Technical Takeoff
71 TopicsLet's talk Windows and Intune
Let’s get this party started right! Join engineering leaders John Cable, Ramya Chitrakar, and Steve Dispensa as they share more on deploying Windows 11, advanced management, and Intune. Microsoft is making big investments across these areas, so they’ll offer their insights and observations, as well as discuss the big AMAs, deep dives, and demos being brought to you throughout the week to help you and your organization take full advantage today. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.26KViews18likes73CommentsWhat's new in Active Directory
Lean in as software developers from the Active Directory software engineering team dive into the latest improvements in Active Directory. We'll cover key areas of investment including scalability, security, and supportability and show you the enhancements we're making to help keep you more secure and productive! This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.20KViews17likes49CommentsLet's talk Windows and Intune: 2025 edition
Kick off your Microsoft Technical Takeoff experience with insights from Windows and Intune engineering leaders. They'll share what they are hearing from the community and offer candid, unique insights on today's device, security, and management landscape. They'll highlight the deep dives later in the week that will help unblock current challenges you may be facing and prepare for the future. Speakers: Aria Hanson, Bhavya Chopra, Sangeetha Visweswaran, Jalleen Ringer Moderator: Harjit Dhaliwal This session is part of Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows and Intune.12KViews14likes84CommentsJump into modern managed devices with Azure AD Join
We know many of you want to go modern and unlock capabilities like Windows Autopilot, but you likely need to access some legacy on-premises resources. Is Hybrid Azure AD Join the only route? No, but it is your friend! Learn how to leverage Azure AD Join to access on-premises resources to take full advantage of the modern experience of a “born in the cloud” Azure AD Join device, but still access on-prem resources. Once Azure AD Join from day one, you can take full advantage of Windows Autopilot, reports into Microsoft Intune for Endpoint analytics, or even patching via Windows Autopatch. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.7.5KViews13likes30CommentsWindows 365 security best practices
In this session, we take a look at some of the new security, compliance and identity capabilities in Windows 365 that can enable you to meet the most rigorous requirements with Cloud PC. Hosted by Christan Montoya and Ankur Biswas, this session will be packed with demos, real-world examples, and best practices. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.13KViews12likes30CommentsManaging local admin account passwords in AD and Azure AD
What? Can it be? A session on LAPS? Yes!! The Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) has been widely used by IT pros for nearly a decade to secure Windows devices, aid in device recovery, and support helpdesk scenarios—and now we’re modernizing and improving this technology. First, we’re making it native to Windows. Second, we’re adding new features like backing up passwords to Azure AD, DSRM password backup, AD password encryption, and more. Get a inside look at the design and implementation of the new and improved LAPS, now available to Insiders in the Windows 11 Dev Channel*. *Azure scenarios are currently limited to private preview customers. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.38KViews12likes89CommentsDefault hardening in Windows 11, version 22H2
Explore the ins and outs of two security features enabled by default in Windows 11, version 22H2: Windows Defender Credential Guard and LSA protection. Explore the criteria for enablement, security benefits, and management capabilities plus get details on our new security baseline. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.21KViews12likes52CommentsModern management or Windows 11? It’s more about "and" than "or"
Windows 11 and Intune are two powerful solutions that can help you transform your organization through modern management and cloud capabilities. But how can you leverage them effectively without disrupting your existing workflows and processes? Hear from the Windows 11 and Intune engineers working on servicing and delivery tools. Do you need to go 100% cloud? Embrace change without fear! We’re sharing insights and best practices on how to overcome common challenges and concerns, such as compatibility, configuration, and cost. Whether you are ready to go full cloud native or prefer a hybrid approach, this session will help you discover the optimal way to deploy and manage Windows 11 and Intune for your organization. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.16KViews10likes61CommentsMeet the new Windows Update for Business reporting experience
Let's walk through the evolution of Update Compliance, now Windows Update for Business reports. We look at the revamped product experience as well as requirements for continued use for existing Update Compliance organizations. We also share details on how you can easily migrate to the new experience, and details on when and how Update Compliance will be deprecated. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.7.3KViews9likes67CommentsThe hottest way to update Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025
Are you ready to experience seamless security updates with minimal disruption? Let’s dive into hotpatching for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 machines connected to Azure Arc! Hotpatch updates are delivered eight times a year, ensuring your systems remain fully secure without the need for restarts. Find out how you can experience the public preview of hotpatch security for updates Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 and start visualizing the benefits you’ll receive from faster, more efficient security updates. Speaker: David Callaghan This session is part of Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows and Intune.7.3KViews8likes49Comments