MMS 2026 at MOA: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am CDT

Description:
Azure's diverse management services, including Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, and Update Manager, often require navigating multiple windows and varied billing processes. Operations Center addresses these challenges by consolidating management tools into a single portal, featuring streamlined onboarding and enhanced functionality through Azure agents. Gain insights into the current capabilities of Operations Center and its future direction within Azure management.

What you will learn:

Operations Center simplifies the management experience within Azure, providing a cohesive platform.
Experience a consolidated onboarding process that eases VM management directly from one interface.
Leverage new Azure Copilot agents to enhance your overall management capabilities.
Discover the future landscape of Azure management and how Operations Center fits into it.

Speakers

Brian Wren

Principal Content Developer & Monitoring Guru, Microsoft

Brian Wren is a Principal Content Developer with Microsoft focusing on cloud management technologies including Azure Monitor. He has produced extensive documentation and training materials for System Center, most notably management pack authoring in Operations Manager, and is carrying... Read More →

Kristopher Turner

Microsoft MVP, Hybrid Cloud Solutions

Kristopher Turner is a Microsoft MVP in Azure, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a Product Technology Architect at TierPoint, where he focuses on delivering innovative cloud and infrastructure solutions. With expertise spanning Azure Local, Azure Arc, Kubernetes, and disaster... Read More →

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am CDT
Cedar

Azure, Management Solutions

10:00am CDT

Mastering Microsoft 365 Licensing

Monday May 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT

Cedar

Description:
Navigate the complexities of Microsoft 365 licensing to enhance productivity while ensuring compliance. Understand the foundational role licensing plays in implementing proper controls within your tenant. Explore which SKUs to avoid, discover new features included in existing licenses, and learn strategic product choices that maximize budgetary efficiency while extending security protections.

What you will learn:

Discover new features available within your existing Microsoft 365 licenses.
Understand the specific rules governing each main license type for informed decisions.
Identify key indicators of how Microsoft alters SKUs and product offerings.
Uncover strategies to optimize product choices for better budget utilization and enhanced protections.

Speakers

Lewis Barry

Principal Security Architect, inforcer

I usually work with SMB customers across Intune, Entra, Defender and M365 in an MSP setting.

Lee Schlipphak

Consultant, SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH

I am Lee Schlipphak, Consultant and System Engineer with a focus on Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Defender XDR, as well as topics related to Identity and Endpoint Security.

In my daily work, I help my clients develop and successfully implement tailored IT solutions.
In addition to my professional activities, I am actively involved in the Microsoft Intune and Windows communities. I regularly share my knowledge and experiences on LinkedIn to inspire others and foster exchange within the community... Read More →

Monday May 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am CDT
Cedar

Other, Licensing Strategy

1:00pm CDT

Why Intune Still Feels Hard (And How Recast Can Help)

Monday May 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Cedar

Description:
Leverage Recast to manage Intune and co-managed devices with enhanced efficiency. Discover Right Click Tools tailored for Intune, Entra, and Autopilot, enabling application patching, full-lifecycle app management, and real-time endpoint visibility. These tools streamline deployment tracking, reduce operational complexity, and enhance visibility in co-managed environments.

What you will learn:

Deploy applications effortlessly from a comprehensive and managed catalog without the need for repackaging.
Gain greater control over third-party app compliance with customizable testing rings, rollout strategies, and update timing.
Achieve real-time visibility across co-managed environments, resolving issues seamlessly without console hopping.
Expand Right Click Tools' capabilities beyond Intune and ConfigMgr to any web-based platform, including Power BI and ServiceNow.

Hosts

Courtney Baty

Sr. Solutions Engineer Team Lead, Recast Software

Scott Erickson

Product Manager, Recast

Scott Erickson is a Product Manager at Recast Software with over 15 years of experience in endpoint management. He's worked with ConfigMgr and Intune in all sorts of industries, from healthcare, banking, insurance, retail, consulting, and software development. These days, Scott is... Read More →

Darrel Laumann

Sr. Solutions Engineer, Recast Software

Hello!

Talk to me about modernizing and simplifying endpoint management! My focus is on assisting Sys Admins by improving automation, visibility, and management of endpoints.

I hope to run into you and talk shop about what's working or not working in your environment! Maybe we can help... Read More →

Nash Pherson

SysAdmin Antacid Dispenser, Recast

Ex-Microsoft, Former ConfigMgr/Intune MVP, Recovering Systems Management Consultant... and now living the dream helping Recast Software customers solve every-day sysadmin and security challenges. I get to work at a small company filled with brilliant and kind people who like to... Read More →

Sponsors

Recast Software

Recast Software offers enhanced control of enterprise endpoints and scalable IT automation. Our software is trusted by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide, elevating the digital employee experience impacting over 60 million devices.

Our mission is to simplify the work of IT teams and enable them to create highly secure and compliant environments. Our software does this by seamlessly integrating with existing IT infrastructure to surface critical intelligence, increase first-call resolution, reveal vulnerabili... Read More →

Monday May 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Cedar

Sponsor, Endpoint Management

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3:00pm CDT

Master PowerShell Configuration in VS Code

Monday May 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Cedar

Session Description

A practical, fresh-install playbook for configuring VS Code for PowerShell work. We start from a clean install and build out profiles, recommended settings, essential extensions, GitHub integration, and GitHub Copilot. Attendees leave with a customizable starter profile, a settings baseline, and four repeatable habits for PowerShell editing, version control, and AI-assisted code authoring.

What you will learn

A customizable VS Code profile built for PowerShell work.
A recommended settings baseline with formatting and security covered.
GitHub integration -- clone, branch, commit, and review PRs without leaving VS Code.
GitHub Copilot configured and scoped to your PowerShell style.

https://github.com/OSDeploy/mmsmoa26-powershell-configuration-vs-code

Speakers

David Segura

Senior Software Engineer, Recast Software

I've just started at Recast Software working on OSDCloud as a Senior Software Engineer.
While I am a Microsoft MVP in PowerShell, all of my community content is focused Windows OS Deployment.
I'm most well known for OSDCloud, the OSD PowerShell Module, and OSDBuilder.

... Read More →

Jeff Scripter

Staff Engineer, Recast Software

Monday May 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Cedar

Windows, AI Integration

8:00am CDT

10:00am CDT

1:00pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

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