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Let’s understand the ConfigMgr Client Action called Hardware Inventory Collection Cycle in more detail. Users/admins can initiate the Cycle to speed up inventory as part of troubleshooting scenarios from Windows 10 clients. In this post, I will cover the details of this action on the client side. In the previous post, I explained the application […]

Let’s understand the ConfigMgr Client Action called Discovery Data Collection Cycle (Heartbeat Discovery). The users/admins can initiate the Discovery Data Collection Cycle to speed up the discovery cycle as part of troubleshooting scenarios from Windows 10 clients. In this post, I will cover the details of this action on the client side. In the previous […]

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Let’s understand the ConfigMgr Client Action called Application Deployment Evaluation Cycle in more detail. Users/admins can initiate the app deployment evaluation cycle to speed up application evaluation as part of troubleshooting scenarios from Windows 10 clients and the admin console. In this post, I will cover the details of this action on the client side. […]

Let’s have a quick look at ConfigMgr Client Component Status in detail. You can use the Components tab of the Configuration Manager client application – Configuration Manager Properties to view the installed, disabled, and enabled components on a Windows 10 computer. The component tab displays the status and version of the components that ConfigMgr (a.k.a […]

Let’s learn about SCCM Software Center vs. ConfigMgr Client Applet | Differences. Windows 10 doesn’t have a built-in ConfigMgr client. You must install the Configuration Manager client application to manage Windows 10 devices. Once the client is installed on a device, you can manage that device from the ConfigMgr server side. You will also learn […]

This blog post will explain the Best Way to Uninstall SCCM Client. You can remove the ConfigMgr client from Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs. Let’s understand how to uninstall the SCCM client (How to Remove ConfigMgr Client) from a Windows 10 or 11 device. SCCM Client agent removal and cleanup is the most challenging […]

Let’s understand how to fix the SCCM Third-Party Updates Trust Failed Issue. Recently, I have seen an issue with third-party software update syncs. Some of the syncs are failing with TRUST-related errors. I tried initiating the sync manually without any success. In this post, we’ll find out how to fix this issue. The step-by-step guide […]

Let’s understand how ConfigMgr can help configure Allow User Proxy for Software Update Scans. Microsoft announced changes to WSUS with HTTP Communications and proxy with the Windows 10 September 2020 update. Microsoft recommends having an HTTPS connection between (a secured connection) required for software update scans (SCCM and WSUS). You don’t have to read this […]

Let’s discuss the ConfigMgr Collection View Relationships Graph. You can better understand the ConfigMgr collection dependency relationships with the view relationships graph. Microsoft introduced a new feature to represent collection relationships in a graphical format with version 2010. You can view dependency relationships between collections in a relationship graph. This new feature makes impact analysis […]

In this post, let’s understand ConfigMgr Scenario Health Checks. With the 2010 version of SCCM, the health check of some specific scenarios can be performed from the console. This mainly helps to monitor the health of end-to-end scenarios. Let’s look at the tasks included in each supported scenario check. It helps to simulate activities to […]

Check the default ConfigMgr ConfigMgr Reports Application Package Distribution | Default | SCCM. Configuration Manager SSRS includes sixty-one (61) out-of-box Application, Package, and distribution-related reports. Other useful hardware-related reports outside of ConfigMgr Application, Package, and Distribution-related default reports. Also, you can learn How to Launch ConfigMgr Reports from the previous post here. You can also create custom reports if you are […]

Let’s check the default ConfigMgr Reports Site Infrastructure Related. Thirty-three (33) out-of-box Site Infrastructure reports are available as part of Configuration Manager SSRS reports. There are other helpful software update-related reports outside ConfigMgr Site Infrastructure Related Reports. Also, you can learn How to Launch ConfigMgr Reports from the previous post here. You can also create custom reports if you […]

In this post, let’s understand ConfigMgr Scenario Health Checks. With the 2010 version of SCCM, the health check of some specific scenarios can be performed from the console. This mainly helps to monitor the health of end-to-end scenarios. Let’s look at the tasks included in each supported scenario check. It helps to simulate activities to […]

Let’s check the default ConfigMgr Reports Power Management. Eighteen(18) out-of-box power management reports are available as part of Configuration Manager SSRS reports. You can learn more about creating and applying power plans in Configuration Manager. There are other helpful software update-related reports outside ConfigMgr Power Management Reports. Also, you can learn How to Launch ConfigMgr Reports from the […]

Let’s discuss the Simplification and Automation Powered by 1E Nomad Peer-to-Peer Technologies. Simplification and Automation are two key adoption factors in the modern workplace. ConfigMgr (a.k.a SCCM) has already started the journey of cloud adoption, simplification, and modernization. Let’s examine the power of 1E Peer-to-Peer Technologies to simplify and automate your workplace investments and see […]

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 […]