Agenda: TTP EMEA 2025

TTP EMEA 2025 Draft Conference Agenda


Saturday 22nd February				Room

08.30		Coffee and Registration
09.00 to 17.15	W-1 Full Day	Workshop: Open Enterprise Server 24.4 Install, Upgrade, and Best practices Instructors: Mike Hunsche, Girish KS Abstract: Learn How To install or upgrade to OES 24.4 using various techiniques in this full day hands-on workshop. Agenda: What’s Latest in OES Consulting Best Practices Upgrade Workshop Upgrade 24.4 to 25.1 Install a new OES 25.1 Cluster Node Upgrade OES 2018 SP3 Cluster to OES 25.1 Storage Reporting and Tiering Storage Insights Storage Tiering using CIS		Paris
09.00 to 17.15	W-2 Full Day	Workshop: Identity Manager on Containers Instructor: Rodrigo Gomez Abstract: This course will cover: - Introduction to Docker - Deployment of Identity Manager on Docker - Deployment of IDM containers manually - Lab: Script based deployment in a single server - Lab: Ansible approach for multi-server deployment		Waterloo
09.00 to 17.15	W-3 Full Day	Workshop: GroupWise Hints Tips and Best Practices Instructors: Robin Redgrave, Tim Heywood Abstract: The details of GroupWise administration are often overlooked in the busy schedule of our modern lives. Robin and Tim will lead you through the good practices and expand the upon subtle nuances of best practice where they pertain to your environment. Domains, Agents, Gateways, and Mobility; this will be a full day, come prepared.		Vienna
09.00 to 17.15	W-4 Full Day	Workshop: Mastering ZENworks Reporting Instructor: Ron van Herk Abstract: This course will cover: - Creating reports - Calculated Fields - Date formats - Using Crosstabs - Creating Graphics - Building Dashboards - Rights within ZENworks Reporting		Berlin
17.15 - 18.00		End of day drink and social





Sunday 23rd February				Room

08.30		Coffee and Registration
09.00 to 17.15	W-5 Full Day	Workshop: Administering Open Enterprise Server with Unified Management Console (UMC) and Identity Console (IC) Instructor: Mike Hunsche, Girish KS Abstract: Learn everything from installation to implementation including use cases and troubleshooting in this full day hands-on workshop.		Paris
09.00 to 17.15	W-6 Full Day	Workshop: Filr Best Practices Instructor: Robin Redgrave Abstract: In this workshop attendees will learn the best practices for implementing and maintaining their Filr environment. We will cover appliance and administrative settings to ensure the best performance and most secure environment.		Vienna
09.00 to 17.15	W-7 Full Day	Workshop: Access Manager Hands On - Docker , AFC and REST API Instructors: Selvaganesh Palaniappan, Anupkumar Rajan Abstract:This workshop offers a hands-on experience with the Advanced File Configurator, showcasing its capabilities and applications. With the introduction of the REST API for administrative functions in Access Manager 5.1, attendees will have the opportunity to experiment with these APIs in a live session. Additionally, the workshop will provide a firsthand experience of the new Docker and Kubernetes features included in the upcoming Access Manager service pack.		Berlin
09.00 to 13.00	W-8 Half Day	Workshop: ACDI - the new feature of IDM 4.9 Instructor: Rodrigo Gomez Abstract: Explore Identity Manager (IDM) 4.9 in our comprehensive full-day workshop. Here's what you'll learn: - Eligibility criteria for obtaining IDM 4.9. - Compelling reasons and new features that make upgrading to the latest version essential. - Deep dive into OpenText ACDI and OpenText ACDI Pro, the latest modules of IDM 4.9, and experience their capabilities: --- Utilize real-time interactive dashboards tailored for IDM. --- Generate customized complex reports to meet specific requirements. --- Streamline reporting tasks through task automation. --- Conduct forensic data analysis on both current and historical data. --- Explore historical object data and conduct comparisons using the time machine feature. By completing this workshop, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the new features of IDM 4.9, ie. its dash-boarding and reporting modules through OpenText ACDI and ACDI Pro. Gain the ability to illuminate your eDir/IDM environment and access all relevant IDM data for reporting, monitoring, and compliance purposes.		Waterloo
13.45 to 17.15	W-9 Half Day	Workshop: ILM Tutorial Instructors: Rodrigo Gomez, Naga Prasad Abstract: Attend this session to learn about Identity Lifecycle Manager features, migration, and administration. Get first-hand experience by interacting with the new User Interface.		Waterloo
09.00 to 17.15	W-10 Full Day	Workshop: ZENworks Tips, Tricks and Best Practices Instructor: Ron van Herk Abstract: This course will cover: - Primary Server cleanup - Windows/Agent deployments - Inventory - Bundles ....
17.15 - 18.00		End of day drink and social



