MMS 2025 at MOA

Description:
New to Intune and feeling overwhelmed? This session covers the OpenIntuneBaseline project, its configuration rationale, and implementation strategies. Understand the nuances of Intune policy, including the significance of assigning to Users vs. Devices for improved device security posture.

What you will learn:

• Insights into the history of the OpenIntuneBaseline project.
• How to get started with managing your devices in Intune on a budget.
• Strategies to avoid policy assignment conflicts.
• Ways to impress your boss with effective Intune management.

Description:
Identifying the origin of unexpected software updates can be challenging, especially in complex enterprise environments. Learn to trace update sources back to management solutions, schedules, or legacy systems. Real-world anecdotes will illustrate common pitfalls and surprising discoveries. Gain insights into maintaining control over your update processes.

What you will learn:

• Hear real-world support stories to help you spot hidden update sources.
• Gain practical tips for preventing unexpected updates in the future.
• Learn structured processes to trace updates from various origins.
• Discover common pitfalls to avoid when managing updates.

Description:
PowerShell by default is just like any other scripting language. You issue commands and they are processed consecutively, one after the other. But what happens when we have multiple things to do that don't depend on each other? Do we really need to wait for the first task to complete before we start the next? We actually have a very robust capability with PowerShell to perform parallel processing. We're not talking about For-EachObject -Parallel. In this session we'll look at runspaces and how to leverage them to achieve multi-threaded scripting.

What you will learn:

• How to set up and use runspaces and pools.
• Methods for sharing data between threads/workers.
• Techniques for debugging and troubleshooting runspaces.
• Guidelines for utilizing constrained runspaces effectively.

Description:
Determining when to use the Intune console versus the Microsoft Graph API can be challenging. Practical scenarios highlight when it's faster to use the console and when the Graph API excels for advanced configurations. Gain tips for maximizing efficiency, avoiding common roadblocks, and making confident choices to streamline Intune management.

What you will learn:

• Know When to Use Each Tool: Learn practical guidelines for when to rely on the Intune console versus leveraging the Graph API for more complex tasks.
• Boost Efficiency in Intune Management: Discover how using the right tool at the right time can streamline workflows and save time.
• Avoid Common Roadblocks: Identify common pitfalls in both the console and API, and gain tips on how to navigate them effectively.
• Empower Your Intune Strategy: Walk away with a balanced approach, equipped to make smarter, faster choices in Intune administration.