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.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.AMA: Secure and manage AI and agentic capabilities in Windows
Windows is integrating AI and agents into workflows across physical devices and Cloud PCs to help users get more done. We're also making sure that your organization has choice and control. Join us at Tech Takeoff with your questions about how to best manage AI and agentic capabilities using familiar enterprise tools like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, and Group Policy. 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: The latest in Windows hardware security
Ask Microsoft anything about the latest announcements and innovations in Windows hardware security. If you have questions about new capabilities built on the Microsoft Pluton security processor, advancements in hardware accelerated BitLocker, or other ways Windows technologies work together to reduce attack surfaces, improve device integrity, and deliver faster, more resilient data protection—this is the session for you. Whether you manage fleets or design devices, get the information you need to understand how to take advantage of Windows and hardware advanced security at every layer. 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.Resilience for the modern era: Windows quick machine recovery
Your devices won’t boot… now what? With quick machine recovery, endpoint reliability and operational resilience is at your fingertips during large-scale outages. Designed to streamline device recovery after repeated boot failures, this new Windows 11 feature leverages a secure Windows Recovery Environment and Windows Update to identify and apply cloud-based remediations. Tune in for a full overview of how quick machine recovery works and the controls and reporting available through Windows Autopatch. 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.Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography
Cryptographic algorithms for encryption, hashing, signing, and key agreements are the fundamental building blocks of many secure communication systems. They are also undergoing a transformational change. Quantum computers can break traditional algorithms that have been in use for the last 20+ years, making it critical to begin transitioning to new quantum-resistant algorithms to protect sensitive data now and in the future. Explore recent and upcoming Windows changes in certificates, cryptography, and TLS APIs relevant to post-quantum cryptography. Learn how to plan for new cryptosystems and prepare for future cryptographic changes using crypto agility. 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.
