MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Connecting to Your Data: Hybrid Edition

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Access data from diverse sources effectively. Learn numerous methods to retrieve your data from Intune, Entra ID, ConfigMgr, Active Directory, and Windows. Focus on extracting raw data using Graph, SQL, WMI, PowerShell, and more. Discover how to connect the data for custom reports and tools, enhancing your data management strategies.

What you will learn:

Various ways to access data using Graph, SQL, WMI, and PowerShell.
How to combine input data in PowerShell for unique insights.
How to take actions based on your data.
Tricks of the trade for data access and extraction.

Speakers

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 →

Paul Wetter

Sr Full Stack Engineer, Recast Software

Systems engineer turned developer with over 20 years of experience in systems management. I’ve worked for companies from small to huge and have seen and experienced a variety of ways to get things done. Currently I am a developer at Recast Software helping add features to their... Read More →

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

Other, Integration

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10:00am CDT

Where Did That Update Come From?

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Identifying the origin of unexpected software updates can be challenging, especially in complex enterprise environments. Learn to trace update sources back to management solutions, schedules, or legacy systems. Real-world anecdotes will illustrate common pitfalls and surprising discoveries. Gain insights into maintaining control over your update processes.

What you will learn:

Hear real-world support stories to help you spot hidden update sources.
Gain practical tips for preventing unexpected updates in the future.
Learn structured processes to trace updates from various origins.
Discover common pitfalls to avoid when managing updates.

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 →

Chris Dalton

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

I care about improving our community, and I know that meaningful change happens through collective effort. That’s why I choose to support those who are already making a difference. By uplifting and assisting those who dedicate their time to helping others, I believe I can play a... Read More →

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

Windows, Troubleshooting

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1:00pm CDT

PowerShell Runspaces: Achieve Multi-Threaded Scripting

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
PowerShell by default is just like any other scripting language. You issue commands and they are processed consecutively, one after the other. But what happens when we have multiple things to do that don't depend on each other? Do we really need to wait for the first task to complete before we start the next? We actually have a very robust capability with PowerShell to perform parallel processing. We're not talking about For-EachObject -Parallel. In this session we'll look at runspaces and how to leverage them to achieve multi-threaded scripting.

What you will learn:

How to set up and use runspaces and pools.
Methods for sharing data between threads/workers.
Techniques for debugging and troubleshooting runspaces.
Guidelines for utilizing constrained runspaces effectively.

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 →

Jeff Scripter

Full stack Developer, Recast Software

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

Other, Scripting

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3:00pm CDT

Mastering Windows Server 2025: Deploy, Upgrade, and Embrace the Changes

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Transition to Windows Server 2025, built on Windows 11. Discover the significant changes in the UI, Active Directory, Hyper-V, and System Center 2025. Understand the reasons for upgrading, the upgrade process, and potential impacts, with live demonstrations included.

What you will learn:

What's new in Windows Server 2025.
Reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2025.
Strategies for upgrading various systems to Windows Server 2025.
Managing Windows Server 2025 with new tools, as old tools are decommissioned.

Speakers

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 →

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

Windows, Upgrades

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5:00pm CDT

Is the Grass Greener? Navigating IT Careers

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Compare the pros and cons of being an IT consultant versus an employee. Gain insights on starting as a consultant or advancing in your career through consulting or climbing the corporate ladder. Understand what employers seek, evaluate the value of IT certifications, and learn how to craft an effective resume. Engage in an open discussion on succeeding in today's IT job market.

What you will learn:

Understand what employers, recruiters, and managers prioritize in candidates.
Learn whether IT certifications are worth pursuing for your career goals.
Discover strategies and best practices for finding and landing your next IT role.
Explore tips for crafting an impactful resume tailored to IT positions.

Speakers

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 →

Krystina Kyle

Microsoft MVP, Sr. Systems Administrator, WinAdmins

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

Happy Hour, Consulting vs. Employment

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8:00am CDT

Log Reader Anonymous Yearly Meeting

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Embrace your passion for reading ConfigMgr and Intune log files. Discover the classic tool CMTrace alongside newer options like OneTrace and community utilities. Learn effective methods for accessing log files from devices that roam globally.

What you will learn:

Explore various Microsoft tools for examining log files.
Discover different community tools for log analysis.
Learn how to access log files from remote devices.
Understand best practices for troubleshooting with logs.

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.

Panu Saukko

ProTrainIT Oy, MVP - Enterprise Mobility, ProTrainIT Oy

Panu Saukko is a consultant and trainer at ProTrainIT and is based in Finland. He has over 25 years of experience working with Microsoft management technologies and has been MVP for 20 years. He has created training courseware for multiple Microsoft products over the years. He frequently... Read More →

Chris Dalton

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

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

ConfigMgr, Troubleshooting

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10:00am CDT

Graph 301 : Advanced Techniques with Microsoft Graph

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Elevate your Microsoft Graph skills with advanced techniques essential for operationalizing Microsoft Graph for automation needs. Delve into complex topics and gain the knowledge to leverage Microsoft Graph effectively in your projects.

