Windows 11
Anoop C Nair
Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.
Windows 11
SCCM
KB10503003 Hotfix Released for SCCM 2107 Early Ring
Let’s see news related to KB10503003 Hotfix Released for SCCM 2107 Early Ring. Microsoft released the first hotfix for the 2107 version of Configuration Manager. This update is available only for the SCCM (a.k.a. ConfigMgr) environments where you have used a PowerShell script to make the 2107 update available. The KB10503003 was released to address […]
SCCM
Verify Teams for AVD Using SCCM Configuration Item with Windows 11 Operating System
Let’s verify Teams for AVD using SCCM Configuration Item with the Windows 11 Operating System. This method can be used for Windows 11 multi-session and enterprise operating systems. Microsoft Teams on Azure Virtual Desktop supports chat and collaboration. Microsoft Teams supports media optimization for the Azure Virtual Desktop environment. This post explains two important things. […]
SCCM
Translate SCCM Error Codes to Error Messages
Let’s look at the options and easiest way to translate SCCM error codes to error messages (some meaning full). There are various ways to find the relevant way to get each error code’s details from SCCM logs. I would love to have more human-understandable error messages than error codes. I think the method that I […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 Upgrade Requirements PC Health Check App
Let’s quickly check Windows 11 upgrade requirements PC Health Check App Updates. We will check Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements to get a free upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft will allow enthusiasts to install Windows 11 using ISO (even with some unsupported hardware components). You can download Windows 11 insider version ISO. Microsoft is nearing […]
Azure
Potential Microsoft Azure Data Breach Cosmos DB
The news coming out now is the potential Microsoft Azure data breach Cosmos DB. The security research organization Wiz found this breach on 9 August and reported it to Microsoft on 12 August. The Wiz team named the vulnerability #ChaosDB. Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL, relational, and vector database that offers single-digit […]
SCCM
What is Microsoft Unified Endpoint Management UEM?
Let’s understand what Microsoft Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution is. Microsoft UEM is not a single tool but a grouping of different tools that provides end-to-end device management solutions to the organization. Microsoft introduced the product called Endpoint Manager Microsoft Intune with UEM in mind. The Endpoint Manager Microsoft Intune from Microsoft is a Unified […]
Windows 10
Microsoft Is Forcing The Use of Bing As The Default Search Engine In The Microsoft Edge Browser
Do you know whether Microsoft is forcing the use of Bing as the default search engine in the Microsoft Edge browser? I received a new notification today. It says Assistance from Microsoft Edge and asks users to use the recommended settings. I have not seen this behavior recently. So, it seems the Microsoft Edge team […]
Intune
What is Intune Endpoint Manager
Let’s discuss the basics now. What is Intune Endpoint Manager? Microsoft Intune is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management(MAM) solution. You don’t have to set up any on-prem or cloud servers to use Intune. Intune is part of the Microsoft Endpoint Manager solution. It allows you to control how an […]
Windows 365
Cloud PC Provisioned with Warning Status
Let’s discuss Cloud PC provisioned with warning topic today. Well, I will cover one of the scenarios here in this post. I assume this scenario will not be widespread (let’s call it a silly issue) in the enterprise world. This can happen with some of your LAB environments. It’s common to get a status message […]
SCCM
SCCM Report for DotNet Framework Versions
Let’s check the options to find the SCCM report for DotNet Framework version. The >net version is important for the latest SCCM versions. The SCCM servers should have DotNet 4.8, which is the recommended version for SCCM 2107. You have a list of SCCM default reports that are ready to use. However, you must build custom reports […]
SCCM
SCCM 2103 Additional Hotfixes Released KB10589155 KB10582136
Let’s check SCCM 2103 Additional Hotfixes released. Microsoft released two hotfixes for the 2103 version of SCCM. These fixes are also included in the slow-ring version of SCCM 2107. Some of these fixes are NOT included in the fast ring version (opt-in version) 2107. I’m sure there will be an additional hotfix to ensure parity […]
SCCM
SCCM Cloud Management Dashboard in the Console
The SCCM cloud management dashboard provides a centralized view of cloud management. This dashboard also displays data about Azure AD users and joined devices. In this post, we will see more details about cloud management details. The cloud management gateway (CMG) gives an easy way to manage Configuration Manager clients online. You can check the […]
Windows 10
Fix PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING Error for Windows 10 PCs cannot Install New Updates
Microsoft released a hotfix to fix the PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING error for Windows 10 PCs that cannot install new updates. This post explains the workaround solution to fix the 0x800f0984 error. The issue is identified for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 versions. You can get more details in the sections below. It is possible that even […]
SCCM
Tenant Attach Dashboard in the SCCM Console
Let’s try to check the details of the Tenant Attach dashboard (a.k.a Co-management dashboard) in the SCCM console. Interestingly, Microsoft renamed the co-management node to Cloud Attach. However, some parts of the SCCM 2107 console still have Co-management nodes. SCCM 2107 provides out of box dashboard for Co-management devices. There are options to find out […]
SCCM
ConfigMgr 2107 is Generally Available Now End of Opt-in Phase
The latest news from Microsoft is that the ConfigMgr 2107 is generally available now without an opt-in PowerShell script. You don’t have to run the opt-in version script to make the 2107 version available in the console. Microsoft released the Configuration Manager 2107 opt-in version on Aug 3rd, 2021. You can now get the latest […]
SCCM
SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries
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 […]
Azure AD
Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks
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 […]
Intune
How to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy
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 […]
Microsoft 365
3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel
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 […]
Intune
Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog
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, […]
Entra
Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions based on your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2
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 365
New Office ADMX Template for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Project and Visio | Import to Intune
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 […]
Windows 11
Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions
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 […]
Azure
AZ-500 Exam Prep Guide Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate
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 […]
Microsoft 365
Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
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 […]
Microsoft 365
How to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
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 2012
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 […]
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