VanTUG is evolving from an event-driven model to a program-driven Community of Practice model focused on structured learning, industry collaboration, and professional growth.
Vancouver's community of practice
for enterprise IT
Enterprise Infrastructure Community of Practice
Building knowledge and capability across modern enterprise infrastructure, hybrid environments, automation, and operational excellence.
The Enterprise Infrastructure Community of Practice exists to support technology professionals responsible for designing, managing, securing, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure environments. Through structured learning pathways and practitioner-led sessions, members gain exposure to real-world implementation patterns, operational challenges, and emerging technologies shaping modern IT environments.
Focus Areas
→Hybrid Identity & Directory Services
Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Hybrid Identity, Identity Synchronization, Authentication & Access.
→Enterprise Infrastructure & Systems
Windows Server, Linux, DNS, DHCP, Enterprise Networking.
→Microsoft 365 & Modern Workplace
Microsoft 365 Administration, Tenant Management, Service Operations, Endpoint Management, Microsoft Intune.
→Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure, Azure Arc, Azure Stack HCI, Hybrid Cloud Operations, Infrastructure Governance.
→Automation & Operational Excellence
PowerShell, Infrastructure Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Operational Efficiency, Monitoring & Visibility.
→Resilience & Enterprise Architecture
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Future-State Architecture, Infrastructure Strategy.
Hybrid Identity & Directory Services Learning Pathway
A two-year, twelve-session learning pathway. Sessions begin in October 2026, following the launch of our Communities of Practice at VanTUG's 30th Anniversary celebration.
- September 2026 · CoP LaunchVanTUG 30th Anniversary & Communities of Practice Launch
Official launch of VanTUG's Communities of Practice model. Learning pathway sessions begin the following month.
- October 2026 · Session 1Modern Enterprise Infrastructure Foundations
- December 2026 · Session 2Core Infrastructure Services: Windows Server, Linux, DNS & DHCP
- February 2027 · Session 3Hybrid Identity Design with Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID
- April 2027 · Session 4Federation, Authentication & Identity Synchronization
- June 2027 · Session 5Microsoft 365 Administration & Tenant Management
- August 2027 · Session 6Modern Endpoint Management with Microsoft Intune
- October 2027 · Session 7PowerShell & Infrastructure Automation for Enterprise IT
- December 2027 · Session 8Infrastructure Monitoring, Visibility & Operational Excellence
- February 2028 · Session 9Enterprise Networking & Hybrid Connectivity
- April 2028 · Session 10Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Azure, Azure Arc & Azure Stack HCI
- June 2028 · Session 11Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability & Resilience
- August 2028 · Session 12Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Future-State Operations
| Month | Session | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | CoP Launch | VanTUG 30th Anniversary & Communities of Practice LaunchOfficial launch of VanTUG's Communities of Practice model. Learning pathway sessions begin the following month. |
| October 2026 | Session 1 | Modern Enterprise Infrastructure Foundations |
| December 2026 | Session 2 | Core Infrastructure Services: Windows Server, Linux, DNS & DHCP |
| February 2027 | Session 3 | Hybrid Identity Design with Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID |
| April 2027 | Session 4 | Federation, Authentication & Identity Synchronization |
| June 2027 | Session 5 | Microsoft 365 Administration & Tenant Management |
| August 2027 | Session 6 | Modern Endpoint Management with Microsoft Intune |
| October 2027 | Session 7 | PowerShell & Infrastructure Automation for Enterprise IT |
| December 2027 | Session 8 | Infrastructure Monitoring, Visibility & Operational Excellence |
| February 2028 | Session 9 | Enterprise Networking & Hybrid Connectivity |
| April 2028 | Session 10 | Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Azure, Azure Arc & Azure Stack HCI |
| June 2028 | Session 11 | Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability & Resilience |
| August 2028 | Session 12 | Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Future-State Operations |
Industry Contributors
The Enterprise Infrastructure Community of Practice is supported by practitioners from across the enterprise technology ecosystem who contribute knowledge, experience, mentorship, and technical insight.
David Nudelman
Microsoft Security MVP — Cloud Adoption Strategy
Ali Alame
Principal Modern Workplace & Endpoint Security Architect
Presidoe Okuguni
Director, Community Strategy & Operations
Become a Contributor
We welcome:
- →Enterprise Architects
- →Systems Administrators
- →Infrastructure Engineers
- →Cloud Engineers
- →Consultants
- →Technology Leaders