MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

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4:00pm CDT

Conquering the Summit! Your Guide to MMS

Sunday May 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Learn how to navigate the schedule, network like a pro, and unlock the event's full potential.

Also, great advice from our friend Warren Byle posted on LinkedIn.

Sunday May 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Networking

8:00am CDT

Microsoft Graph 101 : Getting Started with Microsoft Graph

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Curious about Microsoft Graph but unsure where to begin? This session serves as your gateway to mastering Microsoft Graph and unlocking its full potential for task automation. Learn the fundamentals in an easy-to-understand format, and discover tools to identify the right API calls for your needs. Gain the skills to use Microsoft Graph effectively with PowerShell.

What you will learn:

Understand REST APIs: Grasp the fundamentals
Explore Graph: Dive into Microsoft Graph using Graph Explorer
Find API Calls: Discover tools to identify the right API calls for your needs
Use PowerShell: Learn how to work with Microsoft Graph in PowerShell

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 →

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

Intune, Automation

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10:00am CDT

Defender for Endpoint: More Than Just Anti-Virus

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Defender for Endpoint (MDE) serves as a comprehensive tool to enhance your organization's security posture beyond antivirus capabilities. Learn to leverage MDE for monitoring device health, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing prioritized security actions. Practical advice and real-world examples of issues found by Defender will be shared, along with insights on how MDE reports can guide decision-making and improve security awareness.

What you will learn:

Understand how to monitor and assess device security using MDE tools.
Learn to prioritize and implement impactful security changes based on MDE insights.
Track the effectiveness of your security improvements over time.
Gain practical strategies from real-world examples of vulnerabilities identified by Defender.

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 →

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 →

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

Other, Endpoint Protection

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1:00pm CDT

Transitioning to Modern Management: Addressing Group Policies

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

Minnetonka BC

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

Matt is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to the table. His background bridges several IT disciplines including endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture... Read More →

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
Minnetonka BC

Intune, Migration Strategies

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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

Minnetonka BC

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
Minnetonka BC

ConfigMgr, Co-Management

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5:00pm CDT

OSDCloud Experts AMA and Happy Hour

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

Minnetonka BC

Engage with industry leaders during this interactive AMA session. Discuss upcoming features of OSDCloud, share feedback, and explore customization tips for MSPs. Connect with the OSDCloud team and fellow professionals to expand your knowledge and network.

Group Topics

OSDCloud on ARM64 ... what to know
Customization tips and tricks for OSDCloud tailored for MSPs.
Meet and greet with the OSDCloud team during the AMA.
Networking opportunities with fellow IT professionals.

David:

OSDCloud Timeline ... what's next?
Demo of AskOSD ... the AI Powererd WinPE PowerShell Assistant

Michael:

Using OSDCloud v1 in a Task Sequence
Domain Join or get Autopilot Ready

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

Happy Hour, Networking

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8:00am CDT

Patch My PC... and Now Mac! Innovations to Save You Time

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:

Managing third-party applications can be a major time drain, but it doesn't have to be. Patch My PC makes it easy to keep your apps up to date, saving you time and effort while improving security and compliance. In this session, we’ll dive into how Patch My PC streamlines app updates and talk about some exciting new features.

We’ll cover our new reporting solution for Microsoft Intune, our expanded Mac OS support, PSADT v4 improvements that simplify complex app deployments, and how our new mobile app helps you stay ahead of vulnerabilities. We'll also show you how our new application migration feature makes it easier to move from ConfigMgr to Intune. We'll cover how our enhanced MSP support for Patch My PC Cloud makes managing Intune environments more scalable for MSPs.

What You Will Learn:

How Patch My PC can simplify and automate third-party app updates.
See a first glance at Advanced Insights for Intune and how it can improve visibility and fill reporting gaps.
How our new Mac OS support makes managing Mac applications easier.
How PSADT v4 improvements make complex app deployments easier.
How our new mobile app will help you stay ahead of vulnerabilities and improve security.
How to migrate apps from ConfigMgr to Intune more easily with our new application migration feature.
How our enhanced MSP support for Patch My PC Cloud makes managing Intune environments more scalable and flexible.

Let us show you how Patch My PC can save you time and make your app management process more efficient. Don’t miss out! Plus, we’ll have some awesome raffle prizes at the end!

