MMS 2026 at MOA

• Understand key concepts that lead to Windows vulnerabilities.
• Implement immediate security measures to protect your operating system.
• Recognize immutable laws of Windows security to bolster defenses.
• Receive actionable insights for real-world security challenges.

• Learn how DeployR enhances and simplifies your PC deployment processes.
• Understand the step-by-step setup of DeployR in a lab environment.
• Gain insights into the migration process from MDT to DeployR seamlessly.
• Explore the future developments and potential of DeployR in the community.

Session Description

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.

• Gain insights from real-world examples of Microsoft Edge management in action.
• Learn to leverage the Edge Management Service for efficient cross-platform browser management.
• Identify valuable lessons learned for optimizing Edge security and configuration.
• Understand best practices to avoid common pitfalls in browser management.

What you will learn

1. Discover what's new in the OSDCloud Community Edition and how it changes your deployment workflow.
2. Automate the full deployment workstation and boot image build process from a single command.
3. Extend OSDCloud integration with the tools already in your environment.
4. Run a complete OS deployment end-to-end using the latest OSDCloud capabilities.

• Understand the significant recent updates affecting Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop architecture.
• Learn tactical design patterns and architecture considerations essential for successful virtual desktop deployments.
• Identify and avoid common pitfalls encountered in production environments for smoother operations.
• Receive best practices on identity, image management, profiles, autoscaling, and operational efficiency.

• Gain a clear understanding of available Autopilot scenarios along with their limitations.
• Learn precise steps for implementing various Autopilot scenarios in your environment.
• Discover effective methods to work around existing limitations in Autopilot.
• Access valuable strategies for enhancing your deployment using the Autopilot framework.

• Learn about Dedicated mode, providing personalized Cloud PCs for users requiring consistent environments.
• Explore Shared mode for task-based workers, leveraging non-persistent desktops to optimize resources.
• Understand how Cloud Apps and Cloud Profiles enhance flexibility for seamless user experiences across devices.
• Gain insights into best practices for deployment and management using Microsoft Intune.

• Access an overview of the reporting capabilities available in Autopatch today.
• Understand the remediations that are currently available within Autopatch.
• Get insights into upcoming features and enhancements in Autopatch.
• Engage in discussions on how to tailor reporting features to better meet your needs.

• Unified Configuration: A single workflow simplifies multiple kiosk modes, reducing complexity and boosting scalability.
• Modern Management: Leverage a brand new Kiosk CSP and PowerShell cmdlets for straightforward setup, diagnostics, and advanced customization.
• Customer Benefits: Experience improved reliability, security, and flexibility for multi-user and multi-app scenarios, perfect for retail, healthcare, and public services.
• Opportunities to support and participate in the insider preview scheduled for the second half of 2026.

• Trace the update flow from the Microsoft Update catalog to Windows devices for better understanding.
• Employ practical heuristics to diagnose instances of missing or 'not applicable' updates effectively.
• Learn how WSUS and ConfigMgr alter native Windows Update behavior for optimal device performance.
• Discover how Intune and Autopatch enhance and sometimes override Windows Update logic.

• Understand Autopatch's capabilities and controls for effective Windows update management.
• Grasp the Hotpatch functionality and build trust in its value proposition for your organization.
• Discover upcoming changes in Update Readiness to better prepare your update strategy.
• Learn integration techniques for Autopatch and Hotpatch within your broader Windows update framework.

• Understand the principles of Zero Trust and the misconceptions around it.
• Discover how Zero Trust can serve as an enabler for increased efficiency in your workflows.
• Explore methods to secure networks against emerging threats in the ever-evolving landscape.
• Learn actionable implementation strategies for establishing a Zero Trust architecture effectively.

• Design and structure reusable PowerShell modules with best practices for manifests, folders, functions, and documentation standards.
• Create Intune Remediations and Platform Scripts incorporating detection logic, remediation patterns, and robust error handling.
• Utilize GitHub Repositories for version control and collaboration, automating testing and publishing processes with GitHub Actions.
• Learn to publish and maintain modules, including versioning techniques and the self-publishing workflow for PowerShell Gallery.

• Identify various methods for applying the latest Black Lotus remediations successfully.
• Explore efficient testing and deployment strategies to ensure smooth transitions.
• Learn best practices for managing boot media, recovery media, and PXE booting.
• Understand how to enforce revocations and maintain a steady state post-remediation.

• Implement essential OS-level hardening steps necessary for every environment.
• Identify modern local and remote attack vectors and discover strategies to block them.
• Reduce the workstation surface area by hardening browsers, services, network stacks, and more.
• Explore server-specific hardening patterns for roles frequently neglected in security protocols.

• Understand the impact of script allowlisting on daily systems management tasks and operations.
• Navigate effectively as an Endpoint Management admin in environments with enforced script allowlisting.
• Articulate the real-world benefits of implementing script allowlisting in your organization.
• Learn strategies to minimize operational challenges while enhancing security through script allowlisting.

• Discover why GitHub is an invaluable resource for PowerShell scripts and how to leverage it for maximum benefit.
• Gain confidence in managing OEM devices effectively using PowerShell techniques tailored for your needs.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot to create your first scripts, streamlining the development process significantly.
• Learn to adapt community scripts to make them your own, embracing the concept of 'Stealing with Pride.'