Welcome to Episode 394 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we explore everything you need to know to get your Microsoft 365 tenant ready for Copilot. From licensing requirements to deployment best practices, we break down the steps to ensure a seamless setup.Key topics include:

Understanding Copilot licensing, including E3, E5, and Business Premium options.

Ensuring compatibility with Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, Teams, and Outlook.

Exploring Copilot’s data protection and auditing architecture to safeguard sensitive information and prevent oversharing.

Integrating SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM), now included with Copilot, to enhance collaboration and control.

Leveraging Microsoft’s Copilot Control System for managing prompts, sensitivity labels, and security posture.

We also cover the newly announced Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat initiative and the evolving role of AI-driven collaboration tools in business workflows. Whether you’re an IT admin or a decision-maker, this episode provides the insights you need to deploy Copilot successfully and harness its full potential.Don’t miss this comprehensive guide to preparing your organization for the future of AI-powered productivity!

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Show Notes

Copilot for all: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Microsoft 365 Copilot admin guide for E3 + SAM licenses

Microsoft 365 Copilot admin guide for E5 + SAM licenses

Microsoft 365 Copilot with SharePoint

Get ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot with SharePoint Advanced Management

Copilot Control System explained

AI security posture management

Microsoft 365 Copilot data protection and auditing architecture

Address oversharing concerns in Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment blueprint

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