Anoop C Nair

Let’s quickly look at the Intune Vs ConfigMgr Adoption Stats shared by Microsoft during Ignite 2021 (March edition). There are no surprises here because we have seen similar adoption predictions in Ignite 2019. The adoption percentage is based on Windows 10 devices. It does not include iOS, macOS, or Android devices managed by Intune. Steve […]

Let’s explore the details of ConfigMgr Server Side Bandwidth Management Options. Bandwidth management within ConfigMgr is one of my favorite topics, and there is a reason for that. I started my device management career with SMS 2003 (old versions of ConfigMgr). Very early in my career, I initiated office package distribution to remote DPs in […]

Let’s Fix AVD Refreshing Your Token Error. I don’t know how many of you have seen this AVD issue Oops, we couldn’t connect to “Session Desktop”. Well, it’s not an issue; it’s more of a security feature! I regularly get this error message when I try to access the session desktop after around ~20-30 minutes […]

Let’s understand how to use the SCCM Content Library Cleanup Tool (ContentLibraryCleanup.exe). The SCCM DP content library cleanup helps the admin remove orphaned content. This tool avoids hacking around WMI to remove orphaned content. ContentLibraryCleanup.exe is NOT a GUI-based tool; instead, it’s a command-line tool. I don’t like command-line tools because they’re easy to make […]

Learn how to Redistribute Content to the Distribution Point. I have seen several issues with the content distribution of SCCM packages. Several reasons could cause this type of failure, and I have given some examples in the section below. The first troubleshooting step to resolve content transfer failures is redistributing content to the problematic distribution […]

Learn how to fix the ConfigMgr DP Issue; the RPC server is unavailable, Error Code 0x800706ba. I have seen issues like SCCM package distribution not working for a particular remote DP. When you see the issue for all the packages, it is related to network connectivity and distribution point configuration. In this post, you’ll learn […]

I have seen many errors similar to SendFiles Failed 0x80070003 when distributing packages to SCCM remote Distribution Points (DPs). Let’s explore the basic troubleshooting steps you need to follow to fix ConfigMgr content transfer errors like this. If you see the “SendFiles Failed 0x80070003” error in SCCM, it usually means there is an issue with […]

Let’s explore the ConfigMgr Client Action User Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle in more detail. Users/admins can initiate the user policy evaluation cycle to speed up troubleshooting of patching-related scenarios. I explained the Software Updates Scan Cycle in the previous post. However, it’s also essential to understand ConfigMgr Client Component Status details for troubleshooting. Each […]

Let’s check the best option for Deploy Zoom application Using SCCM (a.k.a. Configuration Manager). Three ways can be used to mass deploy the Zoom Desktop Client for Windows 10 devices. In this post, I will cover the Zoom application MSI deployment and installation using ConfigMgr. More details about Group Policy Options for the Windows Desktop […]

Let’s explore the ConfigMgr Client Action called Software Updates Scan Cycle in more detail. Users and admins can initiate the Software Update (a.k.a. patching) scan cycle to speed up troubleshooting of patching-related scenarios. I explained the software update deployment and evaluation cycle in the previous post. However, it’s also essential to understand ConfigMgr Client Component […]

Let’s explore the ConfigMgr Client Action called Software Updates Deployment Evaluation Cycle in more detail. Users and admins can initiate the Software Update (a.k.a. patching) deployment evaluation cycle to speed up troubleshooting of patching-related scenarios. I explained the machine policy request and evaluation cycle in the previous post. However, it’s also essential to understand ConfigMgr […]

This post shows how to Fix SCCM Client-Side Patching or Software Update Issues and provides Troubleshooting Tips. Let’s go through ConfigMgr Software update troubleshooting Tips and fix Installation Issues and backend Processes via the Update Deployment Agent component (UpdateDeployment.log). I tried to give you an overview of the SCCM patching process using the Update Deployment […]

Let’s understand how to Fix ConfigMgr Power BI Report Unexpected Error. I could not connect to the Power BI Report server from the Power BI desktop app or the Power BI Reporting server. I have already completed the integration with Power BI Reporting Server and SCCM. However, I could not access the reporting server URL(s). […]

Learn more about Intune Update Management with the Patch Connect Plus solution. Released in 2011, Microsoft Intune was seen as a much-needed and promising alternative to traditional on-premise systems management. However, with the announcement of Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM), Microsoft took a stride forward in unifying on-premise and cloud endpoint management, thus allowing all existing […]

Let’s quickly look at the AVD Workspace URL and Microsoft Store Remote Desktop App. You can log in to the AVD workspace using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. Different client versions, including your mobile smartphone, can run on almost any device. I also shared some quick tips about the Remote Desktop “Preview” app from the […]

Let’s understand the ConfigMgr Client Action called Machine Policy Request & Evaluation Cycle in more detail. Users/admins can initiate the Machine Policy Request & Evaluation Cycle to speed up inventory during troubleshooting scenarios from Windows 10 clients. In this post, I will cover the details of this action on the client side. I explained the […]

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 […]