Workplace Ninja Summit 2024: Full Schedule

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09:20 CEST

What's the future of image-based Windows OS deployment?

Tuesday September 17, 2024 09:20 - 10:20 CEST

While you might hear that deploying Windows using images is obsolete ("just use Autopilot), there are a number of scenarios where that's not the case. In this session, we'll explore those scenarios, as well as the tools that are available to perform the process (and some that are going away, e.g. MDT).

Speakers

Michael Niehaus

Programme Director, 2Pint Software

Michael Niehaus is a Programme Director and Master Inventor at 2Pint Software, 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... Read More →

What's the future of image based OS deployment pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 09:20 - 10:20 CEST
Luzerner Saal

Windows, OS Deployment

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Endpoint Management, Windows Client OS, Automation
Level Intermediate

10:40 CEST

Defending endpoints like a pro: path to mastery

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:40 - 11:40 CEST

Auditorium

Have you always wanted to understand the inner workings of Defender for Endpoint, to improve your troubleshooting skills or to help customers get successfully set up in their unique environment?

Join this session to gain a deeper understanding of Defender for Endpoint, how it works, what to keep an eye on and how to ensure smooth operation in a variety of environments. We will walk through architecture, deployment, portal setup and (security) operations as well as troubleshooting - giving you the tools you need to defend endpoints like a pro!

In addition, you will get a glimpse of where the product is heading in the future.

Speakers

Paul Huijbregts

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

Paul works at Microsoft as a Principal Product Manager for Defender for Endpoint. As a seasoned technologist and a subject matter expert in endpoint and cloud security, he is always open to gathering feedback for the product, sharing knowledge and helping others to be successful... Read More →

Defender for Endpoint Huijbregts Defending Endpoints Tues pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
Auditorium

Security, Defender for Endpoint

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Security, Windows Client OS, Endpoint Management, MicrosoftXDR
Level Expert
Area Microsoft

10:40 CEST

Terraform Provider for Microsoft 365

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:40 - 11:40 CEST

Clubraum 1

Terraform is widely recognized as the dominant language for professional cloud configuration. It has become an essential tool for Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes projects, offering numerous advantages such as a readable declaration language, reliable state tracking for changes, robust auditing of all modifications through git, and automatic documentation of infrastructure.

Until now, Terraform has primarily focused on configuring cloud infrastructures and provided limited support for Entra ID. However, we are introducing a groundbreaking development: the Terraform Provider for Microsoft 365. This session provides an overview of this provider, which in it's first incarnation enables the configuration of almost all aspects of Intune. With support for Autopilot, Conditional Access, Configuration Profiles with Settings Catalog, Compliance Policies, and more, it opens up entirely new possibilities for Enterprise or MSP Tenant Management through Terraform.

Speakers

Christian Kanja

CEO, glueckkanja AG

Christian Kanja has been working with glueckkanja for more than 30 years, focusing on the technical possibilities to create the best possible working environment for companies and their employees through innovation. As co-founder of the German-based company, he is responsible for... Read More →

Ugur Koc

Microsoft MVP, Cloud Engineer, glueckkanja AG

With a robust background in IT and cybersecurity, I have developed my expertise through various roles. My career began as an IT Support Specialist, where I built a strong technical foundation. Progressing into the realm of IT security, I grew from an Analyst to an Administrator, gaining... Read More →

Steffen Schwerdtfeger

Enterprise Mobility Management | Microsoft 365 | Education #100PercentCloud #EMM

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
Clubraum 1

Sponsor

Session format Platinum Sponsor
Subjects Microsoft Intune, Security, Azure AD, Autopilot, Conditional Access, Automation, Windows Client OS, Windows 365, Compliance, Linux, Apple (iOS/macOS)
Level Advanced

10:40 CEST

What's new & next for Windows 365 and AVD?

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:40 - 11:40 CEST

Deuxième

During this session, we will review the Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop roadmap. What's the vision around Cloud VDI and Cloud PC and how do both AVD and Windows 365 compare? We will answer this and also talk about new features you haven't heard of before. This session will include loads of new insights, technical depth, and also fun!

Speakers

Christiaan Brinkhoff

Principal PM and Community Lead, Windows 365 + AVD, Microsoft

Christiaan Brinkhoff works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Lead for Windows 365 and AVD at Microsoft, In his role at Microsoft, he works on features such as Windows 365 app, Switch and Boot. His mission is to drive innovation while bringing Windows 365, Windows, and Microsoft... Read More →

What's new and what's next with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop pdf

Tuesday September 17, 2024 10:40 - 11:40 CEST
Deuxième

Windows 365 / AVD, What's new

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Management, AVD, Windows Client OS
Level Advanced
Area Microsoft

12:15 CEST

3 Keys to Managing Application Migrations to Microsoft Intune at Scale

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:15 - 12:35 CEST

Community stage

Today’s IT teams are overwhelmed with application migration demands.
Whether it’s a Windows upgrade, SCCM to Intune migration, Windows 365 and/or AVD migration, data center exit, or new application delivery method, these improvements require teams to take on application discovery, testing, packaging, validation, and delivery.
Learn 3 key ways that enterprises are successfully managing applications even with multiple migration demands.
As a bonus, understand how strong application management practices can set up your team to be prepared ahead of the next big migration.

