployment, updates, and protection against vulnerabilities. Run approved privileged apps with tailored elevation rules using Endpoint Privilege Management. Ensure secure access to on-prem and private cloud resources using Cloud PKI for streamlined certificate management and Microsoft Tunnel for MAM's Micro-VPN service for unenrolled devices. Gain insights and real-time device querying through advanced analytics. View and control your PCs and Macs, as well as specialized mobile devices, right from the Intune admin center with Remote Help. Dilip Radhakrishnan, Partner, GPM for Microsoft Intune, give an overview of the Microsoft Intune Suite and its recent updates. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Simplify endpoint management and security 01:38 - Enterprise App Management 02:21 - Updating apps 02:43 - Endpoint Privilege Management 03:45 - Securing access to on-prem resources with Cloud PKI 04:29 - Securing mobile access to on-prem and private cloud resources 05:05 - Advanced Analytics- Device query 06:48 - Remote Help 07:49 - Wrap Up ► Link References: Check out https://aka.ms/IntuneSuite ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

7 Feb 20248min

Deliver desktop and app virtualization experiences to almost any device, with VMs running where you need them with Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure Stack HCI. This hybrid solution integrates local data centers with Azure cloud workloads through Azure Arc, enabling flexible, secure, and regionally compliant virtualization experiences. Take advantage of exclusive features like Windows 11 multi-session, previously limited to Windows Server. Maintain precise control over VM hosts' locations, ensuring compliance and optimizing for ultra-low latency. Benefit from unified security with Microsoft Entra ID and streamlined administration through Azure Arc, for increased flexibility and control. Azure expert, Matt McSpirit shows the steps to get it up and running. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI 01:21 - Security and management benefits 01:56 - Get it up and running 03:27 - Connect to session hosts using the new Windows App 04:15 - Configure an Azure Stack HCL 23H2 cluster to run Azure Virtual Desktop 06:28 - Deploy session hosts 08:29 - Configure additional options 09:57 - Wrap Up ► Link References: Check out https://aka.ms/AVDonHCI Steps for setup at https://aka.ms/StackHCISetup ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

2 Feb 202410min

Prevent over-permissioning of your data and resources using a Zero Trust "Just enough access" approach with proactive role-based Conditional Access controls with Microsoft Entra. Privileged identities, like admins, are your highest value targets. Use identity governance controls to scope their access to just what they need to perform their specific job roles within specified time limits. For everyday users, ensure "just enough access" so users can only access what they need to get their jobs done. This is done using Entitlement Management to select the right resources and apps to prevent over-permissioning. With Conditional Access adaptive controls, you can ensure users and devices meet predefined conditions prior to granting access to any resource. Jeremy Chapman, Microsoft 365 Director, shares the controls you can put in place to help ensure access to your resources is protected. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft Entra Conditional Access and ID Governance 01:35 - Privileged Identities 02:51 - How to activate Just-in-Time access 04:32 - Just Enough Access and entitlement management 06:08 - Create access packages07:47 - Conditional Access09:16 - Pre-built templates10:20 - Wrap up ► Link References: Get started, go to https://entra.microsoft.com For more information, check out https://learn.microsoft.com/entra Watch our show and demo on lifecycle workflow automation at https://aka.ms/ILMMechanics ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

30 Jan 202410min

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for organizations of all sizes with Microsoft 365 and Office 365 - without a minimum license count. In this video, Jeremy Chapman from the Microsoft 365 team demonstrates new security, compliance, and privacy updates in the experience. You'll also see what's possible to achieve the right level of file permissions for Zero Trust, just enough access search across Microsoft 365 and with Copilot information retrieval. Beyond data security, we explain prerequisites, administrative controls in the Microsoft 365 admin center, the wizard-based Copilot for Microsoft 365 setup guide, tools to drive adoption, and the new Copilot for Microsoft 365 Dashboard Power BI app to see how people are using Microsoft Copilot in your organization. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 What is Copilot for Microsoft 365 and how does it work? 01:09 What are the data security controls for Microsoft Copilot?03:06 How to set up data protections for Microsoft Copilot 05:47 Are Microsoft Copilot activities logged and auditable? 06:27 Microsoft Copilot data residency and where it's processed 07:11 Admin configurations for Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center 08:10 Microsoft Copilot prerequisites, setup, and licensing 09:16 How to drive Microsoft Copilot readiness and adoption with end users ► Link References: Find the full Microsoft Copilot playlist at https://aka.ms/M365CopilotMechanics For more information about Copilot adoption, check out https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot Use the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center configure a monthly update channel for Copilot features to light up, go to https://config.office.com ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

25 Jan 202410min

Build and deploy copilot style apps that leverage the power of both GPT-4 Turbo with Vision and Azure AI Vision and Search in Microsoft's Azure AI Studio. Enable direct lookups from image inputs over your organizational data to ground generative AI responses. This marks a significant improvement in the accuracy of natural language processing and image recognition tasks to enable new generative AI scenarios. Video inputs are also uniquely supported when you combine GPT-4 Turbo with Vision and Azure AI Vision. Seth Juarez, Principal Program Manager for Azure AI, shares how it's easy to build and orchestrate powerful copilot style apps. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - GPT-4 Turbo with Vision + Azure AI Vision 00:42 - Baseline capabilities of GPT-4 Turbo with Vision 02:43 - Direct lookups of image and video data 04:53 - See the two combined: Demo 05:52 - How to build it 07:17 - See the code behind your app 08:07 - Wrap up ► Link References Start using Azure AI Studio today at https://ai.azure.com Watch a detailed overview at https://aka.ms/AzureAIStudioMechanics Check out our QuickStart guides at https://aka.ms/LearnAIStudio ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

15 Des 20238min

Build, test, deploy, and monitor your generative AI apps at scale from one place with Azure AI Studio. Access models in the Azure OpenAI service from Meta, NVIDIA and Microsoft Research, as well hundreds of open-source models. Integrate your own data across multiple data sets to ground your model, which is made easier through direct integration with OneLake in Microsoft Fabric. It uses shortcuts to let you bring in virtualized data sets across your data estate without having to move them. Use Azure AI Studio for full lifecycle development from a unified playground for prompt engineering, to pre-built Azure AI skills to build multi-modal applications, using language, vision, and speech, as well as Search, which includes hybrid with semantic ranking for more precise information retrieval. Test your AI applications for quality and safety with built-in evaluation, and use a prompt flow tool for custom orchestration, as well as overarching controls with Responsible AI content filters for safety. Seth Juarez, Principal Program Manager for Azure AI, gives you an overview of Azure AI Studio. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Build your own copilots in Azure AI Studio 01:52 - Copilot app running as a chatbot| 03:53 - Retrieval augmented generation grounded on your data 04:54 - Experiment with prompts: Multi-modality 06:47 - Advanced capabilities: Prompt flow 08:58 - Ensure quality and safety of responses 10:09 - Wrap up ► Link References Start using Azure AI Studio today at https://ai.azure.com Check out our QuickStart guides at https://aka.ms/LearnAIStudio ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

11 Des 202310min