Oversharing Control At Enterprise Scale | Updates For Microsoft 365 Copilot In Microsoft Purview Microsoft Mechanics podcast

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Protect your organization’s data with Microsoft Purview. Gain complete visibility into potential data leaks, from AI applications to unmanaged cloud services, and take immediate action to prevent unwanted data sharing. Microsoft Purview unifies data security controls across Microsoft 365 apps, the Edge browser, Windows and macOS endpoints, and even network communications over HTTPS —all in one place. Take control of your data security with automated risk insights, real-time policy enforcement, and seamless management across apps and devices. Strengthen compliance, block unauthorized transfers, and streamline policy creation to stay ahead of evolving threats. Roberto Yglesias, Microsoft Purview Principal GPM, goes beyond Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and shows how to ensure your data stays protected no matter where it goes. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft Purview 01:33 - Assess DLP Policies with DSPM 03:10 - DLP across apps and endpoints 04:13 - Unmanaged cloud apps in Edge browser 04:39 - Block file transfers across endpoints 05:27 - Network capabilities 06:41 - Updates for policy creation 08:58 - New options 09:36 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/PurviewDLPUpdates ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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How to set up Windows 365 (2025 tutorial) 15:02

14 days ago15:02

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Set up and access your Cloud PCs from anywhere with a full Windows experience on any device using Windows 365. Whether you're working from a browser, the Windows app, or Windows 365 Link, your desktop, apps, and settings are always available—just like a traditional PC. As an admin, you can quickly provision and manage Cloud PCs for multiple users with Microsoft Intune. Scott Manchester, Windows Cloud Vice President, shows how easy it is to set up secure, scalable environments, ensure business continuity with built-in restore, and optimize performance with AI-powered insights. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Windows 365 Cloud PC 00:51 - Benefits to Cloud PCs 02:32 - How to set it up 04:58 - Provisioning process 06:16 - Options to connect to Cloud PC 07:40 - Restore Cloud PC 08:52 - Backups for PC forensics 09:44 - Failover options 11:36 - Change Cloud PC specs 12:51 - Connect from personal devices 14:28 - Wrap up ► Link References Check out https://aka.ms/W365Docs ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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New reasoning agents: Researcher and Analyst in Microsoft 365 Copilot 8:28

14 days ago8:28

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Analyze data and research with expertise on demand, and automate workflows with intelligent agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Analyst thinks like a data scientist and Researcher like an expert, so you can uncover insights, validate logic, and generate expert-level reports in minutes. And using Microsoft Copilot Studio, build your own autonomous AI agents to streamline multi-step processes with deep reasoning, like responding to RFPs or synthesizing internal knowledge, incorporating Copilot Flows as automated actions. No need for perfect prompts—just describe what you need, and Copilot will reason through the task, surface key insights, and deliver actionable results faster than ever. Jeremy Chapman, Microsoft 365 Director, walks you through how to use these AI-driven agents step-by-step, from data analysis to research and automation. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Reasoning agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot 00:59 - Analyst 02:58 - Researcher 04:46 - How it differs from other models 05:29 - How to build your own deep reasoning agent 07:58 - Wrap up ► Link References To get started, check out https://aka.ms/CopilotReasoning ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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How AI and agents transform frontline work 9:44

22 days ago9:44

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Stay productive and connected with AI-powered experiences for frontline workers using Android and iOS devices to quickly sign in, manage tasks, find information, and collaborate with team members. Easily access essential resources, check inventory, and get instant answers from Copilot Chat and AI agents that you can build in SharePoint and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Microsoft 365’s latest device experiences take frontline productivity and customer interactions to the next level—from improving customer interactions to managing worksites. Avery Salumbides, Microsoft 365 Frontline Product Manager, demonstrates key updates across Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and AI agents on mobile, plus essential admin setup considerations to equip your frontline. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft 365 AI-powered and Android and iPhone experiences 00:30 - Demo- Frontline worker experience 01:07 - Streamlined Task Management in Teams and using your own apps 02:34 - Use AI with Copilot Chat and agents to access information 05:13 - Connect with peers and translate conversations in Microsoft Teams 06:17 - Shift management & scheduling - even with nearby locations 06:48 - How to get it running in Microsoft 365 admin center 08:05 - Information access and setting up QR + PIN in Microsoft Entra 09:20 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/M365Frontline ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Introducing Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations 13:54

