During the last server replacement cycle, Mason Consolidated Schools decided to utilize Microsoft's Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (Azure HCI). This session will cover their journey from VMware and XenServer to Microsoft's Hyper-V and the Azure HCI solution. Technology Director Jason Burt will guide participants through the steps and lessons learned during the process, from data collection and system design to setup and implementation. The session will also highlight Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and the various tools the district currently uses to manage its new server infrastructure.
Additional topics will include mitigating disaster recovery with a headless server, the importance of PowerShell, troubleshooting Azure's resource groups, rights, and quirks, and implementing an automated hardware predictive failure response solution. The session will also emphasize the fun and educational aspects of working with this evolving technology. Whether you are considering HCI or just want to learn more about Windows Admin Center, both on-premises and in the cloud, this session will provide valuable insights.
This session is aimed at providing an overview of the most effective strategies for managing and securing endpoints within an organization as well as dive into how you can be more effective with CoPilot and how to develop your rollout framework.
• Software deployment: how to automate device deployments, software configuration, and updates across different devices and platforms • Security measures: how to protect endpoints from malware, ransomware, and other threats using antivirus, firewall, encryption, and other centralize tools • Create hype and usage governance for your M365 Copilot rollout? o Access link to a Launch Day kit to get started with your Copilot rollout goals. o Calm the fear of using Copilot and secure access internal and external data.
Want to learn more about Hyper-V if you are still contemplating options if you are moving away from VMware? We migrated 6 years ago to Hyper-V, and we upgraded from Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct HCI to Azure Stack HCI cluster this summer. I will discuss licensing, options to leverage existing hardware vs considering new hardware/HCI options, show the management interface, and answer any questions about moving to Hyper-V.
