In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', thehosts discuss various topics including the recent tech layoffs affectingMicrosoft and other companies, the importance of community support during thesetimes, and valuable resources for Azure solution design.

They also explore new features in Windows Server 2025 andthe implications of Sovereign Cloud in Europe. In this conversation, RichardHogan and Cyrus Irandoust discuss the recent updates in backup solutions forMicrosoft 365, particularly focusing on SharePoint, Exchange, and OneDrive.They explore the implications of these updates for data recovery andsovereignty, emphasising the importance of local data control and thechallenges posed by regulations like the US Cloud Act. The discussiontransitions into the concept of sovereign cloud, detailing its significance inensuring data residency and compliance with local laws.

The conversation concludes with reflections on the future ofdata sovereignty and the evolving landscape of cloud solutions.

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Blog

https://themicrosoftcloudblog.com

Socials

X.Twitter: https://x.com/richardihoganBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardihogan.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhogan/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Cloudy with a Chance of Insights

03:01 Tech Layoffs and Industry Impact

09:09 Azure Solution Design and Self-Learning Resources

16:00 Navigating Tech Layoffs: Community Support and Networking

19:59 Windows Server 2025 Features and Enhancements

24:03 Sovereign Cloud and European Directives

24:37 Backup Solutions for N365

32:13 Understanding Sovereign Cloud

41:24 The Future of Data Sovereignty and Cloud Solutions

LINKS

Microsoft 365 Backup

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/backup/?view=o365-worldwide

ASKIAM

https://youtu.be/Qef1Ly4-s8I

GitHub CSDSkilling / Blueprints

https://github.com/CSDSkilling/blueprints

Microsoft Build

https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/home

Windows Server Summit

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/techcommunitylive/windows-server-summit-2025/4361618