23 days ago13:54

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Investigate data security, risk and leak cases faster by leveraging AI-driven insights with Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations. This goes beyond the superficial metadata and activity-only signals found in incident management and SIEM tools, by analyzing the content itself within compromised files, emails, messages, and Microsoft Copilot interactions. Data Security Investigations allows you to pinpoint sensitive data and assess risks at a deeper level—quickly understanding the value of what’s been exposed. Then by mapping connections between compromised data and activities, you can easily find the source of the security risk or exposure. And using real-time risk insights, you can also apply the right protections to minimize future vulnerabilities. Data Security Investigations is also integrated with Microsoft Defender incident management as part your broader SOC toolset. Nick Robinson, Microsoft Purview Principal Product Manager, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how to enhance your ability to safeguard critical information. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations 01:00 - Risks of data theft & data leaks 03:20 - Start an investigation 04:45 - Results of an investigation 06:15 - Vector-based search & semantic indexing 08:00 - Use AI for the investigation 09:21 - Map activities 10:44 - Connect SOC & Data Security teams 11:21 - Known leaked information 12:26 - Steps to get DSI up and running 13:15 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/DataSecurityInvestigations Stay up-to-date with our blog at https://aka.ms/DSIBlog ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Introducing Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin centers 8:31

30 days ago8:31

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Streamline daily admin tasks with AI-powered insights, natural language queries, and automation using Microsoft 365 Admin Copilot. Quickly recap key updates, monitor service health, and track important changes—all in one place. No more digging through multiple pages—just ask Copilot for the answers you need, grounded in real-time data from your tenant. From finding users and managing licenses to generating visual insights and automating tasks with PowerShell, use Copilot to simplify complex admin workflows and save valuable time. For Copilot in the admin center to light up, all you need is one active Microsoft 365 Copilot license for any user in your tenant and from the Microsoft 365 admin center, you can get started right away. Jeremy Chapman, Director of Microsoft 365, demonstrates how to leverage Copilot for proactive guidance, whether in the Microsoft 365 admin center or directly within Copilot Chat. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Copilot in Microsoft 365 00:42 - Use Copilot for change management 02:13 - Stay ahead of upcoming changes 03:31 - User and licensing queries 04:21 - Generate Visual Insights for Licensing and Usage 04:50 - Author PowerShell scripts for bulk operations 06:07 - Copilot Chat using Microsoft 365 Admin agent 07:37 - Copilot admin coming soon 07:51- Wrap up ► Link References For more information, check out https://aka.ms/CopilotinMAC Start using Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Microsoft 365 admin center at https://admin.microsoft.com ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Introducing Azure AI Foundry - Everything you need for AI development 12:54

5 weeks ago12:54

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Create agentic solutions quickly and efficiently with Azure AI Foundry. Choose the right models, ground your agents with knowledge, and seamlessly integrate AI into your development workflow—from early experimentation to production. Test, optimize, and deploy with built-in evaluation and management tools. See how to leverage the Azure AI Foundry SDK to code and orchestrate intelligent agents, monitor performance with tracing and assessments, and streamline DevOps with production-ready management. Yina Arenas, from the Azure AI Foundry team, shares its extensive capabilities as a unified platform that supports you throughout the entire AI development lifecycle. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Create agentic solutions with Azure AI Foundry 00:20 - Model catalog in Azure AI Foundry 02:15 - Experiment in the Azure AI Foundry playground 03:10 - Create and customize agents 04:13 - Assess and improve agents 05:58 - Monitor and manage apps 06:50 - Create a multi-agentic app in code 09:26 - Create a Sender agent 10:39 - How to connect orchestration logic 11:25 - Watch agents work 12:26 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started with Azure AI Foundry at https://ai.azure.com ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Connect to any data with Shortcuts, Mirroring and Data Factory using Microsoft Fabric 16:21

