Using PowerShell and MSGraph to Manage M365 Accounts

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 management with PowerShell and MSGraph. Learn how to clean up old accounts, automate offboarding processes, transfer data ownership efficiently, and integrate with existing automation tools. This session is designed for IT professionals seeking to streamline their M365 management and enhance their automation skills.

Suffering From TMA (Too Much Administration)?

Join us for an engaging session on "Improving Microsoft 365 Security with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)." Discover how to enhance your organization's security by creating and maintaining dedicated global admin accounts. Learn step-by-step processes, best practices, and additional security measures to safeguard your Microsoft 365 environment. Through live demonstrations and interactive elements, you'll gain practical insights into implementing RBAC effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your security posture and protect your valuable data. Perfect for IT professionals and administrators looking to strengthen their security strategies. Secure your spot now!

Setting Up PowerShell Password Management with Secret Vault

Learn how to integrate Secret Management into your daily PowerShell routines, both for individual use and within an enterprise environment. This session will guide you through the setup process and demonstrate how to use Secret Vault from the command line and in scripts.

Enhance Your PowerShell Toolbox & Productivity

Expand your PowerShell capabilities with essential modules and add-ons. Explore various terminal applications, scripting options, and extensions to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Backup & Recovery for Your M365 Multi-Tenant Environment

Join us for an in-depth session on Backup and recovery for Your Microsoft 365 Multi-Tenant Environment. Discover the critical differences between backup, retention policies, and archives, and learn how to identify key features in a robust backup/recovery solution. We'll explore top backup options like Microsoft Backup, Veeam for M365, and Quest NetVault Plus, providing you with the knowledge to protect your data effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your data protection strategy and ensure business continuity.

Build a home computer lab on a budget

Learn how to build a functional home computer lab for under $1000. This session covers hardware and software options, providing you with a comprehensive shopping list to get started.

20 minute Fast Focus

Moving from VMWare Horizon to Azure Virtual Desktop

In this session, we'll discuss why you should consider moving from VMWare's Horizon VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop. We'll discuss the business reasons, including cost and end-user experience, and then dive into the technical steps required to implement Azure Virtual Desktop. This hands-on lab covers configuration for dedicated VMs and pools, FSLogix profile containers, Azure networking, security, and access management. Finally, we'll discuss how to maintain the environment in the future.

Migrating from VMWare to Azure Local

This is a walkthrough of the steps involved in migrating from VMWare to Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI). The process includes hardware considerations, Proof of concepts, and migration options. Finally, we'll discuss the pitfalls of migrating between hypervisors and how to avoid or mitigate them.

How to talk to executives - a translation guide for IT folks

This humorous yet informative session helps IT professionals understand executive language and translate technical concepts into terms that executives can grasp. Improve your communication skills and bridge the gap between IT and executive teams.

Optimizing IT Infrastructure: How to Innovate and Save Money

It's long been said, "Invest, don't spend," but do we really know how to do that? And how do we communicate the difference to our business partners?
In this session, you will learn how to optimize your organization's IT infrastructure to achieve better results with the same or fewer resources. We'll also explore how to balance innovation with cost optimization, with examples of successful innovation while saving money.
Finally, we'll discuss how to explain all of this to "the business" in a way they will understand and embrace.

Thriving as an ADHD IT Manager

Living with ADHD is both a blessing and a curse for IT Professionals. The ability to task switch quickly is essential at the entry levels of IT. However, at higher levels, a degree of focus is required.
In this session, I will share how to improve focus without prescriptions through supplements, practice, and techniques. At the same time, retaining the quick switching mental agility that is an ADHD IT pro's superpower.

Long live the Server GUI!

Now that you've moved all of your servers to Core, is the PowerShell command line the only way to manage them? NOPE!
In this session, we will explore the myriad of tools available to manage Windows servers remotely, securely, and in a graphical interface. Tools used will include Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc.

This session covers "How" to manage servers without graphical interfaces.

How to (Not) fail as a conference speaker

Want to start presenting at conferences but are afraid you'll fail? Join me for a relative rookie's view of what has and has not worked. Learn to avoid the pitfalls caused by inexperience and gain insights into becoming a successful conference speaker. This session covers essential tips and tricks for overcoming imposter syndrome and avoiding common pitfalls, ensuring you deliver impactful presentations.

75 minutes