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In this episode, we dissect the newly refreshed Well-Architected Framework guidance on building AI workloads. What is AI, actually? The guidance is organized into sections, and we walk through each one, sharing our insights and thoughts. (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:26) - Show content starts.Show links- Google Gemini- AI Workload guidance in Well-Architected Framework- Reference architectures- Give us feedback!

 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? (00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:45) - Show content starts.Show links- Update: Retirement date for default outbound access has been extended- GA: Tenant-owned Domain Impersonation for Teams messaging- Preview: Tenant-to-tenant migration with orchestrator for Microsoft 365- Preview: Dynamic Threat Detection Agent- Get started with azureblobcontainer-to-azureblobcontainer migration in Azure Storage- Give us feedback!

In this episode, we take a look at the brand new Microsoft Security Dashboard for AI. We initially spotted this during Microsoft Ignite 2025, and have been eagerly waiting for it to become available. And here it is! We talk about the what, how, and why of this new capability.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:40) - Show content starts.Show links- Microsoft Security Dashboard for AI- Fitness tests that Jussi is working on - part 1, part 2 (in Finnish)- Give us feedback!

In this episode, we take a look at Azure networking topologies from the ground up. What options do we have for building enterprise-scale architectures, and when should we choose one over another? We discuss our own experiences, and also the stuff we seemingly do not know enough about.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:59) - Show content starts.Show links- Define an Azure network topology - Traditional Azure networking topology (Hub and Spoke) - Virtual WAN network topology (Managed)- Give us feedback!

In this episode, we dive deeper into Azure Trusted Signing, and how it can help with signing your binaries. Why should you care? What are the tools today and in the future, and how to get this done right?(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:01) - Show content starts.Show links- Signtool - Introduction to code signing - Trusted Signing- Give us feedback!

In this episode, we take a look at three interesting - and free - tools to help you manage and secure Azure and Entra ID. We take each tool for a spin and reflect on the findings and usage.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:15) - Show content starts.Show links‑ ScEntra‑ azqr - Azure Quick Review‑ EntraExporter- Give us feedback!

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?(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:25) - Show content starts.Show links- Agent 365 tooling servers - Mistral 3 available in Microsoft Foundry - Microsoft 365 Copilot Business - Entra ID support for RDP Connections- Ignite 2025 Next Steps- Foundry Control Plane: Where Developers Build, Operate, and Govern Every Agent Feedback - Give us feedback!

In this episode, we unpack what's new with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. During Ignite 2025, Microsoft announced that the public preview of MDC would be available shortly, and it has arrived now. We'll take a look at what changed, what didn't, and why you should care.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:52) - Show content starts.Show links- Defender for Cloud Preview- Give us feedback!

In this episode, we take a look at the new Microsoft Zero Trust Assessment tool. We reflect on Zero Trust in general, its application in the Microsoft security landscape, and what this exciting tool will offer you.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(05:00) - Show content starts.Show links- Microsoft Zero Trust Assessment tool- Demo of Microsoft Zero Trust Assessment (Merill Fernando)- Give us feedback!

Microsoft Ignite 2025 brought thrilling announcements, including the powerful Azure Copilot which plans and executes cloud actions. The hosts discuss the impact of Security Copilot for E5 customers and its integration with Microsoft’s security tools. They also delve into governance around agents as autonomous work units, emphasizing the need for early design for compliance. Foundry updates are highlighted, showcasing improved agent-building experiences and seamless publishing. The potential risks of agentic automation are a key concern, underscoring the importance of regulatory measures.