Anoop C Nair

Let’s discuss how to Download the New SNMP Device Simulator and Understand its New Features. Jalasoft released the newest version of the Xian SNMP device simulator, 5.5. The latest version will help you perform more R&D on your virtual network with SNMP devices.  We can Easily Add/Remove/Stop/save/Load Windows and Network devices to the Xian SNMP device […]

Let’s discuss the SCCM SQL Query IBM or Oracle Custom Query Along with Location Country Details Configuration Manager. SCCM Custom report/SQL query IBM and Oracle application. SCCM Custom report/SQL query to find out the details of machines/workstations with Oracle or IBM-related applications installed in your organization, including Site code and country details. I know it’s helpful […]

Download Updated SCCM ConfigMgr Toolkit for Server Client-side Troubleshooting Configuration Manager? Recently, Microsoft updated the SCCM ConfigMgr toolkit. People reported that the old download link for the SCCM toolkit is not working anymore. Microsoft updated SCCM/ConfigMgr toolkit at the new download location. Download the updated SCCM ConfigMgr Toolkit from here. I installed the updated SCCM […]

Can the Free Tool Veeam Backup for Linux Servers be Used in Private Cloud Data Centers? Veeam Endpoint Backup is the product you want to use to protect your Windows physical computer.  Veeam Endpoint Backup is the first FREE enterprise-class Endpoint backup solution for Windows machines. During VeeamON 2015, Veeam announced a free tool called Veeam Backup for Linux. […]

Windows 10 Conditional Access with Azure AD Join Intune MDM Auto Enrollment? Windows 10 conditional access is an excellent feature for BYOD scenarios. We wanted to provide BYOD users with an OOBE (Out Of Box Experience) with AAD join and Intune auto-enrollment. Once the user can log in with their cooperate credentials (using AAD login) to the brand new […]

How do I fix the SCCM Application Package Download Issue in Configuration Manager ConfigMgr? I installed the newest SCCM/ConfigMgr 1511 Technical Preview version, version 4. Microsoft announced that this is the last version of the preview before the SCCM/ConfigMgr 1511 production release. I have been testing the previous SCCM/ConfigMgr vNext TP versions. In SCCM TP version […]

How do I enable the New Software Center in SCCM ConfigMgr Configuration Manager? The New Software Center is available in ConfigMgr/SCCM 1511 vNext TP4. However, this is not enabled by default. When you install the SCCM/ConfigMgr client, the software centre is the same one that you can see in the SCCM 2012 version. So, how […]

How can SCCM Effectively Handle Windows 10 Migrations Configuration Manager ConfigMgr Endpoint Manager? Windows 10 migrations are the next most significant challenge for the SCCM admins. Isn’t it? How many Giga bites of data do we (SCCM admins) need to transfer to remote DPs over the WAN for Windows 10 migrations? Are most organizations planning to stay with Windows […]

How Do I Feel After Attending VeeamON 2015 in Las Vegas? Veeam Vanguard? VeeamON 2015 was an excellent conference. Being an inaugural member of the Veeam Vanguard program was a great pleasure. I feel great to have had the opportunity to meet and interact with the Veeam team and fellow Veeam Vanguards from around the globe. Thanks to the Veeam Vanguard […]

Let’s discuss No SCCM 2016—What is the Next Version of SCCM as a Service? SCCM/ConfigMgr also follows the Windows servicing model (Windows as a Service). To support Windows 10 servicing models, enterprise client management software like SCCM/ConfigMgr should follow the same servicing model: SCCM/ConfigMgr as-a-Service. There is no SCCM 2016 – SCCM as a Service. […]

Let’s discuss Managing Office 365 Click to Run Updates Via SCCM using Adaptiva OneSite Configuration Manager ConfigMgr. Microsoft introduced a new deployment process for Office 365 that uses its Click-to-Run technology. Click-to-Run allows us to download the latest content from the internet and update Office 365. So, the challenge for SCCM admins is how to keep Office […]

SCCM SQL Query to Find Out IE Version with OS Details of Workstations Configuration Manager ConfigMgr? In this post, I will share the SQL query to fetch IE version details from SCCM/ConfigMgr DB. Microsoft released a new version of the browser called Microsoft Edge as part of Windows 10. Microsoft (they) announced that Internet Explorer […]

Can We Manage/Monitor JBoss Application Server with the SCOM OpsMgr Operations Manager? The answer is YES. First, most IT professionals must wonder what the JBoss application server is.  JBoss is a Red Hat division that supports the JBoss open-source application server program. JBoss is an open-source alternative to commercial offerings from IBM WebSphere, Oracle BEA Services, and […]

Check the SCCM SQL Query to Find Out OS Details with Site Code Country. This report will help to understand the count of SCCM clients from each country. SCCM Custom report/SQL query to find the Operating System details of Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices in your organization with Site code and country details. I […]

Does SCCM ConfigMgr vNext come with Windows 10 Servicing Configuration Manager On-Prem MDM? Microsoft released the next update for SCCM/ConfigMgr vNext (I don’t know whether it will be called SCCM 2016 or something else). This version of SCCM ConfigMgr TP is 1510. The version number is directly linked to the Year and month of the […]

Let’s discuss how to Fix SCCM PXE Related WDS Service is not Getting Started Issue. I wanted to try OSD (Windows 10/Windows 11 deployment) with SCCM /ConfigMgr.  SCCM vNext TP3 Primary server is installed on Windows Server 2012 R2 and enabled PXE role, part of the SCCM DP site system role. Once the PXE role […]

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 […]

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 […]

Key Takeaways How to Fix a Stuck Legacy Jamf Connector to Restore New Jamf Intune Integration and Mac Device Sync. Organizations using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Pro are experiencing issues with legacy connectors that are now unsupported. Following outdated Microsoft documentation, many admins initially set up the old connection method, only to discover that Jamf […]