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Monday, May 5
 

8:00am CDT

ADR Magic: Your Guide to Fully Automated Patching
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Ease into trusting automation by letting machines handle your patching. Learn to automate your patching with Automated Deployment Rules (ADRs) and identify common pitfalls. Gain insights to convert holdouts who treat servers like pets and secure a future where machines manage your devices efficiently.

What you will learn:
  • Achieve common patching strategies with ADRs.
  • Understand how to utilize ConfigMgr's features effectively.
  • Win arguments with server automation holdouts.
  • Identify and avoid pitfalls in automated patching.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benzing

Jordan Benzing

Microsoft MVP, Manager, Security Engineering, Patch My PC
Jordan has been working in the Industry since 2009. Since starting he’s worked with Active Directory, Group Policy, ConfigMgr, SCOM and PowerShell. Jordan has also had the opportunity to work in the healthcare industry as a ConfigMgr Infrastructure Team lead supporting over 150,000... Read More →
avatar for Bryan Dam

Bryan Dam

Patch Lover Extraordinaire, Patch My PC
After 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket, I've spent the last few as a software developer focused on trying to solve the day-to-day problems facing system adminsitrators. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Automation
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8:00am CDT

ConfigMgr Fundamentals: Advanced Techniques
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Elevate your ConfigMgr skills with advanced techniques in Collection Management, Software Deployment, Patching, and Compliance. Gain insights that will enhance your understanding and prepare you for deeper sessions throughout the week.

What you will learn:
  • Advanced Collection Management techniques.
  • Streamlined methods for Software Deployment.
  • Efficient strategies for Patching.
  • Effective approaches to Compliance.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Teegarden

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self
Matthew has worked in assisting organizations to improve productivity, services and processes within the System Center suite. In 2019 he was elected President of the MN System Center User Group. He has worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over thirteen years teaching... Read More →
avatar for Sherry Kissinger

Sherry Kissinger

Cardinal Health
For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
avatar for Scott Erickson

Scott Erickson

Senior Systems Administrator, Recast Software
Scott Erickson is a Systems Administrator at Recast Software with over 15 years of experience in endpoint management. He's worked with ConfigMgr and Intune in all sorts of industries, from healthcare, banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and software development. These days, Scott... Read More →
avatar for Garth Jones

Garth Jones

Blogger, Ask Garth
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insight at Recast Software. Recast Software is a company that develops products to extend the value of Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (Current Branch) and Microsoft Intune. Garth started working with Systems Management... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Fundamentals
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8:00am CDT

ConfigMgr Fundamentals: Infrastructure and Security
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Enhance your ConfigMgr skills with this two-part series. Part 1 focuses on infrastructure planning, security management, and maintaining infrastructure health. Gain essential knowledge to strengthen your ConfigMgr expertise.

What you will learn:
  • Planning and setting up your infrastructure
  • Managing security and access effectively
  • Monitoring the health of your infrastructure
  • Troubleshooting common infrastructure issues
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Teegarden

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self
Matthew has worked in assisting organizations to improve productivity, services and processes within the System Center suite. In 2019 he was elected President of the MN System Center User Group. He has worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over thirteen years teaching... Read More →
avatar for Sherry Kissinger

Sherry Kissinger

Cardinal Health
For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
avatar for Scott Erickson

Scott Erickson

Senior Systems Administrator, Recast Software
Scott Erickson is a Systems Administrator at Recast Software with over 15 years of experience in endpoint management. He's worked with ConfigMgr and Intune in all sorts of industries, from healthcare, banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and software development. These days, Scott... Read More →
avatar for Garth Jones

Garth Jones

Blogger, Ask Garth
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insight at Recast Software. Recast Software is a company that develops products to extend the value of Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (Current Branch) and Microsoft Intune. Garth started working with Systems Management... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Fundamentals
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8:00am CDT

ConfigMgr High Availability and Co-Management Practices
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Focus on ConfigMgr for high availability and co-management scenarios. Gain key insights into configuring and supporting these features in your IT environment, enabling more resilient and flexible management of devices.

What you will learn:
  • Understand co-management device troubleshooting.
  • High availability best practices, tips, and tricks.
  • Troubleshoot SQL performance issues effectively.
  • Lessons learned with co-management at scale.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Jesok

Steve Jesok

Systems Management and Automation Professional, Banking/Finance
Currently I am an operations engineer at a large banking and financial services company. I have 20 years of experience with device management on a variety of platforms. I have always focused on automation, and avoided just being another button clickin’ admin. I have held many different... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, High Availability
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8:00am CDT

Intune and ConfigMgr: A Business-Driven Approach to Co-Management
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Manage Azure AD-only joined devices or hybrid joined devices with Co-Management. Dispel the myth that Azure AD-only means ConfigMgr is off the table. Understand what’s possible to make informed decisions based on business needs.

