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

Migrating to the Cloud: Embracing the Future

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

Lakes B

Description:
Discover the advantages of cloud solutions compared to traditional on-premises infrastructure. Explore a hybrid approach and learn how to leverage tools like Azure Migrate to understand costs and management in the cloud environment.

What you will learn:

Benefits of cloud adoption over on-premises solutions.
Understanding hybrid cloud opportunities.
Steps to transition from current infrastructure to the cloud.
Utilizing Azure Migrate for effective planning.

Speakers

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 →

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 →

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

Azure, Strategies

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10:00am CDT

Best Practices for a Successful Cloud-Native Journey with Intune

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

Lakes B

Description:
Transform your organization's IT infrastructure with a cloud-native approach. Discover how Microsoft Intune supports your cloud-native journey. Gain insights on strategies, best practices, and lessons learned in a cloud-first environment.

What you will learn:

Best practices and lessons learned for cloud-native transformations.
Steps to initiate your cloud-native journey effectively.
Identifying gaps in your current setup and strategies to address them.
Real-world examples of successful cloud-native implementations.

Speakers

Jannik Reinhard

Senior Solution Architect & MVP

My name is Jannik Reinhard and I'm 25 years old and I am work in the internal IT department of the largest chemical company in the world. I am a senior solution architect in the area of modern device management and technical lead of AIOPS (AI of IT Operation).

Nicklas Ahlberg

Microsoft MVP, Onevinn

I am a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn, a leading corporate specializing in providing cutting-edge Microsoft security solutions. My primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating the terrain of Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and highly secure user... Read More →

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

Intune, Cloud Strategies

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1:00pm CDT

Transitioning to Modern Management: Addressing Group Policies

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

Lakes B

Description:
Prepare to align your curated collection of Group Policies, Configuration Items (CIs), and customizations while transitioning to modern management or co-management. Gain practical advice for reviewing, adjusting, and migrating your policies to ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption.

What you will learn:

Key differences between Group Policies and Intune policies
Tools and techniques available to assist with your migration process
How to handle incompatible settings across platforms
Assess when and how to eliminate technical debt

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 →

James Robinson

Microsoft MVP | Technical Architect, SkipToTheEndpoint

With over 20 years of experience in the field, James is an Intune and Windows MVP and Technical Architect specialising in Modern Workplace, Security, and End User Compute technologies, with a focus on getting environments onto Cloud-Native endpoints.

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

Intune, Migration Strategies

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3:00pm CDT

Navigating On-Prem and Cloud Transitions: A Sysadmin’s Perspective

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

Lakes B

Description:
Understand the challenges of modern desktop management, focusing on zero trust and network considerations during the transition to cloud. Explore high-level scenarios for moving workloads between on-prem and cloud environments, while learning to avoid pitfalls that disrupt traditional practices.

What you will learn:

Proxy support and the importance of allow-listing IP addresses.
Peering and throttling with cloud content in a zero trust model.
VPN considerations for cloud environments and zero trust principles.
Proxy limitations and the relationship between HTTP/3 and UDP over SOCKS.

Speakers

David James

VP, Engineering, Patch My PC

David James is the VP of engineering at Patch My PC and runs their engineering operations. He was previously the director of engineering at Microsoft for MEMCM. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined... Read More →

Andreas Hammarskjöld

Cat herder, 2Pint Software

First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →

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

Intune, Transition Strategies

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5:00pm CDT

Self-Hosted Superheroes: Unlocking Your Home Lab's Potential

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

Lakes B

Description:
Transform your home lab with innovative self-hosted solutions. Discover practical ideas for hosting, avoid common setup pitfalls, and see a quick demo of effective tools in action. Perfect for those considering an Intel NUC or looking to maximize their current setup.

What you will learn:

Worthwhile self-hosted solutions to enhance functionality.
Methods to securely expose solutions to the web.
Efficient deployment and management using Docker.
Insights into real-world applications and demos.

