Main Theme & Key TakeawaysThis episode centers on resilience-how IT professionals juggle demanding projects, unexpected technical hurdles, and personal upheaval, all while staying ahead of industry changes. Marv’s firsthand stories and practical advice make this episode a masterclass in adaptability, resourcefulness, and the importance of community in tech.Three Most Intriguing MomentsMarv’s behind-the-scenes account of completing a massive, months-long Office 365 migration-what went wrong, what he’d never do again, and the surprising “gotchas” every IT pro should hear.A suspenseful network troubleshooting saga: how a 95% successful client office move was nearly derailed by mysterious VPN dropouts and duplicate IP conflicts, with a cliffhanger to be resolved in future episodes.The personal side of IT: Marv’s candid update on managing critical client work while both his mother and father-in-law faced serious hospitalizations, highlighting the human side of tech.NewsMicrosoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update Cannot Be Canceled: https://tinyurl.com/2jtyn3h9SonicWall debuts new firewalls and managed cybersecurity service: https://tinyurl.com/4pas3c98D&H and SonicWall Partner to Offer Comprehensive MXDR Solutions: https://tinyurl.com/ycdcvtyfCompanies, Products, and Books MentionedSonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com/Solutions Granted: https://solutionsgranted.com/D&H Distributing: www.dandh.comTechCon Unplugged: https://mspunplugged.com/techcon-unplugged/Florida Man StoriesFlorida Man: Pipe Bombs and Cardboard License Plate: https://tinyurl.com/89av2w82Florida Woman: Alligator Attack While Canoeing: https://tinyurl.com/mryhu6fpKangaroo on the loose in Centra Florida: https://tinyurl.com/mtzdwe4t=== SPONSORSPremier Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/Internet Provider, Rythmz: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/rythmzProduction Gear Partner, Liongard: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/liongardTravel Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoipTravel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugridDigital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATEItem Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock LogoItem URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UETItem ID: CSR3UETAuthor Username: AlexanderRufireLicensee: Marvin BeeRegistered Project Name: IT Business PodcastLicense Date: January 1st, 2024Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Show InformationWebsite: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

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