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Anoop C Nair

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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SCCM

SCCM CB Nested Task Sequence PS Detection Method

Let’s discuss the SCCM CB Nested Task Sequence PS Detection Method. SCCM/ConfigMgr preview release 1704 has many exciting features. The video embedded in this post covers all the installation steps and new features. First, I could see some differences in the Updates and Servicing of SCCM CB. The ConfigMgr CB 1704 preview version was available […]

April 24, 2017 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Configure Android Compliance Policies in Microsoft Intune

Key Takeaways Let’s discuss How to Configure Android Compliance Policies in Microsoft Intune. This post will provide more details about planning and implementing the policy. Intune compliance policies are the first step of the protection before giving access to corporate apps and data. Planning and designing compliance policies for Android devices is essential as Android […]

April 20, 2017 · 7 min read
Intune

How to Setup Intune Compliance Policy for Windows 10 Devices

Let’s discuss Setting up an Intune Compliance Policy for Windows 10 Devices. This post will show how to do so. Managing Windows 10 devices is critical in modern device management. Intune compliance policies are the initial safeguard in securing access to corporate applications. These policies help ensure that devices meet predefined security and compliance standards, […]

April 19, 2017 · 4 min read
Intune

Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Intune Compliance Policies for iOS

Key Takeaways Let’s discuss setting up an Intune Compliance Policy for iOS Devices. This post will explain how to do so. An Intune Compliance Policy ensures that iOS devices accessing company data meet specific security standards. Enforcing these policies can help protect your organization’s data from unauthorized access and potential security threats. The organization must […]

April 12, 2017 · 7 min read
SCCM

SCCM Dynamic Collection Query Update Known Issue

Let’s discuss the SCCM Dynamic Collection Query Update Known Issue. SCCM/ConfigMgr dynamic collection query can be evil in some scenarios. It’s straightforward to make mistakes while editing already existing dynamic queries. It’s better with device-based dynamic collections (as it gives a warning pop-up, as seen in the above video!) in the SCCM CB environment. Still, […]

April 11, 2017 · 4 min read
SCCM

How to Recover SCCM Boundaries and Recreate Boundary Groups

Let’s learn how to Recover SCCM Boundaries and Recreate Boundary Groups. What will happen when someone accidentally deletes all your SCCM CB boundaries and boundary groups? Your SCCM infrastructure is useless without boundaries and boundary groups. Once SCCM boundaries are removed, Application deployment, OS deployment, and patching will be impacted. How do we recover from […]

April 10, 2017 · 6 min read
SCCM

SCCM Console Slowness Issues and How to Fix SQL Query Timeout Configuration Manager

Let’s discuss the SCCM Console Slowness Issues and How to Fix SQL Query Timeout Configuration Manager. This post addresses issues that may occur after migrating from SCCM/ConfigMgr SQL 2012 to SQL 2014 or 2016. This issue could be prevalent for SCCM/ConfigMgr Admins once SQL servers are migrated to 2014 or 2016 versions. This is the […]

April 6, 2017 · 6 min read
Intune

Intune Android Device Support for Google Android for Work Enrollment

Let’s discuss Intune Android Device Support for Google Android for Work Enrollment. Google has a list of supported devices with its Android for Work program. But does Google’s list contain all supported devices? I don’t think the list is exclusive and lists all the supported devices. I have tested 2 devices not listed as part of Android […]

April 4, 2017 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Resolve Intune Android for Work Configuration Refresh Error

Let’s discuss how to Resolve Intune Android for Work Configuration Refresh Error. Android for Work configuration is straightforward in most scenarios. I have configured “Android for Work” for several tenants without any issues. Recently, however, I encountered an issue while configuring this in the Intune Silverlight console.  When I click on the configure button to […]

April 3, 2017 · 4 min read
SCCM

SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher

Let’s discuss the SCCM SCUP Third-Party Application Patching System Center Update Publisher. 3rd-party, patching has always been a big headache for SCCM/ConfigMgr Admins because most organizations don’t have a packaging team to handle the 3rd patch packages. Also, it’s not an ideal scenario to put effort into creating patch packages for each third-party application. In […]

March 29, 2017 · 5 min read
SCCM

Feature Comparison Video Between SCCM ConfigMgr CB 1610 and 1702 Configuration Manager

Let’s discuss the Feature Comparison Video Between SCCM ConfigMgr CB 1610 and 1702 Configuration Manager. What essential improvement can I see in the SCCM CB 1702 production console? Are Feedback Balloons everywhere? Yeah, SCCM/ConfigMgr is an excellent product for device management, and there is no competition! Why? This is because of the improvements the product […]

March 28, 2017 · 5 min read
Adaptiva

How to Improve Overall Health of Windows System along with SCCM Client

Let’s discuss how to Improve the Overall Health of Windows System and SCCM Client. SCCM/ConfigMgr is a beast and a proven solution for managing Windows environments efficiently. However, in the SCCM environment, you must ensure your SCCM clients are healthy enough to work correctly. How do you make sure all your clients are healthy?  Honestly, it’s […]

March 23, 2017 · 4 min read
Intune

Intune App Protection Policies for Android iOS Devices

Let’s check how to enable Intune App Protection Policies for Android and iOS devices. The video below provides more details and an end-user experience. The latest post is available for MAM policies: Step-by-Step Procedure to Create App Protection Policies for iOS/iPadOS in Intune. Microsoft Intune supports MAM without enrollment (MAM WE) and Conditional Access policies for […]

March 22, 2017 · 4 min read
Intune

How to Get Intune Environment Ready for iOS Mac OS Devices

How to Get Intune Environment Ready for iOS Mac OS Devices? The first requirement for iOS and MAC OS device enrollment is the Apple MDM push cert setup. You need to download a unique certificate signing request (CSR) from the Intune tenant and upload it to the Apple portal. Once uploaded successfully, you can download the Apple […]

March 21, 2017 · 5 min read
Events

Bangalore IT Pro Full Day User Group Event on Intune and SCCM

Bangalore IT Pro Full Day User Group Event on Intune and SCCM? On March 18th, 2017, the BLR IT Pro group conducted a free full-day Bangalore IT Pro User Group event. At this event, we covered Intune’s new Azure portal features. We also covered the newest additions to SCCM/ConfigMgr CB 1702 TP. Ninety per cent […]

March 20, 2017 · 3 min read