Ask Microsoft Anything: Secure Boot - May 2026
Join us in May for our fourth Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about updating Secure Boot certificates on your Windows devices before they start expiring in June of 2026. If you've already bookmarked Secure Boot playbook, but need more details or have a specific question, join us to get the answers you need to prepare for this milestone. No question is too big or too small. Update scenarios, inventorying your estate, formulating the right deployment plan for your organization -- we're here to help! How do I participate? Registration is not required. Simply select Add to calendar then sign in to the Tech Community and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast Get started with these helpful resources Secure Boot resources and guidance Secure Boot playbookWhy smarter Windows management starts with Intune
Discover why Windows management gets simpler, smarter, and more secure when you move to Microsoft Intune. We start by breaking down the advantages of cloud‑native management, from streamlined quality updates to integrated Windows Autopilot and new Windows 365 provisioning capabilities. We’ll cover tips on moving from Configuration Manager to Intune and highlight where each tool shines—plus what gaps have been closed. Come learn how to optimize device management at your pace while unlocking the full power of the cloud. 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.AMA: Getting the most from Security Copilot in Intune
Have questions about how to get real value from Security Copilot in Intune? Bring them to this live Ask Microsoft Anything session. Engineering and product experts can help you learn about practical ways to use AI‑powered insights to strengthen your security posture and streamline endpoint operations. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting with Copilot, this is your chance to get direct answers from the team building the experience. 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.Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments
Tune in for a detailed overview of the benefits and architecture of Azure Virtual Desktop for hybrid environments. Explore the deployment process, considerations for third-party integrations, and options for hybrid management. We'll also demo the end-to-end configuration and deployment of an on-premises Azure Virtual Desktop session host, ending by showing how the host can be accessed through the Windows App. 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.Unpacking Endpoint Management: Live from Tech Takeoff 2026
The series that brings you real discussions and proven tips and tricks is back—and live at Microsoft Technical Takeoff! Let's face it. Some configurations, policies, and approaches work better than others. That's why Danny and Rachelle, and their fellow colleagues in the Microsoft Intune, Security, and Customer Experience engineering and product teams are reigniting the series with conversations the things that make a successful endpoint management strategy. Tune in for tips to help you optimize and simplify the way you do things today, and in the future. 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.Secure 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.AMA: Windows 365
Catch up on the latest capabilities for Windows 365 and get answers to your questions! Host Christian Montoya and members of the product team provide answers and insights to help you configure, deploy, and manage Windows in the cloud with ease. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Simply add this event to your calendar and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast. Windows 365 AMAs offer you an opportunity to participate in live Q&A, on a quarterly basis, with the engineering and product teams building the future of Windows in the cloud. Bookmark our Windows 365 AMA series page for access to previous AMAs on demand and a list of future AMA dates!App Control for Business: same roots, new playbook
Get ready to rethink what app control means on Windows. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest updates to App Control for Business—starting with the new script enforcement model that brings consistent behavior across script hosts (so you can move off those “vintage” APIs). Get a tour of Smart App Control policy options, plus a look at session locked signed policies—no more UEFI locks—perfect for ephemeral Windows endpoints like VMs that pop into existence, do their job, and vanish like they were never there. And because good things happen in threes, we’ll also touch on what’s changing in the Azure Arc management tooling for servers. We’ll also show you where to find update, prescriptive documentation designed to help you build strong, practical policy from day one. 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.Reporting at scale with Windows Autopatch update readiness
Keeping devices secure and compliant requires more than deploying updates—it demands visibility and proactive action. Learn how Windows Autopatch update readiness delivers granular, actionable insights, reporting, and remediation tools to help you move from reactive to strategic update management. Get tips on how to interpret readiness signals, leverage dashboards for compliance, and apply best practices to minimize risk and downtime. Walk away from this demo-focused session with practical guidance to help make update management simpler and smarter. 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.AMA: AI and agentic features for Windows 365
Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) about how AI and agents experiences come together in the Windows 365 ecosystem. Get tips on how Windows 365 AI-enabled Cloud PCs can stream a secure, consistent Windows AI experience to any device, and how Windows 365 for Agents extends Copilot Studio and Project Opal beyond chat to action—clicking, typing, and completing tasks across apps when APIs fall short. 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.
