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

Intune Essentials: Get Rolling with Endpoint Management

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

Lakes A

Description:
New to Microsoft Intune? Gain a solid foundation in endpoint management. Learn to enroll and manage devices, understand key concepts, and adopt best practices for effective use of Intune. Leave with the confidence to navigate Intune like a pro.

What you will learn:

Get Started with Intune: Learn the fundamentals and start managing devices seamlessly.
Navigate Policy Management in Intune: Understand how to configure and enforce policies for secure, streamlined device management.
Troubleshooting Hacks: Learn how to tackle errors and turn oops into all fixed!
From New to Pro: Walk away ready to navigate Intune like a boss!

Speakers

Simon Skotheimsvik

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Consultant, CloudWay

Introducing Simon, a distinguished Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, renowned for his expertise in Microsoft 365 and extensive experience in enterprise mobility. With a career spanning back to the late 90s, Simon has immersed himself in the IT industry, progressively specializing... Read More →

Nicklas Olsen

Consultant Apprentice & Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, netIP

Nicklas is a 21-year-old data technician student specializing in infrastructure from Denmark. He is passionate about cloud technologies and dedicates his time to helping students and beginners explore the world of endpoint management. In his free time, he writes about all things Intune... Read More →

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

Intune, Basics

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10:00am CDT

ConfigMgr Fundamentals: Infrastructure and Security

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

Lakes A

Description:
Enhance your ConfigMgr skills with this two-part series. Part 1 focuses on infrastructure planning, security management, and maintaining infrastructure health. Gain essential knowledge to strengthen your ConfigMgr expertise.

What you will learn:

Planning and setting up your infrastructure
Managing security and access effectively
Monitoring the health of your infrastructure
Troubleshooting common infrastructure issues

Speakers

Sherry Kissinger

Cardinal Health

For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.

Garth Jones

Blogger, Ask Garth

Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insight at Recast Software. Recast Software is a company that develops products to extend the value of Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager (Current Branch) and Microsoft Intune. Garth started working with Systems Management... Read More →

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self

Matthew has worked in assisting organizations to improve productivity, services and processes within the System Center suite. In 2019 he was elected President of the MN System Center User Group. He has worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over thirteen years teaching... Read More →

Scott Erickson

Senior Systems Administrator, Recast Software

Scott Erickson is a Systems Administrator at Recast Software with over 15 years of experience in endpoint management. He's worked with ConfigMgr and Intune in all sorts of industries, from healthcare, banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and software development. These days, Scott... Read More →

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

ConfigMgr, Fundamentals

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1:00pm CDT

ConfigMgr Fundamentals: Advanced Techniques

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

Lakes A

Description:
Elevate your ConfigMgr skills with advanced techniques in Collection Management, Software Deployment, Patching, and Compliance. Gain insights that will enhance your understanding and prepare you for deeper sessions throughout the week.

What you will learn:

Advanced Collection Management techniques.
Streamlined methods for Software Deployment.
Efficient strategies for Patching.
Effective approaches to Compliance.

Speakers

Sherry Kissinger

Cardinal Health

For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.

Garth Jones

Blogger, Ask Garth

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self

Scott Erickson

Senior Systems Administrator, Recast Software

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

ConfigMgr, Fundamentals

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3:00pm CDT

Intune and ConfigMgr: A Business-Driven Approach to Co-Management

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

Lakes A

Description:
Manage Azure AD-only joined devices or hybrid joined devices with Co-Management. Dispel the myth that Azure AD-only means ConfigMgr is off the table. Understand what’s possible to make informed decisions based on business needs.

What you will learn:

Flexible targeting of Intune and ConfigMgr policies.
Real-time actions like 'Run Scripts', 'CMPivot', Install Applications, and collect logs.
Integrated, fully customizable inventory and reporting.
Solutions for Autopilot challenges.

