Technical Takeoff
71 TopicsManaging 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.38KViews12likes89CommentsLet'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.26KViews18likes73CommentsDefault 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.21KViews12likes52CommentsWhat'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.20KViews17likes49CommentsModern 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.16KViews10likes61CommentsWindows 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.13KViews12likes30CommentsUnderstanding Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 for hybrid work
Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 are complementary products that enable every organization to deliver Windows from the Cloud to its employees. Understanding how to select the right product(s) to address your organization’s needs is a critical first step. This session builds on the Microsoft Ignite 2022 on-demand session Experience Windows in the cloud with Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, diving deeper into the IT admin experience of each product and the choices you’ll need to make before, during, and after deployment. Join us as product managers Eric Orman and Roop Kiran Chevuri click another level down on this all-important topic. 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.12KViews5likes36CommentsLet'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.12KViews14likes84CommentsAMA: Windows Autopatch
Find out how Windows Autopatch is evolving to make Windows and Microsoft 365 update management more secure and more capable. Members of the marketing, product, and customer acceleration engineering teams will be explaining the upcoming enhancements and looking for comments, questions, and feedback. 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.12KViews5likes74CommentsWhen is my device going to update?
Have you ever wondered when the device is going to scan, download, install, and/or reboot? About what logic goes into the “intelligent” decisions around when to update? In this session we are going to take you right to the source (aka the decision engine code) and unpack just some of the different things we look at when determining when to scan, download, and install with the developers who wrote the code themselves. 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.11KViews6likes84Comments