Anoop C Nair

Let’s explore the Beginners Guide to Setup Windows Autopilot Deployment. Windows Autopilot is the buzzword; most device management folks talk about Windows Autopilot or Microsoft Autopilot. I don’t know whether Autopilot will replace OSD, but learning a new technology is always good for IT Pros like me. This blog has several posts about Windows Autopilot […]

Today, I will explore Patching WSUS Offline Tool Keep Windows Machines Updated Software Updates Windows Update. The WSUS Offline tool lets you update lab machines running Windows 10, Server 2016, or Office 2016. You download Microsoft update only once from the internet and then use the WSUS Offline Tool to install it on all the […]

Let’s learn how to Set up Co-Management Cloud DP Azure Blob Storage. A Cloud-based Distribution Point (CDP) is an SCCM DP hosted in Microsoft Azure. The application packages will be stored in Azure Blob storage. And it is a PaaS (Platform As A Service) solution from Microsoft SCCM. Security Patching of Azure PaaS solution servers is […]

Let’s discuss IT Career Options: IT Pros vs. DevOps vs. Developers Students Learning. Choose the career that you love the most. I studied computer science and selected my job as an IT pro. I learned programming languages like Basic, Fortran, COBOL, and C. However, I chose to be an IT Pro and IT Admin, so […]

Let us learn about the Top 20 SCCM Blogs of the Planet via Feedspot ConfigMgr. One of my super bosses from Paris used to say Bangalore is the IT capital of the world. I’m not sure whether that is true or not. But I’m sure we have more than 1000 (thousand) SCCM admins and a growing […]

Let us learn about SCCM ConfigMgr Setup Co-Management CA PKI Request Export Certificates. I struggled to set up the PKI infrastructure in my lab environment. Setting up PKI infrastructure is not easy for SCCM admins. However, when I tried the method explained in this post, I felt it was straightforward. This post will show how […]

Let us learn about SCCM ConfigMgr Setup Co-Management AAD Connect UPN Suffix Sync Identities to Azure AD. On-prem Active Directory users, groups, etc.. must be synced with Azure AD. This sync is required to have a bridge between traditional & modern management. AAD Connect is a tool for syncing on-prem users and groups with Azure […]

Video Guide SCCM 1804 Preview Version Baseline Media ConfigMgr. Microsoft SCCM team released SCCM 1804 TP (Technical Preview). 1804 is the baseline version of the SCCM technical preview. You can download SCCM 1804 from the evaluation portal. Once the 1802 baseline build is downloaded, you can build a new SCCM infra with 1802. What is the […]

Let us learn about Changes in SCCM Client Support for Windows 10 1803 Configuration Manager. Microsoft released the Windows 10 1803 version, which includes some changes in the SCCM client, ADK support model, and Windows 10 1803 version release. Microsoft also updated the SCCM Client Support for Windows 10 1803 statement. This is a quick […]

Firewall ports and proxy exception requirements are not something you can remove from your checklist while implementing any new infra component. Co-management is not different over here. SCCM Co-management-related components from your on-prem infra must communicate with the cloud components. Hence, Firewall ports are proxy exception planning & documentation is essential. We do not need […]

How to Setup Co-Management—Introduction—Prerequisites? Co-management is a Windows device manageability feature. It’s a solution that bridges traditional to modern management and gives you a path to make the transition using a phased approach. This post is based on the presentation Rajul and I gave at GAB 2018. With Windows 10(1607), you can join a Windows […]

ConfigMgr Download SCCM Baseline Version from Eval Center. SCCM CB Update 2203 is available as an in-console update and baseline version. The SCCM CB 2203 update is available for SCCM sites that run version 1702, 1706, or 1710. SCCM CB 1802 is also known as a baseline version when installing a new site. Download the […]

Download SCCM Intune Azure Presentations BITPro GAB 2018 Overview Configuration Manager. I announced in the previous post that I would speak at Global Azure Bootcamp (GAB) 2018 Bangalore”. We conducted a very successful Global Azure Bootcamp (GAB) with the help of many IT user group communities in Bangalore. The Bangalore IT Pro community hosted 6 […]

Windows Server Hyper-V Containers for IT Pros Windows 10 Tips. Do you know Windows containers? Are containers lightweight virtual machines? No, I don’t think so. Docker is not a container. Is docker container management? I will clear my doubts about containers with a webinar with Microsoft’s Ben Armstrong, the co-creator of Hyper-V. This post will discuss […]

Windows 10 is redefining the way we think about security. It offers improved identity and access control, cloud security integration, and containerization to enhance safety without harming the end-user experience. In this post, we will see Windows 10 1803 (Spring Creators update) Security Enhancements. I will also cover Get Smart on Windows 10 Application Security. […]

Let’s learn how to upgrade the SCUP Environment SCCM System Center Updates Publisher. The new version of SCUP was released a few weeks ago. This post answers the following questions about SCUP Upgrade. I have also created a video tutorial to help us understand how to upgrade the SCUP version to the latest one. Download […]

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 […]