Category: Certification

Feb202020February 20, 2020February 20, 20202Commentsby Thomas Maurer
Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020

Speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020 Zürich

Posted in Certification, Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Stack, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Windows Admin Center, Windows Server, Windows Server 2019

I am exiting to let you know that I will be speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour in Zürich. This will not only be my 6th Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) stop after Shenzhen, London, Milan, Prague, and Copenhagen, and it will also be my home tour stop in Zürich, Switzerland. For those who haven’t heard of MITT yet, Microsoft Ignite The Tour brings the very best of Microsoft Ignite to a city near you. The tour provides technical training led by Microsoft experts and your community. You’ll learn new ways to build solutions, migrate and manage infrastructure, and connect with local industry leaders and peers.

  • Date: March 4-5, 2020
  • Location: Hallenstadion, Zürich
Zürich

Microsoft Ignite The Tour Zürich

Our industry-leading conference is hitting the road—and coming to a city near you. You don’t want to miss the very latest in cloud technologies and developer tools with guest speakers, industry experts, and more. Get on the list today!

I will be speaking in the Microsoft Ignite The Tour learning paths. I am thrilled to show you some cool stuff about PowerShell, Windows Server 2019, Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and much more! I will be presenting the following sessions:

MSI20

MSI20 - Hybrid management technologies

Tailwind Traders has now migrated the majority of their server hosts from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019. Now, they are interested in the Azure hybrid technologies that are readily available to them. In this session, learn how Tailwind Traders began using Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc to manage its fleet of Windows Server computers and integrated hybrid technologies, such as Azure File Sync, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Update Management, to improve deployment performance and manageability.

MCO20

MCO20 - Azure governance and management

Tailwind Traders’ deployments are occurring in an ad hoc manner, primarily driven by lack of protocol and unapproved decisions by various operators or employees. Some deployments even violate the organization’s compliance obligations, such as being deployed in an unencrypted manner without DR protection. After bringing their existing IaaS VM fleet under control, Tailwind Traders wants to ensure future deployments comply with policy and organizational requirements. In this session, walk through the processes and technologies that will keep Tailwind Traders’ deployments in good standing with the help of Azure Blueprints, Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and more.

I am looking forward to speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) 2019-2020 in Zürich. Let me know in the comments if you are going too, and I hope to see you there!


Feb132020February 13, 2020March 15, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
Microsoft Certification Transcript

How to Share your Microsoft Certification Transcript

Posted in Certification, Cloud Advocate, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure

If you have done your Microsoft Certification exams, you will get a Microsoft Certification Transcript attached to your Microsoft Certification ID and account. In this transcript, you will find all the exams you have taken, active certifications and certification history. In the case you want or need to share Microsoft Certification Transcript with your employer, friends, and colleagues, you can follow the steps I listed here.

This Microsoft transcript is the official record of your exam and certification achievements. You can email yourself a copy of the transcript, share your transcript with your employer, friends, and colleagues, and download a copy.

Please note it can take up to 48 hours after passing an exam for an exam or certification to appear on your transcript.

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Feb062020February 6, 2020February 18, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
Speaking at Microsoft Ignite 2019

Speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020 Copenhagen

Posted in Certification, Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Stack, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Windows Server, Windows Server 2019

My 5th Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) stop after Shenzhen, London, Milan and Prague will be Microsoft Ignite The Tour in Copenhagen. Microsoft Ignite The Tour brings the very best of Microsoft Ignite to a city near you. The tour provides technical training led by Microsoft experts and your community. You’ll learn new ways to build solutions, migrate and manage infrastructure, and connect with local industry leaders and peers.

  • Date: February 27–28, 2020
  • Location: Bella Center, Copenhagen
Copenhagen

Microsoft Ignite The Tour Copenhagen

Our industry-leading conference is hitting the road—and coming to a city near you. You don’t want to miss the very latest in cloud technologies and developer tools with guest speakers, industry experts, and more. Get on the list today!

I will be speaking in the Microsoft Ignite The Tour learning paths. I am thrilled to show you some cool stuff about PowerShell, Windows Server 2019, Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and much more! I will be presenting the following sessions:

MSI20

MSI20 - Hybrid management technologies

Tailwind Traders has now migrated the majority of their server hosts from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019. Now, they are interested in the Azure hybrid technologies that are readily available to them. In this session, learn how Tailwind Traders began using Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc to manage its fleet of Windows Server computers and integrated hybrid technologies, such as Azure File Sync, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Update Management, to improve deployment performance and manageability.

