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Monday, October 21
 

8:00am EDT

Demystifying Azure Spend: Cost Analysis and Savings Strategies
Monday October 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Curious about the cost of using Azure? We'll will provide you with insights on how to get more for less. Whether you're building a containerized app, leveraging storage, or thinking about security, we will help you figure out the cost of your solution and what levers you can pull to save money. Learn about Microsoft Azure Commit to Consume, Reservations, and Savings Plans to optimize your Azure spend.

What you will learn:
  • Cost analysis for Azure solutions
  • Strategies to optimize Azure spend
  • Overview of programmatic cost-saving offerings from Microsoft
Speakers
avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Partner & Principal Consultant, twoday CTGlobal
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 →
avatar for Chad Lich

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 →
Monday October 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, Cost Analysis

10:00am EDT

Streamlining Azure Management with PowerShell
Monday October 21, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Learn how to leverage PowerShell to manage and automate Azure cloud services. Gain insights on how to automate deployments, manage resources, and optimize cloud operations to enhance efficiency across Azure environments. We'll provide practical how-to guides, best practices, and strategic approaches for using PowerShell effectively.

What you will learn:
  • Strategies for Azure Management with PowerShell
  • Best practices for authentication, operations, and script management
  • Guides on complex operations like deployments, inventory, and data analysis
Speakers
avatar for Greg Ramsey

Greg Ramsey

Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, Dell
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 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, PowerShell

1:00pm EDT

Utilizing Azure Monitoring in Real-World Scenarios
Monday October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Learn how Azure Monitor can help you gain visibility and insights into the performance, availability, and health of your cloud resources and applications. We'll explore real-world examples of how Azure Monitor can help you troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and gain insight into your environment. Learn how to use Azure Monitor for different scenarios such as Entra ID, server infrastructure, Azure resources, and M365.

What you will learn:
  • Understand the key features and benefits of Azure Monitor
  • Explore how to monitor anything in your Microsoft environment with Azure Monitor
  • See real-world examples of how Azure Monitor can help you solve common cloud challenges
Speakers
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 →
avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Partner & Principal Consultant, twoday CTGlobal
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 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, Real-World Scenarios
 
Tuesday, October 22
 

8:00am EDT

10 Prompts to Success with Azure Copilot
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Maverick had Goose, Iceman had Slider, and you get R2D2 ... Azure Copilot! Microsoft has many copilots, but if you work in an Aure portal, this one will help you generate deep insights instantly, and do complex tasks faster.

We will kick-off with how to create effective prompts (prompt basics), which will help you with any AI. Followed by an overview of what Azure Copilot is and how it can accelerate any work you do in the Azure Portal (i.e. Create Resources, Optimize Costs, Execute Commands). We will also delve into using Azure OpenAI services to further empower you and your teams. Then let's work together to see what GenAI can do, let’s share prompts and see the results.

What you will learn:
  • How to leverage Azure Copilot and OpenAI to accomplish more, faster.
  • Better prompting, better results
  • GenAI and how it can improve your value, not replace you.
  • Understand how we can empower you and your teams leveraging GenAI.
Speakers
avatar for David Brook

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 →
avatar for Chad Lich

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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, AI and Productivity

10:00am EDT

Going Cloud Native - Redesigning IaaS Solutions for PaaS and SaaS
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
When an application team asks for 10 servers to host their app in Azure, what do you do? In this session, we'll explore how to deploy traditional scenarios using native PaaS and SaaS offerings in Azure, simplifying complexity, reducing costs, and increasing reliability. We'll cover file servers, databases, automation/script servers, microservices with containerization, and other SaaS offerings in Azure.

What you will learn:
  • Equivalents of native PaaS offerings for IaaS counterparts
  • Adjustments required for cloud native deployments
  • Deployment of complex solutions using cloud native components
  • Benefits of PaaS and SaaS offerings over IaaS counterparts
Speakers
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 →
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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 →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, PaaS and SaaS

1:00pm EDT

Simplifying IT Automation with Azure Functions, Automation, and Logic Apps
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
We'll explore how Cloud services can simplify IT automation. We'll dive into Azure Functions, Azure Automation, and Logic Apps, and show you how to pick the right tool for the job. You'll learn how to make these tools work smoothly with Intune and see real examples of how automation can make IT life easier.

What you will learn:
  • Understand the strengths of Azure Functions, Automation, and Logic Apps.
  • Learn how to choose the best automation tool for different tasks.
  • Integrate automation tools with Microsoft Intune.
  • See real examples of how automation can simplify IT life.
Speakers
avatar for Jan Ketil Skanke

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 more than 20 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management... Read More →
avatar for Sandy Zeng

Sandy Zeng

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Architect, CloudWay
Sandy is an experienced Information Technology Specialist for over 10 years. Skilled in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr and Intune), Windows 10, and security. Sandy's interests are mostly related to Microsoft Technologies, she is passionate about learning new skill sets to improve... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, Azure
 
Wednesday, October 23
 

8:00am EDT

Cloud Adoption Framework - Make Your Cloud Adoption a Success
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Cloud adoption is a complex, ongoing process that requires planning, execution, and governance to align with business goals, follow best practices, and avoid common pitfalls. We'll teach you how to use Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to support your cloud transformation journey. You'' learn how to define your cloud vision, assess readiness, choose the right platforms, design architecture, migrate workloads, manage operations, and innovate solutions. Discover how to maximize your cloud investment in Azure and M365 and get better management support for your cloud transformation.

What you will learn:
  • Maximize your cloud investment in Azure and M365
  • Get better management support for your cloud transformation
  • Learn how to use CAF for successful cloud adoption
  • Discover best practices for cloud adoption
Speakers
avatar for Chad Lich

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 →
avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Partner & Principal Consultant, twoday CTGlobal
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 →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, Framework

10:00am EDT

Managing Servers with Azure Arc
Wednesday October 23, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Learn how to manage your Windows and Linux servers, as well as Windows 10/11, using Azure Arc. Discover how to configure servers using cloud shell, command line, and a web UI without any VPN or Remote Desktop. We'll show you how to maintain security while accessing your environment using modern tools.

What you will learn:
  • Modern server management tools
  • Secure access to your environment
  • The importance of the control plane
Speakers
avatar for Mikael Nystrom

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 →
avatar for Johan Arwidmark

Johan Arwidmark

Microsoft MVP, Technical Fellow, 2Pint Software / Mirolus
Johan Arwidmark is a Technical Fellow with 2Pint Software and Mirolus. 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 conferences... Read More →
avatar for David Brook

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 →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, Server Management

1:00pm EDT

Got to Deploy them All: A Beginner's Guide to Azure Resource Deployment with DevOps
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Rio Vista
Description:
Join us on a journey of Azure Resource deployment. Learn how to create resource templates using both ARM and BICEP templates, and easily configure your existing deployments. We'll introduce the concept of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), explaining its benefits to your business and how it enables you to create multiple environments at will.

What you will learn:
  • Foundational understanding of Azure Resource Deployment
  • How to deploy Infrastructure through DevOps
  • Creating basic BICEP and ARM templates
  • Benefits of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Speakers
avatar for David Brook

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 →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Rio Vista
  Azure, DevOps
 
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