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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.

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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.

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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.
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- 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

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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.
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- CIS Azure Benchmark
- Responsible AI Tools and Practices | Microsoft AI

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We haven't talked about Microsoft Sentinel in a while. This week, we take a look at auxiliary logs - a new capability that Sentinel benefits from. What is it, and why and when should you use it? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.

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- Setting up auxiliary plan
- Create a destination table using the API

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This week, we talk about the modern security landscape, based on an infographic we saw floating around on LinkedIn. It's a great point to start conversations with decision makers and your teams to understand the wider security landscape, and which components on the Microsoft platforms that can help.

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- Post by Sameh Younis | LinkedIn 

- Cybersecurity Copilot blog by Sameh Younis (cybersecurity-copilot.com) 

- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 153 - An early look at Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence 

- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 146 - A look at Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management 

- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | 231 - Let's explore Microsoft Security Exposure Management 

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In this week's episode, we look at recent Azure updates. What's new? What's interesting? What's retiring? We found updates for Azure Functions, Defender for Cloud, Windows VM and MFA, and many others. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.

(00:00) - Intro and catching up.
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- Public Preview: Continuous Performance Diagnostics for Windows VMs to enhance VM Troubleshooting
- Windows Server 2025 Preview on Azure
- MFA requirements update
- Public preview for the Microsoft Entra Powershell module
- Generally Available: Run Azure Load Testing on Azure Functions (microsoft.com)
- Service Retirement (Preview) - Microsoft Azure
- What's new in Microsoft Defender for Cloud features

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This week, we talk about Entra Suite. What is it? We tackled Entra ID plans previously, but now we have Entra Suite. What's included, who should get it, and how much does it cost?  Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.

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- Entra Suite
- The Microsoft vision for a trust fabric | Microsoft Security Blog
- Episode 235: Entra SSE

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This week, as it's the summer holiday season, we discuss our plans for interesting Azure projects. What to study, try out, and what's a long-forgotten project to resume? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.

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- Azure Bastion Premium
- Llama3 fine-tuning: Meta, Azure AI Studio
- GrovePi Internet of Things Robot Kit

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This week, we tackle Entra ID licensing. We discuss the basics of Entra ID plans, the use of licenses with B2B guest accounts, and what comes into play with multi-tenant organizations and governance licensing. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.

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- One account, one tenant
- About MAU

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