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The Unpopular Opinion: Why I Actually LIKE Hybrid Join

55 min • 18 juli 2025

In this exciting episode of Entra Chat, I dive into the world of Entra + Windows devices with the passionate and knowledgeable John Towles, a solution architect and MVP for Windows 365 and more. We unpack why Entra hybrid join is still relevant for some organizations, explore the ins and outs of Windows Autopilot, and reveal practical tips for navigating the complexities of modern device management. Plus, we share a sneak peek into the upcoming Workplace Ninjas US event and get a special announcement about the Workplace Ninjas US "Golden Clippy Awards", including the finalists for the "Entra IDol of the Year."

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About John Towles

John Towles is a Solutions Architect at WEI, a multi-award MVP (Windows 365, Intune), President of Workplace Ninjas US, and the proprietor of Mobile-John.com. With over a decade of experience as the face of VMware's Workplace One, John has a deep and unique perspective on endpoint management and cloud migration. He is passionate about helping organizations navigate complex technical challenges with pragmatic, real-world solutions.

* Workplace Ninjas US

* Microsoft's Entra Kerberos: Bridging Legacy AD to Cloud Auth + MAM on Edge with PM Jordan Gross

📗 Chapters

00:23 Entra Hybrid Join: To Do or Not to Do?

03:13 The Great Migration from VMware to Intune

06:23 Entra Join vs. Hybrid Join Explained

12:52 The Magic of Cloud Kerberos Trust

15:53 Demystifying Windows Autopilot

25:23 Making the Case for Hybrid Join with Autopilot

30:57 Why Cloud-Native is the Future

36:16 Introducing Workplace Ninjas US

39:06 The "Golden Clippy Awards"