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.

8:00am CDT

Windows Cloud: Choosing Between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop

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

Harriet

Description:
Navigating the evolving landscape of cloud-based computing is crucial for organizations. Understand the distinctions between Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365, and learn when to select each solution based on specific organizational needs.

What you will learn:

Introduction to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365
Use case scenarios for effective implementation
Cost considerations and security implications
Performance metrics and user experience insights

Speakers

Adam Nichols

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Specialties: Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Autopilot, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra, Hybrid Entra Join, Azure Conditional Access, and all-around technology enthusiasts!

Shannon Fritz

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Shannon Fritz is a Senior Product Manager for the Windows Cloud Customer Acceleration Team (CAT) at Microsoft. With a rich history as an Enterprise Security MVP and two decades as a Consultant and IT Pro, Shannon is well-versed and ready to share insights and tips on Windows 365 Cloud... Read More →

Marvin Quinzon

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

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

Windows, Virtual Desktops

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10:00am CDT

Monitor Your AVD Environment with Azure Virtual Desktop Insights

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

Harriet

Description:
Monitoring and troubleshooting your Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment can be daunting. Gain insights into Azure Virtual Desktop Insights, including prerequisites, onboarding AVD resources, reviewing existing dashboards, building custom workbooks, and configuring alerts.

What you will learn:

Understand the prerequisites for AVD Insights.
Learn how existing dashboards/workbooks can assist in monitoring.
Gain insights on onboarding AVD resources effectively.
Get started with custom workbooks and configuring alerts

Speakers

Travis Roberts

Sr. Technical Trainer, MVP, MCT, Blogger and Enthusiast, Nerdio

Travis Roberts is a Sr. Technical Trainer at Nerdio. He has over 24 years of IT experience in the legal, pharmaceutical, marketing, and other industries. Travis has held numerous technical certifications over the span of his career from Microsoft, VMware, Citrix and Cisco. Travis... Read More →

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant/Practice Technical Lead, Quisitive

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years experience in IT. Areas of expertise include systems management (Config. Man., Intune), Windows and Windows migration, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

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

Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop

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1:00pm CDT

AVD Connectivity: RDP Shortpath and Private Link Strategies

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

Harriet

Description:
Explore options for accessing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) while adhering to strict compliance and regulatory requirements. RDP Shortpath and AVD Private Link enable private network connectivity. Discover deployment considerations and how each option integrates with existing networks.

What you will learn:

Understand how RDP Shortpath utilizes public and private networks.
Learn how to maintain AVD connections on a private network using AVD Private Link.
Identify key deployment considerations for RDP Shortpath and Private Link.
Gain insights into network integration for secure AVD connectivity.

Speakers

Travis Roberts

Sr. Technical Trainer, MVP, MCT, Blogger and Enthusiast, Nerdio

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant/Practice Technical Lead, Quisitive

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

Azure, Connectivity

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3:00pm CDT

Windows 365 Migration: It's Easier Than You Think!

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

Harriet

Description:
Gain insights into setting up Windows 365 and Intune with practical migration tips and tricks. Learn the differences between Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365. Attendees will receive free copies of the latest Mastering Windows 365, 2nd edition.

What you will learn:

In-depth content on Windows 365 setup.
Strategies for migrating from Windows PCs to Windows 365.
Key differences between AVD and Windows 365.
Access to free books on Windows 365.

Speakers

Christiaan Brinkhoff

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Christiaan works as a Principal Product Manager and Community Lead on the Windows 365 cloud PC Engineering team at Microsoft, bringing his expertise to help customers imagine new virtualization experiences. A former Global Black Belt for Azure Virtual Desktop, Christiaan joined Microsoft... Read More →

Sean Bulger

Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Sean is a Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist at Microsoft. Prior to joining Microsoft, he was a consulting engineer at a large partner and an Enterprise Mobility MVP. Sean credits the community for empowering him to grow personally and professionally and seeks to encourage others... Read More →

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

Windows, Windows 365

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8:00am CDT

What's New and Next for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop

Tuesday May 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

Harriet

Description:
Discover the latest updates for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, along with insights into the future roadmap. Engage with the product group to provide feedback while gaining technical depth and valuable insights.

