Anoop C Nair

Let’s check how to perform SCCM Client Upgrade Promote Pre-Production Client to Production. This is my second (2nd) post on the SCCM education series. I have received a couple of queries about the Promote Pre-Production Client option on my SCCM upgrade post. This post replies to those queries and doubts about promoting the pre-production SCCM […]

Let us learn the SCCM Console Beginners Guide | ConfigMgr. This is my first post on the SCCM Educational Post series. I will provide more information about the “SCCM Educational post series” in upcoming posts. If you are a newbie to SCCM, these are important guidelines. The details of SCCM Console nodes or buttons will […]

In this post, I will cover the end-user experience of Windows 10 Co-Management. I have a series of posts on this topic, and this is the last post in that series.  Microsoft is still making design changes in co-management topics, which are expected to become more interesting in later versions of SCCM. I wrote all […]

Let’s discuss How to Deploy SCCM Client via Intune Co-Management. We can install the SCCM client using Intune in a co-management scenario. You can create a Mobile app in Intune with the latest SCCM client package and deploy the app to Windows 10 devices that you want to co-manage. This post will cover the SCCM Client […]

Let’s discuss SCCM Driver Management Guide Best Practices ConfigMgr. SCCM Driver Management strategy is critical for each organization. This post will help you download an eBook with an end-to-end SCCM driver management guide for beginners in the IT Pros world. As I mentioned in my AutoPilot post, I am not very skilled at OS deployment […]

Let’s learn how to Setup SCCM Co-Management to Offload Workloads to Intune. Windows 10 co-management is a dual management capability available with the Windows 10 1709 version (Fall Creators Update) and later. Co-management is the bridge between traditional management and modern management. This post will show how to set up SCCM Co-Management to offload 7 […]

Microsoft SCCM product group released a new preview version, 1806. I have noticed that every TP version before the SCCM production version has several features that are not present in other TP versions. SCCM TP 1806 has been released with 13 new capabilities. My favourite one is the ability to Offload Office 365 workload to […]

SCCM HTTPS Setup Guide for MP DP SUP Site Systems in co-management and ConfigMgr HTTP-only Client Communication Is Going Out Of Support context. Learn how to set up HTTPS communication for SCCM DP, MP, and SUPs once you have completed the PKI certificate pre-requisite and are ready to configure SCCM MP and SUP site systems […]

SCCM Configure Settings for Client PKI certificates ConfigMgr. Setting up Client PKI certificates is one of the essential steps for HTTPS communication from CMG to MP/SUP. The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a comprehensive system that includes hardware, software, policies, processes, and procedures for establishing, managing, distributing, utilizing, securing, and revoking digital certificates and public […]

Let’s learn how to Setup SCCM ConfigMgr Co-Management Video Tutorials. I have several posts related to co-management scenarios and implementation. In this post, I have compiled all Co-Management Video Tutorials in one place for easy access. All these videos were recorded with the SCCM CB 1802 production version. I don’t think I could share all […]

ConfigMgr SCCM Setup Co-Management CMG Azure Cloud Services. The Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) provides a simple way to manage SCCM clients online. As the SCCM CMG continues to evolve, it is important to stay updated with the latest version to take advantage of the continuously enhanced features. The CMG is a PaaS (Platform As A […]

Let us learn about the ConfigMgr CMPivot Tool SCCM Subset of the Azure Log Analytics. Who said SMS (slow-moving software)? SCCM is anymore a slow-moving software. SCCM moves as fast as Azure. Now, SCCM has better speed than Microsoft Intune (my SCCM love takes precedence here). Reporting and live status of managed machines. Most of SCCM’s […]

Let us learn about the SCCM 1805 ConfigMgr Generated Certificate for HTTP Communication. I have upgraded the SCCM technical preview lab to 1805. SCCM 1804 is the baseline version of the SCCM technical preview. If you still don’t have SCCM TP lab, you can download SCCM 1804 from the evaluation portal and start playing around with new […]

Let’s learn how to SCCM Windows 10 OSD Best Practices with ConfigMgr. Windows 10 OSD and migration are today’s hot topics. ConfigMgr/SCCM Operating System Deployment (OSD) is a complex topic that requires careful consideration, especially when security is a top concern. I think all organizations have started Windows 10 projects. If not, they might already […]

Let’s learn how to Reset Windows 10 and Fix Operating System Related Issues. Windows 10 1803 can reinstall the OS with or without removing the personal files from the device. I recommend keeping all personal files in cloud storage instead of the machine’s local hard disk. There could be many reasons to rese, reinstall,l, or […]

Key Takeaways Windows Autopilot Devices Dynamic Groups with Microsoft Entra ID and Intune! In the previous post, we discussed the basics of Windows AutoPilot deployment. In this post, we will focus on a practical enterprise scenario: creating Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) dynamic device groups for Windows Autopilot devices and using them with Microsoft […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let’s quickly check Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements to get a free upgrade to Windows 11 using the Windows 11 PC Health Check App. Is it possible to fix the issue? Can this PC run Windows 11? For some devices, resolve the problem related to Windows 11 support. Using the PC Health Check app, you […]