In this session, we delve into the powerful world of Azure Arc as we unveil Extended Security Updates (ESU) enabled by Azure Arc. Discover the seamless integration and enhanced security measures that enable you to effortlessly purchase and deploy ESUs via Azure Arc, whether in on-premises or multi cloud environments. This feature not only safeguards your end-of-support Windows 2012 or 2012 R2 servers but also enhances your ability to protect, secure, and govern them effectively.

These days, more companies are adopting a hybrid cloud model, but many still struggle to seamlessly view, govern, and secure all their hybrid resources. Fortunately, by combining the capabilities of Azure Arc and Windows Admin Center, organizations can overcome these challenges and fully leverage their hybrid infrastructure. In this session, we will explore Azure Arc-enabled servers, demonstrate how to integrate, and manage Azure Hybrid services, and highlight the possibilities for onboarding and using Arc resources with Windows Admin Center. Join me in this demo-packed session to learn how Azure Arc and Windows Admin Center can streamline hybrid cloud management. Let the battle begin!

Whether you're running IaaS workloads in Azure or managing on-premises servers, regular updates are essential for every Azure and IT administrator. These updates not only enhance performance and reliability but, most importantly, secure your hybrid cloud environment. In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of Azure Update Manager, which helps you manage updates across your Azure and on-premises Windows and Linux servers. You'll also gain insights into the latest features and learn how to monitor, troubleshoot, and automate the entire process, following best practices and leveraging all the tips and tricks I've gathered. Join me in this demo-packed session to discover the best ways to keep all your servers up-to-date and secure.

Security is a top priority for cloud administrators, especially when managing business-critical workloads in Azure. Azure Bastion allows you to connect to your IaaS VMs securely and easily, even from the native client on your local computer. In this session, you'll learn how Bastion seamlessly integrates with the Azure Portal and discover methods to enhance your VM access security using Network Security Groups (NSGs), Kerberos, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access. Additionally, you'll explore how to automate Bastion deployment and optimize cost savings with Azure Automation, along with the latest features. Join me in this session to learn best practices, tips, and tricks for working with this "jumpbox-as-a-service."

Join me on an adventure as we explore the mysteries of Azure Arc-enabled System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM). Together, we'll discover how it extends Azure governance and management capabilities to your Hyper-V infrastructure, uncovering hidden treasures along the way.