Anoop C Nair

How to Use ConfigMgr SCCM Tool Client Spy CliSpy exe. Client Spy is a System Center Configuration Manager Client Troubleshooting Tool. In this post, I‘m exploring the Client Spy tool in more detail and how it can be used more effectively. The documentation provided with this toolkit is excellent (ToolkitHelp). However, I’ve seen many of […]

What is the Use of SCCM ConfigMgr 2012 SDK? The CM 2012 SDK version has been released. The big question is: What is SCCM SDK? The Configuration Manager SDK contains valuable documentation, samples, and source material for accessing and altering Configuration Manager data. The Software Development Kit (SDK) helps SCCM admins automate ConfigMgr activity using […]

Let’s try to identify and fix SCCM SQL Backlog Issues using SQL Transmission Queue Stored Procedures. Here’s how to Fix SCCM ConfigMgr Inbox Backlog Issues. You can have a look at the Site to Site Replication post for more details about the new replication model. This post is a continuation of the site-to-site replication post. Several Stored […]

SCCM SQL Based Replication Guide ConfigMgr. The New (SQL) based site-to-site replication model is the most challenging but very interesting part (at least for me) of System Center Configuration Manager. So, I thought of sharing some points about the main pillars of the SQL replication model. Also, in the resources section of the post, you […]

Today, I will explain How to Uninstall Remove SCCM Client Using CCMClean exe | ConfigMgr. How do you uninstall and remove the SCCM client using CCMClean exe? This is one of the most viewed posts on this site. I don’t know the reason behind those stats. How do you want to uninstall the ConfigMgr client […]

Step-by-Step Guide: Perform SCCM Recovery Using Restore Site Repair Wizard ConfigMgr. I’ve been asked to create a site recovery wizard step-by-step guide with screenshots (for a child primary server restoration). Running a Configuration Manager site recovery is vital in case of a site failure or data loss in the site database. Fixing and resynchronizing data […]

Where is the ConfigMgr Service Manager Option in the SCCM Console? This is a small, short, and simple blog post about the ConfigMgr Service Manager Option. How can I change the Log file Size using Configuration Manager Service Manager? If you know SCCM, we’re familiar with the Tools – ConfigMgr Server Manager option in the […]

How to Edit SCCM Site Control sitectrl File ConfigMgr Endpoint Manager. Disclaimer – Editing/Updating DataBase or Site Control (sitectrl) file is NOT supported. We all know that ConfigMgr 2012 doesn’t store the Site Control ( sitectrl ) file in the file system. However, it’s stored in the SQL database (as an XML file). The site […]

Build SCCM Console Extension and Custom Right Click Tools for SCCM ConfigMgr. Microsoft PFE Neil Peterson published a blog post to help you create your SCCM console extension Right-click tools. Isn’t it great? Let’s check the new method for installing SCCM console extensions. SCCM extensions are useful for performing additional actions that are not available […]

Walk Through SCCM ConfigMgr Console. I created this post for SCCM 2012, but it is useful for SCCM CB. If you are a newbie to SCCM and want to understand the console, then this is the post for you. I always consider using a teaching technique that starts with the SCCM console. Would starting SCCM […]

ConfigMgr Fix SCCM SQL Based Replication Issues Troubleshooting Guide. ConfigMgr has added more complexity for admins like me, who are not SQL savvy. Even though the post is for 2012, it’s applicable for Configuration Manager (a.k.a SCCM) current branch versions. He explains SQL replication in detail in this post (like his CM07 posts). This will […]

How to Create SCCM Custom Reports. I have many new posts on Create Custom Report – SCCM Create Custom Report Using Report Builder | ConfigMgr | Part 1 – SCCM Create Custom Report Using Report Builder | ConfigMgr | Part 1 HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com). Continue reading SQL Reporting service tutorials:  How to Create Custom Report […]

SCCM ConfigMgr Package Replication issue on Windows 2003 Server DP. I’ve seen a couple of forum posts where people are having problems with distributing packages to Windows Server 2003 (WIn2k3) ConfigMgr 2012 DPs (Distribution Points). So, I thought of sharing it as a blog post. To successfully distribute the package to CM2012 DPs, we should […]

How do I SCCM delete expired updates from WSUS using Script ConfigMgr Endpoint Manager? I’ve seen many people like me searching for better solutions to delete expired ( software ) updates from software update packages and DPs. This action can save a lot of disk space if you’ve been using SCCM / ConfigMgr 2007 since […]

SCCM Troubleshooting error code details would be beneficial for an Intune ConfigMgr Administrator. Nasiri El Marini gets all the credit for this error code!! SCCM Troubleshooting Intune Error Codes Table | ConfigMgr! We are all familiar with the tool trace32.exe. However, it won’t work correctly with CM 2012 log files. More details are below: ConfigMgr SCCM […]

I don’t know when the first mail hit my Inbox. Maybe I missed it. For the last three or four weeks, I’ve not been very active in blogging, TechNet forums, etc.….       When I opened my Inbox today, I saw a reminder mail to claim the Microsoft® Community Contributor Award (MCC) 2012. I am […]

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 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 […]

Hey, let’s learn Free App to Take Note Evernote App on Windows 11 PC. Evernote is a popular note-taking application that helps users organise their thoughts, tasks, and important information. This application allows you to create notes that can include text, images, audio recordings and PDFs. There are different versions of Evernote available, with the […]

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 […]

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about Block Specific Device Classes to Take Control of Windows Drivers using Intune. This policy setting allows you to specify a list of device setup class globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) for device drivers that Windows is prevented from installing. This policy setting takes precedence over any other policy setting that allows […]

Let’s discuss KB5046613 Windows 10 November 2024 Patch and 4 Zero Day Vulnerabilities 91 Flaws. In November, Microsoft released Patch Tuesday updates to resolve security issues in the Windows 10 Operating System. Windows 11 also have a Patch Tuesday update withKB5046617 and KB5046633 that helps IT admins and users schedule and apply updates for their […]

Let’s discuss how to Track Windows OS Version and Build Details using Intune Policy. The OsVersion property in Intune helps you to gives basic information about the operating system installed on a device. It includes the OS name, OS Version, Build Version etc. This helps IT admins know exactly what system is running on each […]

Hi, Let’s discuss the Importance of adding a Name for MS Edge Browser Windows. In today’s world, we value efficiency in work, so we use efficient Browsers to meet our needs. You all know about the Microsoft Edge web browser. Edge is one of the essential places in web browsers; I know we have all […]

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing, EntraOps v0.7.0 Released with Improved Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance and Role Visibility. Recently, Microsoft-focused security research project EntraOps announced the public release of EntraOps Privileged EAM v0.7.0, introducing several new capabilities designed to improve Microsoft Entra tenant governance and privileged access visibility. The update brings multiple enhancements […]

Exciting News! There is a new MS Entra PowerShell Module. Microsoft Entra, previously known as Azure AD, is a suite that helps organizations manage and secure resource access. Microsoft always brings new features and functions to Entra. Recently, Microsoft announced a New MS Entra PowerShell Module in their Documents. What can we expect from this […]

Let’s discuss deploying Azure Functions Core Tools with Intune Using Enterprise App Catalog App. Azure Functions Core Tools is a set of command-line tools that help you develop, test, and manage Azure Functions on your local machine before deploying them to the cloud. You can create and write your Azure Functions code directly on your […]