Ctrl+Alt+Azure

Mar 05 2025 280 ep. 35 mins 310
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This is the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. We talk about all things Microsoft, including Microsoft Azure, and share our experiences and thoughts on the way. Your hosts are Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.

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280 - A lap around Azure AI Foundry Agents (preview)

Mar 05 2025 39 mins  
This week, we look at building agents using Azure AI Foundry. What's an agent, and why should you care? What's the process for building an agent? And where does Copilot Studio stand in here? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:05) - Show content starts.Show links- Azure AI Foundry: Agents (preview)- Introducing Azure AI Agent service- Ct

279 - Backing up the cloud

Feb 26 2025 32 mins  
This week, we focus on disaster recovery - specifically, backups. Should you back up the cloud? All of Azure and Microsoft 365? Or nothing? We consider the different viewpoints, options, and possibilities. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:00) - Show content starts.Show links- I Ran 9 Popular LLMs on Raspberry Pi 5; Here's What I Found

278 - Microsoft Tech Updates

Feb 19 2025 23 mins  
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, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:50) - Show content starts.Show l

277 - Five things you should start doing for operational security

Feb 12 2025 38 mins  
Let's talk OpSec! In practice - we share five indispensable things you shuold adopt today - if you haven't - to ensure you are following proper operational security approaches when dealing with customer data, connectivity, and work in general. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:20) - Show content starts.Show links- Windows LAPS overview

276 - The State of Zero Trust in 2025

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
It's been a couple of years since we last looked at the state of Zero Trust. In this week's episode, we discuss Zero Trust as we see it today. What is it, and is it widely adopted already? What should you consider if you're going to Zero Trust? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:54) - Show content starts.Show links- Ctrl+Alt+Azure | Tru

275 - Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024

Jan 29 2025 39 mins  
This week, we review the Microsoft Digital Defense report 2024. We did the same previously for 2023, so this time, we'll look at what's interesting in the report and what to focus on with security. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:30) - Show content starts.Show links- Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024- Microsoft blog: Escalating c

274 - CIS Benchmark for Microsoft 365 v4.0.0

Jan 22 2025 33 mins  
This week, we discuss the newly updated CIS Benchmark guidance for Microsoft 365. What is it, and why should you use it? We walk through the areas of the benchmark, how to do it, and what to do with the results. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:23) - Show content starts.Show links- CIS-CAT® Pro - A powerful tool for automating CIS Be

273 - Microsoft 365 Copilot one year later

Jan 15 2025 44 mins  
This week, we reflect on Microsoft 365 Copilot. It's been available for about a year now, and we talk about the insights, lessons learned and considerations, and reflections on productivity with Copilot. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:49) - Show content starts.Show links- Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard- Copilot Analytics reports- G

272 - Lessons learned with Azure Policy

Jan 08 2025 27 mins  
This week, we're taking a real-life look at Azure Policies. We've talked about the capability a bit before. Let's see what insights we've gathered over the previous months working with Azure Policy. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:50) - Show content starts.Show links- Sample KQL queries from Microsoft- AzAdvertizer- Azure Resource In

271 - Microsoft Tech Updates

Jan 01 2025 29 mins  
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, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:14) - Show content starts.Show l