Anoop C Nair

Let’s see how to fix SCCM Report Server Cannot Open a Connection to the Report Server Database Error. Configuration Manager has rich capabilities for collecting large amounts of information from endpoints. Once collected, this information is stored in the ConfigMgr SQL DB and retrieved through SSRS reports. You can refer to the video tutorial about […]

Learn more about the ConfigMgr Delete Aged Cloud Management Gateway Traffic Data maintenance task. This task is enabled by default on all site servers except the secondary server and is unavailable for secondary servers. SCCM CB also uses the SQLTaskStatus table to store predefined maintenance task results. Don’t use tables to create custom reports; instead, use SQL […]

This post contains ConfigMgr 2010 Version Details. You can check the version details of the Configuration Manager 2010 client. ConfigMgr 2010 is Generally Available now without an opt-in version script. Microsoft released the SCCM opt-in version of 2010 on Nov 30th, 2020. I have already published a step-by-step guide for the ConfigMgr 2010 production release. You […]

Let’s learn about the SCCM Secondary Server Upgrade process. I have already explained how to upgrade the primary server to the 2010 version. Make sure you have all the prerequisites in place. ConfigMgr 2010 is Generally Available now. You don’t have to run the opt-in version script to make the 2010 version available in the console. I have […]

Today, I will explore AVD Management with Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, AVD, and Windows Virtual Desktop. I spoke at a global AVD event (Microsoft meets Community: Windows virtual Desktop virtual event 3rd XXL edition) on the 11th of December about AVD Management with Intune. In this post, I share details about the presentation and Windows […]

Fix ConfigMgr Console Feature Update Task Retry Operation Error | SCCM | Configuration Manager. Let’s see how to Fix the ConfigMgr Console Feature Update Task Retry Operation Error. In this post, we will try to fix the error that occurred when I tried to upgrade the ConfigMgr console to the latest version on the primary […]

Today, I want to share the exciting news that ConfigMgr 2010 is Generally Available via SCCM, Endpoint Manager, and Configuration Manager. ConfigMgr 2010 is Generally Available now. You don’t have to run the opt-in version script to make the 2010 version available in the console. Microsoft released the SCCM opt-in version of 2010 on Nov 30th, […]

Let’s try to understand How to deploy Microsoft Store Apps Using ConfigMgr. Microsoft Store for Business allows organizations to automatically sync Microsoft Store apps and make them available for ConfigMgr admins. Configuration Manager can manage Microsoft Store for Business and Education applications on devices running Windows 10 or later, as long as they have the Configuration Manager client installed. […]

Let’s concentrate on the Console Notification Option in Action for ConfigMgr 2010 | ConfigMgr. In the ConfigMgr console, you can receive Push Messages. After installing ConfigMgr 2010, I received a notification alert in the SCCM console. In this post, I share my first experience with notification. The 2010 version makes the notifications more readable and […]

This post covers SCCM 2006 Revised Update Rollup Hotfix KB4575789 ConfigMgr. After installing KB4578605, the ConfigMgr Console has a known issue. The console terminated unexpectedly, and Microsoft released another KB4575786 to fix this issue. Another issue related to SCCM 2006 HFRU is that Co-management Enrollment Takes Longer. This KB4575787 is a standalone Out-of-Band Hotfix update that should be applied to […]

Today, I will explain the SCCM 2010 Workaround to Delete Collections Issue ConfigMgr. Microsoft highlighted one of the SCCM 2010‘s known issues. Let’s learn more about the workaround to the Collection Deletion Issue and read about the collection deletion issue with the latest Configuration Manager production version. Only the full administrator can delete the collections […]

Let’s go through the HTMD Meetup, Telegram, WhatsApp, Community Links | Groups, and join the online community. Most importantly, the terms of use for these HTMD groups (including LinkedIn and Facebook groups managed by the HTMD community). The HTMD blog (How to Manage Devices) provides step-by-step guides for device management admins and shares the latest […]

Let’s quickly look at the Top five new features of SCCM 2010 (a.k.a. ConfigMgr). Microsoft released the latest version of Configuration Manager 2010 on November 30, 2020. The latest release, version 2010 of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager’s current branch, incorporates fixes and feature enhancements to improve performance and user experience. The following are my top […]

SCCM Server Upgrade to 2010 | ConfigMgr | Guide | Step-by-Step. Microsoft released the latest version of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 2010. The 2010 version of ConfigMgr is generally available now (announced on December 11th) as an Opt-in version. This step-by-step guide provides all the details required to perform an SCCM Server Upgrade to 2010. In the previous […]

Today, I will explore creating Microsoft Store Apps in SCCM application. Microsoft Store for Business enables organizations to make store applications available to SCCM admins automatically. This guide teaches you how to find, acquire, manage, and distribute free and paid store apps to ConfigMgr and deploy them to Windows 10 devices. Make sure you have […]

Let’s see what I will cover as a speaker in the Microsoft AVD Community event XXL Edition. This post announces Microsoft meets Community: Azure Virtual Desktop XXL Edition. We will also see how to register and book your seats for this AVD event. Index Host – Microsoft AVD Community Event Schedule Register Speaker -Microsoft AVD […]

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 […]