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Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast

Ben Stegink, Scott Hoag
Microsoft 365
Azure
Copilot
Sharepoint
Azure Files
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Ignite
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust
Infrastructure As Code
Data Security
Model Context Protocol
Log Analytics
Azure Verified Modules
Endpoint Security
Azure Bicep
Azure Virtual Desktop
Entra ID

Your Microsoft Cloud News from a couple of IT Pros

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Welcome to Episode 435 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben and Scott take a lap around what’s new in Power BI, starting with the two MCP servers now in preview, one local and one remote, that can clean up your data model, writ... more

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Welcome to Episode 434 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Microsoft announced Project Perception on 2026-07-27 with a lot of “workforce of AI agents” language. In this episode, Ben and Scott discuss what Perception really is, what it needs from y... more

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Welcome to Episode 433 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben and Scott discuss how Microsoft 365 authentication is moving from “make passwords safer with MFA” to “remove phishable authentication wherever possible.” The practical... more

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Welcome to Episode 432 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, Ben and Scott discuss how AI is not eliminating Microsoft 365 and Azure consulting, but it is changing what clients think they are buying.

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Recent Guests

Joy Apple
Microsoft MVP, governance and collaboration expert
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Episode: Episode 425 – Exploring Collaboration and Governance at the MVP Summit with Joy Apple
Eric Woodruff
Chief Identity Architect at Semperis; security MVP focused on identity
Semperis
Episode: Episode 423 – Non-Human Identities in Microsoft Entra with Eric Woodruff and Chris Brumm
Chris Brumm
Cyber security architect; Leucania; identity security MVP
Leucania
Episode: Episode 423 – Non-Human Identities in Microsoft Entra with Eric Woodruff and Chris Brumm
Frank Lesniak
Lead of the Microsoft 365 team at West Monroe
West Monroe
Episode: Episode 421: Microsoft 365 Mergers and Divestitures with Frank Lesniak
John Joyner
An 18-year Microsoft MVP and Senior Director of Technology at Corsica Technologies
Corsica Technologies
Episode: Episode 419 – Security and AI: Security Store, Security Copilot, and Agents
Cat Schneider
IT professional and expert in SharePoint and Power Automate solutions
Episode: Episode 418 – An Anti-AI Adventure with Cat Schneider: SharePoint, Power Automate, and Conference Shenanigans
Henrik Wojcik
Senior Cloud Specialist and Security MVP from Denmark
Bank Data
Episode: Episode 416 – Microsoft Sentinel, Security, and Ignite with Henrik Wojcik
Will Gries
Principal Program Manager at Microsoft with extensive experience in storage solutions.
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 413 – Simplifying Azure Files with a new file share-centric management model
Ben Stegink
Guest speaker and IT professional
Episode: Episode 410 – Joy and Jay take over and talk Change Management

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Ben
Host of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast
Scott
Co-host of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Content good, audio horrific

    Do not record in Grand Central Station with a flip phone.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Desprenhz
    United States5 months ago
  • My must hear Azure/M365 podcast

    I respect the honesty of the hosts and the depth of knowledge this podcast offers. Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonsil
    United States5 years ago
  • As podcast.

    Half the podcast is ads. The other half is a guy who rips on Florida and Georgia. Oh, that guy went on vacation to Colorado when things were starting to get bad. Bravo.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MonkeyMan2550
    United States6 years ago
  • Podcast Every IT Pro Should Listen Too

    Every morning before I start my drive to work I check for a new episode of MS Cloud IT Pro! If you are an IT Pro working with the Microsoft Strack this is an amazing podcast for you. Instead of reading all the blog updates from Microsoft I'm able to get all my updates from Ben and Scott. I've even been lucky enough to submit a question to them and had a whole podcast devoted to the topic. Just wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to Ben and Scott for helping me keep my skills and knowledge up to date... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveTheITDude
    United States7 years ago
  • Stay ahead of the cloud

    Great podcast for staying up to date with what is happening in Azure and Office 365

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivan_Wilson
    Australia7 years ago

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Content quality is high and keeps IT pros up to date.
Listener interest grows when episodes focus on practical governance and security topics.
Some episodes have lengthy intros and ads that detract from the show.

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Episode 399 – Azure Infrastructure as Code with Greg Suttie
Q: What advice do you give to students learning Bicep?
I emphasize the importance of structuring code correctly and not relying solely on automated generation; understanding the framework is crucial.
Episode 399 – Azure Infrastructure as Code with Greg Suttie
Q: What is your experience with Bicep compared to traditional resource manager templates?
I found Bicep more intuitive and easier to use for deploying resources, focusing on hands-on learning for effective deployment practices.
Episode 399 – Azure Infrastructure as Code with Greg Suttie
Q: How do you see customers going through the motions of migrating to Azure?
Many customers start in the portal doing click ops, but after they realize they need to replicate environments, they appreciate the value of Bicep for a more repeatable process.
Episode 398 – PowerShell and Intune with Harm Veenstra
Q: What are the most important uses of PowerShell for you?
Primarily automation for user management and migrations, especially in Microsoft 365.
Episode 398 – PowerShell and Intune with Harm Veenstra
Q: What was your experience of becoming an MVP?
It took a lot of community involvement and understanding of the nomination process, plus six months for him to achieve the MVP status.

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Two IT pros discuss Microsoft cloud topics with a practical, practitioner-focused lens. Recent episodes center on passwordless authentication, AI-driven delivery and governance, cloud policy migrations, and hands-on experiences with Copilot, Entra ID, and related Microsoft 365/Azure tools. Listeners get actionable guidance on deployment campaigns, licensing strategies, security controls, and governance models, often illustrated through real-world admin workflows and multi-tenant realities. The show stands out for its accessible, in-the-trench discussions, clear takeaways, and a steady cadence of practical how-tos balanced with strategic considerations for enterprise environments.

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5. John Joyner
6. Cat Schneider
7. Henrik Wojcik
8. Will Gries

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