Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
ALL MMS DE ATTENDEES WELCOME! This is your opportunity to network, meet speakers and make some friends before drinking from the fire hose! Beer & Apps served.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Description : Discover how you can use the CMG to easily and securely manage your Configmgr devices over the internet without exposing your on-premise infra to the internet by opening up the firewall. This session will guide you through the current and upcoming capabilities of the Cloud Management gateway. We will show you some real-world examples of the power the CMG brings to your infrastructure.
What you will learn : * Features and functionality (existing and upcoming) * Real world learnings from the field. * Implement in just 4 clicks (give or take a few) * AMA with the CMG-PM
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. This includes... Read More →
Description: Been away from ConfigMgr for a while? Just got it tossed back in your lap? Took some classes a while ago and you're rusty? Worried about all the ConfigMgr sessions yet to come during Desert Edition? This session is for you. We'll touch on basic topics to refresh your memory.
Architecture
Apps/Software Updates
TS/OSD
Reporting
What you will learn:
This isn't a deep, training session, we're here to refresh your memory
You'll see what's new since you last worked on ConfigMgr
You should be ready to take on the rest of sessions at Desert Edition
Adam Gross is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and Desktop Analyst at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. in The Woodlands, TX where he shares management duties for a ConfigMgr infrastructure which supports ~9000 clients. He’s also a consultant for System Center Dudes where he primarily... Read More →
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 8:00am - 9:45am MST
Pine (Room 11)
Description: In true MMS tradition this is all about what happened in the world of ConfigMgr and MMS in the past year. This session mixes the community viewpoint with the accomplishments as seen by the product team, as delivered by a must-see special guest from the Microsoft Product team. This year featuring Mr. David James!
What you will learn:
A helicopter view of the ConfigMgr industry from the Product group's point of view.
A helicopter view of the ConfigMgr industry from the community's point of view.
A warm and fuzzy feeling by all the love for ConfigMgr by community members in a single room.
Aaron Czechowski (@AaronCzechowski) works on docs.microsoft.com for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, focused on Configuration Manager. Ask him about ConfigMgr docs, and how you can contribute. Other good topics of conversation include Scouting, hiking, LEGO, or music.
David James (Director of Engineering, ConfigMgr, Microsoft) manages the CMIntune team at Microsoft. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined Microsoft in 2000 to work on SMS Installer, and eventually... Read More →
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
MSIX enables enterprise to simplify app deployment and eliminate PC rot. We will recap some of the basics of MSIX and then dive deeper into the technology.
We will talk through the packaging format and construct of an MSIX. Cover how the deployment stack works for initial app installation as well as updates and the benefits it brings to the enterprise. We will go over a few different scenarios on converting applications, then cover some of the integration with SCCM, Intune, and Microsoft Store for Business... but what good would a session from the product team be if we also did not cover some of the things to come!
John Vintzel is a Principal Program Manager Lead in the Developer Platform team leading up the MSIX effort and focusing on a broad range of enterprise app scenarios as part of the Windows and Devices group. A ten year Microsoft veteran, John has previous worked as Program Manager... Read More →
OSD Back to the Basics (ConfigMgr Task Sequences) Level 200 This is all about OSD basics and Troubleshooting, we’ll start with the bare minimum to deploy an operating system using at Task Sequence. We’ll then integrate MDT and go through the basic MDT Task Sequence. Once the pure basics are behind us, we’ll start adding some of the simple tweaks make your life a little easier, and improve the success of your deployments. Things we’ll cover
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 10:00am - 10:15am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 10:00am - 10:15am MST
Cabana 2
Is your ConfigMgr clean and running efficiently? No? Then it's time to clean those cobwebs and get optimized. Join Mark and Doug while they show you how to keep your environment running smoothly by demoing and discussion Configurations, Maintenance, Collection Evaluation Performance, Insights, and lets not forgot Anti-Virus Exclusions. What you will learn: You will learn how to configure your environment for optimal performance, especially in terms of SQL, WSUS, IIS Settings, AV settings and more. Find out how to automate your environment maintenance using native and 3rd party solutions. See how to analyze and optimize your collection evaluation performance. Learn about the new(ish) Management Insights feature within the ConfigMgr console and how it helps you keep your environment clean.
