MS Ignite 2024: Our session picks

Good news – Microsoft Ignite 2024 Session Scheduler Whether you’ve purchased tickets to attend in person, watched online, or are saving up to watch at your leisure, we now have a live feature that allows you to add sessions to your personal calendar. We asked a few friends in the IT pros, security, and cloud native communities, and here’s what they expect.

IT expert

LAB429-R2 (Chicago only) – Use Azure services safely with Azure VMware Solution.

LAB412 (Chicago only) – Make cloud deployments easier with GitHub Copilot for Azure.

THR624 (Chicago only) – Enhance your VMware private cloud with common Azure integration

BRK151- Platform Engineering: Creating Scalable and Resilient Systems

BRK213 – Service interruptions are inevitable, and here’s what you need to know.

BRK214- Operate your infrastructure across distributed locations using Azure Arc.

BRK215 – Scale apps and data with Azure Arc, Kubernetes, and Microsoft Fabric

BRK219 – Simplify operations with AI: Copilot, Azure Arc, and Azure Monitor

BRK224- Special silicon and hardware optimized for cloud infrastructure

BRK227 – Migrate to build, run, and secure Generative AI

BRK233- How to run VMware workloads on Azure using Azure VMware Solution
BRK235- Adaptive cloud: Hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge integration with Azure Arc

BRK238 – Windows Server 2025: A new way to achieve cloud agility and security

BRK239 – Guided application-centric assessment and migration using Azure Migrate

BRK290 – A secure and resilient Windows strategy

BRK297 – Empowering Neurodiverse Employees with Copilot

BRK230 – Optimize your Azure VMware solutions with 200+ Azure and AI services

BRK236 – What’s new in Azure Storage: Powering data-centric workloads

BRK240 – Unveiling the latest technology in Azure networking for a secure, connected cloud

BRK241- Proactively design and build resilient workloads on Azure.

BRK246 – Explore Azure Innovation with Mark Russinovich
BRK302 – WSL is an enterprise tool that allows you to run Windows and Linux simultaneously.
BRK324- Proactive security through continuous exposure management

BRK395- Getting started with Azure Kubernetes Service for Windows Server administrators

BRK396 – Improved CLI with AShell and Copilot on Azure

Studio FP118 – Bring your solutions to life with exciting innovations in Windows Server.

security
LAB462-R1 (Chicago only) – Improve security and IT efficiency with Microsoft Security Copilot

THR653 (Chicago only) – Master custom plugins in Microsoft Security Copilot

BRK309 – Transform security operations with Microsoft Sentinel

BRK310 – Simplify your SOC with a unified security operations platform

BRK312 – Break down risk silos and build code for your cloud security posture

BRK316 – One goal, many roles: The Microsoft Security Copilot use case for everyone

BRK307 – Transform your security with Security Copilot’s GenAI innovations

BRK319- Simpler, smarter, more secure endpoint management with Intune

BRK320 – Increase IT expertise and efficiency with Copilot in Microsoft Intune.

BRK328 – Achieving Zero Trust: Top 10 Security Controls You Can Implement Today
BRK329 – Scott and Mark learn responsible AI.

Cloud Native and Linux
LAB415 (Chicago only) – Streamline operations and developer onboarding with AKS Automatic.
THR510 (Chicago only) – Simplify Kubernetes operations with Microsoft Copilot on Azure.

THR615 (Chicago only) – Fast, seamless Kubernetes with AKS Automate
THR623 (Chicago only) – Improve cloud-native troubleshooting with Azure Monitor and Chaos Studio
COM1035 (Chicago only) – Azure Unplugged: Brendan Burns and Eric Boyd on Kubernetes and AI

BRK146- Simplify AI app development with Azure App Platform

BRK153- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) scaling, security, and optimization​

BRK228 – What’s new in Linux: How we’re working together to shape the future of Linux

BRK395- Getting started with Azure Kubernetes Service for Windows Server administrators

For the event, you may see some of our team take to the stage to support other speakers, supervise labs, or even run theater demos, as well as some familiar faces!

What did we miss? Add your session recommendations in the comments!