Episode 359 – Microsoft Applied Skills and Azure Bastion Developer SKU

In this episode, Ben and Scott delve into Microsoft Applied Skills, a new skilling platform for Microsoft customers that provides hands-on experience in a live, on-demand lab environment, allowing you to confirm your proficiency in a particular area. They compare this platform to the pre-existing role-based certification exams. Then they review a roadmap item that affects Microsoft-managed conditional access policies and how to stay up-to-date with Message Center messages that are applicable for your tenant. In conclusion, they discuss the recently launched Developer SKU for Azure Bastion, which offers a lower cost to Bastion but with fewer features. Lastly, they encourage listeners to donate to Girls Who Code, and you can visit their website to contribute.

If you're interested in broadening your technical skills in Azure, Microsoft Applied Skills provides an excellent opportunity. This platform is ideal for people who prefer a hands-on approach and want to learn by doing. You can use the platform to gain proficiency in various technical areas and stand out amongst other IT professionals. Listen to the episode to learn how Applied Skills differs from pre-existing certification exams and pick up some useful insights on Microsoft-managed conditional access policies, monitoring Message Center messages, and the latest Developer SKU for Azure Bastion.

The post also encourages listeners to support Girls Who Code by donating through their website, which highlights the importance of promoting diversity in STEM fields and nurturing a future generation of female tech leaders.