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
In two sessions Enterprise Mobility MVP's Kenny Buntinx and Tim De Keukelaere will give you the complete overview of the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security suite and how it can help you to manage and secure your devices and identities in the enterprise.
In this first session we will outline the general overview of the Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, discuss the different components and how they could be of an added value to your organization. Additionally we will deep dive into identity Management, which is the foundation of EMS.
What you will learn:
What products are part of the EMS suite and what benefits they can bring
How to cope with Identity protection within your organization
How to manage mobile and modern devices and deploy applications to them
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Michael Niehaus is a Principal R&D Engineer at Tanium, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and related management and deployment technologies. Prior to... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Description: This session will outline the top 10 things you need for successful script development in the enterprise. There is far more involved than just a single functional script! The items we will be covering can be considered the bare minimum of what you need in order to be successful automating in the enterprise. Topics will cover technical and non-technical subjects and should really help with raising the quality and professionalism of your automation projects.
What you will learn:
A checklist of items needed for successful enterprise scripting.
How to get started implementing all 10 needed items.
Often a ConfigMgr admin is also called upon to be a SQL or reporting expert as well. This session will show the Configmgr admin the basics of doing direct queries using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Examples will be shown, and explained, regarding tables vs. views, joining data from multiple views, discussing built-in indexes (and how to find them), demonstrating subselect queries and why one would use them; as well as other basic tips and tricks for the "accidental reporting person".
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 10:20am - 10:35am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 10:20am - 10:35am MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 11:00am - 11:15am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 11:00am - 11:15am MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 11:20am - 11:35am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 11:20am - 11:35am MST
Cabana 2
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 11:40am - 11:55am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 11:40am - 11:55am MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 1:00pm - 1:15pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 1:00pm - 1:15pm MST
Cabana 2
In two sessions Enterprise Mobility MVP's Kenny Buntinx and Tim De Keukelaere will give you the complete overview of the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security suite and how it can help you to manage and secure your devices and identities in the enterprise.
This is the second session on EMS - in this session we’ll focus on information protection and post breach security.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
In this session, Benjamin and Garth will show you how to create a Power BI Report, with charts and tables. You will learn how to connect to a SQL Server database in Power BI, how to create a table and chart, how to link two SQL queries together and interact with a Power BI Report. Along the way, Benjamin and Garth will provide a lot of tips and tricks. Bring your questions as this session will have lots of Q&A!
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Description: An overview of the latest progress in the Windows 10 protection stack and how the platform features like Windows Defender Application Guard and Windows Defender Exploit Guard can be configured and deployed with ConfigMgr and Intune. There will be demos!
What you will learn: · What security features are available in the latest Windows 10 release · Which features are relevant to your environment · How you can deploy these features with ConfigMgr or Intune
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. This includes... Read More →
I'm a program manager on the Configuration Manager product team. My current focus is on configuring Windows security at enterprise scale and making it easier for customers to keep Windows and Office up to date. That said questions about all areas of the SCCM product are fair game... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 1:00pm - 2:45pm MST
Pine (Room 11)
Description: Deploying updates is one of the most important tasks of any system administrator. It's the kind of thing that really should be simple. It's not. In this session we'll talk about why that is and the strategies and tools that make it simpler.
In this session you will learn:
What WSUS actually does, why it's terrible, and what to do about it
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
Customer Success Manager, Modern Workplace, Microsoft
Nash Pherson is a Customer Success Manager for Microsoft focused on Win 10 Enterprise, EMS/SCCM and Office 365. Prior to joining Microsoft, Nash was a systems management consultant and a Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Client Management.Nash's expertise is in organizational development... Read More →
Description: Windows 10 comes with a lot of built-in apps that really are not suited for the enterprise! During this session we will go through what can be customized, what should be customized and what we shouldn't touch at all. Microsoft is investing a lot in this area to so we will cover the latest changes in behavior when doing upgrades, applocker and app uppdates. Don't make the same mistakes as many others, come to this session and learn about it!