Speakers

Nathan Ziehnert

Microsoft MVP, Software Engineer, HP

I work on secret stuff. Or maybe not so secret stuff. I'm in research and development. I don't know anymore, so I just call it all secret. I dig Windows systems from consumer to enterprise, I'm in an eternal love affair with PowerShell and C#, and I also like to play in Azure. I have... Read More →

Andrew Johnson

Solutions Architect

Andrew has served in various technical and leadership roles in IT over 15 years, spending most of his time in higher education. He's always looking for new ways to perform tasks more efficiently and share knowledge with others. When he is not working with IT - professionally or in... Read More →

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

Happy Hour, Self-Hosting

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8:00am CDT

From MFA to Passwordless and Beyond in 2025

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

Lakes B

Description:
Is MFA sufficient to safeguard your organization in 2025? Delve into the latest trends in password strategies, authentication methods, identity protection, privileged identity management, and conditional access. Gain insights into various authentication methods in Entra ID, securing privileged access, and the journey toward a passwordless and phishing-resistant future.

What you will learn:

Different authentication methods in Entra ID
How to protect and govern privileged access in Entra ID
Understanding Conditional Access in a Zero Trust Architecture
Achieving phishing resistance with passkeys

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 →

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

Other, Authentication

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10:00am CDT

Mastering Identity with Entra ID: Regain Control

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

Lakes B

Description:
Gain control over your identities with Entra ID. This session covers tagging user classifications, establishing over 55 targeted conditional access policies, and utilizing reporting tools to manage non-compliant identities. Learn to challenge existing processes and implement new ones to enhance security and efficiency.

What you will learn:

Comprehensive understanding of managing identities in Entra ID and implementing conditional access policies.
Practical insights into using scripts for policy management and benefits of pilot group rollouts.
Strategies to enhance your organization's security posture through effective identity management.
Understanding the importance of challenging existing processes for improved security.

Speakers

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 →

Sergey Chubarov

Ethical Hacker

Sergey Chubarov is a Security and Cloud Expert, Instructor with 15+ years' experience on Microsoft technologies.His day-to-day job is to help companies securely embrace cloud technologies.He has certifications and recognitions such as Microsoft MVP: Security, OSCP, OSEP, eCPPT, eCPTX... Read More →

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

Other, Security

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1:00pm CDT

Modern Endpoint Security and Zero Trust Strategies with Microsoft Intune

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

Lakes B

Description:
Safeguarding devices and applications against sophisticated security threats requires robust endpoint security and a Zero Trust model. This session offers a comprehensive guide to integrating Endpoint Security and Zero Trust within Intune. Learn to identify and remediate at-risk devices, configure security policies, and utilize Defender for Endpoint. Gain insights into configuring Zero Trust policies, enforcing compliance, and leveraging Conditional Access and app protection for effective threat management.

What you will learn:

Master Endpoint Security in Intune. Learn how to configure, manage, and monitor endpoint security policies to identify and remediate risks, ensuring devices are secure and compliant.
Implement Zero Trust with Confidence. Understand the core principles of Zero Trust security and how to enforce them using Intune's policies, Conditional Access, and app protection capabilities.
Strategic Security Management. Leave with a roadmap for leveraging Intune to align your security practices with modern frameworks, enhancing organizational readiness against evolving threats.
Integrate Defender for Endpoint. Discover how to effectively integrate Defender for Endpoint to bolster your organization's security posture.

Speakers

Steve Weiner

Microsoft MVP, Principal Architect, Rubix

When the news of becoming a dad of twins turned me from professional drummer to professional computer nerd, I started work as a presales MDM engineer. Then, Windows 10 came along with incredible Surface devices and a new way to manage them. Since that time in early 2016, I have become... 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 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lakes B

Intune, Zero Trust

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3:00pm CDT

Securing Tomorrow: Unveiling the Power of Microsoft Security

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

Lakes B

Description:
Discover how to orchestrate diverse security measures to strengthen your organization. Gain insights into the synergy between Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune for comprehensive security management.

