MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

Dates and times subject to change as demand requires. Repeat sessions coming soon as well to make choosing sessions easier. You can start to slot your sessions 4/4/25 at noon central.

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8:00am CDT

Strategies to Save on Microsoft Sentinel Ingestion Costs

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

Nokomis BC

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.

Speakers

John Joyner

Microsoft MVP, Senior Director, Technology, AccountabilIT

John is Senior Director, Technology at AccountabilIT, an MSP/MSSP providing NOC & SOC services to organizations around the world. He's a Microsoft Azure MVP and has been awarded Microsoft MVP for 15 years (2007-2023). An author of five books on operations management, his latest book... Read More →

Morten Knudsen

MVP Azure + Security, MCT, Cloud Security Architect, 2linkIT

Morten is Microsoft MVP (Security & Azure), MCT and holds +20 active certifications. As a Cloud & Security Architect, he is very passionate about Azure Infrastructure, M365, Automation, Security, Hybrid Cloud - and blogs about these topics on mortenknudsen.net. He loves to travel... Read More →

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

Azure, Optimization

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10:00am CDT

AI-Driven IT Defense: Reducing Risks with Copilot in Intune

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

Nokomis BC

Description:
Ransomware and AI-based threats are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, making a proactive approach essential. Microsoft's Copilot in Intune empowers IT teams to stay ahead of threats. Learn how AI enhances IT workflows, reduces attack surfaces, and anticipates administrative needs. Leverage natural language interfaces for data exploration and unlock seamless collaboration between humans and AI agents.

What you will learn:

The importance of a shift left strategy for proactive threat mitigation.
How Copilot in Intune uses AI to reduce risks and improve IT workflows.
Techniques for leveraging AI-driven natural language interfaces for IT administration.
A vision of the future where AI agents and IT professionals collaborate to enhance enterprise security.

Speakers

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 →

Ankur Goyal

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Ankur is a Product Manager responsible for Copilot in Intune as well as some of our cross-product scenarios. He's spent a majority of his product career building AI products across a variety of industries and technologies ranging from start-ups to large enterprises.

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

Intune, AI Integration

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1:00pm CDT

Azure Update Manager: Patching Servers from the Cloud

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

Nokomis BC

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.

Speakers

Andy Rivas

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Andy has spent the past five years building Microsoft Connected Cache software and services to enable reliable and cost-efficient delivery of content to Microsoft customers. If you’re an Enterprise admin, ISP, NSP, or IX, talk to Andy about how you can save internet bandwidth and... Read More →

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 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Nokomis BC

Azure, Cloud Solutions

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3:00pm CDT

Mastering Windows Server 2025: Deploy, Upgrade, and Embrace the Changes

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

Nokomis BC

Description:
Transition to Windows Server 2025, built on Windows 11. Discover the significant changes in the UI, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and System Center 2025. Understand the reasons for upgrading, the upgrade process, and potential impacts, with live demonstrations included.

What you will learn:

What's new in Windows Server 2025.
Reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2025.
Strategies for upgrading various systems to Windows Server 2025.
Managing Windows Server 2025 with new tools, as old tools are decommissioned.

Speakers

Mikael Nystrom

Microsoft MVP, Geek, Truesec

I am veteran of the industry and I can honestly tell you that I am not your regular consultant. I change wrong into right and explain the “why” behind it to make sure that you, my client, understands, trust, and buys-in to the path that we continue on. As a long time Microsoft... Read More →

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

Windows, Upgrades

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