Speakers

Samit Halvadia

CTO, Rimo3

Samit is a lifelong enterprise app nerd who has spent the last 20 years in a variety of companies with a heavy focus on application management including InstallShield (Flexera), App-DNA (acquired by Citrix), and most recently Rimo3 – and it seems as though he will never be tired... Read More →

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:15 - 12:35 CEST
Community stage

Sponsor

Session format Gold Sponsor
Subjects Endpoint Management, Microsoft Intune, AVD, Windows 365, Windows Client OS, Package Management
Level Intermediate

14:00 CEST

Welcome to the Unification of Windows updating solutions

Tuesday September 17, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

Clubraum 2

What do we mean when we say that we are unifying Windows Update for Business & Windows Autopatch? Come along to understand why we made this decision, and where we plan to take the management of Windows updates

Speakers

John Vintzel

Principal PM Manager, Microsoft

John Vintzel is a Principal Manager of Product Management for the Windows Servicing Division at Microsoft. He is leading up Windows Autopatch effort. A Microsoft veteran since 2008, John has previously worked as Product Manager as part of the Configuration Manager and Intune teams... Read More →

Harman Thind

Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, Microsoft

Harman Thind works as a Senior Product Manager for the Windows Servicing and Delivery division, focusing on Windows Autopatch. In his role at Microsoft, he works on features such as Windows Autopatch UX in Intune, device and tenant registration and alerting reports to address update... Read More →

2409.WelcomeToUnifiedWindowsUpdateSolutions.NinjaSummit2.2 pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Clubraum 2

Windows, Updates

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Windows Client OS
Level Advanced
Area Microsoft

15:20 CEST

Navigating the Cloud Transition: Securely Moving from Configuration Manager to Intune

Tuesday September 17, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CEST

Auditorium

This session aims to guide IT professionals through the process of transitioning from Microsoft Configuration Manager to Microsoft Intune, providing a clear and secure path to cloud-native device management. From initial assessment and migration planning to the implementation of Intune and the final decommissioning of Configuration Manager, attendees will be equipped with strategies, tools, and insights needed to successfully and securely complete the migration. By the end, participants will be prepared to maximize the benefits of cloud-based device management, ensuring a smooth transition to Intune.

Speakers

Herman Arnedo Byrne

Senior Product Manager, Microsoft

I am Herman, a Senior Product Manager on the Intune Customer Experience Engineering team. With a total of 9 years at Microsoft, I've spent over 5 years as part of the Intune Engineering Team. Before this role, I worked as a Consultant and Architect on the Configuration Manager and... Read More →

Anders Ahl

Principal Product Manager, Microsoft

After navigating the ever-changing cosmos of technology for over three decades, orchestrating the deployment and management of devices across diverse constellations, my celestial journey eventually led me to the heart of Microsoft. For the past 18 years, I’ve been a steadfast crew... Read More →

Navigating the Cloud Transition Securely Moving from Configuration Manager to Intune Public pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Auditorium

Microsoft Intune, Migration

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows Client OS
Level Advanced
Area Microsoft

15:20 CEST

Drivers & Firmware - Notes from the field

Tuesday September 17, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CEST

Luzerner Saal

We are one year into the launch of the driver and firmware feature, come along to hear about Driver and Firmware management. We will talk about how we have seen it successfully used at our customers and sharing best practices to get the most of driver and firmware management with Windows Autopatch.

Speakers

John Vintzel

Principal PM Manager, Microsoft

Harman Thind

Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, Microsoft

2409.DriversAndFirmware.NotesFromTheField.NinjaSummit pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CEST
Luzerner Saal

Windows, Drivers & Firmware

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Microsoft Intune, Windows Client OS, WUfB
Level Advanced
Area Microsoft

16:40 CEST

Simplified Certificate Management with Microsoft Cloud PKI

Tuesday September 17, 2024 16:40 - 17:40 CEST

Clubraum 1

This session will introduce attendees to the new Microsoft Cloud PKI solution. Microsoft Cloud PKI is a cloud-based certificate services solution that significantly simplifies the deployment and management of client authentication certificates commonly used for Wi-Fi and VPN access. Cloud PKI eliminates the need for administrators to deploy complex on-premises infrastructure to support certificate authentication.

Speakers

Richard Hicks

President, Richard M. Hicks Consulting, Inc.