What you will learn:

Identify low-hanging fruits to enhance your organization's protection measures.
Learn tips and tricks for effectively operating security tools and maintaining their effectiveness.
Explore real-life examples and strategies for enabling critical features and settings.
Understand the integration benefits of Microsoft security solutions.

Speakers

Nathan McNulty

Sr. Security Solutions Architect, Patriot Consulting

I am currently a Senior Security Solutions Architect for Patriot Consulting primarily helping our clients securely implement Azure, Entra, Defender, and Intune. I started my career on helpdesk for a civil engineering firm and quickly became the Enterprise Desktop Administrator. After... Read More →

Thomas Kurth

CEO, baseVISION AG

I’m a consultant and architect for modern workplace and security projects with Microsoft Technologies. I published many blogs and community tools like the M365Documentation solution and am awarded as Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Mobility and Security.I love to push and design solutions... Read More →

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

Intune, Microsoft Tools

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5:00pm CDT

Home Assistant: The Presence Experiment

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

Lakes B

Description:
Compare various presence detection techniques and their applications. Gain insights into new features added since last year, enhancing your Home Assistant experience.

What you will learn:

Different techniques for detecting presence.
New insights on utilizing these techniques effectively.
Latest features and improvements in Home Assistant.
Practical applications for real-world scenarios.

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 →

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota

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

Happy Hour, Presence Detection

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8:00am CDT

Secure Administration of Microsoft 365 with PAW/SAW the Modern Way

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

Lakes B

Description:
Securing administration of Microsoft 365 is crucial in today’s threat landscape. Learn how to configure PAW/SAW jumphosts in the cloud using AVD or Windows 365. Understand how to implement Intune governance, RBAC, Entra ID administrative units, and more to enhance security.

What you will learn:

Configure PAW/SAW jumphosts in the cloud.
Implement Entra ID to secure PAW/SAW.
Utilize Intune for PAW/SAW security.
Deploy Defender for Endpoint for enhanced security.

Speakers

Jörgen Nilsson

Trusted Security Advisor | Microsoft MVP, Onevinn AB

Jorgen is working as a principal consultant at Onevinn in Sweden. He has been working as a consultant since 1993 with a focus on Enterprise Client Management and System Management. Involved in many projects and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Security MVP and deliver... Read More →

Nicklas Ahlberg

Microsoft MVP, Onevinn

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

Intune, Administration

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10:00am CDT

The Autopilot Survival Guide

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

Lakes B

Description:
Navigate the complexities of Microsoft Autopilot deployments with real-world lessons and actionable insights. Gain practical strategies to overcome common pitfalls and deploy devices confidently. Focus on managing expectations, fine-tuning profiles, and troubleshooting effectively to ensure successful Autopilot deployments.

What you will learn:

Identify the most common mistakes organizations make during Autopilot deployments and prevent them for smoother rollouts.
Optimize Autopilot profiles with effective device naming conventions, policy assignment strategies, and hybrid join considerations.
Utilize troubleshooting techniques and tools to quickly resolve deployment issues and minimize downtime for end-users.
Set realistic expectations, manage feedback, and demonstrate the value of Autopilot to your organization.

Speakers

Rudy Ooms

Microsoft MVP | Blogger, Patch My PC

Rudy Ooms works as a Content Creator Manager at Patch My PC as of June 2024. He utilizes his extensive IT experience to create and manage content, particularly focusing on Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM).One of his hobbies (next to drinking... Read More →

Steve Weiner

Microsoft MVP, Principal Architect, Rubix

James Robinson

Microsoft MVP | Technical Architect, SkipToTheEndpoint

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

Intune, Deployment

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1:00pm CDT

What's New in Windows 11 Security Controls

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

Lakes B

Description:
Discover the new security controls introduced in Windows 11 24H2, including Windows Recall security, understanding Protected Desktop Environment (PDE), and strategies for implementing Admin Protection.

What you will learn:

Understand what PDE is and how it works.
Learn about Admin Protection and implementation strategies.
Explore security measures around Windows Recall.
Gain insights into the latest security enhancements in Windows 11.