What you will learn:
How to customize Windows 10
What not to customize
What will be the downside if you customize
Learn from our experience of what is a good Idea and what is not
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 1:20pm - 1:35pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 1:20pm - 1:35pm MST
Cabana 2
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 1:40pm - 1:55pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 1:40pm - 1:55pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 2:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 2:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 2:20pm - 2:35pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 2:20pm - 2:35pm MST
Cabana 2
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Monday December 3, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Cabana 2
Description: We all talk about it. We all reach for it. We all struggle to improve it. Join us as we discuss client health in-depth. We'll discuss the current built-in features of ConfigMgr, as well as discuss the 'bigger picture', and other data points you should consider for client health. We'll discuss how to measure progress, as well as custom solutions to get you up and running quickly and help you improve client health in your enterprise.
What you will learn:
What is client health and why is it important
How to maintain and ensure client health
Tools, techniques, and tips to combat client health issues
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Description: This has become a tradition that we honor the best tools in the community for ConfigMgr at MMS! Configuration Manager has a great community, one of the best if you ask us! During this session we will highlight some of the new cool tools that are available in the ConfigMgr community. We will also have some great tips on how to get a test environment up and running and which communities that are out there which also can assist you in your day to day work. Using some of these tools in your daily work will hopefully save you time and make your life as a ConfigMgr admin easier.
Wally has retired from the business world, and will not be keeping up with the ever changing world of Configuration Manager, so will be no longer doing any public speaking, not even MMS. However, since he loves the event, and the people he's met over the years, he volunteers at MMS... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Your Configmgr environment is working flawless of course. But what if you can be warned when it isn't for some reason?A lot of Configmr admins are living and breathing Configmgr living in the console and checking everything during hours. But what if... What if things go wrong?A proper monitoring setup will help you pinpoint things fast and remediate before your manager barges in to your office for a "nice" chat.Join this session to find out how you can increase the monitoring of your Configmgr environment and buy some ease of mind that you'll get an early warning with a chance to remediate before being a sitting duck.
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Monday December 3, 2018 3:00pm - 4:45pm MST
Pine (Room 11)
Description: During this session we will showcase our best tips and tweak for deploying Windows 10. How do we use nested task sequences and OSD variables to get the most out of this new feature, and much more will be answered during this session.
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Monday December 3, 2018 3:20pm - 3:35pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 3:20pm - 3:35pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Monday December 3, 2018 3:40pm - 3:55pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 3:40pm - 3:55pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Monday December 3, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Monday December 3, 2018 4:20pm - 4:35pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 4:20pm - 4:35pm MST
Cabana 2
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Monday December 3, 2018 4:40pm - 4:55pm MST
Cabana 1
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Monday December 3, 2018 4:40pm - 4:55pm MST
Cabana 2
Aaron Czechowski (@AaronCzechowski) works on docs.microsoft.com for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, focused on Configuration Manager. Ask him about ConfigMgr docs, and how you can contribute. Other good topics of conversation include Scouting, hiking, LEGO, or music.
David James (Director of Engineering, ConfigMgr, Microsoft) manages the CMIntune team at Microsoft. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined Microsoft in 2000 to work on SMS Installer, and eventually... Read More →
Windows Autopilot leverages the capabilities of Microsoft 365 to enable organizations to move away from imaging. In this session, we’ll look at Windows Autopilot and the Microsoft 365 services that it leverages, demonstrate the available scenarios, explore how customers and OEMs are adopting it, and review the roadmap for new features.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
Michael Niehaus is a Principal R&D Engineer at Tanium, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and related management and deployment technologies. Prior to... Read More →
Are you being asked about Reporting? Is your manager looking at you to answer the question if we can patch? Can you write a basic report/SQL query now? If you answered yes to these questions this session is for you! In this session, Sherry and Garth will dig deeper than ever before.
Sherry and Garth will cover in SQL Server Queries
Common Table Expressions
#Temp tables within SQL queries themselves.
Sherry and Garth will cover in SQL Server Queries
Learn how to get the Real error message for the error code, No longer will you need to look up what 0x80000005 means!
Creating a Template report, so that you can create a report within a few minutes!
Prompts! Cool things that you can do with Prompts!
Do you have questions not answered about Reporting? This is your opportunity to ask them, as this session will have lots of Q&A!
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Description: In true MMS tradition this is all about what happened in the world of ConfigMgr and MMS in the past year. This session mixes the community viewpoint with the accomplishments as seen by the product team, as delivered by a must-see special guest from the Microsoft Product team. This year featuring Mr. David James!
