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Sunday, October 20
 

5:00pm EDT

Conquering the Summit! Your Guide to MMS
Sunday October 20, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Las Olas II III
Learn how to navigate the schedule, network like a pro, and unlock the event's full potential.
Beach Boss
avatar for Wally Mead

Wally Mead

Beach Boss (Seaside Sessions), MMS Staff
I'm a former Microsoft employee who was with SMS and Configuration Manager from the beginning (prior to the release of SMS 1.0). I have been retired for over six years now, and don't remember anything at all about Configuration Manager - so don't ask me anything about it :-) I volunteer... Read More →
Sunday October 20, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Las Olas II III
  Other
 
Monday, October 21
 

8:00am EDT

Mastering KQL: Interactive Learning and Practical Application
Monday October 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Atlantic I
Description:
Explore the world of Kusto Query Language (KQL) in this interactive, hands-on session. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll learn to navigate the core concepts and advanced techniques of KQL through expert-led demonstrations and collaborative exercises. This mini-workshop will guide you in crafting your own queries and using KQL to extract valuable insights from your data. Additionally, discover how Copilot for Security can help optimize your outcomes.

What you will learn:
  • Core and advanced concepts of KQL
  • How to create and optimize KQL queries
  • Practical application of KQL for data insights
  • Leveraging Copilot for Security to enhance query results

To ensure you gain the most from our hands-on activities, please bring your own laptops to the session. Additionally, it is essential that you have access to the following resources prior to attending:

  1. aka.ms/LADemo - This resource requires any Microsoft account to access. Please ensure you have logged in and familiarized yourself with it ahead of time. This is the lab-style environment we will use throughout the session.
  2. aka.ms/MMSKQL - Please verify that you can access this link without any issues. The content at this link represents the queries used for our hands-on lab-style session.

Your preparation will help us maximize our time together and provide a smooth and productive learning experience.
Speakers
avatar for Rod Trent

Rod Trent

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
Rod Trent is an experienced cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in content marketing, community development, and program management. During his long career, Rod has built and sold many successful businesses and regularly speaks and keynotes and provides hosting skills for... Read More →
avatar for Sergey Chubarov

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Atlantic I
  Other, Kusto Query Language

8:00am EDT

Performance Optimization in PowerShell
Monday October 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Atlantic III
Description:
We'll explore the various methods used in PowerShell for better performance. Learn when to optimize, how to implement threading, and best practices for faster scripts.

What you will learn:
  • Business cases for optimizing scripts
  • Optimizing vs. leaving scripts as-is
  • Safe implementation of threading
  • Best practices for faster scripts
Speakers
avatar for Scott Corio

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 →
avatar for Nathan Ziehnert

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Atlantic III
  Other, Performance Optimization

10:00am EDT

Git for the Sysadmin - Advanced Journey
Monday October 21, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Atlantic III
Description:
Are you already familiar with Git basics and want to take your skills to the next level? We'll explore advanced strategies for managing scripts and projects, including managing branches and complex merge conflicts. You'll also learn how to interact with GitHub or Azure DevOps programmatically, necessary for advanced automations and pipelines. Join us to become a Git wizard and leave with a deep understanding of managing your repositories and projects.

What you will learn:
  • Advanced branch/merge conflict management
  • Troubleshooting steps for 'crisis' situations
  • Programmatic interaction with GitHub/Azure DevOps using keys/tokens
  • Introduction to repository actions, pipelines, and more
Speakers
avatar for Matt Zaske

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 →
avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Partner & Principal Consultant, twoday A/S
Andreas is a Principal Consultant at CTGlobal, focusing Azure adoption, platform engineering and DevOps helping global customers accelerating there cloud journey and maximize the potential of the platform. Also being co-founder of Cloud and Datacenter User Group Denmark, Andreas has... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Atlantic III
  Other, Advanced Strategies

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Monday October 21, 2024 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
Lunch is outside on the Sky Terrace & Atlantic Portica. If you're in a Los Olas room before lunch, head upstairs. If in an Atlantic room downstairs, head straight outside. Having two places makes getting to lunch faster and keeps lines shorter.

Monday October 21, 2024 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
  Other

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started with PowerShell
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Oceanside II
Description:
Are you new to PowerShell and looking to automate your workload? We'll cover an introduction to PowerShell and teach you how to best leverage Copilot to continue your PowerShell journey. You will learn command and cmdlet syntax, setting up an IDE, and setting up Copilot in VS Code. Join us to jumpstart your automation journey!

