Main Theme & Key Takeaways

This episode centers on resilience-how IT professionals juggle demanding projects, unexpected technical hurdles, and personal upheaval, all while staying ahead of industry changes. Marv’s firsthand stories and practical advice make this episode a masterclass in adaptability, resourcefulness, and the importance of community in tech.

Three Most Intriguing Moments

• Marv’s behind-the-scenes account of completing a massive, months-long Office 365 migration-what went wrong, what he’d never do again, and the surprising “gotchas” every IT pro should hear.
• A suspenseful network troubleshooting saga: how a 95% successful client office move was nearly derailed by mysterious VPN dropouts and duplicate IP conflicts, with a cliffhanger to be resolved in future episodes.
• The personal side of IT: Marv’s candid update on managing critical client work while both his mother and father-in-law faced serious hospitalizations, highlighting the human side of tech.

News

• Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update Cannot Be Canceled: https://tinyurl.com/2jtyn3h9
• SonicWall debuts new firewalls and managed cybersecurity service: https://tinyurl.com/4pas3c98
• D&H and SonicWall Partner to Offer Comprehensive MXDR Solutions: https://tinyurl.com/ycdcvtyf

Companies, Products, and Books Mentioned

• SonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com/
• Solutions Granted: https://solutionsgranted.com/
• D&H Distributing: www.dandh.com
• TechCon Unplugged: https://mspunplugged.com/techcon-unplugged/

Florida Man Stories

• Florida Man: Pipe Bombs and Cardboard License Plate: https://tinyurl.com/89av2w82
• Florida Woman: Alligator Attack While Canoeing: https://tinyurl.com/mryhu6fp
• Kangaroo on the loose in Centra Florida: https://tinyurl.com/mtzdwe4t

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