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.

Ken Goossens

Senior Product Manager - WSD, Microsoft

Ken is working as a Sr. Product Manager at the Windows Commercial CAT Team. Helping to drive adoption of Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Security, Windows Autopatch and Windows Copilot. Working with customers to remove deployment blockers, capturing insights and evidence to create new... Read More →

Terry Warwick

Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation

Terry has spent the last 17 years at Microsoft as a Program Manager, enabling the use of Windows operating systems on specialized devices across many industries including retail, banking, manufacturing, gaming and more. Kiosk capabilities keep the user contained within a curated experience... Read More →

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

Windows, Windows 11

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3:00pm CDT

Top 10 Hardening Tips for Enterprise Clients

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

Lakes B

Description:
Enhance the security of your enterprise clients using Microsoft Intune with essential hardening techniques. Learn to safeguard systems against potential threats and implement best practices for a robust and resilient environment.

What you will learn:

How to harden your Windows devices.
Important security features offered by Intune.
Methods to measure your security posture.
Strategies for continuous security improvement.

Speakers

Jannik Reinhard

Senior Solution Architect & MVP

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 →

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

Intune, Security Best Practices

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5:00pm CDT

Home Automation Tips and Tricks Showcase

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

Lakes B

Description:
Ventured into home automation? Share your creations and discover innovative tips and hacks from fellow enthusiasts. Learn from quirky and practical automations to inspire your next project and enhance your own home setups.

What you will learn:

Discover innovative automations created by peers.
Share your own tips and tricks with the group.
Get inspired to try new automation tools.
Gather ideas to enhance your home automation projects.

Speakers

Tom Degreef

Senior Consultant, OSCC

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota

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

Happy Hour, Home Tech

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8:00am CDT

Mastering Scope Tags in Microsoft Intune for Custom Roles

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

Lakes B

Description:
Organizations often struggle with too many admins having excessive permissions. Learn to secure your Intune environment by using scope tags to delegate administrative access effectively. Adapt and onboard new admins with ease while minimizing risks.

What you will learn:

Understand the importance of using custom Intune roles.
Configure and delegate Intune permissions in a more secure way.
Incorporate Entra technology, such as Entitlement Management, into your solution.
Best practices for onboarding new administrators securely.

Speakers

Jörgen Nilsson

Trusted Security Advisor | Microsoft MVP, Onevinn AB

Nicklas Ahlberg

Microsoft MVP, Onevinn

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

Intune, Security

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10:00am CDT

Upgrading to Windows 11: Lessons from the Field

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

Lakes B

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

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 →

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
Lakes B

ConfigMgr, Upgrades

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1:00pm CDT

Windows Enrollment Options - Deep Dive

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

Lakes B

Description:
Onboarding Windows devices into Entra involves more than just a license, Autopilot, or OOBE. Explore the various enrollment types and how licensing and MDM scope impact your strategy. Learn to leverage different join states for effective conditional access policy design and understand why blocking device registration is not the best approach for securing Windows devices.

What you will learn:

Understand the different enrollment types.
Leverage join states for conditional access policy design.
Secure corporate Windows devices the right way.
Insights on MDM scope and its implications.

Speakers

Maurice Daly

Microsoft MVP, Senior Security Architect, Patch My PC

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 →

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

Windows, Security

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3:00pm CDT

Intune Driver Management Deep Dive

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

Lakes B

Description:
Mastering driver management in ConfigMgr? Transitioning to Intune can feel streamlined but presents unique challenges. Discover key differences in driver handling between ConfigMgr and Intune, current reporting capabilities, automation of driver updates, and feedback mechanisms for improvements.

What you will learn:

Understand the limitations of Intune driver management.
Know what a CHID is and its imperfections.
Realize that automation and custom solutions for driver management are possible.
Gain insights from speakers and peers on potential improvements.

Speakers

Maurice Daly

Microsoft MVP, Senior Security Architect, Patch My PC

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 →

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

Intune, Driver Management

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