Anoop C Nair

SCCM is expired. What are the options to fix the issue? My SCCM preview version expired, and I wanted to get back on track with SCCM preview versions. One SCCM Preview version is valid only for 90 days or 3 months. This version should NOT be installed in the production environment. The SCCM preview version supports a […]

Let’s discuss the Intune Read-Only Admin and Scoped Admin Console Experience. This post continues my previous post Intune Admin RBAC Implementation Guide, with Scope tags and Scope groups. This post will teach you the Intune read-only admin experience after implementing the Role-Based Access Control(RBAC) solution with scope tags and scope groups.  Intune Read-Only users can manage […]

Let’s learn how to Install the Office 365 ProPlus Client Package | SCCM |ConfigMgr. The latest version of SCCM makes the creation of Office 365 ProPlus Client packages accessible. In this post, you will learn how to create an Office 365 ProPlus client application. I have already created a video tutorial to explain the process […]

Let’s check how to Install SCCM Console on Remote Windows 10 Windows 11 Devices. The SCCM admin console is always installed on the CAS or a primary site server. You can also install the console on Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices. The SCCM current branch doesn’t support installing more than a single Admin console […]

Let us learn about How to Install Configure Backup Hyper-V VMs with Altaro VM Backup. I use Altaro VM Backup to back up the SCCM lab environment. One of VM Backup’s key features is its capability to provide a fast, affordable, high-performance backup and replication solution. It offers active, efficient performance with healthy features. In […]

Intune scope tags help you delegate administrative access by providing a filtered view of securable objects in the Intune admin center. Using scope tags, you can ensure that administrators only see and manage the devices, policies, apps, and profiles assigned to them, enabling role-based administration, improved security, and better operational separation within Microsoft Intune. Microsoft […]

In this post, I want to explore Intune Remote Assistance for Managed Windows Devices. iOS, Windows, and Android Devices managed by Intune can be administered remotely using TeamViewer.  TeamViewer has options integrated with Intune. This TeamViewer integration gives an out-of-the-box experience from the Intune console. TeamViewer integration with Intune helps IT Pro provide remote assistance […]

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 […]

Let’s understand more about Windows 10 Security Enhancements and Security Survey. Last week Microsoft released Windows 10 1809 (and paused). This post will give you an overview of Windows 10 1809 security enhancements. Also, you would be able to learn more details about security surveys and the need for automation efforts in the security operations […]

Windows Autopilot deployment Scenarios and upcoming features are announced in Ignite 2018. This post is based on the two sessions, BRK3014 and BRK3015, by Tanvir Ahmed and Michael Niehaus. Windows Autopilot service is a set of technologies that simplifies and automates the Windows Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE experience). New Windows Autopilot capabilities and expanded partner support simplify modern device […]

Let’s discuss the Advantages of Using Cloud Attached SCCM and Intune. This post is based on what is new in the SCCM (BRK3035) ignite session by Rob York and Dune Desormeaux (also Jeffrey, Karim, and Avi). If you have not seen the recording, I would highly recommend watching the session recording. I will cover my notes […]

Tired of selecting the applicable Third-party Updates manually? Microsoft SCCM has been around the block for nearly 25 years. It might have been hard for admins to get the initial streak, but it has become a good patching solution for Microsoft applications once learned. The SCCM technical community has been vocal about the issues of third-party […]

Today, I will explain how to Raise Premier Support Case for Intune. Microsoft is moving the Premier Support case request for Intune into the Azure Portal. If your organization has a premier support contract with Microsoft, you should log in to the Azure portal to raise a premier support case for Intune issues. This post […]

Let us learn about the Windows Server 2019 Webinar to Learn about the New Server OS. Windows Server 2019 is set to get its full release with Microsoft Ignite just around the corner, and the signs look good. Do you already check out Windows Server 2019? You can’t do this checking unless you’re part of […]

Let’s learn How to Block Personal Windows Devices Enrollment and other details about Enrollment restrictions. Options. After a long wait, now you can block Windows personal devices from enrolling into Microsoft Intune. Microsoft rolled out these restriction options for all Intune tenants. I have a previous post from Jan 2017 to learn how to restrict […]

Let us discuss How to Cancel Azure Subscription and Create New One. I used Azure Pay as You Go subscription to test SCCM CMG and Co-management. I would admit that it was not a good decision. I spend around 550 USD only for testing SCCM CMG and Co-management in four months. In this post, you […]

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 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 […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable Alternate Error Pages (AlternateErrorPagesEnabled) in Microsoft Edge. This is a Microsoft Edge policy that allows Edge to connect to a web service. This will help generate URLs and provide search suggestions for problems like DNS errors. The Microsoft 365 Admin Center enables administrators to manage settings through Microsoft products, including […]