MCO20

MCO20 - Azure governance and management

Tailwind Traders’ deployments are occurring in an ad hoc manner, primarily driven by lack of protocol and unapproved decisions by various operators or employees. Some deployments even violate the organization’s compliance obligations, such as being deployed in an unencrypted manner without DR protection. After bringing their existing IaaS VM fleet under control, Tailwind Traders wants to ensure future deployments comply with policy and organizational requirements. In this session, walk through the processes and technologies that will keep Tailwind Traders’ deployments in good standing with the help of Azure Blueprints, Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and more.

By the way, if you are interested in taking a Microsoft certification exam for free, check out the following blog post: Free Microsoft Certification exam voucher at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020. We also offer free certification vouchers at Microsoft Ignite in Copenhagen.

I am looking forward to speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) 2019-2020 in Copenhagen. Let me know in the comments if you are going too, and I hope to see you there!


Jan302020January 30, 2020February 6, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020

Speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020 Prague

Posted in Azure Stack HCI, Certification, Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Stack, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Windows Admin Center, Windows Server 2019

After my first three Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) stops in Shenzhen, London, and Milan, I am happy and honored that my fourth stop of Microsoft Ignite The Tour will be in Prague. By the way, if you are interested in taking a Microsoft certification exam for free, check out the following blog post: Free Microsoft Certification exam voucher at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020. We also offer the free certification vouchers at Microsoft Ignite in Prague.

  • Date: February 24–25, 2020
  • Location: Prague Congress Centre
Prague

Microsoft Ignite The Tour Prague

Our industry-leading conference is hitting the road—and coming to a city near you. You don’t want to miss the very latest in cloud technologies and developer tools with guest speakers, industry experts, and more. Get on the list today!

I will be speaking in the Microsoft Ignite The Tour learning paths. I am thrilled to show you some cool stuff about PowerShell, Windows Server 2019, Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and much more! I will be presenting the following sessions:

MSI20

MSI20 - Hybrid management technologies

Tailwind Traders has now migrated the majority of their server hosts from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019. Now, they are interested in the Azure hybrid technologies that are readily available to them. In this session, learn how Tailwind Traders began using Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc to manage its fleet of Windows Server computers and integrated hybrid technologies, such as Azure File Sync, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Update Management, to improve deployment performance and manageability.

MCO20

MCO20 - Azure governance and management

Tailwind Traders’ deployments are occurring in an ad hoc manner, primarily driven by lack of protocol and unapproved decisions by various operators or employees. Some deployments even violate the organization’s compliance obligations, such as being deployed in an unencrypted manner without DR protection. After bringing their existing IaaS VM fleet under control, Tailwind Traders wants to ensure future deployments comply with policy and organizational requirements. In this session, walk through the processes and technologies that will keep Tailwind Traders’ deployments in good standing with the help of Azure Blueprints, Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and more.

I am looking forward to speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) 2019-2020 in Prague. Let me know in the comments if you are going too, and I hope to see you there!


Jan282020January 28, 2020January 28, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer 2020

MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer 2020

Posted in Certification, Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Thomas Maurer

I am happy to let you know that I just got the confirmation that I requalified as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) in 2020. After being a Microsoft Certified Trainer in 2017 and in 2019, I am happy to be part of this community again. Being an MCT again is a great honor and I am happy to be part of this community, even I am now working for Microsoft.

Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are the premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft technologies. Join this exclusive group of worldwide Microsoft technical training professionals and reap the benefits of MCT training certification and membership. You will get exclusive benefits as an MCT including access to the complete library of official Microsoft training and certification products, substantial discounts on exams, books, and Microsoft products. In addition, you will be able to use Microsoft readiness resources to help you enhance your training career and engage with other MCT members in an online community forum. You will also receive invitations to exclusive Microsoft and local MCT community events.

Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT 2020-2021

Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT 2020-2021

If you want to know more about the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) program, you can have a look at the following resources and pages:

If you want to know more about the latest Azure Certification and exams like AZ-103, AZ-30X or AZ-900, check out my blog posts.

You can find a general overview of the new Azure Certifications here. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments.


Jan212020January 21, 2020January 21, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
Microsoft Ignite The Tour Milan 2020

Speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020 Milan

Posted in Certification, Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Stack, PowerShell, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Windows 10, Windows Admin Center, Windows Server

After our leading Microsoft Ignite 2019 conference in Orlando in November 2019, and my first two stops in Shenzhen, China, and London, I am happy and honored that my third stop of Microsoft Ignite The Tour will be in Milan, Italy. By the way, if you are interested in taking a Microsoft certification exam for free, check out the following blog post: Free Microsoft Certification exam voucher at Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2020.