What you will learn:

Securing identities: Secure user and workload identities used to manage Microsoft Graph.
Optimizing queries: Master the use of query parameters to get precise results.
Streamlined automation: Integrate with additional services to enhance automation workflows.
Best practices for error handling and troubleshooting in Microsoft Graph.

Speakers

Greg Ramsey

Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff

Greg Ramsey is a Senior Distinguished Engineer at Dell Technologies and an Enterprise Mobility MVP. He holds a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University and has co-authored numerous books. Greg is a board member of the Northwest System Center User Group... 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 →

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

Azure, Advanced Techniques

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1:00pm CDT

Clash of Colors: The Red vs. Blue Team Showdown

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Witness an electrifying confrontation as the Red and Blue teams face off. Attackers execute ethical hacking techniques against an untested environment while defenders employ Microsoft 365 XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Copilot for Security to counteract. Engage in live demos showcasing attack methods, incident response, and mitigation strategies to prevent future breaches.

What you will learn:

Understanding the MITRE ATTandCK framework and its application.
Leveraging Microsoft tools for effective investigation.
Best practices for mitigating security threats.
Live demonstrations of real-world incident response.

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 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Minnetonka A

Other, Red vs. Blue

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3:00pm CDT

OSDCloud: ARMed and Ready

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
We're going to spend this time reviewing the new OSDCloud for 2025. While ARM64 support is certainly big news, there's lots more to cover in this session

What's New, Fun Facts, and Oddities:

OSDCloud is driven by a Workflow that uses something like a Task Sequence
- You'll be able to create your own Workflows (soon)
- And use your own Modules (soon)
- With your own functions (soon)
You create your WinPE Boot Image with Visual Studio Code
- So you can ask questions to GitHub Copilot about WinPE
- But go to the OSDWorkspace session for more on that
  - https://mms2025atmoa.sched.com/event/e4f11815615c3663a7df37d3c01a8980
If you use use OSDCloud today, you're also installing OSD.Catalogs
- They're not being used (yet)
- Catalogs will be updated daily frequently
- This includes DriverPacks
OSDCloud v1 will be phased out
- There is a timeline for destruction
There are more OSDCloud changes coming this year
- MSP's will be happy

Session Demos:

OSDWorkspace Quick Intro
OSDCloud What's New
OSDCloud Workflow Engine

Speakers

Michael Escamilla

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

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
Minnetonka A

Windows, Deployment

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5:00pm CDT

Tales from the Trenches: A Community Complaint Department

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Share your horror stories from the field, whether it's encountering a disaster recovery nightmare or discovering a networked XP machine on a factory floor. Engage with an audience that encourages storytelling, networking, and exploring the possibility of public speaking at technical conferences.

What you will learn:

Build comfort being on-stage and telling stories
Create a network of peers to share experiences with during the conference
Evaluate if speaking at a technical conference aligns with your goals
Gain insights from real-world IT challenges shared by peers

Speakers

Krystina Kyle

Microsoft MVP, Sr. Systems Administrator, WinAdmins

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.

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

Happy Hour, Networking

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8:00am CDT

Mastering SQL for ConfigMgr and Beyond: Performance, Insights, and Optimization

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
This advanced session for ConfigMgr practitioners delves into SQL performance optimization. Gain insights into analyzing performance bottlenecks and learn 10 proven techniques to enhance SQL query speed. Discover how ConfigMgr's SQL usage challenges traditional DBA practices, accompanied by behind-the-scenes stories from the product team. Explore advanced reporting techniques and methods to connect external data sources for richer insights.

What you will learn:

Advanced techniques to optimize SQL query performance.
Top strategies for improving SQL speed and efficiency.
Insights into ConfigMgr's unique SQL architecture and best practices.
How to create advanced reports and connect to external data sources.

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 →

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 →

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

ConfigMgr, Performance Tuning

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10:00am CDT

Copilot and AI Experiences in Windows

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Discover the Copilot PC and Microsoft 365 Copilot, cutting-edge AI tools designed to transform interactions within the Windows ecosystem. Gain insights into the technical intricacies of Copilot PCs, focusing on how they leverage AI to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and provide an intuitive user experience.

What you will learn:

Understand how Copilot PC features work while adhering to high security and privacy standards.
Explore Copilot integration across various Microsoft products and learn practical usage.
Delve into advanced prompting techniques and the functionality of Copilot agents.
Identify use cases for maximizing productivity with AI in Windows.

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 →

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 →

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

Windows, Productivity

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1:00pm CDT

The Incredible User Lifecycle Story

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Entra ID has evolved into a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution that supports seamless provisioning of user accounts from HR systems, laying the groundwork for modern employee onboarding. The user lifecycle is critical for organizations. With Entra ID and Microsoft Intune, optimize onboarding and manage changes during employment. Real-world examples illustrate the positive impact of this solution on your business.