Speakers

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC

Tom has been a Configmgr consultant for several years and has been a Microsoft Support Escalation Engineer for over 2 years. Tom became an independent Configmgr Consultant again and delivers consultancy for just about anything that is EMS or Systems Management related. The focus has... Read More →

Kim Oppalfens

Microsoft MVP, Senior Consultant, OSCC

Kim Oppalfens was awarded as an MVP 1st of April 2005, which makes him one of a couple of ConfigMgr April fool's MVP's. Kim is a self-proclaimed quiet, shy guy and overall nice guy, although part of that statement is currently under stress because of the evil influence of certain... Read More →

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

ConfigMgr, Co-Management

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5:00pm CDT

Building Your Own Cloud: A Guided Tour of Must-Have Home Lab Services

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

Lakes A

Description:
Expand your technical skills through a practical exploration of today’s most popular self-hosted/home lab services. Get started with homelab hardware and hypervisors, uncover must-have learning resources, and delve into open-source platforms such as media servers, monitoring tools, and cloud file sync solutions. Gain practical tips to replace paid services, boost privacy, and enhance your IT skillset.

What you will learn:

Understand the benefits and basics of homelabbing, including hardware choices and common OS/hypervisor setups.
Discover popular open-source solutions to replace paid services and increase privacy.
Learn to organize and automate your self-hosted environments, including best practices for monitoring and resource optimization.
Walk away with a curated list of resources, communities, and tips for continuous learning and experimentation in your home lab.

Speakers

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe

Frank Lesniak leads the Microsoft 365 consulting team at West Monroe, specializing in accelerated, secure corporate M&A (integrations and divestitures). By combining proven processes and purpose-built tools (using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and others), Frank and his team consistently... Read More →

Hosts

Blake Cherry

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Principal, West Monroe

Blake is a Principal in West Monroe's Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology practice, operating out of Chicago, IL. Known for accelerating the delivery of best practice infrastructure by leveraging infrastructure as code, his expertise lies in Azure, Terraform, PowerShell, Microsoft... Read More →

Monday May 5, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes A

Happy Hour, Home Lab

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8:00am CDT

Application Insights: An In-Depth Exploration

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

Lakes A

Description:
Monitoring applications in Azure can seem complex without access to application-level logs. Application Insights simplifies this process by providing essential metrics and out-of-the-box dashboard views, regardless of your development language or Azure environment. Gain insights into statistics, performance, failures, and overall load with raw data from Log Analytics.

What you will learn:

Understand monitoring and observability requirements.
Explore Application Insights architecture and use cases.
Experience hands-on demos of Application Insights features.
Learn how to leverage insights for performance optimization.

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 →

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

Azure, Application Insights

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10:00am CDT

AppControl for Business: Getting Started with Servers Edition

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

Lakes A

Description:
Gain the knowledge needed to protect high-profile targets running Windows Server OS, including Active Directory domain controllers, Certificate servers, and AAD Connect servers. Learn essential strategies for effective AppControl deployment.

What you will learn:

Elements needed to build a base policy for Windows Servers
How to handle popular server software
Learn to adapt your base policy to meet your needs
Best practices for securing server environments

Speakers

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC

Kim Oppalfens

Microsoft MVP, Senior Consultant, OSCC

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

Windows, Security

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1:00pm CDT

Unlocking Data Security: Mastering BitLocker with Microsoft Intune

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

Lakes A

Description:
Master data encryption with BitLocker through Microsoft Intune. Set up, troubleshoot, and maximize BitLocker's potential to ensure robust data security in your enterprise environment.

What you will learn:

Enable and configure BitLocker using Microsoft Endpoint Manager's Intune, integrating it into your device management strategy without disrupting user workflow.
Gain insights into common BitLocker issues and troubleshoot from both the admin center and client-side perspectives to resolve encryption and recovery key problems efficiently.
Explore advanced settings in Intune's settings catalog to customize BitLocker policies. Manage recovery keys to ensure accessibility when needed.
Learn how BitLocker enhances endpoint security and the importance of regular updates and policy adjustments in an evolving threat landscape.