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 →

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 →

Hosts

Justin Chalfant

Founder, CEO, Patch My PC

My name is Justin Chalfant I'm the founder of Patch My PC, and I love playing ice hockey. Before Patch My PC, I was a Sr. Premier Field Engineer for Microsoft support ConfigMgr. I also have a video blog series at https://setupconfigmgr.com/ covering all things ConfigMgr.

John Quirk

Director of Product, Reporting, Patch My PC

John has nearly 30 year's experience with Microsoft systems management beginning with SMS 1.2. He was the founder of Apajove and oversaw the creation of Callisto, which has now become Patch My PC Advanced Insights Dashboard Portal. John currently works as Director of Development for... Read More →

Sponsors

Patch My PC

Patch My PC is a Colorado-based company with over 100 passionate team members working remotely from locations around the world. We collaborate daily to support over 8,000 customers and manage over 22 million devices.Our focus is on innovation and improving lives by solving real-world problems... Read More →

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

Sponsor, Automation

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10:00am CDT

Device Management Automation: Achieve Desired Results

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Learn how Azure Automation can enhance Intune management by automating tasks such as wiping devices when employees leave and generating reports on outdated apps. Dive into advanced tools like Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, and Monitor Jobs, beyond standard remediations. Explore securing automation jobs, including permissions and device communication. Streamline device management while boosting security with powerful automation techniques.

What you will learn:

Real-world examples of how solutions fit into workflows.
Supercharge your 'What if' scenarios for better decision-making.
Understanding how to configure automation tools for your environment.
Techniques to further secure your automation tooling.

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 →

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 →

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

Azure, Device Management

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1:00pm CDT

Streamline Intune Management with Microsoft Graph

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Harness the power of Microsoft Graph API for efficient Intune management. Connect to Graph API using PowerShell to create configuration profiles, deploy applications, and manage devices effectively. Gain insights into reporting, auditing, and optimizing operations through Graph API, enhancing your Intune workflows.

What you will learn:

How to securely connect to Microsoft Graph API using PowerShell
Creating Intune configuration profiles and deploying applications
Managing devices and resources via Graph API
Reporting and auditing with PowerShell and Graph API

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 →

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 →

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

Intune, Management

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3:00pm CDT

ADR Magic: Your Guide to Fully Automated Patching

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Ease into trusting automation by letting machines handle your patching. Learn to automate your patching with Automated Deployment Rules (ADRs) and identify common pitfalls. Gain insights to convert holdouts who treat servers like pets and secure a future where machines manage your devices efficiently.

What you will learn:

Achieve common patching strategies with ADRs.
Understand how to utilize ConfigMgr's features effectively.
Win arguments with server automation holdouts.
Identify and avoid pitfalls in automated patching.

Speakers

Jordan Benzing

Microsoft MVP, Manager, Security Engineering, Patch My PC

Bryan Dam

Patch Lover Extraordinaire, Patch My PC

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

ConfigMgr, Automation

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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

Minnetonka BC

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, Steward HealthCare

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
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Career Development

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8:00am CDT

The Intune Pitfalls of 2025

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Managing Microsoft Intune presents unique challenges. Discover common pitfalls faced by organizations and learn how to overcome them. Gain insights on trends for 2025, ensuring confidence in your Intune implementation, whether you’re just starting or seeking improvements.

What you will learn:

Identify typical mistakes organizations make when implementing Intune and how to avoid them.
Receive tips for creating practical configurations that work across your organization.
Walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.
Understand emerging trends and challenges in Intune for 2025.

Speakers

Sandy Zeng

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Architect, CloudWay

Sandy is an experienced Information Technology Specialist for over 15 years. Skilled in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr and Intune), Windows, and security. Sandy's interests are mostly related to Microsoft Technologies, she is passionate about learning new skill sets to improve... 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 →

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

Intune, Challenges

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10:00am CDT

Endpoint Admins Community Toolbox: Essential Tools for Efficiency (Option 2)

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Discover how Community Tools can streamline your daily administrative tasks. This demo-driven session showcases the latest tools for Endpoint Admins, focusing on task automation and troubleshooting to enhance productivity. Explore tools for Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr that will revolutionize your workflow.

