AZSMUG Q4 2024 Meeting

Date and time: Friday, November 15, 2024, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM MST-AZ

Location: phoenixNAP 3402 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Agenda:

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Windows Autopilot Fundamentals - Johan Arwidmark 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM Break 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM Sponsor Session - 2Pint 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM Tour 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch Sponsored by 2Pint 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Software Center Deployment Utility - Mahesh Patel 1:30 PM - 1:40 PM Break 1:40 PM - 2:40 PM Windows 365: Deployment scenarios and best practices - Adam Nichols 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Closeout

Software Center Deployment Utility - Mahesh Patel The Software Center Deployment Utility is a custom tool that allows Wealth Advisors to take monthly CM releases via a Task Sequence at a time that is convenient for them. In this session, we will go over the changes that come with installs and updates that require reboots and how to give the users options that meet their needs.

Mahesh is a Solutions Engineer Lead at Bank of America. He has been at BoA for over 17 years and has mostly worked with Admin Studio, Configuration Manager, OS upgrades, and scripting/packaging. Over the last few years, he has shifted focus to developing tools that are used across 250K+ laptops/desktops and HVDs.

Windows 365: Deployment scenarios and best practices - Adam Nichols Join us for an insightful session on "Windows 365: Deployment Scenarios and Best Practices." We will explore various deployment scenarios tailored to meet diverse business needs and delve into the best practices for ensuring a seamless transition to Windows 365. From initial setup to optimization, this session will equip IT professionals with the knowledge and tools to deploy and manage Windows 365 effectively. Whether you're considering Windows 365 for remote work solutions or looking to enhance your existing infrastructure, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.

Adam is a Senior Product Manager CAT/CxE at Microsoft. Specialties: Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Autopilot, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra, Hybrid Entra Join, Azure Conditional Access, and all-around technology enthusiasts!

Windows Autopilot Fundamentals - Johan Arwidmark Join Johan Arwidmark for a technical refresher on the changes to Windows Autopilot over the last few years. You will learn about common gotchas and workarounds and what configuration you can make to improve Windows Autopilot reliability. You also learn about integrating your current OS Deployment solution with Windows Autopilot.

Johan Arwidmark is a Technical Fellow with 2Pint Software and Mirolus. He is a consultant, author and all-around geek specializing in Systems Management and Enterprise Windows Deployment Solutions. In addition to his consulting role, Johan present trainings and speaks at several conferences each year, including MMS, TechEd, and Ignite around the world. He is also actively involved in communities like deploymentresearch.com, and he has been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for more than 15 years. Johan is known for an energetic and humorous style, tackling complex concepts using simple “Real World” scenarios and lots of live demos. His areas of expertise include: Windows Deployment, Enterprise Management, ConfigMgr, MDT, WinPE, USMT, ADK and WDS.

Sponsors

2Pint Software 2Pint Software specializes in advanced IT infrastructure solutions for large enterprises. We help organizations manage clients and network traffic efficiently in complex environments. Our products ensure software, operating systems, updates and other data is delivered efficiently no matter the network condition, infrastructure, cloud or vendor. The products are platform agnostic and work with all of Microsoft's management solutions like Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager as well as Microsoft Intune, or any third-party solution.

phoenixNAP is a global IaaS provider founded in 2009 with a goal to commoditize enterprise-grade technology and make it accessible to organizations of different sizes. For over a decade now, our mission has been to provide outstanding value using state-of-the-art technology and service, while continually improving our technical and human assets.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/jTAaKg1u1h

Thanks,

AZ Systems Management User Group