What you will learn:

Experience the streamlined enrollment process for new employees.
Gain examples and ideas for implementation in your environment.
Discover how going passwordless is achievable.
Learn strategies for managing user changes throughout employment.

Speakers

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 →

Thomas Kurth

MXDR Service Owner / Security Consultant, 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 →

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

Other, User Lifecycle

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3:00pm CDT

Lessons from the Frontlines: Strengthening Security in Education

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Gain real-world insights into cybersecurity for education through a security incident at a small K-12 school district. Understand the attack, response, recovery, and key lessons learned. Focus on practical, low-to-no-cost strategies to enhance security across accounts, devices, and infrastructure. Measures rooted in NIST standards and adapted from K12SIX.org will help reduce risk and improve your institution's security posture.

What you will learn:

Understand the lifecycle of a real-world security incident, from attack to recovery, and the lessons that can inform your preparations.
Learn practical, low-to-no-cost security measures for managing accounts, securing devices, and fortifying infrastructure.
Gain guidance through a good, better, best rubric to prioritize improvements that align with your organization's resources and needs.
Identify key security strategies that can significantly enhance your institution’s overall 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 →

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 →

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

Windows, Education

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5:00pm CDT

PowerShell Meets Wall Street: Automating Stock Trading

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Automate stock trading with PowerShell. Demystify algorithmic trading and learn how PowerShell can automate trading tasks, connect with APIs, and handle data. Set up a development environment, fetch real-time stock data, and implement a simple strategy like a moving average crossover in a live demo. Ideal for intermediate PowerShell users seeking new challenges.

What you will learn:

Unlock the surprising power of PowerShell to automate stock trading tasks, fetching real-time market data using APIs and executing trades programmatically.
Implement a simple trading strategy like a moving average crossover to understand algorithmic trading and automate decision-making in PowerShell.
Gain practical insights into setting up a development environment for trading automation with PowerShell, including best practices for error handling and logging.
Experience a live demo running a trading script in real-time, gaining valuable lessons regardless of achieving (virtual) gains or encountering (hypothetical) losses.

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 →

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

Happy Hour, Financial Tech

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8:00am CDT

The Future of Intune Suite: Roadmap and Feedback Session (Option 2)

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Gain insights into the latest innovations and future plans for the Intune Suite. Discover key investments shaping Intune over the next 12 months, including enhancements to Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), Enterprise App Management (EAM), Remote Help, Cloud PKI, Advanced Analytics, and Intune Plan 2. Provide feedback directly to the team to influence the future of these critical products.

What you will learn:

Insights into upcoming Intune features and investments.
Optimize IT operations with EPM, EAM, and Cloud PKI.
Best practices for leveraging Advanced Analytics and Intune Plan 2.
Opportunity to provide actionable feedback to the Intune team.

Speakers

Matt Call

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Matt is a Product Architect responsible for policy and security scenarios, as well as core infrastructure and services. He's spent a majority of his life working/consulting/architecting Windows clients in extremely large enterprises. Because he has, he also pertains a large amount... Read More →

Danny Guillory

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

With 18 years of experience as a customer, BEFORE coming to Microsoft. I have heald positions from Security Officer, IT Manager to IT Director. I have been working with Configuration Manager since 1999 when it was named System Management Server 2.0. I finished off my corporate career... Read More →

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

Intune, Roadmap

10:00am CDT

Secrets of the PowerShell Masters

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Unlock the secrets to writing efficient and clean PowerShell code. Learn techniques for troubleshooting and enhancing code quality, taking your scripts from 'Hello, World!' to professional standards. Gain insights from seasoned PowerShell masters.

What you will learn:

Ways to gain efficiency in PowerShell.
Techniques for organization and cleanliness in scripts.
Effective troubleshooting and debugging methods.
Best practices for professional PowerShell coding.

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 →

Keith Garner

Software Design Engineer, Deployment Live

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

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

Other, Scripting

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1:00pm CDT

Windows Enrollment Options - Deep Dive

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

Minnetonka A

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

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 →

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
Minnetonka A

Windows, Security

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3:00pm CDT

Deep Dive into the Code Behind PowerShell

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

Minnetonka A

Description:
Discover what makes PowerShell tick and why experts recommend using certain .NET classes over native PowerShell counterparts, such as Lists over Arrays. Learn how to actively contribute to the PowerShell codebase, even without programming experience. A basic understanding of object-oriented languages may enhance your experience.

What you will learn:

Understanding how PowerShell code is organized.
Ways to contribute to the PowerShell project.
Key differences between native PowerShell cmdlets and .NET class counterparts.
Insights into the PowerShell architecture and design principles.

Speakers

Nathan Ziehnert

Microsoft MVP, Software Engineer, HP

Keith Garner

Software Design Engineer, Deployment Live

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

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

Other, Development

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