Workplace Ninja Summit 2024: Full Schedule

15:45 CEST

SuperBoost Your IT Admin Skills with AI: Ninja Edition 2024

Monday September 16, 2024 15:45 - 16:45 CEST

Join Petri in this dynamic and inspiring session as he explores a plethora of AI tools that are revolutionizing the daily tasks of IT administrators. From Microsoft Copilots and ChatGPT to Azure OpenAI, discover the vast array of AI applications that can enhance your IT operations.

In an array of live demonstrations, Petri will show how AI can not only enhance your coding and PowerShell skills but also streamline various other IT administrative tasks. Whether you’re looking to refine your technical prowess or automate routine processes, this session will provide you with practical insights and tools to elevate your capabilities.

Prepare to be inspired by cutting-edge demos that speak louder than words. This session is designed to transform your understanding of AI’s role in IT administration and leave you with actionable knowledge to implement immediately.

Demos have already begun, as this description text is enhanced with AI, showcasing just a glimpse of what AI can do for you.

Speakers

Petri Paavola

Microsoft MVP - Windows and Intune, Yodamiitti Oy

Petri is a cloud expert with 24 years of experience in Microsoft environments. He specializes in Windows management with Intune and Autopilot, and creates Powershell scripts for various tasks. He has built tools for Intune admins and deployed thousands of devices in different settings.Petri... Read More →

SuperBoost Your IT Admin Skills with AI Ninja Edition 2024 Petri Paavola MVP pdf

Monday September 16, 2024 15:45 - 16:45 CEST
Luzerner Saal

Microsoft Intune, Community tools

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

08:00 CEST

Detecting and responding to next generation threats with Defender for Office 365

Tuesday September 17, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 CEST

Clubraum 2

In this session we will cover how organizations are using Defender for Office 365 to detect and respond to new and emerging collaboration threats including phishing and BEC. We will walk through how SOC teams can be more effective and efficient using the power of XDR as well as build user resilience to new and emerging threats.

Speakers

Sumit Malhotra

Group Product Manager, Microsoft

Leading teams on our vision and delivery of enterprise security focused solutions for our M365 customers. Driving rapid improvements in end users and security teams' resilience to emerging threats through automation in awareness, detection, investigation and response.

Girish Chander

General Manager, Microsoft

Protecting against next gen email and collab threats pptx

Tuesday September 17, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
Clubraum 2

Security, XDR

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Security, MicrosoftXDR, Automation
Level Advanced
Area Microsoft

09:20 CEST

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

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

Luzerner Saal

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

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

11:50 CEST

ControlUp - The Swiss Army Knife for managing DEX in Microsoft EUC environments

Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:50 - 12:10 CEST

Community stage

In the ControlUp session you will learn how you can gain the best in class end to end visibility for your Microsoft EUC environment from Azure, AVD to the physical client. One single pane of glass dashboard that allows you to manage, analyze and secure the digital employee experience of your users on any desktop, with any application and anywhere.

Speakers

Felix Alvarez

Sales Director CEMEA, ControlUp GmbH

Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:50 - 12:10 CEST
Community stage

Microsoft Intune

Session format Gold Sponsor
Subjects Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Management, Security, Windows 365, Endpoint Analytics, Automation, AVD, Compliance
Level Intermediate
Area Microsoft

14:00 CEST

Intune Automation Magic

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

Luzerner Saal

In this session we will look at how to leverage Azure automation, Graph API, and good old PowerShell to give Intune an extra bit of oomph, and a sprinkle of wow.

Intune as a platform has matured massively over the past 5 years, but for those of us who are coming from a Configuration Manager background, the want, and desire to do more within the product can be frustrating. The beauty of Intune though is the ability to interact with it, through the Graph API, and in fact you do this on a daily basis without even realising it.

In this session, we will dig into how to leverage Graph, and automation functions within Azure, to well beyond the native capabilities, using scripts to automate many different scenarios, with the only limit typically being your imagination. In this session we will look at real world examples of how these automation additions are used.

Speakers

Maurice Daly

Microsoft MVP, Principal Cloud Architect, CloudWay

Maurice has been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years. His focus is around the areas of Windows deployment, device management, Azure AD and secure productivity, Maurice has been an MCSE since 2008 and was awarded his first MVP award in the area of Enterprise Mobility in... 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 →

Intune Automation Magic pdf

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

Microsoft Intune, Automation

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Microsoft Intune, Automation
Level Expert

14:00 CEST

Taking automated protection to the next level: Attack Disruption 2.0

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

Clubraum 1

Automatic attack disruption, offered by Microsoft’s Unified Security and Operations Platform, provides out-of-the-box protection to its customers.

