PowerShell in Action - June 2, 2017 - Microsoft Burlington - 5 Wayside Road, Burlington MA

Join us for a day of PowerShell.  Just as it is a tool for you to do amazing things, we are going to use it as a tool to explore amazing technologies.  If you are looking to learn PowerShell, we have an entire track dedicated for you.  If you already know the basics, go deep and learn more in our full professional track.  There will be sessions on Azure, Containers, Nano Server, and hands-on lab sessions where you will be able to put the practices you learn to use on your own equipment.  Don't forget to Bring a laptop and power supply.  Also, for security to get in the building, you will need to present an official ID.

All Attendees Will Get:
* A full day of training on PowerShell and many other great and new technologies.
* USB3 32gb Thumbdrive with all content scripts, slides, additional resources, etc.
* A printed and bound Lab Guide so you can do more labs on your own.
* Door prizes and the opportunity to win great drawing prizes.
* Lunch and breakfast provided

Purpose: Introduce and Dive Deep into PowerShell leveraging the latest and greatest technologies such as Windows Server 2016, Office 365, Nano Server, Containers, DevOps, Azure Cloud

Target Audience: Those that work in the IT sector. Whether you are on the Dev, Sec or the Ops side, there is plenty here to learn.  

1. Professional System Administrators, security professionals, virtualization professionals, or others that are part of the "Operations" side of the business.  
2. Developers (generally enterprise, but all are welcome) who want to learn how they can make their life better by learning PowerShell, Containers, DevOps and other technologies
3. Those that what to learn introduction or deep dive on the technologies covered in this event.
4. Early career IT or Dev  

Audience Expectations: Learn about PowerShell and how to leverage PowerShell for managing,  automating other technologies that are growing rapidly.  Most of the content presented will have some element or lessons in PowerShell. Take home the lab guide, a USB drive with all content and scripts.

Please Socialize using hashtag #PSinAction

Platinum Sponsor: Microsoft 

Keynote Presentation by: Tim Mangan

A Walk-through of a real-world example of PowerShell to automate VM Management and application packaging

The Windows ADK for the 1703 release includes PowerShell based scripts for automation in a Hyper-V environment. Although intended for App-V packaging, these scripts make a great example for general automation of VMs including the following:

• OS Image creation
• Unattended VM creation and OS installation
• Creating a local account in the VM and enabling remote management
• Setting VM Parameters (ex: memory, CPU, NIC, AutoStart)
• Creating a checkpoint
• Reverting and starting the VM
• Copying files into the VM and injecting commands
  

Event Information

We will focus on Automating via PowerShell but also cover DevOps practices, Containers, Windows Server 2016 Nano and how Azure helps deliver and leverage all of these technologies. There will be a fee to cover expenses (USB drives, Drawing prizes, Snacks, Drinks, Lab Guides, etc.) (equivalent to other all day classes for $1200).  Wow, we landed a great partner and sponsor, Microsoft!  As a result, we are now able to offer a new reduced Price,  $25.00!!!! (was $50).  Still looking for other sponsors too :)

All Attendees Will Get 

• A full day of training on PowerShell and many other great and new technologies
• USB Thumbdrive with all content scripts, slides, additional resources, etc.
• Printed and bound Lab Guide so you can do more labs on your own
• Door prizes and the opportunity to win great drawing prizes

Overall breakdown of the day...

• Introductions
• Keynote: Tim Mangan
• Breakouts (two tracks): Professional | Getting Started
• Lunch & Hands-On Labs (Thanks to Microsoft)
• Hands-On Labs
• Raffle Drawing Prizes  

All-Star Speaker Lineup ...

• Tim Mangan
• Gene Laisne
• Robert Borges
• Dan Stolts
• Lee Benjamin
• Warren Frame
• Bill Wilder
• Jason Haley
• Jeffery Hicks
• More...

Topics and Technologies...

• PowerShell
• Containers
• Hyper-V
• Nano Server 
• PowerShell on Linux 
• Azure 
• Docker
• DevOps

Detailed Agenda - (Subject to Change)  

8:00 am Registration, Networking, Laptop setup, breakfast   
8:30 Introduction 

8:45 Keynote: PowerShell, DevOps, Containers, Nano, Azure - Dan Stolts  
9:30 Lightning talks (15-20 mins each) - broken out into tracks; sequence TBD; all subject to change and more likely to be added.  We will add Lightning talks for Gold & Platinum Sponsors - They will be technical :)

11:45: Introduction to Labs  - Combine all rooms

12:00 Lunch & Labs (Lunch Provided - Thanks to Microsoft)  
  - Lab guides will follow the lighting talks above.  Likely additional labs will be available. The rest of the day will be lab time.    

Let's get HANDS-ON many labs available to choose from plus experts on hand to help if needed.  

4:00pm Panel Discussion: PowerShell Tips, Tricks & Toolbox - Collaboration (Gene, Dan, Warren, Robert, others?)

4:30 Wrap-up; Prize drawing

5:00 pm Safe Travels home :)

FAQ / Pre-requisites

Do I have to bring a laptop?
A: No, you can learn from watching the presenters in the morning.  You may also wan to look over the sholder of others during the labs in the afternoon

Do I need anything other than a laptop for all the labs?
Yes, you will need power to last the day or a power supply. 
If you want to run the labs on your own machine, You will need to have PowerShell installed
For the Azure Labs:  PowerShell Modules https://github.com/dstolts/Resources/blob/master/Connect-AzureRm.ps1
Nano labs: Windows Server 2016 ISO image (Available from MSDN)
More: Some labs may have other requirements.  They will be added as they become known.  Please check this post 24 hours before the event.

Can I use a Mac?
Yes, Some of the labs are available online.  You will be limited to what labs you can do.  If you have a dual boot or windows server 2016 in a VM with Windows installed you will be able to do most.

Can I use a Linux Workstation?
Yes, However, you will be limited on the labs that will run on Linux or online lab environment.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free parking at the facility

What can I bring into the event?
If you want to participate in hands-on labs, you will need a laptop (see above for more details) otherwise, ID and printed ticket.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
http://meetup.com/windowsboston post a comment.

What's the refund policy?
No refund

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, Consider this may slow registration.  Please bring it if possible.  Also since there is a small fee, the ticket is evidence of payment.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, bring the ticket in and we will make the change during registration.  You will be required to give your name and email address at registration. 

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes, however, you will need to provide your ID.  You will also need to supply your email address. 

Are there speaking opportunities available?
Contact Dan Stolts at dstolts@microsoft.com 

How does a business sponsor the event? 
Contact Dan Stolts at dstolts@microsoft.com 857-453-6412