Modernize server management and connectivity with Azure Arc
Connect Windows Servers across hybrid, multicloud, and edge environments to Azure. We will showcase connectivity options, attestation to Windows Server Management, and highlight Azure capabilities focused on SCCM modernization. Speakers: Thomas Mauer, Aurnov Chattopadhyay This session is part of Windows Server Summit 2025. Have a question? Q&A is open throughout the week. Post your questions and feedback in the Comments below.Windows Server AMA: Developing Hybrid Cloud and Azure Skills for Windows Server Professionals
We are very excited to announce a Windows Server ‘Ask Microsoft Anything’ (AMA) event to discuss tips for diving into cloud learning for Windows Server professionals. We’ll discuss certifications, answer your questions about training available through Microsoft, and share tips on managing skill transitions for yourself and your team. The AMA will take place on Tuesday, January 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT in the comment section below. Prior to the event, you can watch this video to get Microsoft experts’ point of view on certifications and other training topics. Q & A will be available with Microsoft Azure Technical Trainers, the MS Learn team, and your favorite Windows Server and Azure experts. Speakers: Vinicius Apolinario – Sr. Cloud Advocate, Azure Julio Cruz – Azure Technical Trainer Thomas Maurer Chief Evangelist, Azure Hybrid Orin Thomas – Principal Cloud Advocate, Azure An AMA is a live online event similar to an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit. This AMA gives you the opportunity to connect with members of Microsoft trainers and the product engineering team who will be on hand to answer your questions and listen to feedback. Feel free to post your questions about training and certification topics anytime in the comments below beforehand, if it fits your schedule or time zone better, though questions will not be answered until the live hour.Upgrading and updating Windows Server AMA
Join us for our March 9 “Ask Microsoft Anything” chat about Windows Server updates and upgrades. We’ll cover your questions on how to stay more secure by upgrading older servers (2008 and 2012 versions), the importance of running regular updates, and security features for Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server on Azure. Please take a look at our recent blog for some additional context and information: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/4-bestpractices-to-keep-your-windows-server-estate-secure-and-optimized/ For this March 9 AMA we’ll have members of Windows Servicing and Delivery team, Windows Server engineering, and security product managers available to answer your questions via chat. This AMA is text only – meaning there will not be any video nor audio. An AMA is a live online event similar to an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit. This AMA gives you the opportunity to connect with members of Microsoft trainers and the product engineering team who will be on hand to answer your questions and listen to feedback. Feel free to post your questions anytime in the comments below beforehand, if it fits your schedule or time zone better, though questions will not be answered until the live hour.Windows Server v.Next AMA
Our engineering team is hard at work on features for the next Windows Server! In this AMA, you’ll get a chance to ask any questions and give feedback to our program managers about what we’re currently calling “Windows Server v.Next,”. If you missed Ignite, you can check out https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fignite.microsoft.com%2Fen-US%2Fsessions%2Ff3901190-1154-45e3-9726-d2498c26c2c9%3Fsource%3Dsessions&data=05%7C01%7Cv-dysnod%40microsoft.com%7Cd64859a61300434a080c08dbf2c48920%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638370698197541890%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TCvyurXe2%2FRmf0xnoAmBx%2FxB7OaUoN261v52m%2BmRIUg%3D&reserved=0 to learn more. We’ll have experts on hand to answer questions on Hotpatching, Active Directory, File Server, Storage, Hyper-V, Security, and more. Ned Pyle, Principal Program manager, and Jeff Woolsey, Principal PM Manager will be among the chat leaders from the Microsoft side. We're looking forward to seeing you there! How to Participate: 1. Post your questions early: Start preparing your questions and get them in early by commenting below this event post. 2. Join us on January 25th: Be sure to attend the live session from 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time onwards to have your questions answered. This AMA is text only – meaning there will not be any video nor audio. An AMA is a live online event similar to an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit. This AMA gives you the opportunity to connect with members of Microsoft trainers and the product engineering team who will be on hand to answer your questions and listen to feedback.Know your options for Windows Server and SQL Server end of support!
Join us for our September 25 “Ask Microsoft Anything” chat about your options for Windows Server and SQL Server end of support. SQL Server 2012 reached end of support last July 2022, and Windows Server 2012 will reach end of support in October 10, 2023. That’s one month away! Join us to ask your top-of-mind questions around your options for 2012 end of support, including upgrading, modernizing, migrating, and even options for hybrid and multicloud workloads. For this September 25 AMA we’ll have members of Windows Servicing and Delivery team, Windows Server engineering, and security product managers available to answer your questions via chat. This AMA is text only – meaning there will not be any video nor audio. An AMA is a live online event similar to an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit. This AMA gives you the opportunity to connect with members of Microsoft trainers and the product engineering team who will be on hand to answer your questions and listen to feedback. Feel free to post your questions anytime in the comments below beforehand, if it fits your schedule or time zone better, though questions will not be answered until the live hour.
