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

MMS 2026 at MOA

8:00am CDT

Brian Wren

Kristopher Turner

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