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Thursday, May 8
 

10:00am CDT

Upgrading to Windows 11: Lessons from the Field
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Minnetonka BC
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 Johan Arwidmark

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 →
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 →
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Minnetonka BC
  ConfigMgr, Upgrades
  • format csv

1:00pm CDT

ConfigMgr High Availability and Co-Management Practices
Thursday May 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lakes A
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 Chris Sires

Chris Sires

Senior Product Manager, Microsoft
Chris Sires boasts a 24-year career at Microsoft, where he initially served as a software engineer before transitioning to a product manager role. With over a decade of experience in the enterprise management space, Chris now excels in his current position as the Autopatch Driver... Read More →
avatar for Steve Jesok

Steve Jesok

Systems Management and Automation Professional, Banking/Finance
I'm currently a Windows Platform Engineer at a major banking and financial services company, bringing 25 years of hands-on experience in device management across a variety of Windows platforms. Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a passion for automation — always aiming... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lakes A
  ConfigMgr, High Availability
  • format csv

3:00pm CDT

Task Sequence Tips: From ADKs to Zero Touch and Everything in Between
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Lakes B
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
Matt is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to the table. His background bridges several IT disciplines including endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Lakes B
  ConfigMgr, Automation
  • format csv
 
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