Anoop C Nair

SCCM Linux Client Error Attempt to Execute a File System Inventory Cycle has been Trapped. Microsoft has released another KB article, 2813759, to resolve the SCCM 2012 Linux and Unix Client Software Inventory issue. The UNIX/Linux client for additional Operating Systems in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 does not request policy changes […]

How do you Dual Boot Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012? Dual booting can be tricky sometimes, but it’s very useful for IT pros like me. I still remember 10 years back, we struggled a lot to get dual-booting done with Windows 98 and Linux. Now, the process is somewhat straightforward. Today, I noticed an […]

SCCM Custom Port Option is Grayed out on CAS Properties Configuration Endpoint Manager. Today, Manju (who commented on my post about SCCM 2012 SP1 known issues) helped me notice one more change that we can see after the ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 upgrade. It seems you won’t be able to configure or enable “Use Custom Web […]

Microsoft Computing Safety Index Safer Internet Day 2013 Infographic. Today, February 5th, 2013, is Safer Internet Day (SID)! Microsoft has released the results of its second annual MCSI, conducted in 20 countries/regions. This year, Microsoft added a Mobile Safety Index to the survey.  This infographic will highlight the worldwide results of this survey. Protect as you connect, Microsoft […]

ConfigMgr SCCM Distribution of a Boot Image to a PXE-enabled DP Fails. Have you placed the NO_SMS_ON_DRIVE SMS file on the same partition as the Content Library? If so, you may face the same problem described in the KB article 2794136. In this post, you will find all the details about the issue where the ConfigMgr […]

In less than one Hour, you’ll learn how to solve the complexity of IT. You’ll learn to streamline IT operations, Increase automation, and boost productivity. To learn more about Adaptiva Onesite and its features, join the Webinar on Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013, 11:00 AM—12:00 PM PST. Register your seat here. In this post, you will […]

ConfigMgr SCCM Cloud DP More Details? Are you looking for more details about cloud-based DPs? Cloud-based DPs are introduced in CM2012 SP1. You may get some details from Kerim Hanif‘s post here. This post will provide comprehensive information about ConfigMgr SCCM Cloud Distribution Points (DP). The details provided will cover the setup, configuration, and management of Cloud […]

Fix How to Resolve SCCM Backup Failed Freeze Issue Troubleshooting ConfigMgr. Backup failures are widespread in SCCM, and I’ve NOT seen much of posts on this topic except 2 or 3. Recently, I’ve stumbled upon a backup issue.   SMS backup failed, so I restarted the services and server, checked SQL connectivity, applied hotfixes, etc… […]

Windows Intune Download PDF Guide for New Features Functionality. Microsoft has released a PDF guide that explains the new features and functions available in the latest version of Windows Intune.  Download the Windows Intune PDF guide here.  Latest Intune Post – 63 Episodes Of Free Intune Training For Device Management Admins HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com) The […]

The New SCM Security Compliance Manager is Ready for Download. Microsoft has released a new version of SCM, V3.0.60. The latest version includes new baselines for Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, and IE 10. We can quickly configure and manage systems and your private cloud using Group Policy and ConfigMgr through SCM. As part of […]

ConfigMgr SCCM 2012 vs 2007 Inbox Folders Comparison. Have you tried comparing ConfigMgr 2007, 2012, and CB Inbox folders?   There are 8 new Inbox folders CM 2012 adsrv.box, bgb.box, certmgr.box, CLOUDMGR.box, epmgr.box, licensemgr.box ctrl.box and not ctrl. box. I cannot find the courier sender and Discovery Data Manager (Asset Data?) inbox folders (course.box and asset […]

SCOM OpsMgr List of Event IDs with Descriptions. Today, I saw a beneficial post from John Erskine about the SCOM OpsMgr 2012 All Event IDs (along with a description).  We can download the spreadsheet containing the details of the All Events list from his post here. Then, he segregated the events into “.NET App Monitoring,” […]

ConfigMgr SCCM Hardware Inventory is Not Working for AppV Applications. Today, Microsoft released a public hotfix, KB 2788444, for hardware inventory or reporting bugs for application virtualization (App-v) apps. This hotfix requires ConfigMgr SCCM 2007 SP2 as a prerequisite. It should be installed on the Primary server and SCCM 2007 SP2 Clients. Download and install the kb/2788444 on the primary server, and […]

ConfigMgr SCCM Content Prestaging Options Endpoint Manager. I want to share Jason Sandys’s blog post about Content Pre-staging in ConfigMgr with Adaptiva OneSite. This post explains (a) what content is in ConfigMgr, (b) what content pre-staging is, and (c) what the advantages of pre-staging content are. Read the full post. More details about the ConfigMgr (out […]

Fix ConfigMgr SCCM Binaries Updated Redownload Required. Steve TH- MSFT says you may need to redownload Configuration Manager 2012 and Endpoint Protection 2012 SP1 Binaries. Microsoft has released an updated version of the binaries for CM 2012 SP1 to correct some minor issues. Below are extracts from his site. System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and […]

ConfigMgr SCCM List of Default Reports. The latest default reports from the ConfigMgr CB version are available below. I recommend looking at those posts to get the list. If you’re looking for the SCCM 2012 R2 default report list, see the post List of Default Reports Available in ConfigMgr 2012 R2. Are you looking for a […]

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 […]