Monday 24th February		Room 1		Room 2		Room 3
		Paris		Berlin		San Francisco / Madrid

08.45		Registration and Coffee		Registration and Coffee		Registration and Coffee
09.15						Welcome to the Conference - Peter Atkins
09.30 to 10.30					S-1	Session: File and Print Roadmap Speaker: Girish KS, Mike Hunsche, Robin Redgrave Abstract: Explore the latest features and upcoming releases for file and print products (including OES, iPrint, and Filr). Your feedback during this session will help shape future developments.
10.45 to 11.45	S-2	Session: What's New in Filr Speakers: Robin Redgrave, Girish KS Abstract: Explore the new features introduced in 2024 and get a preview of upcoming releases	S-3	Session: Clientless SSO for BYOD and unsupported/unmanaged platforms Speaker: Václav Šamša Abstract: Filr and any other OpenText integration is the primary objective of this session. In other words, it is about how to get the maximum out of your network infrastructure, VPN, and Wifi. Don't you use Filr? The same approach can be used for SAML, JWT. Principles, Schemas, Scenarios - Technical Level: Advanced
12.00 to 13.00		*Lunch*
13.00 to 14.00	S-4	Session: Best Practices on On-Demand Content in ZENworks Speaker: Ron van Herk Abstract: ZENworks now supports capability to pull in content on-demand. This session would go into inner dteails of On-Demand Content download including how how it works, when it may be useful to enable it along with best practices on setting it up and making the best out of it.	S-5	Session: IT Environmental Sustainability - the challenges and the opportunities. Speaker: Paul Rock Abstract:
14.15 to 15.15	S-6	Session: Deploying Filr with Advanced Authentication and Access Manager - Best Practices Speaker: Girish K S, Robin Redgrave, Anupkumar Rajan Abstract: In-depth technical overview of integrating Filr with Advanced Authentication and Access Manager	S-7	Session: Best practices for IDM driver development at the municipality of Bærum (Norway) Speaker: Ragnar Storstrøm, Narayanan Tirunellaye Hariharan Abstract: Ragnar and Nara have been working with NetIQ Identity Manager for more than 20 years in total – initially as consultants but we are now for the municipality of Bærum in Norway (local government). In this session, we will share not only what our best practices for IDM driver development is but also why we decided to adopt this as the best practice.
15.30 to 16.30	S-8	Session: IAM SaaS Platform: Full IAM Stack on Cloud Speaker: Shalabh Garg, Naga Prasad Abstract: Loosely coupled tightly integrated services out of the box. The new licensing model makes it easy to use. Multiplre services under one license with add-ons. Simple connectivity options with full application integrations.	S-9	Session: Introduction to iPrint Advanced Speaker: Robin Redgrave Abstract:
16.45		End of the day



Tuesday 25th February		Room 1		Room 2		Room 3
		Paris		Berlin		San Francisco / Madrid