What you will learn:
  • Command and cmdlet syntax
  • Setting up an IDE for PowerShell
  • Setting up Copilot in VS Code
  • Best practices for automation
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Benzing

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 →
avatar for Simon Binder

Simon Binder

Principal Workplace & Security Architect, Telia Cygate
As a Principal Workplace & Security Architect, as well as a Security and Windows & Devices MVP. Simons goal is to compose an enjoyable, powerful and purpose driven workplace experience with IT. He have a talent of translating organizational needs into technology and always emphasize... Read More →
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Oceanside II
  Other, Automation

1:00pm EDT

Hidden Secrets of PowerShell Masters
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Atlantic III
Description:
Take your PowerShell skills to the next level with us. Learn advanced troubleshooting of PowerShell scripts, discover hidden .NET methods, take a class on classes, and replace the while loop with event-driven scripting. Uncover the hidden secrets of the PowerShell Masters.

What you will learn:
  • Advanced Troubleshooting of PowerShell Scripts
  • Using Hidden .NET Methods
  • Taking a Class on Classes
  • Replacing the While Loop with Event Waiting
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Ziehnert

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 →
avatar for Keith Garner

Keith Garner

Director of Product Management, 2Pint
Keith Garner is an IT consultant working for 2Pint Software, based in the United States.Previously Keith has worked for Tanium, and Microsoft most notably on the MDT team.
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Atlantic III
  Other, Advanced Techniques

3:00pm EDT

The Transformative Role of AI in IT Operations
Monday October 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Atlantic III
Description:
Discover how AI can automate routine tasks, predict system failures, and enhance overall efficiency in IT operations. We'll explore practical AI applications, from anomaly detection to incident response, and discuss strategies for integrating AI tools into IT infrastructure to drive operational excellence.

What you will learn:
  • Build your own AI Bots to automate IT tasks
  • Use AI to improve metrics like MTTR
  • Automate processes using natural language models
  • Strategies to integrate AI tools into IT infrastructure
Speakers
avatar for Greg Ramsey

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 →
avatar for Donnie Taylor

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Atlantic III
  Other, Automation and Efficiency
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
Lunch is outside on the Sky Terrace & Atlantic Portica. If you're in a Los Olas room before lunch, head upstairs. If in an Atlantic room downstairs, head straight outside. Having two places makes getting to lunch faster and keeps lines shorter.

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
  Other

3:00pm EDT

Empowering Your Data with Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Oceanside II
Description:
We'll explore the power of AI and how you can create your own copilots for any of your data without needing AI knowledge. Learn how to unlock the power of AI and use Copilot to enhance your productivity and enrich your experience. Discover the potential of AI and learn how to harness its power to achieve your goals.

What you will learn:
  • Create your own Copilot easily without needing AI knowledge
  • Unlock the power of AI to enhance productivity and experience
  • Discover the potential of AI and its benefits
Speakers
avatar for Kent Agerlund

Kent Agerlund

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director | CT Global, MMS Staff
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, security, cycling, running and football :-) Microsoft Security MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Partner & Principal Consultant, twoday A/S
Andreas is a Principal Consultant at CTGlobal, focusing Azure adoption, platform engineering and DevOps helping global customers accelerating there cloud journey and maximize the potential of the platform. Also being co-founder of Cloud and Datacenter User Group Denmark, Andreas has... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Oceanside II
  Other, Data
 
Wednesday, October 23
 

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
Lunch is outside on the Sky Terrace & Atlantic Portica. If you're in a Los Olas room before lunch, head upstairs. If in an Atlantic room downstairs, head straight outside. Having two places makes getting to lunch faster and keeps lines shorter.

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:30am - 1:15pm EDT
  Other

1:00pm EDT

Automating Access Management with Entra
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Oceanside II
Description:
Learn how to automate access to resources with integrated approval workflows and access governance using Entra. We'll cover automating access to licensed software, travel exclusions, and MDM device enrollment. You'll learn how to tie this back into Active Directory-based systems, and how to automate the removal or extension of access based on usage, time, and other factors.

What you will learn:
  • Learn how to automate access to resources with Entra
  • Understand how to implement Entra for common business processes
  • Learn how to integrate Entra with Active Directory using Entra Cloud Sync
  • Gain a solid understanding of Entra Entitlement management
Speakers
avatar for Adam Gross

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 →
avatar for Nathan McNulty

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 →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Oceanside II
  Other, Automation
 
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