Azure DevOps Demopalooza

Is 2025 the year you want to learn how to code? Or are you an experienced coder and just need an update? This live and nonstop demo keeps you going!

In this session we'll build an Azure DevOps pipeline, using all the newest tools along the way, like Github Copilot or Managed Identities. Starting on a greenfield, I'll explain everything it needs:

- Azure DevOps setup
- Visual Studio Code and Extensions
- Github Copilot
- Azure Bicep/CLI
- Powershell and Graph API
- Git
- Service Connections
- Managed Identity & Workload Identity Federation

In the end, the pipeline is capable of creating Azure resources and Entra ID objects.

May the demo gods be with us ;-)

Mastering Azure FinOps: 30 Tips in 30 Minutes to save money and optimize value

FinOps is more than just cost-cutting -> it’s about optimizing your Azure environment to achieve maximum value while maintaining financial efficiency. In this fast-paced session, you'll discover 30 tips inspired by projects from the field. Learn which settings to adjust and how to implement cost-savings in the most effective order.

Walk away with these 30 tips, ready to implement them the very next day -> your boss will love it!

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In a Galaxy far far away... there's no more Active Directory

There are increasing opportunities to reduce reliance on traditional Active Directory, but of course, it's not that easy. This session explores where we are today and how to start a possible transition.

Learn about the latest features in Entra ID that enable cloud-based control over your AD environment and unlock new possibilities for modern identity and access management.

Let’s embark on this journey together -> and who knows, maybe we’ll finally destroy the Death Star of Active Directory!

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Microsoft Defender XDR: State of the Union

Microsoft Defender XDR has rapidly evolved into the central security portal within the last 2 to 3 years. But with constant feature releases, name & portal changes, and new integrations, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s actually available — and how the pieces truly work together.

Do you find yourself clicking around the portal, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information, alerts, and dashboards? You’re not alone. Together, we’ll cut through the noise - identifying where the most important insights live and how to use them effectively.

In this session, we’ll take a “State of the Union” look at Microsoft Defender XDR:
- Where the platform stands today
- What capabilities have recently been introduced
- What’s coming next — with a strong focus on real-world operations

We’ll also explore:
- How the different Defender products correlate into unified incidents
- Where to find the most actionable insights for SOC operations
- Investigation and hunting experiences in the unified portal
- Configuration prerequisites to enable cross-workload detections
- Common gaps and misconfigurations

The session includes live demos in the Defender XDR portal, showing how to navigate the platform efficiently and how to use it in day-to-day security operations.