08.30		Coffee available		Coffee available		Coffee available
09.00 - 10.00					S-10	Session: Advanced Authentication Roadmap Speakers: Anupkumar Rajan, Selvaganesh Palaniappan Abstract:
10.15 to 11.15	S-11	Session: SQL reporting with Filr Speaker: Robin Redgrave Abstract: Filr offers some reports but not enough information to know your own system. Nevertheless a background database stores bits and bytes. Useful SQL statements reveal secrets.	S-12	Session: Moodle session Speaker: Bastian Meissner, University of Regensburg Abstract:
11.30 - 12.15	S-13	Session: eDirectory 9.3: A Sneak Peak into the most secure version yet Speaker: Shalabh Garg Abstract: Join us for an exclusive walk through of the latest security updates in eDirectory 9.3. Discover what's changing, why it matters, and how to effectively plan your upgrades.	S-14	Session: Authenticated - what next? Speaker: Václav Šamša Abstract: What SPs need to understand and how IdPs should handle authentication as a specific case of authorization. Are you seeking a written government compliance confirmation or need strong security? Do not worry. This session is at Advanced Technical Level. I will present some of the most frightening examples and the ways how you can beat the potential risk of losing your job.
12.15 to 13.00		*Lunch*
13.00 to 14.00	S-15	Session: Access Management Roadmap with SaaS Speakers: Anupkumar Rajan, Selvaganesh Palaniappan Abstract: This session will provide an overview of the forthcoming innovations and capabilities slated for integration into the Access Management products line with sneak-peak into SaaS solution.	S-16	Session: Troubleshooting ZENSystem Update Speaker: Ron van Herk Abstract: System Update Deployment in ZENworks can be challenging. Join this session to learn about best practices and how to troubleshoot and fix commonly seen issues.
14.15 to 15.15	S-17	Session: What's New in iPrint? Speaker: Girish K S, Robin Redgrave Abstract: Dive into the new iPrint architecture and uncover use cases	S-18	Session: How the way you procure and manage your End User Computing devices can save the world (or not). Speaker: Paul Rock Abstract:
15.30 to 16.30	S-19	Session: Customising the look and feel of the Filr UI Speaker: Robin Redgrave Abstract: Attend this session to learn what you can do to manipulate Filr beyond the basic web branding options. Attendees will discover how to apply branding to the desktop and mobile clients; change the look of emails that are sent; modify the interface and make changes to the web language files, or even add your own.	S-20	Session: Managing and Troubleshooting Certificates in ZENworks Speaker: Ron van Herk Abstract: ZENworks utilizes certificates extensively. In this session, learn where and how they are used, how to maintain them, and most importantly how to troubleshoot and fix certificate related issues.
16.45		End of the day



Wednesday 26th February		Room 1		Room 2		Room 3
		Paris		Berlin		San Francisco / Madrid

08.30		Coffee available		Coffee available		Coffee available
09.00 - 10.00					S-21	Session: Identity Roadmap Speaker: Shalabh Garg, Naga Prasad Abstract: Discover the new features and releases for Identity Products (ILM,IDM, eDirectory, Identity Console)
10.15 to 11.15	S-22	Session: What's New in Unified Management Console? Speaker: Mike Hunsche, Girish K S Abstract: Join us as we demostrate the latet in UMC in this session. Your feedabck during this session will help refine the workflows. Also learn troubleshooting Unified Management Console from installation to implementation.	S-23	Session: ZENworks Cloud - An Introduction Speaker: Oliver vorm Walde Abstract: Learn more about Upcoming ZENworks Cloud release with details about our vision, roadmap and insights about techincal architecture.
11.30 - 12.15	S-24	Session: Protect CIFS access using Advanced Authentication Speaker: Mike Hunsche Abstract: In-depth technical overview of multi-factor authentication with CIFS and Advanced Authentication	S-25	Session: Session 1 of 2 Speaker: Thomas Stimper Abstract:
12.15 to 13.00		*Lunch*
13.00 to 14.00	S-26	Session: Access Manager: Advanced Use cases of Access Manager Speakers: Selvaganesh Palaniappan, Anupkumar Rajan Abstract: This session will talk about additional use cases of Access Manager including Access Manager as an External Authentication Method (EAM) Provider for Microsoft Entra ID	S-27	Session: An employee life cycle management in terms of access to any classified information Speaker: Václav Šamša Abstract: Secrets protection needs mass access management, audit, reporting, surveillance, notifications, and migration. Yeah, but what is behind those words? How we should handle life cycle moments - hiring a new team member, promotion to a position, hanging access to somebody, being promoted, leaving the team or the organization. 1/3 theory, 1/3 reality with little help of famous Eraser, 1/3 demo.
14.15 to 15.15	S-28	Session: Troubleshooting OES Upgrade Issues Speaker: Mike Hunsche Abstract: Discover the common issues that customers are encountering with Open Enterprise Server upgrade and how to resolve them. This session will cover appropriate troubleshooting tools, support procedures, and resources etc.	S-29	Session: Speaker: Abstract:
15.30 to 16.30	S-30	Session : Identity Admin Tools Speaker: Shalabh Garg, Naga Prasad Abstract: Learn more about the new administration tools: Identity Console and Package Deployment Tool	S-31	Session: Solr Search Engine Session Speaker: Joe Doupnik Abstract:
16.45		End of the day



Thursday 27th February		Room 1		Room 2		Room 3
		Paris		Berlin		San Francisco / Madrid