What you will learn:
A helicopter view of the ConfigMgr industry from the Product group's point of view.
A helicopter view of the ConfigMgr industry from the community's point of view.
A warm and fuzzy feeling by all the love for ConfigMgr by community members in a single room.
Aaron Czechowski (@AaronCzechowski) works on docs.microsoft.com for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, focused on Configuration Manager. Ask him about ConfigMgr docs, and how you can contribute. Other good topics of conversation include Scouting, hiking, LEGO, or music.
David James (Director of Engineering, ConfigMgr, Microsoft) manages the CMIntune team at Microsoft. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined Microsoft in 2000 to work on SMS Installer, and eventually... Read More →
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 →
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
Description: Did you know PowerShell can provide suggestions on code quality based on input provided by experts at Microsoft and from the community at large? Did you know that you can create your own code quality standards rules for your enterprise? In this session we will show you how to create PS ScriptAnalyzer rules customized for your environment and demonstrate how to manage and enforce these rules. There is no downside to improving code quality using the PS Script Analyzer rules, let us help you get started!
What you will learn:
How to leverage PSScript Analyzer rules in your enterprise
Description: Windows 10 comes with a lot of built-in apps that really are not suited for the enterprise! During this session we will go through what can be customized, what should be customized and what we shouldn't touch at all. Microsoft is investing a lot in this area to so we will cover the latest changes in behavior when doing upgrades, applocker and app uppdates. Don't make the same mistakes as many others, come to this session and learn about it!
What you will learn:
How to customize Windows 10
What not to customize
What will be the downside if you customize
Learn from our experience of what is a good Idea and what is not
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:00am - 10:15am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:00am - 10:15am MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:00am - 10:15am MST
Cabana 3
Co-Management is the way for ConfigMgr customers to attach to Microsoft 365 and Intune cloud so that a traditional systems management organization can start getting incremental cloud value without drastically changing established processes. This session will cover the 'Why/What' with examples that have resonated with large and small organizations. It will also include the technical deep dive information that you want to see. Led by Heidi Cheng, a Principle Program Manager from the ConfigMgr team, you will be able to get the behind the scenes story of how Co Management is being built out and learn how you can help influence it. Nash Pherson, a Modern Workplace Customer Success Manager, will bring real world success (and failure) stories from organizations trying to journey from traditional to modern management.
Regardless of where you and your organization are on that journey, come join the conversation about ConfigMgr Co-Management and Cloud Attach!
Heidi has been on Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager PM team in the past 12 years and worked in many feature areas such as app management, software update management, Windows 10 modern management and the latest focus has been cloud connect ConfigMgr via co-management.
Customer Success Manager, Modern Workplace, Microsoft
Nash Pherson is a Customer Success Manager for Microsoft focused on Win 10 Enterprise, EMS/SCCM and Office 365. Prior to joining Microsoft, Nash was a systems management consultant and a Microsoft MVP for Enterprise Client Management.Nash's expertise is in organizational development... Read More →
Description: Have you wondered about SQL Always On Availability Groups? What is it? How does SQL Server High Availability benefit your environment?
What considerations are involved in the design? How do you install it? Learn how can you use this to extend ConfigMgr high availability capabilities. Tips and tricks. What you will learn: SQL High Availability Opions
FCI vs Always On Availability Groups
Design considerations
Important capabilities
MS IT - Migrating ConfigMgr SQL Server to Azure
Efficiently moving the CM DB to an Availability Group
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:45am MST
Pine (Room 11)
Description: This session will focus on tips and tricks for how to get the most out of ConfigMgr automation using PowerShell, WMI, and the ConfigMgr cmdlet module. We’ll analyze performance, discuss testing, and demos!
What you will learn:
When to use cmdlets, query WMI and/or SQL
Automation best practices
Examples for running scripts, updating objects, and leveraging status messages
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Description: Deploying updates is one of the most important tasks of any system administrator. It's the kind of thing that really should be simple. It's not. In this session we'll talk about why that is and the strategies and tools that make it simpler.