Speakers

Andrew Lukaszewski

Software Engineer, Patch My PC

Andrew is a Software Engineer at Patch My PC and works on the Advanced Insights team developing meaningful reports for their customers to enjoy. He has been working with Configuration Manager since it was SMS 2003 - supporting customers and offering first class consultancy for packaging... Read More →

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self

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

Intune, Data Protection

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3:00pm CDT

ADR Magic: Your Guide to Fully Automated Patching

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

Lakes A

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

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 →

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
Lakes A

ConfigMgr, Automation

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5:00pm CDT

Building a Cyber Range for Enhanced Security Skills

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

Lakes A

Description:
Learn to build a cyber range—a hands-on lab for testing and improving cybersecurity skills. Set up an effective lab environment, craft realistic scenarios, and use scripting to simulate attacks. Identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and implement changes to strengthen defenses. Gain practical insights from real-world customer attacks to enhance your team's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

What you will learn:

Design and build an effective home lab environment.
Source realistic attack scenarios and scripting techniques.
Identify IoCs and understand incident impact.
Apply lab insights to bolster your production security posture.

Speakers

Ben Dumke

Systems and Network Manager, Lawrence University

Ben Dumke spent 23 years supporting technology in a K-12 environment. He finally graduated and is now the Systems and Network Manager for Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Working in education requires wearing many hats and Ben has supported desktops, servers, SCCM, Exchange, Group... Read More →

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 →

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

Happy Hour, Training

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8:00am CDT

Intune Reporting Adventures: From Basics to Brilliance

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

Lakes A

Description:
Intune provides built-in reporting and inventory, but enhancing these capabilities is essential for maintaining environment health and security. Discover existing Intune options and learn to elevate them using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Explore diverse methods for managing access to log data and retention policies.

What you will learn:

Overview of built-in reporting and inventory in Intune.
How to send your own data to Log Analytics.
Using KQL to build custom dashboards and reports.
Utilizing Azure Monitor for event alerting.

Speakers

Maurice Daly

Microsoft MVP, Senior Security Architect, Patch My PC

Maurice has been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years. His focus is around the areas of Windows deployment, device management, Azure AD and secure productivity, Maurice has been an MCSE since 2008 and was awarded his first MVP award in the area of Enterprise Mobility in... Read More →

Jan Ketil Skanke

MVP Security, Principal Cloud Architect, COO, CloudWay

Jan Ketil has been an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for lmore than 20 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management... Read More →

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

Intune, Reporting

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10:00am CDT

Configuration Baselines to Intune Remediations

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

Lakes A

Description:
Migrating from ConfigMgr baselines to Intune remediation scripts can transform modern device management. Learn how to transition seamlessly to Intune, with practical tips and best practices. Real-world community examples will enhance your understanding of ConfigMgr Baselines and Intune Remediation scripts.

What you will learn:

Understand ConfigMgr Baselines vs. Intune Remediation Scripts.
Implement best practices for effective remediation scripts.
Learn the steps for migrating from baselines to scripts.
Gain insights from troubleshooting and community examples.

Speakers

Steve Jesok

Systems Management and Automation Professional, Banking/Finance

Currently I am an operations engineer at a large banking and financial services company. I have 20 years of experience with device management on a variety of platforms. I have always focused on automation, and avoided just being another button clickin’ admin. I have held many different... Read More →

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self

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

Intune, Migration

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1:00pm CDT

Mastering Edge: Advanced Browser Management with Intune and EMS

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

Lakes A

Description:
Gain in-depth knowledge of browser management using Microsoft Intune and EMS. Learn to manage extensions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and configure advanced policies for enhanced security and effective deployment.

What you will learn:

Enhanced Security Posture: Secure your browser environment against common threats using Intune and EMS.
Compliance Mastery: Implement browser settings that align with industry compliance requirements, reducing risk.
Policy Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve policy application issues to ensure effective enforcement across your enterprise.
Extension Management: Deploy and manage browser extensions while understanding security implications and permissions.

Speakers

Steve Jesok

Systems Management and Automation Professional, Banking/Finance

Matthew Teegarden

Educator, Self

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

Intune, Browser Management

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3:00pm CDT

Building Blocks for Azure Automation: Practical Tips for Endpoint Tooling

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

Lakes A

Description:
Explore essential cloud-based tools for automating tasks in the Azure environment. Discover how to utilize Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Table Storage, all integrated with PowerShell. Walk through a seamless Auto Logon solution and learn how to sync graph data to devices for local scripting. Identify various problems that can be effectively solved using these building blocks.

