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Monday, October 26
 

8:00am PDT

'We'll Fix It When It Breaks' Is not an Azure DR Strategy!
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Every Azure environment needs a disaster recovery plan. Spoiler Alert: It's not called 'panic and hope.' Mostly configured by whoever had time that day, with a recovery strategy set up once and forgotten. Use native Azure tooling to define what needs protecting, lock it down with RBAC, configure Azure Backup and Site Recovery, and test it. When disaster strikes, execute rather than figure it out. No excuses—just a battle-ready Azure environment you can depend on when it matters most.

What you will learn:
  • A clear framework to define what needs protecting and who has access in your Azure environment.
  • Hands-on guidance on Azure Backup and Site Recovery using native tooling — configured, validated, and ready.
  • A tested, repeatable DR runbook you can execute with confidence when disaster strikes.
  • Strategies for proactive disaster recovery planning to avoid reactive measures.
Speakers
avatar for Dieter Wijckmans

Dieter Wijckmans

Managing Consultant, OB-V-US
Dieter is an MVP in System Center Cloud and Data management. He 's been active in the IT industry for over 20 years. He co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers. He's an active member in his local tech community. His motto illustrates... Read More →
avatar for Scott Corio

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff
Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit, telecommunications, retail, and travel sectors, his expertise... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Azure, Disaster Recovery
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8:00am PDT

Azure Bicep: From ClickOps to Declarative Cloud Engineering
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Stop clicking—start declaring. Azure Bicep enables defining cloud infrastructure as code using a clean, declarative approach to describe the desired end state. Learn to build modular, reusable IaC solutions, integrate with pipelines, and leverage Bicep—including Bicep Local—to deploy Azure and non-Azure resources consistently and at scale.

What you will learn:
  • Understand declarative IaC and how Bicep defines desired infrastructure state.
  • Build modular, reusable Bicep templates for scalable platform setups.
  • Integrate Bicep into CI/CD for automated, version-controlled deployments.
  • Extend IaC beyond Azure using Bicep Local and flexible deployment patterns.
Speakers
avatar for Andreas Sobczyk

Andreas Sobczyk

Global Principal Architect, Twoday
Andreas is a Global Principal Architect at Twoday, focusing Azure adoption, platform engineering and DevOps helping global customers accelerating there cloud journey and maximize the potential of the platform. Also being co-founder of Cloud and Datacenter User Group Denmark, Andreas... Read More →
avatar for Scott Corio

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff
Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit, telecommunications, retail, and travel sectors, his expertise... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Azure, Infrastructure
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8:00am PDT

Integrate Azure Monitor Alerts from Servers with Your ITSM System
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
What's holding you back from migrating your general-purpose server monitoring solution to Azure Monitor? If it's the integration of your monitoring tool with your ITSM and business processes, this session is for you! Many organizations have found that legacy server monitoring tools can be replaced by Azure Monitor for tremendous cost savings. This is especially true for Microsoft Sentinel customers who have deployed components that connect servers to the Defender XDR SIEM.

What you will learn:
  • Azure Monitor alert control points for bi-directional sync with an ITSM system.
  • Modify reference GitHub Logic apps to work with ServiceNow, Zendesk, JIRA, Freshdesk, ManageEngine, Autotask, BMC, and Ivanti.
  • Store ITSM API secrets in Azure Key Vault and secure inputs and outputs for Key Vault tasks.
  • Access tools in GitHub and see how to use them in a 14-step project plan to achieve your objectives confidently.
Speakers
avatar for John Joyner

John Joyner

Senior Director, Technology, Corsica Technologies

avatar for Brian Wren

Brian Wren

Observability Specialist, Microsoft Graduate
Brian Wren spent 30 years 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 these concepts... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Azure, Integration
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8:00am PDT

Stop Chasing Alerts, Start Measuring Health
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Microsoft introduced state-based monitoring in SCOM 2007, but it’s now available in Azure. Learn about Health Models in Azure Monitor, which let you monitor cloud applications and workloads intelligently and efficiently, focusing on health instead of tracking unrelated alerts for minor issues.

What you will learn:
  • Build a model of your workload, including its components and their relationships.
  • Measure the overall health of each component and the application as a whole.
  • Track the availability of your application or workload over time.
  • Reduce your alert count by firing only on health state changes.
Speakers
avatar for Dieter Wijckmans

Dieter Wijckmans

Managing Consultant, OB-V-US
Dieter is an MVP in System Center Cloud and Data management. He 's been active in the IT industry for over 20 years. He co-founded OB-V-US focusing on delivering high end consultancy to a wide variety of customers. He's an active member in his local tech community. His motto illustrates... Read More →
avatar for Brian Wren

Brian Wren

Observability Specialist, Microsoft Graduate
Brian Wren spent 30 years 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 these concepts... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Azure, Monitoring
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8:00am PDT

Telemetry at Scale: Building an Azure Monitor Collection Strategy
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
Monitoring the health and performance of your Azure environment starts with the telemetry you collect. Enabling basic collection is easy, but efficient data gathering from various assets across multiple regions and clouds is essential. Ensure collection for existing components and automatic enablement for new ones while optimizing for cost and performance. Address all these needs effectively.

What you will learn:
  • Understand how data collection rules and endpoints work, and when to use legacy collection methods.
  • Explore options for data collection in distributed and multicloud environments.
  • Discover different strategies for automating monitoring configurations.
  • Learn advanced configurations to transform and redirect data as it's collected.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Wren

Brian Wren

Observability Specialist, Microsoft Graduate
Brian Wren spent 30 years 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 these concepts... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Azure, Monitoring
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8:00am PDT

Welcome to Azure: Start Your Cloud Journey
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
Description:
New to Azure? Designed for anyone seeking a foundational understanding of Microsoft's cloud platform. Cover core Azure concepts, Storage, identity and access management, Azure Arc and hybrid cloud scenarios, Private Endpoints, and differences between Azure and traditional on-premises environments. Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to engage in Azure conversations and continue your cloud journey.

What you will learn:
  • Learn the core building blocks of Azure and how cloud services differ from traditional on-premises infrastructure.
  • Gain a foundational understanding of storage accounts, identity, permissions, and how Azure helps secure resources.
  • Discover how Azure Arc extends Azure management beyond the cloud and supports scenarios like Extended Security Updates.
  • Understand what Private Endpoints are, why they matter, and how organizations use them to securely connect applications and data.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Corio

Scott Corio

Microsoft MVP, Enterprise Cloud Architect, MMS Staff
Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit, telecommunications, retail, and travel sectors, his expertise... Read More →
avatar for Chad Lich

Chad Lich

Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist, Microsoft
Chad has over 30 years of industry experience across all verticals and technologies, don't even try to put baby in a corner! Strongest corners are Manufacturing, Retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods. 

With years of experience as a technologist and a BS in Information Management, an MBA, and a GED, Chad can help you with just about anything at 200 level! However, he does have a strong background in Azure Infrastructure and hybrid technologies that align to the topics he is speaking... Read More →
Monday October 26, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
TBD
  Azure, Cloud Overview
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