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Tuesday, May 6
 

3:00pm CDT

ADR Magic: Your Guide to Fully Automated Patching
Tuesday May 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC
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 →
Tuesday May 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC
  ConfigMgr, Automation
  • format csv
 
Thursday, May 8
 

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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