What you will learn:

Understand the basic building blocks for automating common tasks in Azure.
Learn how to combine these building blocks to solve real-world problems.
Discover how to integrate them all using PowerShell.
Identify other problems that can be addressed with these tools.

Speakers

Steven Hosking

Windows Commercial CAT, Microsoft

With 20 years of experience in end use compute management, across internal, consultant, and now Vendor, Steven can provide a unique point of view. He is also one of the founding members of the highly popular Intune.training series.

Adam Gross

Microsoft MVP, Co-Host of Intune.Training, A Square Dozen

Adam Gross is a Microsoft Intune and Windows 365 MVP and End User Computing Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. in The Woodlands, TX where he shares management duties for a ConfigMgr and Intune infrastructure which supports ~9000 clients. He’s also a consultant for System... Read More →

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

Azure, Tooling

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5:00pm CDT

Building Your Brand: Strategies for Internal and External Success

Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT

Lakes A

Description:
Building a strong personal brand is essential for career growth and market relevance. Effective strategies for enhancing your brand within your organization and in the broader market will be discussed. Learn the do's and don'ts of personal branding, including leveraging social media, taking on stretch assignments, and gaining visibility with leadership.

What you will learn:

Effective Use of Social Media: Learn how to leverage social media platforms to enhance your personal brand without falling into common pitfalls.
Internal Growth Opportunities: Discover the importance of taking on stretch assignments and how to gain visibility with leadership to advance your career.
Maintaining Relevance: Understand the strategies to stay relevant in your role and continuously add value to your organization.
Personal Branding Do's and Don'ts: Gain insights on common mistakes to avoid while building your brand.

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 →

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 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Lakes A

Happy Hour, Branding

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8:00am CDT

Preparing for System Recovery Scenarios

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

Lakes A

Description:
Ensure your organization is ready for worst-case scenarios. Prepare for recovery events, including malware attacks and destructive updates. Gain insights into available tools and essential preparation steps. Discover how to scale your recovery efforts as needed.

What you will learn:

Learn about system recovery scenarios.
Discover available tools for effective recovery.
Understand critical steps for preparation.
Learn strategies to scale recovery efforts.

Speakers

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 →

Keith Garner

Software Design Engineer, Deployment Live

Windows Deployment Subject Matter Expert.Former Microsoft MVP and Former Microsoft Employee

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

Windows, Preparation

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10:00am CDT

Preparing for Cyber Events: Strategies and Planning

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

Lakes A

Description:
A major technology outage is inevitable. Ransomware, buggy updates, and natural disasters can strike at any time. Define what constitutes a cyber event and create effective strategies for preparation. Identify assets, assess risks, and prioritize mitigations. Understand the distinct roles of Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Data Recovery Plans within your overall security strategy. Engage in tabletop exercises to test your plans effectively.

What you will learn:

Build Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Data Recovery Plans.
Utilize tabletop exercises with IR, BC, and DR plans.
Strategies to build support outside of IT staff.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to your environment.

Speakers

Jordan Benzing

Microsoft MVP, Manager, Security Engineering, Patch My PC

Ben Dumke

Systems and Network Manager, Lawrence University

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

Other, Incident Response

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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

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 →

Steve Jesok

Systems Management and Automation Professional, Banking/Finance

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

ConfigMgr, High Availability

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3:00pm CDT

Simplifying Update Management with Autopatch

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Lakes A

Description:
Autopatch streamlines the management of Quality, Feature, and Driver Updates in enterprise environments, providing a seamless and reliable approach to Windows update administration. Discover how to enhance your update strategy effectively.

What you will learn:

Understand the structured rollout process used by Autopatch for safe and predictable updates, minimizing disruption to end-users.
Learn how Quality Updates are deployed to maintain device security and performance while aligning with IT compliance goals.
Explore Driver Updates to ensure compatibility and stability across diverse hardware, enabling productivity for a modern workforce.
Gain insights into best practices for leveraging Autopatch to improve overall update management efficiency.

Speakers

Steven Hosking

Windows Commercial CAT, Microsoft

Surabhi Calla

Senior Product Manager, Microsoft

A Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in Autopatch and Windows Update Management. Focused on building customer-centric solutions, driving automation, and optimizing enterprise update management.

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Lakes A

Windows, Automation

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