In this session you will learn:
What WSUS actually does, why it's terrible, and what to do about it
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
Still unsure about Windows as a Service and how it affects your Windows 10 plans? In this session we’ll review the latest developments and tools to help you understand what’s expected, based on the latest announcements.
Michael Niehaus is a Principal R&D Engineer at Tanium, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and related management and deployment technologies. Prior to... Read More →
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:20am - 10:35am MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:20am - 10:35am MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:20am - 10:35am MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:00am - 11:15am MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:00am - 11:15am MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:00am - 11:15am MST
Cabana 3
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:20am - 11:35am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:20am - 11:35am MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:20am - 11:35am MST
Cabana 3
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:40am - 11:55am MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
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, MVP in Enterprise Mobility and deliver... Read More →
Mike’s career has been focused around systems management (SCCM) and operating system deployment for over 20 years (ever since SMS v1.2). He is a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP and runs the Arizona Systems Management User Group. He specializes in the design, architecture and installation... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:40am - 11:55am MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 11:40am - 11:55am MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:00pm - 1:15pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:00pm - 1:15pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:00pm - 1:15pm MST
Cabana 3
Patch managment with log analytics you say? Is it even worth looking into? Well lets find out! This session will give you quick rundown how you can easily use Azure Patch management for both your onprem and Cloud workloads. This session will be filled with demos showing you how you can easily see Azure patch management as a great addon to your existing patch management tools.Come in with a limited knowledge of patch management with log analytics and leave with another tool under your belt that will help make your admins live again a bit easier.
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Do you know what a CI & baseline are? Do you love PowerShell? Are you looking to do complicated things with CI to confirm your compliance? Come to this session to see how you can take a PowerShell script and turn it into an SCCM Configuration Item (CI)! Learn how Sherry and Garth leverage CI to added custom inventory to your SCCM or how to fix Software Updates (SU) so that your SU compliance is right!
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I work for a large bank in the US. For ConfigMgr, talk to me about large hierarchies, inventory customizations, compliance settings, and reporting for the SQL and SRS-challenged.
Description: Real-time automation with CM! This is the moment you've all been waiting for! This session will focus on how CMPivot and Scripts will help you and your customers query data and perform actions at scale, across your entire environment. Prepare to be dazzled!
What you will learn:
How to use CMPivot and Scripts
Right tool for right job! Best practices for using CMPivot and Scripts, and when to use alternatives (like HW Inv, Software Dist, CIs, etc).
Jason is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft for the Experience & Devices Customer Acceleration Team (CAT). Jason has 25+ years of experience in a wide range of technologies, environments, and industries and extensive knowledge in implementing and supporting all things Windows... Read More →
OSD Back to the Basics (ConfigMgr Task Sequences) Level 200 This is all about OSD basics and Troubleshooting, we’ll start with the bare minimum to deploy an operating system using at Task Sequence. We’ll then integrate MDT and go through the basic MDT Task Sequence. Once the pure basics are behind us, we’ll start adding some of the simple tweaks make your life a little easier, and improve the success of your deployments. Things we’ll cover
Working with ConfigMgr since 2012, Altiris before that, all in Workstation Management. Current focus is on WaaS, keeping a very large bank's Windows 10 machines (400k) on the "H2 / Fall" versions of Windows 10, leveraging Task Sequences. Recently joined the Recast Software team, excited... Read More →
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:00pm - 2:45pm MST
Pine (Room 11)
Description: An overview of the latest progress in the Windows 10 protection stack and how the platform features like Windows Defender Application Guard and Windows Defender Exploit Guard can be configured and deployed with ConfigMgr and Intune. There will be demos!
