Anoop C Nair

Let’s find out the best way to create an SCCM Collection based on Installed Application and its version. You can create a collection based on the application installed on Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs. SCCM dynamic device collections based on the installed application can sometimes be tricky because of the dependency on hardware inventory. […]

Let’s create SCCM collection based on Active Directory OU. You can create device collection based on the AD organizational unit (OU). You can create device and user collections based on AD OU. You can also create collections based on AD groups. You must enable Active Directory Group discovery to use device collections based on Active […]

Let’s check how to monitor SCCM DP using the Job Queue Manager Tool. The SCCM DP Monitoring using the DP Job Queue Manager Tool is better than watching the status of distribution using the log files. There are many ways to monitor SCCM DPs from the admin console. The SCCM console DP monitoring provides a […]

Let’s check how to install SCCM DP on Windows 11 in this post. You will also get the details of Configuration Manager Distribution Point configuration and troubleshooting tips from this post. Install ConfigMgr PXE Server on Windows 11. SCCM supports Windows 11 client OS as a remote Distribution Point (A.K.A DP) from SCCM version 2107 […]

Microsoft released AVD reassign unassign a personal Virtual desktop capability, which is Generally Available now. Let’s learn AVD assign to a different user and unassign user options available in Azure portal UI and PowerShell. It was a pain to unassign and reassign a personal virtual desktop (PVD) since the release of WVD (aka AVD). With […]

Let’s understand Free and Best Antivirus for Windows 11 Microsoft Defender. This post covers the features of this antivirus solution built-in to Windows 11 called Defender. I have not used any 3rd party antivirus solution to protect Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs for many years. The best Windows Security solution should be comprehensive, and […]

Check Firewall Port is Open or Block on Windows 11 PC using PowerShell Command. Let’s understand how to check firewall port connectivity from Windows 11 PC. There are different types of firewalls (2 of them are explained in this post) here with this topic of Windows 11 Firewall. Let’s try to identify and Fix application […]

Let’s try to understand how to install SCCM client on Workgroup Non-Domain Joined Windows 11 PC. You can use this method to manage a workgroup joined Windows 11 with Configuration Manager (MEMCM). Installing the SCCM client on Domain Joined Windows 11 PC is straightforward, and you also have many supported options. However, SCCM client agent […]

Let’s discuss Windows 11 Reset Network settings options. You can track internet data usage on the Windows 11 PC and set a limit to internet data usage. Windows 11 comes with many UI enhancements in the Settings app. In this post, we will look into the network and internet side of settings in Windows 11. […]

Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5010342 and Windows 11 KB5010386 as part of February 2022 Patch Tuesday. This patch addresses an issue that causes a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) error. The following are the patches that are available via WSUS and SCCM. Also, these patches are available through Intune (via WUfB) as well. There is […]

Let’s understand why you should stop using SCCM collections limited to All Systems or All Users and Fix SCCM Limiting Collection Issue. All Users and All Systems collections are the default collections available in the SCCM hierarchy. I have explained the collections in various blog posts. How to create dynamic collections, how to create collections […]

Learn How to enable or disable Delivery Optimization using Intune and SCCM for Windows 11 or Windows 10. The DO settings for your Windows PCs help reduce bandwidth consumption when those devices download applications, updates, and some other workloads. You can use Delivery Optimization to send Windows updates, Office 365 Updates, Store Apps, Win32 Apps, […]

Let’s check how to use Winget Windows Package Manager Tool to Install Microsoft Store Apps using Intune on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. Winget is the command-line tool for Windows Package Manager. Windows Package Manager and Microsoft Store are different services altogether. Update: Microsoft released a new look and feel of Windows Package Manager […]

Let’s check ZoomIt free presentation tool for Windows. This is one of the best technical presentation tools to help you with annotations and more. There are three ways to download this tool. ZoomIt is the tool created by Mark Russinovich in 1996 as part of the Sysinternals Suite. Sysinternals Suite is a bundle of the […]

Let’s check how to Manage Local Admins using Intune Local User Group Membership Management Policy. There are many ways to manage Local groups on Azure AD Joined Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs. However, the new Intune MEM policy helps to manage local groups using the native MDM channel. Local user group membership policies help […]

Let’s check how to fix the missing Windows Insider Program page/option from Windows 11 PC. Windows 11 insider program settings are missing or hidden. We will see how to fix this Windows Insider Program option. The Telemetry (Diagnostic data) configuration on the Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs is important. You will need to ensure […]

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 […]