
258 - Approaching security assessments for your Microsoft tenant
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 (github.com)- Azure Tenant Security Solution (AzTS) (github.com)- CIS Benchmark for AzureWe want feedback!- Give us feedback!
2 Okt 202443min

257 - On productivity
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!
25 Sep 202450min

256 - Microsoft Tech Updates
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 for Redis- Retirement: Azure Monitor experience (preview) in HDInsight is retiring by February 1, 2025 (microsoft.com)- Retirement: Migrating to TLS 1.2+ with the Deprecation of Outdated Security Protocols (microsoft.com)- Retirement: Azure Logic Apps Integration Service Environment is retired as of August 31, 2024 (microsoft.com)- Retirement: Azure HDInsight on AKS will retire on January 31, 2025 (microsoft.com)- New Copilot+ PCs with Intel and AMD CPUs- Cloud.microsoft details- Public Preview: Customer managed planned failover for Azure Storage (microsoft.com)- Monitoring traffic flows in Azure Firewall using VNet Flow Logs- Generally Available: Enable multifactor authentication for your tenant by 15 October 2024 (microsoft.com)- Give us feedback!
18 Sep 202431min

255 - Reliability in the Well-Architected Framework with Bastian Ulke
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 Operational Excellence pillar in the Azure Well-Architected Framework with Bastian Ulke - Give us feedback!
11 Sep 202442min

254 - Notes from the field: MacOS for work
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!
4 Sep 202438min

253 - Reflections on low-code, coding and Copilots
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!
28 Aug 202438min

252 - Microsoft Tech Updates
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 GA- GitHub Models and instructions- Microsoft 365 - Copilot for Microsoft 365 Risk Assessment QuickStart- New Outlook is GA- Microsoft AI Tour 2024- Give us feedback!
21 Aug 202425min

251 - Unpacking Microsoft compliance
This week, we unpack Microsoft compliance. It can mean many things, and often different things to different people. How have we experienced compliance in practice? What tools, regulations, capabilities, and resources are there? What lessons have we learned? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:27) - Show content starts.Show links- CIS Azure Benchmark- Responsible AI Tools and Practices | Microsoft AI- Give us feedback!
14 Aug 202438min