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Apr302020April 30, 2020April 29, 20200Commentby Thomas Maurer
Speaking at Microsoft Virtual Training Week Germany 2020

Speaking at the Microsoft Virtual Training Week Germany 2020

Posted in Cloud, Cloud Advocate, Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Speaking, Thomas Maurer, Virtualization, Webinar, Windows Admin Center, Windows Server 2019

I am happy to let you know that I will be speaking virtually at the Microsoft Virtual Training Week Germany 2020 from May 11-14. This is a free four-day online event, where you can learn in different learning paths and tracks about the latest and greatest Microsoft technologies like Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and many more. I will be speaking on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14. The event will have a mix from sessions in German as well as sessions in English. My session will be in English and I will be talking in the Migrating Server Infrastructure and the Modern Cloud Operations track.

Migrating Server Infrastructure (Wednesday, May 13 – 13:30-17:30 CEST)

  • Migrating to Windows Server 2019 (Thomas Maurer – English)
    Tailwind Traders has acquired Northwind, a large subsidiary company. Northwind currently has 1500 servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 – either directly or virtually – on hardware at the midpoint of its operational lifespan. While Tailwind Traders will eventually move many of these workloads to Azure, Windows Server 2008 R2 end of life is quickly approaching. In this session, learn how Tailwind Traders’ used Azure hybrid management technologies to migrate servers, and the roles that they host, to Windows Server 2019.
  • Integrated Cloud Technologies – Hybrid Management Technologies (Thomas Maurer – English)
    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 to manage its fleet of Windows Server computers and integrated hybrid technologies, such as Azure File Sync, Azure Arc, Azure Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Update Management to improve deployment performance and manageability.
  • Migrating IaaS Workloads to Azure (Markus Klein – German)
    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.

You can find more information and register for free here.

Azure: Managing Cloud Operations (Thursday, May 14 – 13:30-17:30 CEST)

  • IaaS VM Operations (Thomas Maurer – English)
    In recent months, Tailwind Traders has been having issues with keeping their sprawling IaaS VM deployment under control, leading to mismanaged resources and inefficient processes. In this session, look into how Tailwind Traders can ensure their VMs are properly managed and maintained with the same care in Azure as they were in Tailwind Trader’s on-premises data centers.
  • Azure Governance and Management (Thomas Maurer – English)
    Tailwind Traders’ deployments are ocuring 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 a manner that violates PCI DSS rules. After bringing their existing IaaS VM fleet under control, Tailwind Traders wants to ensure that future deployments comply with policy and organizational requirements. In this session, walk through the processes and technologies that will keep Tailwind Trader’s deployments in good standing with the help of Azure Blueprints, Azure Policy, Locks, and more.

You can find more information and register for free here.

I hope you join us at the Microsoft Virtual Training Week Germany 2020. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment. I also summarized some of the links to documentation which will help you with the topics above.

If you want to watch some videos on demand, check out my YouTube channel.


Apr252018April 25, 2018August 27, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
Thomas Maurer Supercharging Hyper-V with quantum computing

Speaking at the Hyper-V Community + Hybrid Cloud Community Pre-Day in Germany

Posted in Cloud, Containers, Docker, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Microsoft MVP, PowerShell, Speaking, Virtualization, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Server, Windows Server 1709, Windows Server 1803, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Work

I already announced that I will be speaking at the Cloud & Datacenter Conference 2018 in Germany again this year. One day before the conferences starts there is a Pre-Day with the Hyper-V Community and Hybrid Cloud Community, where I will have another session. This session will purely focus on the latest and greats in Hyper-V.

Hyper-V Community + Hybrid Cloud Community Pre-Day

Supercharging Hyper-V with quantum computing

Okay, I am not really talking about quantum computing, but hey there are some cool features in Hyper-V you should definitely know about! In this session Thomas Maurer will talk about 10 hidden Hyper-V features everyone should know about. This covers different features for Hyper-V on Windows Server as well as on Windows 10. Be prepared for a lot of Demos!

The Speaking at the Hyper-V Community + Hybrid Cloud Community Pre-Day will take place on 14th May in Hanau Germany (Close to Frankfurt). I hope to see you there!


