In this episode of ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Insights’, the hosts discuss various topics including the recent tech layoffs affecting Microsoft and other companies, the importance of community support during these times, and valuable resources for Azure solution design.
They also explore new features in Windows Server 2025 and the implications of Sovereign Cloud in Europe. In this conversation, Richard Hogan and Cyrus Irandoust discuss the recent updates in backup solutions for Microsoft 365, particularly focusing on SharePoint, Exchange, and OneDrive.
They explore the implications of these updates for data recovery and sovereignty, emphasising the importance of local data control and the challenges posed by regulations like the US Cloud Act. The discussion transitions into the concept of sovereign cloud, detailing its significance in ensuring data residency and compliance with local laws. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of data sovereignty and the evolving landscape of cloud solutions.
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Blog: https://themicrosoftcloudblog.com
SOCIALS
X/Twitter: https://x.com/richardihogan
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardihogan.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhogan/
AUDIO VERSION
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3D5jBLs
Apple: https://apple.co/49kBxxL
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Cloudy with a Chance of Insights
03:01 Tech Layoffs and Industry Impact
09:09 Azure Solution Design and Self-Learning Resources
16:00 Navigating Tech Layoffs: Community Support and Networking
19:59 Windows Server 2025 Features and Enhancements
24:03 Sovereign Cloud and European Directives
24:37 Backup Solutions for M365
32:13 Understanding Sovereign Cloud
41:24 The Future of Data Sovereignty and Cloud Solutions
LINKS
Microsoft 365 Backup
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/backup/?view=o365-worldwide
ASKIAM
https://youtu.be/Qef1Ly4-s8I
GitHub CSDSkilling / Blueprints
https://github.com/CSDSkilling/blueprints
Microsoft Build
https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/home
Windows Server Summit
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/techcommunitylive/windows-server-summit-2025/4361618