In this session, we will update you on the current status, recent advancements, and future plans in the area of threat intelligence and data-science based disruption.

The talk will also include a technical deep-dive into a real-life incident.
We will conclude by showing what you need to do to maximize the benefit of this powerful capability.

Speakers

Hadar Feldman

XDR GPM, Microsoft

started my journey as a security researcher in the endpoint world, moved to building defender for endpoint experiences and capabilities as a product manager, and managed several product team focusing in investigation experience and protection toolset.

Tuesday September 17, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Clubraum 1

Security, Attack Disruption

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Security, Automation, MicrosoftXDR
Level Intermediate
Area Microsoft

15:20 CEST

Enrich Security: Simplify Your Azure Virtual Desktop Update Strategy!

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

Deuxième

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead with the latest updates is a must-have for maintaining a secure and efficient virtual desktop environment. Join Sander Rozemuller, Microsoft Security and Windows and Devices MVP in this session as he reveals a new feature revolutionizing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) management: host pool updates.

Sander will guide through this new feature that helps simplify updating your AVD environment. Discover how host pool updates work in detail and how to setup the configuration of host pool updates. Of course in this session, Sander with his automation first philosophy will show how to seamlessly integrate it into your existing automation strategies.
At last, Sander will top it all of where he also explain how to monitor for - and initiate updates.

Don't miss your chance to unlock the future of AVD management in this session.

Speakers

Sander Rozemuller

I'm living in The Netherlands in a little town called Geerdijk, in the east. I like to travel, run (athletics) and play around with new technology. I'm also blogging about Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, Automation, and monitoring at rozemuller.com. Also creator of the Az.Avd PowerShell... Read More →

WPNinja2024 AVDUpdateStrategy pptx

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

Windows 365 / AVD

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects AVD, Security, Automation
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

16:40 CEST

Attached to traditional golden images for AVD? Get attached to something different.

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

Deuxième

*** Attend and join our buzzword BINGO to win a unique 'Ninja 'award' 3D-printed by Esther! ***
What makes every Azure Virtual Desktop deployment unique is the applications. A golden image approach can be very effective for Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pools, but sometimes more flexibility is required to reduce the operational overhead. You might be familiar with MSIX app attach to dynamically attach applications from an application package. Join this session to learn about the latest evolution in this area and level up your application management and deployment from MSIX app attach to just app attach, focused on improving the administrative and user experiences. A link to all source code is shared during our session!

Speakers

Esther Barthel

Senior Solutions Architect, cognition IT B.V.

Esther Barthel has worked in different roles and functions as an IT consultant after she finished her Master’s degree in Computer Science in 1997. She soon discovered that End User Computing combined servers, desktops, and user experience technologies into one and specialized in... Read More →

Freek Berson

Principal Product Manager, Parallels (Alludo)

Recordings & slide decks of my previous speaking engagements: https://github.com/fberson/Slidedecks Freek Berson is a frequent speaker at conferences and meetups around the world and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2011. He authored the book “Getting started with Bicep”, co-authored... Read More →

Attached to traditional golden images for AVD Get attached to something different pdf

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

Windows 365 / AVD, Apps

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects AVD, Automation, Package Management
Level Advanced

08:00 CEST

Intune + ServiceNow makes both Admins and Helpdesk Happy!

Wednesday September 18, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 CEST

Clubraum 2

Intune and MSGraph have a lot of data about your estate and the status of your environment. ServiceNow is the tool that many organizations use to handle CMDB, Tickets, and more. In this session, we will show you how to connect these two worlds to enable you to enrich your data in Service Now and automate actions.

What you will learn:
- How to get the right data in front of your service desk to help them resolve issues faster
- Trigger automation using MS Graph to resolve (or at least enrich) ServiceNow tickets
- How to build a custom Logic Apps Connector!

PS: The thinkings in this session might not only apply to ServiceNow

Speakers

Greg Ramsey

Dell Distinguished Engineer and Enterprise Architect, Microsoft MVP, Dell technologies

Greg Ramsey is a Senior Distinguished Engineer at Dell Technologies, and a Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility. He has a B.S. in Computer Sciences and Engineering from The Ohio State University and has co-authored many books over the years. Greg is a co-founder of the Ohio SMS Users... Read More →

Intune Plus ServiceNow makes both Admins and Helpdesk Happy! pptx

Wednesday September 18, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 CEST
Clubraum 2

Microsoft Intune, ServiceNow

Session format Breakout session (60 min)
Subjects Automation
Level Intermediate