Apr252018April 25, 2018August 27, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
CDC Germany 2017

Speaking at the Cloud and Datacenter Conference Germany 2018 in Hanau

Posted in Cloud, Containers, Docker, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Stack, Microsoft MVP, Server Core, Speaking, Virtualization, Windows Server, Windows Server 1709, Windows Server 1803, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019

I already announce a couple of new conferences where I have the opportunity to speak. Today I can add another great conference to the list for this year. I will be speaking at the Cloud and Datacenter Conference Germany 2018 in Hanau. The CDC Germany 2018 will take place from 15-16 May with a Pre-Con day at the 14 May provided by the Hyper-V Community.

I already had the chance to speak at the CDC-Germany for a couple of years, and I can tell you it is worth attending. I will be speaking in two presentations and one Pre-Con presentation.

In my first session I will be speaking about Windows Server, converging the new features in Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel, as well as the next big LTSC release called Windows Server 2019. In my second session, I will be speaking about one of my other favorite topics right now, which is Azure Stack.

CDC-Germany

„My Name is Server, Windows Server“

In Fall 2017 Microsoft has updated Windows Server to the next Semi-Annual Channel release with new features and improvements and Microsoft will now release new SAC and LTSC releases. Join this session for the best of Windows Server, learn how the new Servicing Model of Windows Server works and what does it mean to use SAC or LTSC releases, and what new improvement and features Microsoft offers in the latest releases such as 1709 and 1803. You’ll get an overview about the new, exciting improvements that are in Windows Server and how they’ll improve your day-to-day job. In this presentation Thomas Maurer (Microsoft MVP) will guide you through the highly anticipated innovations including: Windows Server Containers Hyper-V features Nano Server Storage Networking Security Windows Server Containers And more!

CDC-Germany

Azure Stack - Your Cloud, Your Datacenter

Microsoft released Azure Stack as a Azure appliance for your datacenter. Learn what Azure Stack is, what challenges it solves, how you deploy, manage and operate a Azure Stack in your datacenter. Learn about the features and services you will get by offering Azure Stack to your customers and how you can build a true Hybrid Cloud experience. In this presentation Thomas Maurer (Microsoft MVP) will guide you through the highly anticipated innovations and experience during the Azure Stack Early Adaption Program and Azure Stack Technology Adoption Program (TAP).

If you want to learn about the latest and greatest Cloud and Datacenter topics in Germany, this is a must to attend. I hope to see you there!

 


Mar292017March 29, 2017November 1, 20180Commentby Thomas Maurer
Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany 2017

Speaking at Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany 2017

Posted in Cloud, Events, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure Stack, Microsoft MVP, Operations Management Suite, PowerShell, Private Cloud, Speaking, System Center, Virtualization, Windows Server, Windows Server 2016, Work

Last year I had the opportunity to speak at the first Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany (CDC Germany) where I was talking about Windows Containers in Windows Server 2016. I am proud to also speak at this year’s CDC 2017 in Munich Germany on May 4th and May5th. In my session I will speak about the Microsoft Operations Management Suite and how you can manage your different datacenters and clouds from a single console.

CDC Germany 2017

If you are based in Munich or Germany and you are working in the Cloud and Datacenter space, I really recommend that you join this event.

Thomas Maurer OMS

CDC Germany 2017

Microsoft Operations Management Suite – Next step in Cloud and Datacenter Management - It’s great, you gonna love it!

Get an overview about the Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS). Get a kick start how you can manage your heterogeneous datacenter and cloud infrastructure from one place using OMS.

Hopefully see you in Munich!

 


Jun282016June 28, 2016January 7, 20190Commentby Thomas Maurer
SCU Europe 2015 Azure Pack

Speaking at System Center Universe Europe 2016 in Berlin

Posted in Cloud, Containers, Events, Hardware, Hyper-V, Intune, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft MVP, Nano Server, Office365, Operations Management Suite, PowerShell, Private Cloud, Server Core, Speaking, System Center, Virtualization, Web, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Azure Pack, Windows Phone, Windows Server, Windows Server 2016, Work

I am proud to announce that I will speak at System Center Universe Europe 2016 Conference at August 24-26 in Berlin. System Center Universe is a community conference with a strong focus on systems management and virtualization topics such as cloud, datacenter and modern workplace management.  We present top content with top presenters around Microsoft Windows Server, System Center, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Microsoft Hyper-V and more and want to build the number one conference for those kind of topics across Europe.

