Anoop C Nair

Windows 10 Accelerator Program Session at BITPro Event. This is my last post of this year. Suppose anything super exciting comes my way until 1 January 2018. On the 16th of December, we had a very successful event at Bangalore IT Pro.  We had sessions on Windows AutoPilot, SCCM, Intune, Azure AD, and Terraform. I have already posted about BITPro events […]

As David James mentioned in his tweet, SCCM’s summary of 2017 includes three production releases (SCCM CB 1702, 1706, and 1710). There have been 12 Tech Preview releases of SCCM CB, hundreds of new features, 14k code check-ins, and bug fixes, and now managing more than 100 million endpoints. In this post, we will learn […]

Let’s discuss how to Download, Install, and Configure MDT 8450 SCCM Configuration Manager ConfigMgr. I downloaded Microsoft DeploymentToolkit_x64.MSI and installed it on the SCCM CB lab environment. MDT 8450 is available in 32—and 64-bit versions.  This version (build 6.3.8450.1000) of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit requires a Windows 10 ADK build. This post will show you […]

Let’s discuss the Video Guide Windows Server 2016 Backup Solution from Veeam. Veeam offers a backup and restore solution for Microsoft Windows devices. Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows can take servers, desktops, and laptop backups. Previously, this solution was known as “Veeam Endpoint Backup“. This post will show a Video Guide on Veeam’s Windows Server […]

SCCM Intune Architecture Decision Making Tips and Sample Diagram Configuration Manager ConfigMgr. This post discusses high-level (generalized) design decisions. The most common design decision I have seen is discussed below. I must warn you that this design decision won’t suit all scenarios. This post will see SCCM Intune architecture decision-making tips and sample diagrams. A […]

Let’s learn about the Bangalore IT Pro User Group Event for SCCM Intune Professionals. We are arranging an in-person event in Bangalore. This is a full-day event for SCCM and Intune professionals. The Bangalore IT Pro event is scheduled for 16th Dec 2017. There is a couple of Azure AD and Azure with Terraform sessions. […]

SCCM CB DMPDownloader Troubleshooting with State Messages. SCCM state messages help to troubleshoot updates and service-related issues. The DMP downloader is the component that downloads the source files of SCCM CB updates. The following is the list of SCCM CB DMP Downloader State Messages. SCCM State messages are sent using a messaging system built into […]

Let’s learn about Intune Decrypt Files Protected by WIP Policy. Windows Information Protection (WIP) is Microsoft’s accidental Data Leakage protection solution. WIP is fully supported in Windows 10 anniversary edition (1607) and later versions. This post will see more details about the Decrypt Files Protected Intune SCCM WIP Policy. Certificates Details – Intune/SCCM WIP Policies – Encrypting File […]

Let’s learn Office 365 Monitoring and Dashboards in SCOM OpsMgr Operation Manager. Office 365 is a SaaS solution by Microsoft. As of the last report, there were 24.9 million total subscribers, confirming that many people use Office 365 to help manage their businesses. I have always wondered whether organizations need a monitoring solution for Office […]

Are you a Lazy Microsoft Intune Admin? Do you don’t want to type portal.azure.com and click on Intune Blade? Here are some shortcuts for lazy admins like me. 🙂 These are some short URLs for the Intune console that are easy to remember. These are nothing but URL shortening. This post will show more Short URLs […]

Let’s discuss the Overview of Windows 10 and Windows 11 Co-Management with Intune and SCCM. Co-management is another buzzword in the device management world. What is co-management? Windows 10 or Windows 11 co-management is a dual management (with SCCM and Intune) capability available with the Windows 10 1709 version (Fall Creators Update). Co-management is the […]

Microsoft SCCM team released the latest production version 1710 of SCCM/ConfigMgr. The version is published as an opt-in option. This SCCM 1710 production version release won’t show automatically in your SCCM console. This release is called the Fast Ring production release of SCCM 1710. This post will see “SCCM 1710 New Features Overview Plus Upgrade […]

This post will discuss how FIX CBB Ring Devices are Getting CB Updates Intune Windows 10 Update Rings. Are you an early adaptor of Intune? Intune custom policies configured using CSPs are very helpful in most scenarios. But you can get into trouble with some custom CSPs if you don’t update them promptly. This post […]

This post and video tutorial will cover the SCCM CB preview 1711 upgrade and new features. This is not a production version of SCCM CB. Hence, we are not supposed to install this version in production environments. SCCM CB 1711 is the preview version and should be installed only in a lab environment. The preview […]

Let’s discuss the Intune Android Work SCEP Certificate Deployment Issue. SCEP certificate deployment for Intune-managed Android for Work devices is tricky. This process is similar to that of iOS. However, because of “Android for Work” containerization, confirming whether the SCEP certificate is successfully delivered to the device is a bit tricky. This post details the […]

Let’s learn how to set up SCCM Azure AD User Discovery ConfigMgr. The Azure Active Directory user discovery feature was added to SCCM in 1706 and later versions. Azure AD user discovery helps deploy applications to Azure AD users. It enables the deployment of apps to AAD users in a co-management scenario.  Azure AD User […]

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 […]