What you will learn: · What security features are available in the latest Windows 10 release · Which features are relevant to your environment · How you can deploy these features with ConfigMgr or Intune
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. This includes... Read More →
I'm a program manager on the Configuration Manager product team. My current focus is on configuring Windows security at enterprise scale and making it easier for customers to keep Windows and Office up to date. That said questions about all areas of the SCCM product are fair game... Read More →
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:20pm - 1:35pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:20pm - 1:35pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:20pm - 1:35pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:40pm - 1:55pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:40pm - 1:55pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 1:40pm - 1:55pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Cabana 2
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:20pm - 2:35pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:20pm - 2:35pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:20pm - 2:35pm MST
Cabana 3
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Microsoft MVP, Senior Enterprise Architect, MMS Staff
Greg Ramsey, Enterprise Mobility MVP, is Senior Enterprise Architect at Dell, Inc. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from Ohio State University, and has coauthored many books over the years. Greg is a cofounder of the Ohio SMS Users Group and the Central Texas Systems... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
I have been working on MSIT's ConfigMgr instance for the past 8+ years. My expertise is on SQL Server (DBA, Reporting/BI) but also work on Asset Management (Software/Hardware Inventory, AI, and Software Metering).On Twitter: @SqlBenjamin
Microsoft MVP, Practice Lead Softchoice, Softchoice
Steve works for Softchoice as a Data Platform Practice Lead. Focused on developing Softchoice capabilities with data services (structured and unstructured), SQL, BI, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and machine learning for Public Cloud platforms. This includes hybrid solutions that integrate... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Cabana 1
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
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. This includes... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Cabana 2
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Cabana 3
Description: Come to this session to learn more information on how you can leverage Azure Governance constructs in the following areas:
Management Groups to organize according to business units and provide a base for guardrail management of governance
Azure Policy to manage at scale certain configurations or apply audit policy across the environment to drive visibility for actionable change specifics
Azure Resource Graph (PS Demo creating a policy) but also for doing at scale querying across your environments
Azure Blueprints for following these policy artifacts and other items into a Blueprint you can apply across your environment (PS Demo on Import/Export/Report on Azure Blueprints).
What you will learn:
What are Management Groups and how to start leveraging them to group your Subscriptions (and related policies) according to business functions
How to leverage Azure Policy to not only audit your environment for certain configuration standards but also how to apply remediation against those
Using Blueprints to package and apply the above concepts at scale
Using Azure Resource Graph to get visibility across your environment instantaneously giving you insight into what is running across your AD tenant
I'm a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft working within the AzureCAT (Customer Advisory Team). My core focus lately has been around supporting large customers to adopt our Management and Monitoring technology stack at scale. Specific technology focus areas include (but not limited... Read More →
David James (Director of Engineering, ConfigMgr, Microsoft) manages the CMIntune team at Microsoft. A short bio stolen from another site:Studied Computer Engineering and Music Theory/Composition at University of Utah.Joined Microsoft in 2000 to work on SMS Installer, and eventually... Read More →
Is your ConfigMgr clean and running efficiently? No? Then it's time to clean those cobwebs and get optimized. Join Mark and Doug while they show you how to keep your environment running smoothly by demoing and discussion Configurations, Maintenance, Collection Evaluation Performance, Insights, and lets not forgot Anti-Virus Exclusions. What you will learn: You will learn how to configure your environment for optimal performance, especially in terms of SQL, WSUS, IIS Settings, AV settings and more. Find out how to automate your environment maintenance using native and 3rd party solutions. See how to analyze and optimize your collection evaluation performance. Learn about the new(ish) Management Insights feature within the ConfigMgr console and how it helps you keep your environment clean.
Software Product Manager at HP. Formerly software engineer and systems engineer. Former MNSCUG(TCSMUG) VP and Pres. Passionate about Automation and Security in the Systems Management field.
I am a systems management enthusiast by trade, passionate about automation and data reporting by training. End User experience expert with a specialty in modern device management. I have experience in managing and implementing build outs of Configuration Manager and Intune. I also... Read More →
TCO reduction and simplification are the hottest subjects of the recent years. Come and learn how the Windows product group and ConfigMgr team is tackling this challenge now and what can you expect in in the near future. Get the grips on PeerCache, BranchCache and Delivery Optimization and when to use what technology. Learn how to optimize and manage content like Security Updates, Feature Updates, Microsoft Store, Express Updates and other Windows 10 components. Soon also content from Intune/O365/ConfigMgr will be delivered using Delivery Optimization (DO), so get your DO GAME ON!
What you will learn:
Save bandwidth usage using Peer-to-Peering
Learn about the pitfalls for each technology
Visualize efficiency using command line tools, WUfB and other community tools
First network was a home Network when I was 11 with our neighbours, running Novell Netware. Since the release of the SMS 2003 OS Deployment Feature Pack, Andreas has developed significant experience implementing 100% automated deployment solutions with ConfigMgr. Now it’s all about... Read More →
Description: Change is a fact of life. Change is a source of anxiety for many people, but it doesn’t have to be. In this session we’ll discuss how leading change is a useful tool of the trade.
