Anoop C Nair

Let’s learn how to create SCCM Collection Based on IP Address or Default Gateway. The SCCM (aka ConfigMgr) collection queries based on WQL are powerful. You need to be careful and test them before implementing these WQL queries in production. I’m not a big fan of creating SCCM device collections based on IP Address range. […]

Let’s try to Export List of SCCM Global Conditions using SQL Query and the Admin Console. You can export SCCM global condition details using either SQL query or Admin console. I recommend using the Admin console because that is the easiest method. You can use SQL query and SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) to export […]

Software Update Group Patch Deployments SCCM Report options are discussed in the post. Let’s find the SCM Report based on Software Update Group (a.k.a SUG) Patch Deployments using SQL Query. Patch Deployments of a Software Update Group report using SQL query. You can also export the list of Software Update Groups from the SCCM console […]

Let’s see the easiest method to Export Backup SCCM Boundaries and Boundary Groups. I have had experience with the Recovery of Boundaries and Boundary Groups because of the accidental deletion of boundaries by an admin. James Bannan‘s PowerShell Script (published back in 2014) to automatically recover the SCCM Boundaries and Boundary Groups helped recover the […]

Have you tried the easiest option to Backup and Restore SCCM Custom Collections. Let’s understand how to take backup of SCCM Collections and restore it to a different environment. The SCCM device export and import options are available. You can export the device details from collection to a CSV file using the copy (CTRL + […]

Learn how to add new patches to OS images using SCCM Schedule Updates option. Let’s learn how to update the offline images or WIM files with the Latest Cumulative Updates (LCU) or patches without using the DISM command-line tool. I’ve seen an issue with the SCCM schedule updates feature and Windows 11 Latest Cumulative Updates […]

The best and easy SCCM Windows 11 Upgrade Readiness Report using SQL Query is available in this post. Let’s understand how to create an SCCM report based on Windows 11 Upgrade Compatibility matrix. It’s important to understand Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements. You can check Windows 11 compatibility using the PC Health Check app. This […]

Let’s create SCCM collection for Windows 11 compatible devices to help with Windows 10 to 11 migrations. You can use this collection to deploy the Windows 11 Feature Update and In-place Upgrade Task Sequence (IPU). Microsoft’s new attribute explained in the below sections helped system admins to get the Window 11 Upgrade Compatible Matrix report […]

Using the device manager, let’s find USB Drive Hardware ID on Windows 11. The USB storage Drive device IDs are important to manage security policies effectively. You also learn what the different views of the Device Manager tool are. You need to find Hardware IDs, Class IDs, and PnP structure of the USB drive and […]

With Windows Insider build 22579, is Microsoft planning to rename Window Terminal to Terminal Application? Let’s find out more details about the changes that Microsoft is planning to make with Windows Terminal rebranding? Microsoft announced that the Windows 11 WIN + X menu changed to point to Windows PowerShell instead of Windows Terminal with Windows […]

Microsoft recently rolled out the option to disable or enable keyboard shortcuts to temporarily unmute during Microsoft Teams meetings. Let’s learn how to disable or enable the keyboard shortcut to unmute your mice temporarily. Normally, Teams admin can control these settings from the following portal named Microsoft Teams Admin Center https://admin.teams.microsoft.com/. You also learn whether […]

Let’s discuss the options to FIX SCCM App Deployment Errors 0x80070002 and 0x87d01106. Most of the SCCM app deployment errors are generic ones, and You might need to dig this deeper to find the actual issue for the error and fix it. This post is here to help you understand how to troubleshoot the SCCM […]

Windows Package Manager & SCCM integration options, If there is any? How to Install the app using WinGet Tool and Configuration Manager (aka MEMCM)

Let’s learn how to Upgrade SCCM SQL Server to 2019. In this post, learn the best method to upgrade SCCM Primary Server SQL Database to 2019. The SQL in-place upgrade process for Configuration Manager infra is always tricky because of many dependencies. SCCM SQL Site Database Server Upgrade to 2019 is the last stage of […]

Learn how to upgrade SSRS SQL Server Reporting Services to 2019 for SCCM infrastructure. The in-place upgrade to SSRS 2019 for the SCCM primary server reporting point is explained in this post. It’s so important that you need to make sure that the Upgrade of SCCM secondary server SQL DB, Install of Reporting Services 2019, […]

Microsoft Teams has been installed on most Windows 11 PCs. You can use Microsoft Teams to record Screen on Windows 11 PC. So you don’t have to use any other screen recording software to perform recording. Microsoft Teams installed on Windows 11 home PCs might not have a recording option. I have tested this with […]

Let’s check SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries in this post. CMPivot allows you to quickly assess the state of devices in your environment and take action. Fast channel architecture changed the entire behavior of SCCM. Now it’s not at all a slow-moving server(SMS). You can make it run as fast as you can. The […]

Key Takeaways Here, we are discussing Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks. According to the latest news coming that After March 31, 2026, any newly created Virtual Network (VNet) will no longer have automatic access to the internet. This update was highlighted by Christiaan Brinkhoff on his social media platform. Microsoft […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy. Intune system settings let users manage device features by creating configuration profiles. These profiles control how devices act and ensure they follow company rules. The Disable Device Delete policy in System settings controls if the delete diagnostic […]

Let’s explore the 3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel. Excel arranges data in a grid with numbered rows and lettered columns. This lets users easily perform calculations and other tasks using formulas and functions. In this article, I will explain how to delete every other row in Excel. There are three […]

This blog post explains Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog. DDM makes it easier to handle updates. Devices can now automatically manage updates based on set policies. This reduces interruptions for users and improves their overall experience. Through macOS Settings, IT administrators can control the macOS versions in their organization, […]

Let’s discuss Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions Based on Your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2. Microsoft extended the default validity of the Entra Refresh token to 90 days. Before the recent update, the validity of tokens was typically 14-90 days, depending on the configuration. Refresh tokens themselves do not require a specific […]

Microsoft rolled out a New Office ADMX Template Version: 5469.1000 for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Project and Visio. This post shows how to import the ADMX template to Intune. The administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office have been significantly updated. IT administrators use the Administrative Template files (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Office to manage and […]

Let’s discuss the Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions. Desktop Admins are the real heroes of the IT world because they are real people who interact with end users. They help users resolve various issues in the cyber world. They are technology problem resolvers responsible for establishing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware […]

Let’s discuss the AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate. This exam is designed for professionals working with Azure security services and solutions. It validates a candidate’s expertise in managing Azure security controls, identity management, and securing data, applications, and networks in Azure environments. This certification is ideal for security engineers […]

Hi, there today with a new topic Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As we all know that Edge browser is one of the significant browsers that uses in many organizations. With the help of MS365, they are providing a list of policies for oragnizations. So we […]

Hi there today we are discussing how to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center. As you all know that security measurements are very important for the users Especially using a browser. Here secure method that allows users to log in to websites […]

SCCM DP Roles have PXE and Throttling Options ConfigMgr. Exciting changes have been made to the Configuration Manager 2012 DP and PXE (more details). In Configuration Manager 2012, unifying infrastructure and simplifying administration are two of the release’s three key pillars (the third is user empowerment). Keeping those pillars in mind, we have updated the […]