Best Sharepoint Best Practices Podcasts (2025)

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Final_Version_7_REALLY_Final.docx — The SharePoint Intervention You Didn’t Know You Needed 16:33

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Send us a text Ever opened a SharePoint library so messy you didn’t know where to start? The kind full of “final_final_really_final.docx” chaos, folders from 2016, and documents with no owner in sight? In this episode, we stage a SharePoint intervention. I’ll walk you through how I took one out-of-control document library and transformed it into a …

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Copilot Chat for Everyone, AI Agents Everywhere in Teams, and Fighting “Workslop” – Practical 365 Podcast S04E44 1:03:02

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Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux as they discuss Microsoft’s latest AI updates – from Copilot Chat coming to all Microsoft 365 apps (no license required) to Teams getting AI agents in meetings, channels, and communities. They also warn about the rise of “AI-generated workslop” cluttering our workflows, and dig into why many Copilot pilot proje…

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Mental Models, Not Features: The SharePoint Training Revolution 15:04

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Send us a text Traditional SharePoint training fails because it focuses on clicks, not concepts. After two decades of watching adoption stall, I developed something different — The Container Method™. In this episode, I share the story behind this new approach, why it works, and how it transforms SharePoint from a confusing tool into something intui…

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SharePoint Confessions: Metadata Mayhem, Subsite Chaos & Workflow Woes (and How to Fix Them) 11:12

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Send us a text Ever sat through a two-hour metadata committee meeting? Or clicked into a SharePoint subsite only to find… one lonely document? Or maybe you’ve heard the cubicle chorus of “You left it checked out!” echo across the office? In this episode, I’m spilling my SharePoint confessions — the good, the bad, and the downright messy. From 13 ma…

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Copilot Studio Updates, Licensing Changes, and Local AI Testing with Jan – Practical 365 Podcast S04E43 34:04

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Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux as they unpack Microsoft’s latest Copilot Studio updates, including new licensing terminology, human-in-the-loop features, and real-time protection for AI agents. Plus, hear how Jan can help you test AI agents locally before deploying them in Microsoft 365, and get their take on Microsoft’s quiet reversal of it…

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Can Only See What You Can See. But What If You Can See Too Much? 17:00

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Send us a text Microsoft 365 Copilot is rolling out across organizations worldwide, promising unprecedented productivity gains. Yet there’s a hidden danger many companies aren’t prepared for. Years of casual SharePoint sharing have created exposure risks that AI is about to amplify in ways you may never have imagined. In this episode, I unpack the …

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How Microsoft Copilot Helps People With Learning Differences Like Dyscalculia and Dyslexia 10:31

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Send us a text In this short episode, I talk about the new features in Excel Copilot — and why they matter so much to me. I have dyscalculia, a learning difference that makes numbers incredibly difficult. For most of my career, Excel has been the tool that left me behind. I can’t hold more than four digits of a phone number in my head, I still coun…

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Is AI Coming for Your Job? What the Data Really Says 15:09

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Send us a text Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to your career, or is it the most powerful tool you'll ever have? In this episode, we cut through the hype and get to the facts by breaking down a groundbreaking new study from Microsoft Research that analysed over 200,000 real-world AI interactions. Join us as we translate the academic findings in…

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SharePoint On-Prem Exploited & Keeping on top of changes in M365: Practical 365 Podcast S04E42 48:58

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Join Steve Goodman, Paul Robichaux, and Bastiaan Verdonk as they delve into the critical security vulnerabilities affecting on-premises SharePoint servers, including the "ToolShell" exploit chain (CVE-2025-49704, CVE-2025-49706, CVE-2025-53770, CVE-2025-53771) which enables unauthenticated remote code execution. They discuss the scale of the proble…

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Copilot and Security: Will AI Surface the Wrong Thing in Your SharePoint? Plus, the Amazing New Features! 12:22

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Send us a text Copilot is transforming the way we work – but with all its power, comes one big question: Are you absolutely sure it won’t surface the wrong thing? In this episode of Simply SharePoint, we break down the real truth about Copilot and security. You’ll learn why Copilot doesn’t override permissions – but also why every forgotten sharing…

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Fix the Mess: From SharePoint Chaos to Copilot Clarity 15:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Liza introduces the 5-Day SharePoint Reset, a fast, practical, and stress-free way to get your SharePoint environment under control—no massive overhaul required. Born from real workplace frustration and chaos (yes, including those dreaded "final_final_final" file names), this approach is tailored for busy teams deali…