Richard Hicks is the founder and principal consultant at Richard M. Hicks Consulting, Inc. A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) with more than 25 years of experience implementing secure remote access and public key infrastructure (PKI) solutions, he is a widely recognized... Read More →

Simplified Certificate Management with Microsoft Cloud PKI pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 16:40 - 17:40 CEST
Clubraum 1

Microsoft Intune, Cloud PKI

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Endpoint Management, Microsoft Intune, Security, Compliance, Windows Client OS, Identity
Level Intermediate

16:40 CEST

The Art of Log Collection - Navigating the Many Paths to Log Analytics

Tuesday September 17, 2024 16:40 - 17:40 CEST

Auditorium

Collecting logs from Windows endpoints is a critical part of maintaining healthy and secure IT systems. However, there are many ways to collect logs, and choosing the right method can be a daunting task for your Cloud Native devices.

We'll explore various paths to seamlessly integrate your data into log analytics, from legacy HTTP Data Collector API to Azure Monitor Agent and new Log Ingestion API. We'll guide you through diverse options, explain when to use different methods, and discuss managing access to log data and retention policies.

We will show how to Migrate from Data Collector API and custom fields-enabled tables to DCR-based custom log collection

We will also discuss best practices for log collection and manage log retention policies.

Speakers

Jan Ketil Skanke

MVP Security, Principal Cloud Architect, COO, CloudWay

Jan Ketil has been an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for more than 20 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management... Read More →

Sandy Zeng

Microsoft MVP | Senior Cloud Architect, CloudWay

Sandy is an experienced Information Technology Specialist for over 10 years. Skilled in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr and Intune), Windows 10, and security. Sandy's interests are mostly related to Microsoft Technologies, she is passionate about learning new skill sets to improve... Read More →

The Art of Log Collection Navigating the Many Paths to Log Analytics pdf

Tuesday September 17, 2024 16:40 - 17:40 CEST
Auditorium

Microsoft Intune, Reporting&Logging

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Microsoft Intune, Security, Windows Client OS
Level Advanced

16:40 CEST

Exploring OSDCloud: Revolutionizing Modern Device Deployment

Tuesday September 17, 2024 16:40 - 17:40 CEST

Luzerner Saal

400MB Full Presentation with Videos
Exploring OSDCloud - Final.pptx

Utilizing the OSDCloud Community Project offers numerous possibilities for seamlessly integrating machines into modern device management without the need for any on-premises infrastructure components.

During this session, David and Akos will address the challenges of using OS imaging over the Internet, also known as Cloud-based OSD.

Content in this session will prepare you for Expand OSDCloud:Script Automation
https://wpninjas24.sched.com/event/1fipT/expand-osdcloud-script-automation

Key takeaways will include:
•Workstation Setup
•WinPE Options
•Deployment Frontends
•Offline Deployment
•OSDCloud Tips

Agenda:

Getting started with OSDCloud
Workstation Setup
OSDCloud Template
OSDCloud VM Setup
OSDCloud Workspace
OSDCloud ISO and USB
Deploying with OSDCloud
Operating Systems and Driver Packs
Using OSDCloud Offline
Expand OSDCloud (Session Preview)

Speakers

Ákos Bakos

CEO & Solution Architect, SmartCon GmbH

Microsoft Cloud Security & Modern Work Meetup, Workplace Ninja User Group Switzerland (scheduled)

David Segura

Microsoft MVP PowerShell | Software Product Manager, HP

During the day, I'm a Software PM for HP in Houston working on a PowerShell Script Project, and outside of business hours, I find time to work on OS Deployment. I've been a Microsoft MVP in PowerShell for 3 years and have enjoyed being able to build some really cool things that have... Read More →

Exploring OSDCloud Final pdf

Tuesday September 17, 2024 16:40 - 17:40 CEST
Luzerner Saal

Windows, OS Deployment

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Autopilot, Automation, Windows Client OS
Level Advanced

17:45 CEST

Microsoft Windows/Windows 365 Technical Deep Dive - Ask Me Anything!

Tuesday September 17, 2024 17:45 - 19:00 CEST

Auditorium

Join this session to share your concerns and feedback with key Microsoft team members to address and help answer! Let's engage with passionate individuals across product, business, engineering, and customer teams. Ask technical questions or tell us what doesn't work well that we can improve! And also tell us what's going well.

Speakers

Harjit Dhaliwal

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft

Harjit Dhaliwal is a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cloud Endpoints at Microsoft. Previously, he was a Customer Engineer at Microsoft where he focused on Modern Management solutions in the Microsoft 365 space to advocate and empower every person and company to achieve more... Read More →

Ken Goossens

Senior Product Manager - WSD, Microsoft

Ken is working as a Sr. Product Manager at the Windows Commercial CAT Team. Helping to drive adoption of Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Security, Windows Autopatch and Windows Copilot. Working with customers to remove deployment blockers, capturing insights and evidence to create new... Read More →

Windows, AMA

Session format AMA
Subjects Windows 365, Copilot, Windows Client OS
Level Expert
Area Microsoft