What you will learn:
  • Flexible targeting of Intune and ConfigMgr policies.
  • Real-time actions like 'Run Scripts', 'CMPivot', Install Applications, and collect logs.
  • Integrated, fully customizable inventory and reporting.
  • Solutions for Autopilot challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Oppalfens

Kim Oppalfens

Microsoft MVP, Senior Consultant, OSCC
Kim Oppalfens was awarded as an MVP 1st of April 2005, which makes him one of a couple of ConfigMgr April fool's MVP's. Kim is a self-proclaimed quiet, shy guy and overall nice guy, although part of that statement is currently under stress because of the evil influence of certain... Read More →
avatar for Tom Degreef

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC
Tom has been a Configmgr consultant for several years and has been a Microsoft Support Escalation Engineer for over 2 years. Tom became an independent Configmgr Consultant again and delivers consultancy for just about anything that is EMS or Systems Management related. The focus has... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Co-Management
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8:00am CDT

Log Reader Anonymous Yearly Meeting
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Embrace your passion for reading ConfigMgr and Intune log files. Discover the classic tool CMTrace alongside newer options like OneTrace and community utilities. Learn effective methods for accessing log files from devices that roam globally.

What you will learn:
  • Explore various Microsoft tools for examining log files.
  • Discover different community tools for log analysis.
  • Learn how to access log files from remote devices.
  • Understand best practices for troubleshooting with logs.
Speakers
avatar for Sherry Kissinger

Sherry Kissinger

Cardinal Health
For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
avatar for Chris Dalton

Chris Dalton

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC
avatar for Panu Saukko

Panu Saukko

ProTrainIT Oy, MVP - Enterprise Mobility, ProTrainIT Oy
Panu Saukko is a consultant and trainer at ProTrainIT and is based in Finland. He has over 20 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies and has been MVP for 16 years. Panu has worked with Microsoft’s management products over 20 years. He has created training courseware... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Troubleshooting
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8:00am CDT

Mastering SQL for ConfigMgr and Beyond: Performance, Insights, and Optimization
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
This advanced session for ConfigMgr practitioners delves into SQL performance optimization. Gain insights into analyzing performance bottlenecks and learn 10 proven techniques to enhance SQL query speed. Discover how ConfigMgr's SQL usage challenges traditional DBA practices, accompanied by behind-the-scenes stories from the product team. Explore advanced reporting techniques and methods to connect external data sources for richer insights.

What you will learn:
  • Advanced techniques to optimize SQL query performance.
  • Top strategies for improving SQL speed and efficiency.
  • Insights into ConfigMgr's unique SQL architecture and best practices.
  • How to create advanced reports and connect to external data sources.
Speakers
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Andrew Lukaszewski

Software Engineer, Patch My PC
avatar for David James

David James

VP, Engineering, Patch My PC
David James is the VP of engineering at Patch My PC and runs their engineering operations. He was previously the director of engineering at Microsoft for MEMCM. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Performance Tuning
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8:00am CDT

Task Sequence Tips: From ADKs to Zero Touch and Everything in Between
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Discover the flexibility and automation potential of using task sequences beyond Operating System Deployment (OSD). Learn how to utilize variables, conditions, frontends, and user feedback to enhance deployments, minimize end-user errors, and streamline processes with fewer task sequences. Understand the fundamentals required for OSD and how to customize task sequences effectively.

What you will learn:
  • Methods for creating task sequence variables and conditions.
  • Fundamentals for OSD (ADK, WinPE, PowerShell, WIMs, Drivers).
  • Community add-ons to enhance your task sequences.
  • Effective troubleshooting tips for task sequences.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Blok

Gary Blok

Engineer, 2Pint
Working on Intune & ConfigMgr along with Azure to develop improvements in endpoint management and reporting.I've worked in several areas over the past year, hardware OEM, finacial, state government, small startups, K-12, higher ed, and consulting.Best known for blogging on GARYTOWN... Read More →
avatar for Matt Zaske

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota
I have over 25 years of broad IT experience including fleet/desktop endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture and development. Theatre nerd and participant, mustache aficionado, storyteller, technology grief counselor, governance/process... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Automation
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8:00am CDT

Upgrading to Windows 11: Lessons from the Field
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
Description:
Gain insights from real-world experiences of upgrading PCs to Windows 11. Discover common challenges, effective workarounds, and available upgrade options. Understand configurations that can help reduce failure rates during the upgrade process.

What you will learn:
  • Servicing existing Windows 11 installations.
  • Techniques for upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11.
  • Comparing servicing techniques and platforms.
  • Troubleshooting the in-place upgrade process.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Terrill

Mike Terrill

Principal Engineer, Microsoft MVP, 2Pint Software
Mike’s career has been focused on systems management and operating system deployment for over 26 years. He is a Microsoft Intune & Windows and Devices MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation of Configuration... Read More →
avatar for Johan Arwidmark

Johan Arwidmark

Microsoft MVP, Technical Fellow, 2Pint Software / Mirolus
Johan Arwidmark is a Technical Fellow with 2Pint Software and ViaMonstra Online Academy. He is a consultant, author and all-around geek specializing in Systems Management and Enterprise Windows Deployment Solutions. In addition to his consulting role, Johan present trainings and speaks... Read More →
Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
TBD
  ConfigMgr, Upgrades
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