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97 TopicsSecure Boot certificate updates explained
Want to ensure you maintain a trusted boot environment for your Windows devices? Walk through essential guidance - including how to test firmware, monitor device readiness, deploy updated certificates, and diagnose issues using the latest tools and deployment aids. Learn what’s changing, why it matters, and how to ensure your fleet stays secure and compliant ahead of the deadline. Whether you manage a small set of devices or a large enterprise environment, you’ll leave with practical steps to confidently navigate this major Secure Boot update. Speakers: Sochi Ogbuanya & Jordan Geurten This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.7.8KViews1like40CommentsReady day one: how to get Windows users up and running fast
Explore the latest improvements to the Windows enterprise Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE), designed to help organizations get users productive faster and with less setup friction. Walk through new capabilities in Windows Backup for Organization, including how devices can now restore user settings, apps, and work data seamlessly during OOBE or at first sign‑in. Learn how to configure it so that devices download and install the latest quality update during setup, ensuring users start with a fully up‑to‑date and secure Windows experience from the moment they arrive on the desktop. Walk away with practical guidance for taking advantage of these modern setup experiences, whether you manage large fleets or handle frontline deployments. Speakers: Bruce Bevilacqua & Siddharth Bhave This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.992Views0likes16CommentsFrom panic to productive: point-in-time restore in Windows
Ever wish you could go back in time? Currently in preview, point-in-time restore for Windows enables you to restore a PC to the exact state it was at an earlier point in time in minutes. Dive deep into how this system recovery feature works and how you can configure it in your estate. See a preview of the end user experience. Learn how to minimize downtime and simplify remediation, without the need for technical expertise or lengthy troubleshooting. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.625Views0likes2CommentsWindows 365 Frontline expands with Cloud Apps and more
Dive in and learn how Windows 365 Cloud Apps enable an app-centric way to deliver cloud-hosted productivity and line-of-business apps without provisioning full Cloud PCs. See how organizations can streamline app delivery and reduce VDI management overhead by streaming individual apps—such as Outlook, Word, or Intune-published line-of-business apps—from Windows 365 Frontline Cloud PCs in shared mode. Explore new user experience sync capabilities in Windows 365 Frontline that help preserve user settings across sessions and devices on shared Cloud PCs. Finally, see how combining Cloud Apps with user experience sync allows you to deliver apps from a non-personalized image while still providing a consistent, personalized experience for end users. Speakers: Jason Parker & Tania Mariscal This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.379Views0likes2CommentsWindows 365 reporting and monitoring updates
IT admins need deep and usable monitoring and reporting. The new Windows 365 monitoring and reporting is designed to deliver the deep insights required by seasoned virtualization professionals, while still adhering to the Windows 365 SaaS principles of simplicity and streamlined manageability. We will provide a summary of the evolution of reporting and monitoring in the service, explore how to maximize the return on your investment, and deep dive into troubleshooting and other common administrative tasks enabled by the new monitoring experience. Speaker: Doug Coombs This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.605Views1like3CommentsThe latest in security for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
Get to know the latest security updates for delivering Windows from the Microsoft Cloud through Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn how to configure the latest features that help protect users and data, including password and identity management. Find out how to protect against malware. Get tips on how to secure personally-owned laptops, mobile phones, lightweight endpoints, and so much more. Speaker: Christian Montoya This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.1.2KViews0likes4CommentsThe latest in Windows 11 security
Learn how the latest Windows 11 security advancements can help you make your Windows 11 environment stronger, smarter, and ready for what’s next. We’ll walk through new capabilities in malware prevention, identity security, and built‑in platform safeguards—plus updates that help you future‑proof your environment against emerging threats. Get the practical insights you need to plan, deploy, and operationalize modern Windows security in your organization. Speakers: Katharine Holdsworth This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.2KViews1like5CommentsEliminating NTLM in Windows
NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) in Windows 11 is being phased out in favor of more secure protocols like Kerberos. Learn the history of NTLM and the associated security risks. Explore how auditing can expose legacy dependencies in storage traffic, then find out how IAKerb, Local KDC, and auto-redirect can fill Kerberos gaps so that you feel confident and prepared ahead of NTLM disablement in Windows. Speakers: Mariam Gewida & Steve Syfuhs This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.1.4KViews1like13CommentsUplevel business continuity with Windows 365 Reserve
Windows 365 Reserve is a standalone solution delivering temporary, secured Cloud PCs to help your employees get back to being productive fast anywhere on any device, without the overhead of maintaining a fleet of loaner devices. Whatever kind of physical PC break/fix and recovery events you might need to navigate - device loss or damage, malware incidents, or regional disruptions - Windows 365 Reserve has you covered. Go under the hood of a Windows 365 Reserve Cloud PC and see the on‑demand provisioning flow and why it’s intentionally designed with strict controls for reliability, predictability, and cost containment. We'll also demo policy setup, rapid provisioning, and deprovisioning plus offer a preview of roadmap investments aimed at cutting time‑to‑productive even further. You will leave with practical guidance and design recovery playbooks to help you get the most from Windows 365 Reserve. Speakers: Logan Silliman This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.917Views0likes8CommentsZero Trust DNS: Securing Windows one connection at a time
Dive deep into Zero Trust DNS, a new security feature that enables enterprise IT administrators to natively enforce domain-name-based network access controls on their Windows endpoints. Learn how to deploy it using network shell (netsh) and get a recommended deployment plan to help you secure your Windows endpoints without impacting employee productivity. This session is part of the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: Windows + Intune. Add it to your calendar, click Attend 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.432Views0likes1Comment