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Anoop C Nair
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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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SCCM
How to Perform SCCM ConfigMgr CB Production Upgrade to 1702 Video Tutorial Configuration Manager
Let’s discuss how to Perform the SCCM ConfigMgr CB Production upgrade to 1702 Video Tutorial Configuration Manager. Microsoft released a new version of SCCM/ConfigMgr CB 1702 here. If your SCCM infrastructure runs with an ONLINE “service connection” point and your SCCM CB version is 1602 (and later), you will receive the SCCM CB 1702 update […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SCCM
SCCM CMPivot Architecture and Sample Queries
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 […]
Azure AD
Microsoft Azure Removes Default Internet Access for New Virtual Networks
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 […]
Microsoft 365
3 Easy Methods to Delete Alternate Rows in Microsoft Excel
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 […]
Intune
Enforce DDM Software Updates on macOS Device using Intune Settings Catalog
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, […]
Entra
Entra Refresh Tokens Valid for 90 Days Key Actions based on your Licensing Entra ID Free E3 P1 and E5 P2
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 365
New Office ADMX Template for Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Project and Visio | Import to Intune
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 […]
Windows 11
Top 83 Windows 11 Desktop Admin Interview Questions
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 […]
Microsoft 365
Allow or Block Audio Capture Policy in MS Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
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 […]
Microsoft 365
How to Allow or Block Web Authentication Requests on Sites with Broken TLS Certificates in Edge Browser using M365 Admin Center
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 2012
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 […]
Microsoft 365
Enable Alternate Error Pages in Microsoft Edge Via Microsoft 365 Admin Center Policy
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 […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 Minimum System Requirements Updated
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 […]
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