  • Date: January 27–28, 2020
  • Location: Milano Convention Centre
Milan

Microsoft Ignite The Tour Milan

Our industry-leading conference is hitting the road—and coming to a city near you. You don’t want to miss the very latest in cloud technologies and developer tools with guest speakers, industry experts, and more. Get on the list today!

I will be speaking in the Microsoft Ignite The Tour learning paths. I am thrilled to show you some cool stuff about PowerShell, Windows Server 2019, Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc, and much more! I will be presenting the following sessions:

THR30033

THR30033 - Top five new features of Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2019 is Microsoft’s most rapidly adopted server operating system. With Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support upon us, learn about some of the amazing new features included in the latest version of the Windows Server operating system. In this session, learn about the top new features in Windows Server 2019, including Windows Admin Center, Storage Migration Service, hyperconverged storage improvements, System Insights, Cluster Sets, Azure integration, Linux Containers, and Kubernetes integration.

MSI20

MSI20 - Hybrid management technologies

Tailwind Traders has now migrated the majority of their server hosts from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019. Now, they are interested in the Azure hybrid technologies that are readily available to them. In this session, learn how Tailwind Traders began using Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc to manage its fleet of Windows Server computers and integrated hybrid technologies, such as Azure File Sync, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Update Management, to improve deployment performance and manageability.

MSI30

MSI30 - Migrating IaaS workloads to Azure

Now that the migration of their server hosts from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019 is complete, Tailwind Traders wants to begin the process of “lift and shift”: migrating some of their on-premises VMs they’ve been running in their datacenter. In this session, learn about how Tailwind Traders began the process of migrating some of their existing VM workloads to Azure and how this allowed them to retire aging server hardware and close datacenter and server rooms that were costing the organization a substantial amount of money.

MCO20

MCO20 - Azure governance and management

Tailwind Traders’ deployments are occurring in an ad hoc manner, primarily driven by lack of protocol and unapproved decisions by various operators or employees. Some deployments even violate the organization’s compliance obligations, such as being deployed in an unencrypted manner without DR protection. After bringing their existing IaaS VM fleet under control, Tailwind Traders wants to ensure future deployments comply with policy and organizational requirements. In this session, walk through the processes and technologies that will keep Tailwind Traders’ deployments in good standing with the help of Azure Blueprints, Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and more.

I am looking forward to speaking at Microsoft Ignite The Tour (MITT) 2019-2020 in Milan. Let me know in the comments if you are going too, and I hope to see you there!


Jan162020January 16, 2020January 16, 20204Commentsby Thomas Maurer
Free Microsoft Certification Exam at Microsoft Ignite The Tour

Free Certification Exam Offer at Microsoft Ignite The Tour

Posted in Certification, Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Office365, Windows 10

You may remember some of my blog posts around Microsoft Azure Certification, like Why you should become Azure Certified or how to pass an Azure Certification exam. Now you have a great chance to get a free exam offer. If you are attending one of the Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2019-2020 events, you are getting a free certification exam voucher for one of the following exams. You don’t need to take the exam at the event itself. You will get a voucher that will allow you to register and schedule an exam later. And yes, if you were at Microsoft Ignite 2019 in Orlando, you can register for that too.

Free Exam Offer

Offer details

If you attended Microsoft Ignite 2019 or a Microsoft Ignite The Tour 2019-2020 event, you may be eligible to receive one free Microsoft fundamentals, role-based, or specialty certification exam. The free exam offer is available for redemption from the beginning of the event, which you are attending, and is valid for 180 days after the last day of the event. If you do not schedule an exam within that timeframe, you will not be able to redeem your offer.

Free Microsoft Azure Certification Exams at Microsoft Ignite The Tour

Here are the Azure certification exams you get a voucher if you attend Microsoft Ignite The Tour. You can also take other exams for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. If you need to know more about how to pick the right Azure Certification path, check out my blog.

This exam offer is not valid for, and may not be redeemed by, either: 1) government officials; or 2) residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, Israel, Germany, or Sweden. *This offer is not available to government officials or residents of the countries noted as it exceeds the limits permissible under Microsoft policy and local law. You can find more terms and conditions for the free Microsoft Certification Exam offer at Microsoft Ignite The Tour here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment.



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