What you will learn:

Latest updates for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365
Future roadmap items
Opportunity to provide engineering feedback
Engaging insights and technical depth

Speakers

Christiaan Brinkhoff

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Travis Roberts

Sr. Technical Trainer, MVP, MCT, Blogger and Enthusiast, Nerdio

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant/Practice Technical Lead, Quisitive

Tuesday May 6, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Harriet

Windows, Updates

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10:00am CDT

Fast-track Windows 11 Adoption with Windows 365 Link and Boot to Cloud

Tuesday May 6, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Harriet

Description:
Discover innovative solutions to streamline desktop management and enhance user productivity. Leverage Windows 365 Link and Boot to Cloud technology to transform traditional desktop environments, enabling seamless deployment and management of Windows 11.

What you will learn:

Introduction to Windows 365 Link and Boot to Cloud.
Benefits of Link and Boot to Cloud.
Setup and Configuration processes.
Use cases and success stories.

Speakers

Adam Nichols

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Shannon Fritz

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Marvin Quinzon

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Tuesday May 6, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Harriet

Windows, Deployment

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1:00pm CDT

Manage Windows 365 Like a Hero: Notes from the Field

Tuesday May 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Harriet

Description:
Gain invaluable insights from real-world experiences managing Windows 365 environments. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to optimize, manage, and troubleshoot with precision and confidence.

What you will learn:

Field-tested strategies for effective management.
Optimization tips to enhance performance.
Security best practices to protect your environment.
Troubleshooting techniques for common issues.

Speakers

Adam Nichols

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Shannon Fritz

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Marvin Quinzon

Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE, Microsoft

Tuesday May 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Harriet

Windows, Management

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3:00pm CDT

OSDCloud: ARMed and Ready

Tuesday May 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Harriet

Description:
Dive deep into the new OSD Framework with over 30 new and updated OSD functions and features specifically for ARM64 devices. Topics include building BootImages and BootMedia, ADK version switching, offline BootMedia building, and content library support with GitHub repositories. Discover how to effectively deploy ARM64 devices and utilize OSDCloud on macOS VMs.

What you will learn:

Reveal and demo of the new features of OSDCloud.
Learn how to use the new OSD Framework for building custom BootMedia for OSDCloud and ConfigMgr.
Be ready to deploy ARM64 devices with the updated OSDCloud or install Windows on a macOS virtual machine.
Get familiar with OSD Framework support for GitHub repositories and the new OSD Cache.

Speakers

Michael Escamilla

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

I am a Customer Engineer at Patch My PC helping customers secure their environments by ensuring their third-part applications are patched. I have spent my career working heavily within Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager focusing on OS Deployment and Application Deployment... Read More →

David Segura

Microsoft MVP PowerShell | Software Product Manager, HP

During the day, I'm a Software PM for HP in Houston working on a PowerShell Script Project, and outside of business hours, I find time to work on OS Deployment. I've been a Microsoft MVP in PowerShell for 3 years and have enjoyed being able to build some really cool things that have... Read More →

Tuesday May 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Harriet

Windows, Deployment

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5:00pm CDT

Future-Proof Your Career: Azure Certifications and Applied Skills Playbook

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

Harriet

Description:
Staying ahead in today's dynamic tech landscape is imperative. This roadmap through the Azure Certifications and Applied Skills ecosystem aligns credentials with career goals, navigates learning resources, and provides strategies for exam success. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to confidently pursue Azure Credentials and elevate their cloud careers.

What you will learn:

Understand the transformative value of Azure Certifications and Applied Skills for career growth and gain clarity to start or advance your credentialing journey.
Receive a clear roadmap through the Azure Certifications ecosystem, covering Fundamentals to Role-Based, Specialty, Associate, and Expert levels.
Identify impactful credentials aligned with career goals while learning to navigate resources and strategies for exam success.
Develop a personalized action plan to approach Azure Certifications with confidence and clarity.