I was happy to speak in the past three events at SCU Europe, check out my recaps:

I will speak in two breakout sessions, early morning discussion and I am also part of the ask the experts area for Cloud and Datacenter.

SCU Europe

The best of Windows Server 2016

Join this session for the Best of Windows Server 2016 — The New Foundation of your Datacenter. You’ll be one of the first to know about new, exciting improvements that are coming in Windows Server 2016 and how they’ll improve your day-to-day job. In this hour-long presentation Thomas Maurer (Microsoft MVP) will guide you through the highly anticipated innovations including:

•Hyper-V 2016 features

•Nano Server

•Storage Spaces Direct

•Storage Replica

•Windows Server Containers

•And more!

SCU Europe

What's new in Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

With the next version of Microsoft hypervisor Microsoft released some great new features for your Cloud infrastructure. Come to this session to get the details of all the new stuff that is in Hyper-V and learn about how you can play with it “hands-on.” This session includes also the latest updates from the Technical Previews.

SCU Europe

Nano Server and Containers better together!

Have a look at the latest Cloud Technologies from Microsoft. Learn about the next Microsoft Cloud Platform Server called Nano Server and Windows Containers. Both solutions are built for the future and will fundamentally change how we do IT. Learn why we need Nano Server and Windows Containers and how we deploy, manage and operate them.

SCU Europe

You can expect a top quality conference with top quality content. During the conference you have many options to learn and connect. Beside learning we guarantee that you will also have a lot of fun at our parties and make new friends. Here we go with a list of available options you have during the conference:

  • 3 conference days
  • 75+ breakout sessions
  • 1 Keynote session
  • 1 Closing session
  • 1 Pre-Party session
  • 5 parallel tracks
  • Lots of Microsoft MVPs on site
  • Ask the experts area
  • Exhibition area (partners)
  • 1-to-few side meetings
  • Top WiFi infrastructure
  • Power available everywhere
  • Food & beverages
  • Networking Party
  • Closing Party
  • Good connected historical city
  • Hotels near the venue

It is going to be a great conference with a lot of skilled people and a lot to learn and of course a lot of fun. So hopefully see you in Berlin!


Mar312016March 31, 2016January 7, 20190Commentby Thomas Maurer
Cloud ând Datacenter Conference Germany

Speaking at Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany 2016

Posted in Cloud, Containers, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft MVP, Nano Server, PowerShell, Private Cloud, Speaking, System Center, Virtualization, Web, Windows, Windows 10, Windows Server, Windows Server 2016, Work

I am happy to announce that I am one of the speakers at the Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany 2016. The Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany will be held in Düsseldorf Germany 12.05.2016. The CDC Germany will be focusing on Microsoft Technology and will have 5 tracks full of great Microsoft Cloud and Datacenter content with speakers from all over the world.

In my session I will cover the latest about Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers, how they work, how you can manage them and much more…

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Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany

Get more information about the Cloud & Datacenter Conference Germany.

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Dec082013December 8, 2013January 8, 20140Commentby Thomas Maurer
Microsoft TechNet Conference 2013 am 12. & 13. November 2013 in Berlin

TechNet Conference 2013 – Fabric Management with Virtual Machine Manager Session Online

Posted in Cloud, Events, Hyper-V, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, PowerShell, Private Cloud, System Center, Virtual Machine Manager, Virtualization, Web, Windows Azure Pack, Windows Server, Windows Server 2012 R2, Work

From 11. to 12. November the first Microsoft Germany TechNet Conference 2013 took place in Berlin, Germany. I had the chance to present a session about Virtualization Fabric Management with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager and Hyper-V. There were also some other great session from other Microsoft MVPs like Carsten Rachfahl, Aidan Finn, Maarten Goet, Daniel Neumann, Damian Flynn, Benedict Berger and many more. At this time thanks to Microsoft Germany for this great event and the opportunity to talk at this event.

Last week Microsoft published the sessions (German) online:

TechNet Conference 2013: Virtualisierungsinfrastruktur verwalten – Fabric Management mit Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2

TechNet Conference Session

have fun and a good start into the week.


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