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Stop the Microsoft 365 Madness: How to Choose the Right Tool Every Time 17:55

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Send us a text Staring at your screen wondering whether to create that project in Teams, SharePoint, or Loop? You're not alone. Microsoft 365's abundance of tools has created a hidden productivity crisis: decision paralysis that's costing organisations millions in lost time and frustration. In this episode, we dive deep into what I call 'The Micros…

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Analysing Copilot's Zero-Day, Outages, M365 Local and New Copilot Agents: Practical 365 Podcast S4 E41 40:21

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In Season 4, Episode 41 of the Practical 365 Podcast, hosts Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaud explore a range of pressing topics in the tech world. They kick off with a deep dive into the Microsoft 365 Copilot exploit, "Echo Leak," discussing its implications for AI safeguards and the future of agentic AI. The conversation then shifts to a recent gl…

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Is Your SharePoint Ready for Microsoft Copilot? The AI Revolution Starts with Information Architecture 17:14

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Send us a text Microsoft Copilot is rolling out now, but most SharePoint environments aren't ready for AI. In this episode, Liza Tinker reveals why your current SharePoint setup will likely fail with Copilot and what you can do about it. Discover the critical information architecture foundations that make AI effective, learn how to finally resolve …

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Beyond the Basics: Why Your Microsoft 365 Training is Falling Short (And How to Fix It!) 18:27

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Send us a text Tired of feeling lost and frustrated in Microsoft 365? This episode of the Simply SharePoint Podcast is for you! This week I'm tackling a critical issue in the modern workplace: why so much Microsoft 365 training falls short, leaving millions of users struggling to harness the platform's incredible power. We'll dive deep into the dai…

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The Human Voice Matters - Even With Copilot 16:27

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Send us a text As Microsoft Copilot becomes deeply embedded in every part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem—Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint—we're entering an era of accelerated content creation. Presentations, summaries, documents, and even entire training modules can now be generated at the click of a button. But where do we draw the line? In…

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Why SharePoint Feels Like a Mess (and How to Fix It) 17:36

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Send us a text Let’s face it—most SharePoint sites end up messy. Files are scattered, no one knows what’s current, and people start saying, “I hate SharePoint.” But it’s not SharePoint’s fault—it’s how it’s been set up. In this first episode of the Simply SharePoint Podcast, I break down why things go wrong, how SharePoint actually works (spoiler: …

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Active Directory Security and Configuration Best Practices with Victor King: Practical 365 Podcast S04E40 41:24

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In this episode, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Victor King from Quest on best practices for Active Directory security. They discuss identifying misconfigurations, managing privileged access, and continuous environmental monitoring. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to st…

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M365 Numbers, Viva Engage Evolution, and Cybersecurity Leadership with Adam Banks: Practical 365 Podcast S04E39 1:02:16

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Steve and Paul dissect Microsoft's latest financial report, explore Viva Engage's future, and discuss the role of AI in project management. Adam Banks shares insights on cybersecurity, accountability, and the mindset shifts needed for IT leadership. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to…

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064 | Microsoft 365 Developer Program Tenants: Questions + Wishes 9:40

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION What developers really need from the new Microsoft 365 developer program: CDX-like tenants, rich sample data, and flexible licensing options. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this episode, y…

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063 | Microsoft 365 Developer Program Status - April 2025 19:30

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION We finally got that public statement we've been waiting from Microsoft for over a year for - we got an update on the Microsoft 365 developer tenants! Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this ep…

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On-Premises Pain, Copilot Curiosity, and a Glimpse into Global Secure Access: Practical 365 Podcast S04E38 1:02:49

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Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux dissect the latest Microsoft news, focusing on the sting of rising on-premises licensing costs. The team also explores Copilot Studio and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Plus, Steve Goodman and Bastiaan Verdonk interview Microsoft's Janice Ricketts, to unravel the complexities of Global Secure Access (GSA) and Zer…

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Exchange Online Cracks Down, Message Center Madness, and Conditional Access Done Right: Practical 365 Podcast S04 E37 1:01:33

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Steve and Paul cut through the noise of a million Message Center notifications to bring you the need-to-know on Exchange Online's new sending limits. Plus, security expert Louis Mastelinck schools Steve & Bastiaan on practical Conditional Access – because let's face it, most deployments are a mess. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 36…

