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Anoop C Nair

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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.

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ConfigMgr Optimization Options for Remote Workers | SCCM | VPN

Let’s learn more about ConfigMgr Optimization Options for Remote Workers. Microsoft introduced a new set of ConfigMgr Management Insights called Optimize for Remote Workers. The new set of management insights is only available with the SCCM production version 2006. SCCM Patch Software Update Deployment Process Guide ->Starting in version SCCM 1806, deploy software updates to […]

October 27, 2020 · 3 min read
SCCM

Deactivate Office Install Fix Install Limit Reached Already Error

Deactivate Office Install Fix Install Limit Reached Already Error. Let’s review how to deactivate the Office installation and fix the install limit reached error for the Microsoft Office 365 enterprise app. I encountered this issue with my test account and want to address it. Microsoft Office is a versatile suite of computer applications designed to […]

October 26, 2020 · 3 min read
SCCM

ConfigMgr Client Logs Details | SCCM

Let’s analyze the ConfigMgr client logs from the Windows 10 device. Understanding the log file structure from the client side is essential for the initial troubleshooting of the SCCM Tenant attachment. In Microsoft Configuration Manager, various client and site server components generate individual log files to record detailed process information. These logs contain valuable data […]

October 23, 2020 · 9 min read
SCCM

ConfigMgr CMPivot Improvements | SCCM 2006 Additional Features

Hi, Today, I am explaining the ConfigMgr CMPivot Improvements with version 2006. The architecture of CMPivot is based on fast-channel notification. CMPivot is a new in-console and standalone utility in ConfigMgr that now provides access to your environment’s real-time device state. CMPivot is a feature that allows you to efficiently evaluate the current state of […]

October 22, 2020 · 3 min read
SCCM

Install ConfigMgr Applications from Intune Portal | Admin Center

Now, you can check ConfigMgr applications from Intune Portal (a.k.a Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center). Let’s check a new tenant-attached ConfigMgr Applications feature made available with the release of ConfigMgr 2006. The Microsoft Intune family of products is an integrated solution for managing all types of devices. Configuration Manager and Intune have been combined into a single console […]

October 21, 2020 · 5 min read
SCCM

ConfigMgr VPN Boundary Setup Process Explained | SCCM

ConfigMgr VPN boundary is the new functionality introduced in the ConfigMgr 2006 version. The new boundary type introduced with Configuration Manager 2006 is VPN. This helps the SCCM admin to support remote working scenarios more efficiently. We have already learned how to create Boundaries and boundary Groups in ConfigMgr. What will happen when someone accidentally […]

October 20, 2020 · 6 min read
SCCM

Change SCCM Client Software Update Point SUP | ConfigMgr

Change SCCM Client Software Update Point SUP | ConfigMgr. Let’s check how to change the SCCM client software update point from the admin console. This feature requires the client to be presented with multiple SUPs from Management Point. A software update point (SUP) is a crucial component in the Configuration Manager (SCCM) ecosystem. Its interfacing […]

October 16, 2020 · 3 min read
SCCM

Recover Secondary Site Fix SCCM Secondary Server Recovery Failed Issue | ConfigMgr

Let’s check how to fix the SCCM secondary server recovery failed issue (a.k.a. Recover Secondary Site). I got this issue while installing a hotfix on the configuration manager’s secondary site server. You can check the Show Install Status wizard, which shows that the replication between the secondary and primary is not active. Secondary sites are […]

October 15, 2020 · 8 min read
SCCM

SCCM Secondary Server Hotfix Installation Guide | ConfigMgr

Let’s find out the method SCCM Secondary Server Hotfix Installation details. The SCCM hotfixes won’t automatically install on ConfigMgr secondary servers. A hotfix is a fast solution that addresses a bug or defect and usually bypasses the regular software development process. It is generally used for high-priority or severe bugs needing immediate correction, such as […]

October 14, 2020 · 4 min read
SCCM

Check SCCM Secondary Server Hotfix Installation Status

Let’s quickly determine the SCCM secondary server hotfix installation status with an SQL query. It’s difficult to determine whether the ConfigMgr secondary server installed the latest hotfix. Before discussing the details of the SQL query that can help you determine the status of the hotfix installation, let’s understand the real issue. You can check the […]

October 13, 2020 · 3 min read
SCCM

Lenovo Update Catalog V3 for SCCM | Third-Party Updates

Let’s understand Lenovo Update Catalog V3 for SCCM and learn more about the details of the third-party updates feature in your ConfigMgr environment. ConfigMgr 1806 or later versions can enable third-party updates (without SCUP integration). Previously, deploying third-party software updates with SCCM involved using SCUP. However, advancements have eliminated the need for SCUP in this […]

October 9, 2020 · 6 min read
SCCM

SCCM Tenant Attach Troubleshooting Issues via Logs | ConfigMgr

Let’s understand the ConfigMgr Tenant Attach Troubleshooting Issues via Logs, and Tenant Attach Background Process Walkthrough via Log files. You can initiate many client actions from the Intune portal without connecting to the ConfigMgr console. In this post, I will use a CMPivot query as an example to understand the background process using SCCM logs. […]

October 8, 2020 · 7 min read
SCCM

Run CMPivot Queries from Intune Portal | SCCM | ConfigMgr

today, I will explain how to execute CMPivot queries from the Intune admin center. Microsoft Intune simplifies running CMPivot queries on tenant-attached devices and evaluating their status in your environment. Let’s check a new tenant-attached CMPivot feature made available with the release of ConfigMgr 2006. Now, you can check the options to Run CMPivot Queries […]

October 7, 2020 · 5 min read
SCCM

Office 365 is now Microsoft 365

When Office 365 changed to Microsoft 365, the license agreement for the Office application was updated. I needed to review and agree to the new terms during this change because Microsoft rebranded Office 365 to Microsoft 365. The rebranding of Office 365 to MS 365 in April 2020 marked a significant shift, highlighting the broader […]

October 7, 2020 · 3 min read
SCCM

Enable SCCM Resource Explorer from Intune Portal | ConfigMgr

You can now check SCCM resource explorer from Intune Portal (a.k.a. Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin centre). Let’s check out the new tenant attached Resource Explorer feature made available with the release of ConfigMgr 2006. Let’s revise the details about the resource explorer from the ConfigMgr console. At the bottom of this post, we will see more […]

October 6, 2020 · 4 min read
AVD

AVD RDP Settings Options Available in Azure Portal

This is a quick post to share the great news about the AVD RDP settings options in the Azure portal: this is an RD setting option only available for the AVD ARMs version (not available for the classic version). This article explains the custom RDP properties of an AVD host pool, including connection information, session […]

October 6, 2020 · 9 min read