MMS 2025 at MOA

Description:
Discover the advantages of cloud solutions compared to traditional on-premises infrastructure. Explore a hybrid approach and learn how to leverage tools like Azure Migrate to understand costs and management in the cloud environment.

What you will learn:

• Benefits of cloud adoption over on-premises solutions.
• Understanding hybrid cloud opportunities.
• Steps to transition from current infrastructure to the cloud.
• Utilizing Azure Migrate for effective planning.

Description:
Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR customers must navigate their monthly data ingestion costs, which can lead to unexpected Azure bills. Gain control over these variable costs with strategies to reduce expenses, potentially saving your organization thousands monthly. Learn how retention and archiving, agent-level pre-collection data filters, commitment tiers, pre-purchase plans, and license entitlements can significantly lower your Azure bill.

What you will learn:

• Maximize Microsoft 365 E5 and Defender for Servers P2 ingestion credits.
• Select the right commitment tier and pre-purchase plans, and recognize the optimal times to switch.
• Utilize DCR XPath queries to filter logs and limit data collection from servers and devices.
• Develop customized retention and archiving plans, including alternative tier logging.

Description:
We've had datacenters for years. On-Premise, Co-located, or leased; It was only a matter of where the equipment was physically located. We still had the same equipment, connected with the same cables, in the same racks, and managed by the same teams. But what about the cloud? It's just another 'location' right? While many of the workloads haven't changed, the way we deploy, connect, and manage those workloads couldn't be any more different. Enter 'Landing Zones'. The modern approach to workload deployment, management, and governance.


What you will learn:

• Understand what Azure Landing Zones are.
• Design workloads to effectively leverage landing zones.
• Migrate existing workloads to a landing zone design.
• Consider cost, security, and governance for landing zones.

Description:
Monitoring and troubleshooting your Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment can be daunting. Gain insights into Azure Virtual Desktop Insights, including prerequisites, onboarding AVD resources, reviewing existing dashboards, building custom workbooks, and configuring alerts.

What you will learn:

• Understand the prerequisites for AVD Insights.
• Learn how existing dashboards/workbooks can assist in monitoring.
• Gain insights on onboarding AVD resources effectively.
• Get started with custom workbooks and configuring alerts

Description:
Explore options for accessing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) while adhering to strict compliance and regulatory requirements. RDP Shortpath and AVD Private Link enable private network connectivity. Discover deployment considerations and how each option integrates with existing networks.

What you will learn:

• Understand how RDP Shortpath utilizes public and private networks.
• Learn how to maintain AVD connections on a private network using AVD Private Link.
• Identify key deployment considerations for RDP Shortpath and Private Link.
• Gain insights into network integration for secure AVD connectivity.

Description:
Bring order to hybrid environments with Azure Arc. Learn how Azure Arc enables consistent management and robust security across on-premises and multi-cloud infrastructures. Discover tools like Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud that are essential for hybrid IT admins.

What you will learn:

• Discover how Azure Arc extends Azure management to any infrastructure.
• Implement Azure Policy, Update Manager, and Defender for Cloud in your hybrid strategy.
• Explore advanced use cases, such as Kubernetes and app modernization, under the Arc umbrella.
• Understand the integration of Azure Arc with existing IT workflows for seamless operations.

Description:
Organizations migrating to the cloud are reassessing their server infrastructure and patching strategies. Compare the processes of patching servers both in the cloud and on-premises using ConfigMgr versus Azure Arc Update Automation to determine the best solution for your needs.

What you will learn:

• Understand the capabilities of Azure Arc Update Management.
• Identify limitations of Azure Arc Update Management.
• Assess whether Azure Update Manager fits your organization's needs.
• Learn best practices for implementing cloud-based patching.