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Exchange Server Updates, AI Hype, and Practical Cybersecurity with Paula Januszkiewicz: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E36 1:04:02

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Paul Robichaux and Steve Goodman discuss Exchange Server's 2025 H1 update and cut through the hype around AI agents, questioning whether they're living up to the marketing. Then, cybersecurity expert Paula Januszkiewicz shares fascinating red team stories, including modifying a water cooler to gain network access, and offers practical security advi…

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So Long Rich, and Thanks for Avoiding the Phish: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E35 24:06

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It's the last Practical 365 podcast starring Rich Dean, as he departs for pastures new in the next chapter of his career, but we aren't ending with a damp squid of an episode - on the show this week, we do a bit of a lessons learnt: We chat about some of the top guests we've had on the show, and what interesting nuggets of information are still rel…

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Free Copilot Chat Lands For All, Exchange Audit Logging Changes & More: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E34 37:08

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Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux to discuss Microsoft's latest announcements, including the surprise move to make Copilot Chat free for all Microsoft 365 users, significant changes coming to Exchange Online audit logging, and the new Outlook's arrival via Windows Update. Plus, get their takes on Microsoft's major AI reorganization with the new…

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Cloud.Microsoft Domain Changes, Viva Goals Retirement & Copilot Updates: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E33 37:24

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Join Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux for the penultimate episode of 2024, where they discuss Microsoft's significant end-of-year announcements, including the retirement of Viva Goals, major infrastructure changes with cloud.microsoft domains, and the future of Outlook. Plus, get their takes on Microsoft's latest AI developments and what these chan…

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Microsoft Places, Teams Features and Copilot Confusion: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E32 42:26

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In this week's show, Paul and Steve discuss the latest Microsoft Places announcements, debate whether Teams tries to be too many things at once, and examine the sometimes confusing world of Copilot integration across Microsoft 365 services. Plus, we share our thoughts on Microsoft Ignite logistics and what we hope for the future of the conference. …

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Identity Management Deep Dive with Microsoft's Merill Fernando - The Practical 365 Podcast S4E31 57:32

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In this episode of the Practical 365 Podcast, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Merill Fernando, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, for a deep dive into identity management and community-driven innovation. As we approach Microsoft Ignite, Merill shares insights on upcoming announcements in security and identity management, including th…

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Copilot Wave 2, Exchange's Final Countdown & Teams Updates - The Practical 365 Podcast S4E30 35:09

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In our first of two Practical 365 Podcasts before Ignite begins, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux dive deep into what was best in Microsoft's Wave 2 release and chat about Copilot Pages - is it a good move from Microsoft? In other crucial news, we address the approaching end of support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, and what organizations need …

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062 | Voitanos 2.0 - Concepts Made Clear Introducing the New Brand 7:09

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Discover Voitanos' new brand identity, featuring a refreshed logo and theme. Learn how Voitanos will better serve developers in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed …

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061 | Microsoft 365 Copilot Developer GA - All you need to know! 21:50

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this article, get the latest on the developer extensibility story's GA milestone with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learn everything from GA & what's next! Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this …

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Microsoft Security Copilot: AI's Role in Revolutionizing Cybersecurity - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E29 1:12:13

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In the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by Rod Trent. Rod discusses his extensive background in content creation and his current role at Microsoft, focusing on the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, particularly through the lens of Copilot for Security. The discussion covers the challenges of AI adoption, the importance of aski…

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060 | Troubleshoot TTK issues with Node, Azure Functions, & macOS 8:32

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn how to fix incompatible Node.js version issues with the Azure Functions Core Tools in the Teams Toolkit (TTK) for VS Code when using NVM on macOS. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this…

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059 | SharePoint Framework v1.20 - What's in the Latest Release 20:40

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn what I found while picking apart the latest SharePoint Framework (SPFx) release, v1.20. There's not much in this release, but enough worth covering. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed th…

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TEC Special: AI, Identity, and the Future of IT with Shinesa Cambric - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E28 33:14

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Cybersecurity expert Shinesa Cambric joing Steve Goodman to discuss the evolving landscape of IT. In this episode, we explore the parallels between AI adoption and the cloud revolution, and get into the changing nature of identity in our digital world. Shinesa shares insights from her 20+ years in IT and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming TEC 202…

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TEC Special: Paul Thurrott on Windows future & Copilot taking your job - The Practical 365 Podcast S04 E27 32:43