Speakers

Harjit Dhaliwal

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft

Harjit Dhaliwal is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cloud Endpoints at Microsoft. Previously, he was a Customer Engineer at Microsoft where he focused on Modern Management solutions in the Microsoft 365 space to advocate and empower every person and company to achieve more... Read More →

Sucheta Gawade

Manager, Client Infrastructure Design, Quorum Healthcare Corporation

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security (Intune), and have over seventeen years of enterprise IT experience in large, global environments. I work as the Manager of an Endpoint Engineering team in a leading healthcare organization in the US, focusing on Modern Management, Enterprise... Read More →

Tuesday May 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Harriet

Happy Hour, Career Development

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8:00am CDT

To Windows Server or Not: The Clustering Question

Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

Harriet

Description:
Decide when to use Windows Server and Hyper-V for clustering versus taking the leap to Azure Local. Gain real-world insights and a touch of humor to make the debate on clustering strategies engaging and informative.

What you will learn:

Compare Windows Server clustering vs. Azure Local for scalability, performance, and cost.
Understand use cases where Windows Server excels and where it falls short.
Learn decision frameworks for selecting the best solution for your workloads.
Discover tips for effective cluster management and optimization.

Speakers

Kristopher Turner

Microsoft MVP, Product Technology Architect, TierPoint

I am a Product Technology Architect currently living in the western mountains of Virginia. My interests range from technology to homesteading. I also love spending time in the woodshop, making things out of wood with my hands. Let's not forget about smoking, Texas BBQ that is. Slow... Read More →

Hailey Phillips

Systems Engineer | Microsoft MVP, The Pokémon Company International

Hi, I’m Hailey Phillips—a Microsoft MVP and Systems Engineer focused on automation, endpoint management, and modern workplace strategy. I’m especially passionate about bridging the gap between traditional IT and the DevOps world, helping organizations modernize in ways that... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Harriet

Windows, Decision Making

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10:00am CDT

Azure Local: Stay Sane While Staying On-Prem

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Harriet

Description:
Azure Local modernizes your on-prem infrastructure, but managing hybrid environments can be challenging. Gain practical tips and tools to maintain sanity while maximizing Azure Local's capabilities, especially with Azure Arc integration.

What you will learn:

Tips for managing hybrid complexity with Azure Local's streamlined tools.
Azure Arc integration for unified management and security.
Real-world use cases to make your hybrid deployment stress-free.
Managing expectations from an ever-evolving cloud product.

Speakers

Kristopher Turner

Microsoft MVP, Product Technology Architect, TierPoint

Chad Lich

Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist, Microsoft

Chad has over 30 years of industry experience across all verticals and technologies, don't even try to put baby in a corner! Strongest corners are Manufacturing, Retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods. With years of experience as a technologist and a BS in Information Management, an... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Harriet

Azure, Azure Local

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1:00pm CDT

Cut Costs, Not Corners in Azure Monitor

Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Harriet

Description:
Avoid unnecessary expenses in Azure Monitor by learning to filter data effectively and store it cost-efficiently. Discover strategies to lower your monitoring bill while meeting your requirements, utilizing both core features and creative customizations.

What you will learn:

Standard and custom methods for filtering data without losing functionality.
Options and strategies for storing telemetry to optimize cost.
Analyzing your charges to ensure you're cost-optimizing your monitoring configuration.
Best practices for configuring Azure Monitor for cost efficiency.

