MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Mastering Windows Management with Intune: What's New and Hot (Option 1)

Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Discover the latest advancements in Windows management with Intune. Gain insights into Autopilot, device enrollment, app management, and updates. Equip yourself with actionable strategies to optimize your Intune deployments and enhance your IT environment.

What you will learn:

The newest updates and features in Windows management with Intune.
Best practices for Autopilot and device enrollment.
Streamlined approaches to app and update management.
How to leverage Intune for a seamless and efficient IT environment.

Speakers

Danny Guillory

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

With 18 years of experience as a customer, BEFORE coming to Microsoft. I have heald positions from Security Officer, IT Manager to IT Director. I have been working with Configuration Manager since 1999 when it was named System Management Server 2.0. I finished off my corporate career... Read More →

Rob York

Product Manager, Microsoft

Program Manager at Microsoft for Windows Commercial and cloud-native transition to Intune.

Monday May 5, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Lakes CD

Intune, Management

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10:00am CDT

Windows Autopilot: Back to Basics, Forward to Excellence

Monday May 5, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Dive into the fundamentals of Windows Autopilot and its essential deployment capabilities. Gain insights into recent updates, practical troubleshooting strategies, and how to build a test infrastructure. Learn to navigate challenges and confidently deploy Autopilot in real-world scenarios.

What you will learn:

Core concepts and fundamentals of Windows Autopilot
Recent updates and enhancements in Autopilot functionality
How to build and use a test infrastructure for Autopilot
Best practices for reliable Autopilot deployments

Speakers

Johan Arwidmark

Microsoft MVP, Technical Fellow, 2Pint Software / Mirolus

Johan Arwidmark is a Technical Fellow at the 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 at several... Read More →

Andrew Johnson

Solutions Architect

Andrew has served in various technical and leadership roles in IT over 15 years, spending most of his time in higher education. He's always looking for new ways to perform tasks more efficiently and share knowledge with others. When he is not working with IT - professionally or in... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Lakes CD

Intune, Fundamentals

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1:00pm CDT

Endpoint Admins Community Toolbox: Essential Tools for Efficiency (Option 1)

Monday May 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Discover how Community Tools can streamline your daily administrative tasks. This demo-driven session showcases the latest tools for Endpoint Admins, focusing on task automation and troubleshooting to enhance productivity. Explore tools for Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr that will revolutionize your workflow.

What you will learn:

Community Tools that save time and improve efficiency.
Essential tools for Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr.
Strategies to work more effectively with automation.
Real-world examples of tool implementation.

Speakers

Jörgen Nilsson

Trusted Security Advisor | Microsoft MVP, Onevinn AB

Jorgen is working as a principal consultant at Onevinn in Sweden. He has been working as a consultant since 1993 with a focus on Enterprise Client Management and System Management. Involved in many projects and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Security MVP and deliver... Read More →

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 25 years of experience working with Microsoft management technologies and has been MVP for 20 years. He has created training courseware for multiple Microsoft products over the years. He frequently... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lakes CD

Intune, Productivity

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3:00pm CDT

10 Expert Tips for Windows Autopilot Success with Intune

Monday May 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Unlock the secrets to a smooth Windows Autopilot deployment with Intune through 10 essential tips derived from real-world experiences. Discover common pitfalls to avoid and practical strategies for a seamless first logon experience. Learn troubleshooting techniques to maintain your Autopilot setup in production environments.

What you will learn:

Learn about common pitfalls of Autopilot deployments.
Understand how to work around product limitations.
Differentiate between user and device deployments and their impact.
Implement strategies for a seamless first logon experience.

Speakers

Maurice Daly

Microsoft MVP, Senior Security Architect, Patch My PC

Maurice has been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years. His focus is around the areas of Windows deployment, device management, Azure AD and secure productivity, Maurice has been an MCSE since 2008 and was awarded his first MVP award in the area of Enterprise Mobility in... Read More →

Sandy Zeng

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Architect, CloudWay

Sandy is an experienced Information Technology Specialist for over 15 years. Skilled in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr and Intune), Windows, and security. Sandy's interests are mostly related to Microsoft Technologies, she is passionate about learning new skill sets to improve... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Lakes CD

Intune, Best Practices

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5:00pm CDT

Building Your Own Cloud: A Guided Tour of Must-Have Home Lab Services

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes CD

Description:
Expand your technical skills through a practical exploration of today’s most popular self-hosted/home lab services. Get started with homelab hardware and hypervisors, uncover must-have learning resources, and delve into open-source platforms such as media servers, monitoring tools, and cloud file sync solutions. Gain practical tips to replace paid services, boost privacy, and enhance your IT skillset.

What you will learn:

Understand the benefits and basics of homelabbing, including hardware choices and common OS/hypervisor setups.
Discover popular open-source solutions to replace paid services and increase privacy.
Learn to organize and automate your self-hosted environments, including best practices for monitoring and resource optimization.
Walk away with a curated list of resources, communities, and tips for continuous learning and experimentation in your home lab.

Speakers

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe

Frank Lesniak leads the Microsoft 365 consulting team at West Monroe, specializing in accelerated, secure corporate M&A (integrations and divestitures). By combining proven processes and purpose-built tools (using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and others), Frank and his team consistently... Read More →

Hosts

Blake Cherry

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Principal, West Monroe

Blake is a Principal in West Monroe's Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology practice, operating out of Chicago, IL. Known for accelerating the delivery of best practice infrastructure by leveraging infrastructure as code, his expertise lies in Azure, Terraform, PowerShell, Microsoft... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes CD

Happy Hour, Home Lab

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