What you will learn:

Community Tools that save time and improve efficiency.
Essential tools for Windows, Intune, and ConfigMgr.
Strategies to work more effectively with automation.
Real-world examples of tool implementation.

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 →

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 →

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

Intune, Productivity

1:00pm CDT

Cutting Through the Hype: Evaluating the Impact of Copilot+ PCs on Sysadmins

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Copilot+ PCs integrate neural processing units (NPUs), unlocking device-local AI capabilities that optimize machine learning and AI applications. Understand the implications for sysadmins, including harnessing NPUs for script development, available admin controls, and detection and monitoring strategies. Compare NPUs across Windows and macOS and explore their impact on sysadmin tasks through live demos, leaving with actionable insights.

What you will learn:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Copilot PCs and NPUs, including their functionalities and how they compare between Windows and macOS systems.
Through live demonstrations, discover whether NPUs can enhance sysadmin tasks like script development and explore practical alternatives when they cannot.
Learn how to manage and monitor NPUs effectively, including administrative controls, inventory detection, and performance monitoring.
Understand the real-world impact of NPUs on sysadmin workflows and leave with actionable insights to apply in your organization.

Speakers

Michael Escamilla

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

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 →

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

Windows, Sysadmin Tools

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3:00pm CDT

Top 10 Hardening Tips for Enterprise Clients

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

Minnetonka BC

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

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 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
Minnetonka BC

Intune, Security Best Practices

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5:00pm CDT

Stump the Expert: A Challenge of Knowledge

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Contestants take the stage to demonstrate their expertise on randomly selected topics. As the wheel spins, participants describe topics they may not know, while judges buzz if the explanation falters. The last contestant standing wins. A fun and engaging way to test knowledge and quick thinking.

What you will learn:

A fun way to test your expertise
Quickly learn new topics in an engaging format
Discover if you have what it takes to be a consultant
Network with peers in a competitive environment

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 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Interactive

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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

Minnetonka BC

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

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 →

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

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

Minnetonka BC

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

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
Minnetonka BC

ConfigMgr, Upgrades

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1:00pm CDT

Defaults Are Evil - Take Control of Intune/Entra ID Configuration Now!

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Designing and configuring your device management environment requires careful attention to default settings. Learn how to manage device local administrators, BitLocker recovery keys, and the importance of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Gain insights on essential configurations you should have implemented.

What you will learn:

Configuring device management related settings in Entra ID
Configuring Intune defaults effectively
Managing Local admins, RBAC, and delegation
Strategies for securing BitLocker recovery keys

Speakers

Jörgen Nilsson

Trusted Security Advisor | Microsoft MVP, Onevinn AB

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 →

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

Intune, Configuration

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3:00pm CDT

Fixing Hidden Windows Issues for You and Your Customers

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

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Managing Windows devices in an enterprise often reveals new issues. Quickly assess how many devices are affected and remediate problems without disrupting end users. Learn to leverage ConfigMgr and Intune for efficient Windows device management.

What you will learn:

Quickly check Windows devices using ConfigMgr and Intune.
Fix problems without disrupting user activity.
Enhance proactive Windows management skills for improved system health.
Learn effective remediation strategies for common issues.

Speakers

Jörgen Nilsson

Trusted Security Advisor | Microsoft MVP, Onevinn AB

Panu Saukko

ProTrainIT Oy, MVP - Enterprise Mobility, ProTrainIT Oy

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

Windows, Troubleshooting

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5:30pm CDT

Azure BeerOps: Leveraging Azure for Personal Projects

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:55pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Discover how to utilize Azure for non-work-related scenarios, including brewing beer and hardware experimentation. Learn about cost-effective services, innovative approaches, and tips for managing Azure expenses while having fun.

What you will learn:

Understand innovative uses of Azure for hobbies.
Explore ways to use Azure for personal projects.
Learn cost management strategies for non-work workloads.
Discover creative applications of Azure in leisure activities.

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 →

Donnie Taylor

Microsoft MVP, Architect, GM

With over 20 years in IT, Donnie stands out as a seasoned IT Architect and leader. He's helmed multiple Systems Management user groups and has an impressive record of over 400 speaking engagements. Notably, he's been honored as a Microsoft MVP for Cloud and Datacenter Management for... Read More →

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 →

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:55pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Happy Hour, Personal Projects

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