Speakers

Peter De Tender

Microsoft Technical Trainer, Microsoft

Peter has an extensive background in architecting, deploying, managing and training Microsoft technologies, dating back to Windows NT4 Server in 1996, all the way to the latest and modern cloud solutions available in Azure today. With a passion for cloud Architecture, Devops and Security... Read More →

Brian Wren

Principal Content Developer & Monitoring Guru, Microsoft

Brian Wren is a Principal Content Developer with Microsoft focusing on cloud management technologies including Azure Monitor. He has produced extensive documentation and training materials for System Center, most notably management pack authoring in Operations Manager, and is carrying... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Harriet

Azure, Azure Monitor

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3:00pm CDT

Revamping Management and Governance with Azure Monitor

Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Harriet

Description:
Migrating from legacy agents to the Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) introduces new challenges and opportunities for operations and security teams. Gain insights into Azure Monitor Data Collection Endpoints (DCE), Data Collection Rules (DCR), and Data Collection Rule Associations (DCRA). Develop a governance framework utilizing Azure Policy to automate and enforce monitoring objectives. Understand how to deploy and adapt Microsoft’s Azure Monitor Baseline Alerts (AMBA) for an efficient enterprise monitoring solution.

What you will learn:

Best practices for deploying Azure Monitor/Microsoft Sentinel pipeline artifacts using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Utilizing Azure Monitor Baseline Alerts (AMBA) for various IaaS and PaaS monitoring solutions.
Tips for successful rollout and management of Azure Monitor Alert rules, including Windows Server and Active Directory.
Methods to tune Azure Monitor alerts for an effective override strategy.

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 →

Brian Wren

Principal Content Developer & Monitoring Guru, Microsoft

Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Harriet

Azure, Governance

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8:00am CDT

Take a REST - Getting Started with APIs That Aren't (Yet) Cmdlets

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

Harriet

Description:
Gain confidence in working with REST APIs even if you're accustomed to PowerShell cmdlets. Utilize tools like Postman, Graph Explorer, and Graph X-Ray to create and troubleshoot authentication methods and REST API calls. Learn how to build PowerShell modules for APIs that lack existing cmdlets.

What you will learn:

Comfort in getting started with REST APIs.
Tools and resources to troubleshoot and develop REST calls in PowerShell.
How to build a PowerShell module for personal or team use.
Understanding authentication methods for REST APIs.

Speakers

Krystina Kyle

Microsoft MVP, Sr. Systems Administrator, WinAdmins

David Segura

Microsoft MVP PowerShell | Software Product Manager, HP

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Harriet

Other, PowerShell

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10:00am CDT

Governance as Code: Managing Azure with DevOps Repositories and Pipelines

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Harriet

Description:
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) emphasizes the importance of version control and delivery automation for production resource deployments. Explore how to govern Azure as code, focusing on deploying governance needs via Bicep and managing controls like resources.

What you will learn:

Deploy 'Governance as Code' via DevOps pipelines.
Manage role-based access effectively.
Implement and manage Azure Policy.
Monitor and control Azure costs efficiently.

Speakers

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff

Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a distinguished dual-award Microsoft MVP in Cloud & Datacenter Management and Enterprise Mobility. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit... Read More →

David Brook

Managing Consultant | Microsoft MVP, CloudXP Ltd

David Brook is a multi-faceted tech enthusiast, often likened to a Swiss Army knife in the realm of modern technology. His passion lies at the intersection of Automation, DevOps, End User Computing, and the Graph API. With a discerning eye for the ingredients of successful solutions... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Harriet

Azure, Governance

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1:00pm CDT

Incorporating DevOps Principles with Git: A Mindset Shift for Sys Admin Work

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Harriet

Description:
Supercharge Sys Admin workflows with Git while integrating DevOps principles, regardless of team resistance. Break down the use of Git and Pipelines in an engaging, easy-to-understand manner. Gain practical tips to boost collaboration, elevate code quality, and leverage Microsoft Graph for seamless automation. Transform these practices into your team's secret weapon.

What you will learn:

Understand the core principles of DevOps and how Git fits into this framework.
Learn practical Git workflows and how to set up Pipelines for automation.
Discover how to leverage Microsoft Graph for enhanced automation and management.
Gain insights on fostering a DevOps mindset within a resistant team.

Speakers

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota

I have over 25 years of broad IT experience including fleet/desktop endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture and development. Theatre nerd and participant, mustache aficionado, storyteller, technology grief counselor, governance/process... Read More →

Hailey Phillips

Systems Engineer | Microsoft MVP, The Pokémon Company International

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Harriet

Other, Automation

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