08.30		Coffee available		Coffee available		Coffee available
09.00 - 10.00					S-32	Session: ZENworks Roadmap and future directions Speaker: Oliver vorm Walde Abstract: Join this session to learn more about our vision for ZENworks and what is coming in future releases.
10.15 to 11.15	S-33	Session: What's New in Cloud Integrated Storage? Speaker: Mike Hunsche, Girish K S Abstract: Explore the new features introduced in 2024 and get a preview of upcoming releases	S-34	Session: Speaker: Abstract:
11.30 - 12.15	S-35	Session: Being a GroupWise Power User Speaker: Robin Redgrave Abstract:	S-36	Session: Session 2 Speaker: Thomas Stimper Abstract:
12.15 to 13.00		*Lunch*
13.00 to 14.00	S-37	Session: Secure and Fine Tune NSS, CIFS, and NCP Speaker: Mike Hunsche, Girish KS Abstract: Tips and Tricks to protect and tune your storage on NSS and its access over CIFS and NCP (Filr too)	S-38	Session: Got cloud? Do not worry, you still can protect your data of any kind. Speaker: Václav Šamša Abstract: Encryption of the data looks easy and is easy. The management of encryption keys also looks easy, but it is VERY complex and difficult to implement and handle.
14.15 to 15.15	S-39	Session: Access Manager: ACDI Speakers: Anupkumar Rajan, Selvaganesh Palaniappan Abstract: Access Manager integration with ACDI. The session will walk you through the ACDI and provide detailed comparison with existing dashboard.	S-40	Session: Modern Management of Windows Devices Speaker: Oliver Worm Walde Abstract: ZENworks supports management of Windows devices via MDM. In this session learn, different ways this can be done, advantages associated with it along with a working demo of Modern Management of Windows devices.
15.30 to 16.30	S-41	Session: Identity Lifecycle Manager: An Introduction Speaker: Naga Prasad, Shalabh Garg Abstract: Let us dive into the new ILM SaaS offering and its features, look at the design and how it can help customers adopt the IAM SaaS Platform.	S-42	Session: An in depth look at LDAP usage in Filr Speaker: Robin Redgrave Abstract:
16.45		End of the day



Friday 28th February				Room

8.30		Coffee available
09.00 to 12.30	W-11 Half Day	Workshop: Automate Software Deployment with ZENworks Service Desk Store Instructor: Oliver vorm Walde Abstract:
09.00 to 16.30	W-12 Full Day	Workshop: Leveraging JSON forms in Identity Management Instructor: Rodrigo Gomez Abstract: Even though JSON Forms were introduced with IDM 4.8, there is still little information available about them. This session will discuss the architecture and processes behind it. We will use hands-on exercises to build our own forms, explore different approaches to retrieve data from the vault, customize the data presented and interact with workflows.		Waterloo
09.00 to 12.30	W-13 Half Day	Workshop: Advanced Authentication Instructors: Anupkumar Rajan, Selvaganesh Palaniappan Abstract: This workshop will cover the new features developed in the recently such as Improved security for the radius method, supporting the Smartphone method for ADFS MFA. New methods added in the recent past such as Bluetooth esec, GISS card, latest changes in the FIDO2 Method, and Flex OTP will also be included. It is planned that there will be experience hands on with the Bluetooth Esec method and User experience with new platforms such as macOS14 and AIX.		Paris
09.00 to 12.30	W-14 Half Day	Workshop: How to configure SSO for Filr and GroupWise (and have it ready for anything else) Instructor: Václav Šamša Abstract: The lab will show you, step by step, how to configure KeyShield SSO for Filr and GroupWise with any user source (directory technology). There will be enough time to try multi source configuration, migration and hardening.		Vienna
09.00 to 12.30	W-15 Half Day	Workshop: Secure Messaging Gateway Instructor: Tim Heywood Abstract: This workshop is designed to provide the skills required to install and configure a Secure Messaging Gateway Appliance in your environment. Covering deployment, policies and filtering we cover all the principle elements of the system.		Tokyo
09.00 to 12.30	W-16 Half Day	Workshop: Domain Services for Windows - Upgrade and Troubleshooting Instructor: Mike Hunsche, Girish K S Abstract: Learn troubleshooting upgrade DSfW issues and best practices in this half-day hands-on workshop		Berlin
16.45		Conference Ends