6 weeks ago16:21

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Easily access and unify your data for analytics and AI—no matter where it lives. With OneLake in Microsoft Fabric, you can connect to data across multiple clouds, databases, and formats without duplication. Use the OneLake catalog to quickly find and interact with your data, and let Copilot in Fabric help you transform and analyze it effortlessly. Eliminate barriers to working with your data using Shortcuts to virtualize external sources and Mirroring to keep databases and warehouses in sync—all without ETL. For deeper integration, leverage Data Factory’s 180+ connectors to bring in structured, unstructured, and real-time streaming data at scale. Maraki Ketema from the Microsoft Fabric team shows how to combine these methods, ensuring fast, reliable access to quality data for analytics and AI workloads. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Access data wherever it lives 00:42 - Microsoft Fabric background 01:17 - Manage data with Microsoft Fabric 03:04 - Low latency 03:34 - How Shortcuts work 06:41 - Mirroring 08:10 - Open mirroring 08:40 - Low friction ways to bring data in 09:32 - Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric 10:52 - Build out your data flow 11:49 - Use built-in AI to ask questions of data 12:56 - OneLake catalog 13:36 - Data security & compliance 15:10 - Additional options to bring data in 15:42 - Wrap up ► Link References Watch our show on Real-Time Intelligence at https://aka.ms/MechanicsRTI Check out Open Mirroring at https://aka.ms/FabricOpenMirroring ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Copilot Control System explained 4:18

7 weeks ago4:18

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With the Copilot Control System, you can control Copilot experiences spanning IT administrator tools used every day across the Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, and Power Platform admin centers. As an IT administrator, you’re in control of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agent experiences, ensuring security and compliance while optimizing productivity. Copilot Control System focuses on three core areas, where Microsoft Copilot services and the agents you create and use have unmatched manageability and visibility, compared to other AI options. —Protect your data by enabling intelligent grounding on enterprise data that respects your organization's controls. —Management controls to govern access and usage by setting who can use Copilot and agents, while monitoring agent status and lifecycle. —Report and measure impact with detailed insights into adoption patterns, usage, and ROI, to help you track and maximize business value. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Copilot Control System 00:40 - Data Protection 01:32 - Built-in Content Filters 02:33 - Management Controls 03:12 - Measurement and Reporting 03:59 - Wrap up ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Introducing Face Check with Microsoft Entra Verified ID 8:56

7 weeks ago8:56

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Protect your organization from account takeover and hiring fraud as deepfake impersonation threats grow. With Microsoft Entra Verified ID, you can use Face Check to verify identities in real time against government-issued IDs like driver’s licenses and passports. Use Face Check with integrated solutions for • new employee, guest or admin onboarding • step-up authentication to access sensitive information • securing common helpdesk-driven tasks, like user account recovery Setup is simple and has been designed so that both the enterprise and the person verifying their identity maintain control—without storing or passing biometric information like other face matching solutions. Join Ankur Patel, from the Microsoft Entra team, as he demonstrates how Face Check with Verified ID works and how to set it up. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Face Check with Microsoft Entra Verified ID 00:54 - AI-powered identity verification 01:44 - First time user experience 03:21 - How it works 04:55 - Use cases 05:34 - Set it up 06:16 - Update an app for Face Check 06:43 - Access packages 08:18 - Wrap up ► Link References For more information, check out https://aka.ms/FaceCheckSetup Watch the complete playlist for Microsoft Entra Suite at https://aka.ms/EntraSuiteMechanics Access a list of identity verification providers at https://aka.ms/IDVpartners ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Introducing the Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog | Get control of your data 12:30

7 weeks ago12:30

12:30

Locate, access, and trust the data you need using Microsoft Purview's Unified Catalog. By leveraging AI-powered search and automated quality checks, you can use data across your organization while staying compliant and meeting privacy standards. With streamlined approval workflows, request and gain access to data quickly, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data quality across projects. Daniel Hidalgo, Microsoft Purview Senior Product Manager, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how to manage data governance, drive better decisions, and support meaningful AI outcomes with Microsoft Purview. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Microsoft Purview Data Governance 00:29 - Data visibility and access 01:46 - Universal data catalog 03:23 - Crowdsourcing approach 04:24 - Business user demo 06:58 - How it works 08:05 - Create new governance domain 08:53 - Define data products 09:39 - Automate data quality checks 10:33 - Day-to-day management 11:57 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/PurviewDataGovernance ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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How to set up agents and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat now included with Microsoft 365 8:01

