Anoop C Nair

Let’s learn how to find Collection ID in SCCM. We received an interesting comment on one of the posts: SCCM Patch Status SQL Query Based on Particular Collection | ConfigMgr. I understand the trouble here because the default console view doesn’t have collection IDs. Now, let’s understand why the collection IDs are important. The main […]

Let’s quickly look at the Top 5 New Features of ConfigMgr 2103 (a.k.a. SCCM). Microsoft released the latest version of Configuration Manager 2103 on 31 March 2021. The following are my top five picks for the new features. These features are beneficial for SCCM admins in their day-to-day activities. Many other great features are released […]

Let’s learn more about Unified Management Across Microsoft SCCM Intune with Patch Connect Plus. Global statistics show that over 16.5K companies use Microsoft SCCM, of which 58% are based in the United States. A large proportion of these companies (80%) fall under the medium and large business categories (>1000 endpoints). With SCCM and Microsoft Endpoint […]

Let’s check the SCCM 2103 Upgrade Guide and prerequisites for the 2103 version. Microsoft released the latest version of Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manage. The 2103 version of Configuration Manager is the opt-in version (you need to use PowerShell to enable it). It is still generally available and out of the opt-in version. This step-by-step […]

Let’s see how to Fix ConfigMgr 2010 Rollup Update issue with Hotfix KB5001670. Microsoft released another hotfix, KB5001670, for ConfigMgr 2010. This Hotfix helps fix Endpoint Analytics-related issues, such as Devices not reporting App Usage Data errors. I have a post about the known issues of Configuration Manager 2010. More details available – SCCM 2010 Known Issues Bugs […]

Let’s quickly look at how to Deploy Remote Desktop Client using ConfigMgr | SCCM. I usually use this version of the RD client to connect to Windows Virtual Desktop(WVD) session hosts. SCCM can help deploy RD clients automatically to all users with WVD access. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), formerly known as Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), […]

Today, I will explore how to Set Time Zone using Intune MEM. Learn how to Set the Time Zone for AVD VMs with Endpoint Manager | Intune. There are PowerShell scripts and Group Policies to change the time zone of Windows Virtual Desktop virtual machines. However, I think giving us a time zone option in […]

Let’s discuss ConfigMgr HTTP-only Client Communication, which is going out of Support | SCCM | Configuration Manager. Microsoft announced its plans to end support for it. Many users noticed this when they tried to install Technical Preview version 2103 of Configuration Manager. This alert came up as a prerequisite check warning in the TP version. […]

Let’s discuss ConfigMgr CMPivot Favorite Query | SCCM SQL Query to Find out Saved | vSMS_CMPivotFavorite. I accidentally found the ConfigMgr CMPivot favourite query option to save your favourite queries. I thought it would be helpful to share it here so you don’t have to save the CMPivot queries in OneNote or some other place. […]

Let’s understand how to Disable Intune ESP for AVD and Windows 365 Cloud PC and analyze Intune ESP FirstSync Registry Entries and ESP Event Logs. I’m probably the odd one out here, and I need to disable the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) for Azure Virtual Desktop(AVD) deployments. There are some special reasons why I don’t […]

Let’s learn ConfigMgr Superseded By Supersedes Columns available in the admin console. This is a less-known fact. I noticed these new column options when I installed the SCCM 2010 rollup update. I have seen many questions related to the sequence of hotfix installation. Many admins (including me) are confused about which hotfix should be installed […]

AVD Teams optimization (AVD media optimization) is important for all production implementations. Otherwise, users start complaining about performance issues. Also, the user experience with Teams won’t be great without the Teams application’s AVD media optimization. Recently, I have seen a performance impact on the AVD VM, especially with Teams. The Teams application was not behaving […]

Today, I will explore Fix Microsoft Connected Cache MCC Server Component Installation Fails Issue | SCCM | ConfigMgr. Microsoft released another hotfix, KB5001600, for ConfigMgr 1910 through 2010. The KB5001600 Fixes the Microsoft Connected Cache MCC Server Component Installation failure issue with Configuration Manager. However, installing this KB differs slightly from installing a normal out-of-band […]

Let’s understand how to perform Intune Enrollment Using Group Policy. This is a way to automatically enroll hybrid Azure AD-joined Windows devices in Intune. You can use the Intune (MDM) enrollment group policy with Hybrid Azure AD-joined and domain-joined + Azure AD-registered devices. I’ve explained the manual process of Windows 10 Intune enrollment for the BYOD scenario […]

Let’s Renew Secret Keys using SCCM Console—a guide to renewing One or more Azure AD App Secrets used by cloud services. Let’s understand the meaning of the Configuration Manager notification message: One or more Azure AD app secrets used by Cloud Services will expire soon and Renew to avoid service disruption. We will also see […]

Let’s comprehensively review the Backup Bible, the Complete Edition, a 200-page eBook. The eBook starts with a common human tendency to think optimistically about systems running fine. Even though I got into this feeling, this server is fine and will work like that. But the fact of the matter is you can fail at any […]

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 […]