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On the show this week, Steve Goodman is joined by IT industry veteran, Paul Thurrott to talk a variety of subjects he'll be speaking on in his keynote at TEC 2024 - namely Windows and Copilot. As Microsoft have had a turbulent year with both, we get Paul's take on it. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebo…

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058 | Port Retiring Office 365 Connectors to Microsoft Teams Bots 16:13

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn how to transition from Office 365 Connectors to Microsoft Teams Bots for better security, management, and enhanced capabilities in your Teams channels. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed…

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057 | Validate Microsoft Entra ID generated OAuth tokens 16:10

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn how to validate OAuth tokens generated by Microsoft Entra ID for securing custom apps or APIs - focus on verifying token authenticity and various claims. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoy…

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056 | Webpack Magic in SPFx: Optimize Bundles with Code Splitting 8:42

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn how to optimize SharePoint Framework web parts using code splitting techniques with Webpack magic comments for improved performance. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this episode, you …

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TEC Special: Microsoft 365's Darkest Corners & PowerShell Scripting with Tony Redmond & Michel de Rooij - The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E26 31:39

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Joining Steve Goodman on this week's podcast, is Paul Robichaux - as a guest alongside MVPs Tony Redmond and Michel de Rooij. Tony talks to us about his upcoming TEC session and explores some of the darker secrets of Microsoft 365 and what IT teams need to know as they continue manage it. And managing it doesn't get more fun than when you use Power…

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Improving your AD Security with Derek Melber: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E25 34:56

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On the show this week, Steve Goodman and Rich Dean are joined by speaker guest, TEC speaker & 20-time Microsoft MVP, Derek Melber. On the show, Derek gives invaluable tips on how to ensure your AD remains secure in a world of cloud and on-premises threats, and we discuss an important but often ignore topic - removing NTLM passwords from use in your…

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Crowdstrike Fallout, OneDrive Changes and Planner gets Copilot: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E24 32:36

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On the show this week, Steve and Paul discuss the Crowdstrike outage and its fallout, and discuss important changes coming to OneDrive for Business that you'll need to pay attention to. In other news, Copilot for Planner is in preview - but there's a big catch! Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and…

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055 | Microsoft Graph Webhooks - What, Why, How & Best Practices 15:46

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Learn about a feature that's been in Microsoft Graph for a very long time. But it's always surprising to me how many people aren't aware of it. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this episode,…

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Places, Outlook Classic, and Teams Rooms Upgrades: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E23 25:17

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Microsoft Places preview, Outlook Classic rebrand, and AI upgrades for Teams Rooms highlight this week's Practical 365 podcast. We discuss the potential impact of Places in the hybrid work landscape, the implications of Outlook's renaming, and how AI-powered speaker recognition is enhancing Teams meetings. Plus, we cover key Microsoft 365 roadmap i…

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054 | SharePoint Framework Domain Isolated Web Part Retirement 4:35

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Microsoft is at it again... building off all the retirement notices in 2023, Microsoft is as it again killing off a SharePoint Framework (SPFx) feature. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this…

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Microsoft's Security Stumble and AD Modernization Insights: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E22 1:00:50

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On the Practical 365 podcast this week, Rich Dean and I tackle a hot topic that's got the tech world buzzing - Microsoft's alleged security misstep that may have paved the way for the SolarWinds hack. We also chat with Julian Stephan from Quest Software, who shares some valuable insights on Active Directory modernization. Want to stay up to date on…

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053 | Setting the SharePoint Framework Hosted Workbench Test Site 6:18

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Why doesn't the SharePoint hosted workbench load for new projects? You probably forgot to do this one small step when you setup your dev environment. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed this ep…

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052 | What You Need to Know - Microsoft 365 Developer Program Changes in 2024 8:49

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WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube ********** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Understand the recent changes in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, why they were made, and when you can get a free M365 developer/sandbox tenants again. Get any links, images, and resources mentioned in this episode in the associated article and YouTube video. If you enjoyed t…

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Copilot in SharePoint, Agents & Recall, plus Karin Skapski talks automation: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E21 59:40

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On this week's show, Steve and Paul are joined by Microsoft's Karin Skapski, who'll be presenting "Keeping Current in the Cloud: Automate and Stay Ahead" at TEC 2024, and joins us to discuss automation, Copilot and much more. Plus, Steve and Paul discuss Windows Recall and whether this is a good move by Microsoft, and in Microsoft 365 we discuss ne…