Aaron Czechowski (@AaronCzechowski) works on docs.microsoft.com for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, focused on Configuration Manager. Ask him about ConfigMgr docs, and how you can contribute. Other good topics of conversation include Scouting, hiking, LEGO, or music.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:00pm - 4:45pm MST
Pine (Room 11)
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:20pm - 3:35pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
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. This includes... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:20pm - 3:35pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:20pm - 3:35pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:40pm - 3:55pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
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. This includes... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:40pm - 3:55pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 3:40pm - 3:55pm MST
Cabana 3
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
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. This includes... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:20pm - 4:35pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
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. This includes... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:20pm - 4:35pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:20pm - 4:35pm MST
Cabana 3
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Kenny is a highly qualified , certified and energized consultant working for OB-V-US with more than 15 years of experience and strives to always deliver high quality when managing and delivering projects. He has a strong focus on the Microsoft System Center product family and is an... Read More →
Tim is a freelance consultant with 20 years of experience in the field.He has a broad technical knowledge and a strong focus on workplace and mobility. Based in Belgium, he is a Microsoft MVP, a community leader, and speaker at local and global events.
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:40pm - 4:55pm MST
Cabana 1
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
For the Speaker Cabana, anything goes. Come in and ask questions, build relationships, and share war stories - we just look forward to you coming in and talking tech! Have you been a little too scared to ask something in front of others, even at our small MMS sessions? Now is the time! Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Love to talk about anything related to Enterprise Client Management, cycling, running and football :-)Microsoft Enterprise Client Management MVP and Microsoft Regional Director
I am a software engineer for Recast Software, makers of the Right Click Tools. I've spent over 15 years as a system administrator, most recently at a large Midwest supermarket using Configuration Manager. I'm active in the online support communities and most days you'll find me on... Read More →
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. This includes... Read More →
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:40pm - 4:55pm MST
Cabana 2
You have something that always irks you in the ConfigMgr console? This is the time to bring it up, in a ‘show and tell’ format. Bring your notebook or simply ask the Microsoft developers to open their console and repeat your steps on what isn’t working\making sense\could do better. Review our FAQ for cabana sessions.
Tuesday December 4, 2018 4:40pm - 4:55pm MST
Cabana 3
I've been at Microsoft for 11 years and working in the security, infrastructure and management space for over 15 years. I am currently a Program Manager working on Azure Management.
I'm a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft working within the AzureCAT (Customer Advisory Team). My core focus lately has been around supporting large customers to adopt our Management and Monitoring technology stack at scale. Specific technology focus areas include (but not limited... Read More →
Donnie is an IT Architect with 20+ years experience, Microsoft MVP in Cloud and Datacenter Management, and is currently working for a large enterprise in Texas. He is a board member of the Central Texas Systems Management User Group, an avid PowerShell scripter, a novice woodworker... Read More →
Dieter is an MVP for System Center Cloud and Data management.He 's been active in the IT industry for over 15 years. Recently he co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers.He's an active member in his local Sysctr community and a... Read More →
Description: This is YOUR opportunity to 'step up to the mic' and show your flare! Join this tips and tricks beer session to show off something you've created, enhanced, or taken to a new level (no vendor stuff please!!). We'll post a couple rules and submission process prior to the session. Top level Surface Book 2's will be given away randomly to participants!
1-4 minutes max per person.
What you will learn:
Learn about all the cool stuff that your peers are doing in Enterprise Management
Everyone has something to share, sometimes you just need to look around!
Have Fun!
Note that there will be 2 Surface Book 2's given away. Just showing us something gets you entered to win. Have your own laptop ready to show off what you want.
Microsoft MVP, Endpoint Insight Architect, Recast Software
Garth Jones is Senior Architect of Endpoint Insights 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 Manageme... Read More →
I manage 400K systems at Wells Fargo with ConfigMgr Current Branch. I work with the best team in the business and love my job. I spend almost all my time on MMS. I am also a founding board member for my local user group, the Twin Cities Systems Management User Group and help keep... Read More →
