Anoop C Nair

This is a quick post announcing the Amazon Voucher Giveaway winners. Congratulations to all four winners!! Thank you all for participating, and good luck with the next giveaway. I have announced a simple contest to win Amazon vouchers in the following post “Office 365/Microsoft 365: The Essential Companion Guide.” Thank you, Altaro, for sponsoring this […]

This post will show the difference in Windows 10 1909 deployment or update. The screenshots of this post are taken from Vivek Singh Gaur’s Microsoft Ignite session. More details about the session and recording are available in the section below. Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 have the same core operating system and system files. […]

Let’s review the details about Windows Autopilot updates in this blog post. The screenshots are from Michael Niehaus and Tanvir Ahmed’s Ignite session slides and demos. Windows Autopilot streamlines the process of setting up and pre-configuring new devices, making them ready for immediate use. This powerful tool can easily deploy Windows PCs or HoloLens 2 […]

Let’s discuss Intune Guided Scenarios with Policy Set Templates Help Admins MEM. I learned more about Intune-guided scenarios from the Ignite session hosted by Paul Mayfield, Terrell Cox, and Micro-Scott. A guided scenario is a personalized sequence of steps tailored to address a particular end-to-end use case. These scenarios are typically constructed based on the […]

Intune policy sets give a user-friendly experience to Intune admins. The screenshots are taken from the Ignite session slides and demos by Paul Mayfield, Terrell Cox, and Micro-Scott. More details about the session details and recording are in the below section of the post. Index Intune Policy Sets Intune Policy Set Configurations Select the following […]

Let us learn about Intune Endpoint Security Policies and Microsoft Endpoint Manager Updates. Sneak peek of Microsoft Endpoint Manager security topics discussed in the section hosted by Paul Mayfield, Terrell Cox, and Micro-Scott. You can utilize Intune endpoint security policies to manage device security settings effectively. Each endpoint security policy can support one or more […]

Key Takeaways Microsoft Intune reports help IT teams understand what is happening with devices in their organization. Instead of checking each device manually, administrators can use reports to quickly see the overall status of laptops, desktops, and mobile devices from one central dashboard. List of Intune Default Reports Reporting Strategies Advanced Reporting options The Microsoft […]

Let’s check the Mobile device management options with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM). Intune Enrollment options(iOS, Android, macOS Mobile Enrollment) are discussed in the Ignite 2019 sessions. More details about the Microsoft Ignite sessions are given below. Index Android Enrollment Options Intune Data Protection Policies Fully Managed Android Device Android OEM Configuration Options – Fully Managed […]

Let’s learn the Basics of Windows Dynamic Update Explained Update Management. This is the key takeaway from Windows Dynamic Update. I was not close to this topic until this point. The session with Steve DiAcetis was very useful in helping me understand the basics of Windows 10 Dynamic Update (DU). Get updates, drivers, and optional […]

MSIX updates from Microsoft Ignite by John Vintzel. He covered loads of stuff in his demon-filled session! All the screenshots are taken from the session demo and presentation. More details about MSIX sessions are given below. Index Introduction – MSIX updates MSIX Troubleshooting the Container MSIX Management Using PowerShell MSIX Support Packaging Tool Vendors Available […]

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD): End User Experience and Availability Updates. These are the details from the Microsoft Ignite 2019 AVD update sessions on Day 1. All the screenshots are taken from session slides and demos. Microsoft initially announced Azure Virtual Desktop in September 2018. It was available as a public preview in March 2019 and […]

In this post, we will delve into the upcoming updates to Microsoft certifications and exams, as revealed at Microsoft Ignite 2019. Microsoft continues investing in role-based training and certifications. Users will find a new certification type and speciality and eight new Microsoft Certifications. This will cover a range of skills and concepts needed for specific […]

Sneak peek of Brad Anderson’s session Modern management: How/why you do it now (Ignite 2019). All the screenshots are taken from his demo and slides. NOTE! – I have updated the post to include other sessions linked below. Ignite 2019 Coverage Microsoft Endpoint Management SCCM Intune Windows Microsoft Move to Modern Management. The real-world experience […]

Let’s discuss the Microsoft Intune Product Family in this post. Microsoft does not offer a product called Microsoft Endpoint Manager because it recently changed its brand name to Microsoft Intune. SCCM or ConfigMgr and Intune will be rebranded during MS Ignite 2019. In Ignite 2022, Microsoft changed the UEM brand name to Microsoft Intune. Thus, […]

Great news is coming out of Microsoft Ignite 2019. The most exciting announcements for me are Azure Quantum computer initiatives, AVD on-premises options using Azure Stack Hub, and Qualys vulnerability scans for Azure VMs (Azure Updates). After two years of announcement, Microsoft released Azure Virtual Desktop for On-prem with Azure Stack HCI. More details are […]

There are exciting Azure AD announcements. Microsoft announced new tools (Azure AD Connect Cloud) and Azure AD secure hybrid access with partners like Citrix, Akamai, and Zscaler. Entitlements management for Azure Active Directory is Generally Available now! Microsoft is rapidly introducing new features across its major platforms, focusing on improved cloud computing and productivity. At […]

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 […]