9 weeks ago8:01

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Get AI-powered assistance using Copilot Chat and agents in Microsoft 365 without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Research faster, analyze files with data protections, and automate repetitive tasks with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Create and use agents to streamline workflows, with pay-as-you-go billing so you only pay for what you use. See how to easily configure access, pin Copilot Chat for quick use, and manage agent authoring in Copilot Studio. Jeremy Chapman, Director of Microsoft 365 shows how to optimize productivity while controlling costs. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Copilot Chat and agents 00:45 - How to use Copilot Chat 01:52 - Use agents in Copilot Chat 02:43 - Compare with Microsoft 365 Copilot 04:00 - Make it discoverable 04:48 - Configure access for author agents 06:22 - Pay-as-you-go 07:24 - Wrap up Link References Get a detailed comparison to Microsoft 365 Copilot at https://aka.ms/CopilotChat See how how pay-as-you-go works at https://aka.ms/CopilotChatMetering For more information, check out https://aka.ms/CopilotChatDocs For detailed Copilot enablement guidance go to https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft’s official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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Using Azure AI Foundry SDK for your AI apps and agents 9:21

10 weeks ago9:21

9:21

Design, customize and manage your own custom applications with Azure AI Foundry right from your code. With Azure AI Foundry, leverage over 1,800 models, seamlessly integrating them into your coding environment to create agents and tailored app experiences. Utilize Retrieval Augmented Generation and vector search to enrich responses with contextual information, as well with built-in services to incorporate cognitive skills such as language, vision, and safety detection. Dan Taylor, Principal Product Architect for Azure AI Foundry SDK, also shares how to streamline your development process with tools for orchestration and monitoring. Use templates to simplify resource deployment and run evaluations against large datasets to optimize performance. With Application Insights, gain visibility into your app's metrics, enabling data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Manage AI apps in Azure AI Foundry 00:27 - What's in the Azure AI Foundry 01:37 - Ground apps using your own data 03:03 - Retrieval Augmented Generation 03:48 - Using vector search 04:17 - Set up your coding environment 06:11 - How to build AI apps in code 07:16 - Using traces 07:45 - Evaluating performance against large data sets 08:19 - Options for monitoring your AI apps 08:58 - Wrap up ► Link References Find the Azure AI Foundry at https://ai.azure.com Check out our code samples at https://aka.ms/AIAppTemplates ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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High Performance Computing in Azure - with Mark Russinovich 12:25

13 weeks ago12:25

12:25

See the latest innovations in silicon design from AMD with new system-on-a-chip high bandwidth memory breakthroughs with up to 7 terabytes of memory bandwidth in a single virtual machine - and how it's possible to get more than 8x speed-ups without sacrificing compatibility from the previous generation to HBv5. These use AMD EPYC™ 9004 Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology. And find out how Microsoft's own silicon including custom ARM-based Cobalt CPUs and Maia AI accelerators for performance and power efficiency. Mark Russinovich, Azure CTO, Deputy CISO, Technical Fellow, and Microsoft Mechanics lead contributor, shows how with workloads spanning Databricks, Siemens, Snowflake, or Microsoft Teams, Azure provides the tools to improve efficiency and performance in your datacenter at hyperscale. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - 7TB memory bandwidth in a single VM 00:51 - Efficiency and optimization 02:33 - Choose the right hardware for workloads 04:52 - Microsoft Cobalt CPUs and Maia AI accelerators 06:14 - Hardware innovation for diverse workloads 07:53 - Speedups with HBv5 VMs 09:04 - Compatibility moving from HBv4 to HBv5 11:29 - Future of HPC 12:01 - Wrap up ► Link References Check out https://aka.ms/AzureHPC For more about HBv5 go to https://aka.ms/AzureHBv5 ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics…

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One-click AI agents in SharePoint and Teams - focused on files you select (Microsoft 365 Copilot) 9:05

20 weeks ago9:05