Anoop C Nair

Today, I will explain to SCCM How to Remove Orphan Packages from Child Sites ConfigMgr. I just thought of sharing one of the TechNet discussions regarding removing Orphan Packages from the child sites. Packages deleted at a parent site can be orphaned at a child site if the child site is down at the time […]

ConfigMgr SCCM Dynamic Computer Naming in Zero Touch Deployments. Yet another great post from DeploymentGuys !!! I have meant to write up a solution for dynamic computer naming in Zero Touch for a while. Many people have emailed or commented on how useful this would be, so here it is. Index Dynamic Computer Naming in […]

How to Find and FIX Overlapping SCCM Site Boundaries Issues ConfigMgr. More discussions about ConfigMgr Boundaries happened recently. Overlapping Site Boundaries is a big headache for SCCM admins (most of you agree with me ). I prefer IP ranges instead of IP subnets and AD sites as SCCM boundaries. Index How to Resolve Overlapping Boundary Issues in SCCM ConfigMgr […]

How to Fix Resolve SCCM SSRS Timeout Expired Error ConfigMgr. I recently worked on a SQL Server Reporting Service issue, and I thought of documenting it so that (maybe :)) it will be helpful for someone !!! Index How to Fix Resolve SCCM SSRS Timeout Expired Error ConfigMgr How to Fix Resolve SCCM SSRS Timeout Expired Error […]

Adaptiva OneSite and 1E SMSNomad are two innovative products; I always wonder why Microsoft doesn’t take over one of these products so that the clients of ConfigMgr don’t want to pay more for the improved performance of a Microsoft product—Adaptiva Onesite Vs 1E Nomad. I’ve another blog post that talks about comparing two products. Adaptiva […]

Let’s discuss How to Fix and Rebuild NAL to Resolve SCCM DP Distribution Issues. I participated in a good discussion in Technet, and Sabrina from MS provided the steps to Rebuild NAL. I thought of documenting it. When a registry key has been modified or corrupted, we strongly suggest rebuilding the whole environment. Note: Before changing […]

How to Stop SCCM Deployments with Immediate Effect? In a real-time scenario, I have encountered several instances in which we need to stop the advertisement immediately to decrease the impact on the client’s machines. Today, I read a good write-up on this topic from Shaun Cassells. How can SCCM advertisements be stopped with immediate effects? […]

FIX SCCM Packages are not Getting Updated on the New Site System Domain Controller. I’m trying to document the issue we faced during one of my assignments. We’d already installed Remote DP on a domain controller; however, the packages were not getting replicated. The following troubleshooting steps helped us identify the issue and resolve it. I […]

Script to Edit SCCM Program Setting Under Requirement Tab ConfigMgr. I have seen the people requesting the script to change This program can run only on specified client platforms option in the program properties. In this scenario, we are looking to migrate all the machines to Windows 7 and all the packages already created with the […]

Today, I will explore What is the Difference Between ConfigMgr SCCM Package Refresh vs Package Update? Excellent and Simple explanation of the differences between package refresh and package update in SCCM. To explain, you first need to understand how package distribution works. What is the Difference Between ConfigMgr SCCM Package Refresh vs Package Update When […]

Learn ConfigMgr Learn How to Force a SCCM Site to Sync from its Parent Site. While troubleshooting some weird site replication issues today, we decided to force a sync of our SCCM 2007 site with its parent, as the child primary was missing some OSD advertisements. Software update synchronization in Configuration Manager retrieves the software […]

ConfigMgr SCCM How to Resolve Errors Adding Boot Image Drivers from a Central Site. With nine regional SCCM 2007 primary sites across our enterprise, it only made sense to implement a Central Administration Site for inventory and central management. From an OSD perspective, I was more than happy to implement this because it meant I […]

Hash Mismatch issues can be a big headache for the technical teams. Through this post, I am trying to document the SCCM Hash Mismatch issue in my terms. Most Hash Mismatch issues are identified through CAS.log, such as “Hash does not match expected.” Index FIX SCCM Hash Mismatch Issues Troubleshooting Guide Documented Process FIX SCCM […]

WMI is an integral part of ConfigMgr (SCCM). Let’s see How to increase – WMI Default Memory Allocation for ConfigMgr Servers. Many SCCM issues could be directly linked with WMI. One example is SCCM console connectivity issues, such as “The ConfigMgr Provider reported an error connecting to the ConfigMgr site database server.” This could be […]

Let’s learn how to ConfigMgr SCCM Merge Obsolete Duplicate Records. I have a post with a detailed solution to remove duplicate record issues in SCCM. Records with the same name but different GUIDs and hardware IDs are called Duplicate or Conflict Records. This happens when a machine already has a record in SCCM, is modified, […]

We always seem to get a lot of questions regarding how to configure Configuration Manager (Best Performance for SCCM) for the best performance. While we’ve had this information published in TechNet for a while, I thought it would be worth mentioning here.  Whether you’re setting up SCCM|ConfigMgr for the first time or you have an […]

SCCM MPLIST MPCERT is not Working? I have seen many MP issues where the MPCERT and MP Policy tests work fine. However, the MP list is giving errors.  SCCM Management Point (MP) provides information on client device policy and service location. You can read more about FIX SCCM Management Point Issues Internal Server Error 500. […]

Let’s discuss Easy Methods to Know the Version of Installed Apps in Windows 11. You must be wondering why I should know the version number of Installed Apps. But it’s necessary to know the version and build numbers for some problem-solving and updates in Windows 11. Sometimes, you may encounter problems with an Application while you […]

Today we are discussing on the policy that Prevent Automatic Space After Text Suggestions for Accurate Typing using Intune Policy. As we all know that setting catalog feature that helps the organization to deploy policies for their organizational benefits. This policy helps organizations manage how text prediction behaves on on-screen keyboards by controlling whether a […]

Key Takeaways Easily Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 using Windows update without Losing Settings Roles Features and Data! Windows Server allows you to upgrade to a newer version using a method called an in-place upgrade. In this process, the new version of Windows Server is installed over your existing installation instead of setting up a […]

Let’s check on MS Teams Login Issue with Intune MAM Enrolled iOS devices. Microsoft confirmed that there is an issue with the Microsoft Teams application and Intune MAM services on iOS devices. Martin Schmidli shared the Microsoft Teams application login issues happening with personal iOS devices with the App protection policy. He also confirms that […]

Let’s discuss the FIX Autopilot V2 Enrollment Error 80180014 Issue with Corporate Device Identifier Format. Autopilot users faced an issue with Autopilot V2 Enrollment, and an error occurred at 80180014. This issue was raised while testing Autopilot V2, and a corporate device identifier was uploaded. Windows Autopilot V2 Enrollment is an advanced version of the […]

Key Takeaways The new Secure Boot Certificate Status report in MS Intune now provides a detailed flyout view for every certificate status, making it easier for admins to understand the exact Secure Boot configuration of each device. The report clearly shows whether certificates are up to date, not up to date, Unknown, or not applicable, […]

Download the PPTs of HTMD Community Conference 2025! We are really excited to share that the HTMD Conference on December 6th, 2025, exceeded our expectations and was a grand success! This is an event focused on modern device management, security, and cloud technologies. It brings together IT professionals, community experts, and industry leaders to share […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s discuss about Top 5 Windows 11 2026 Enhancements With Run Box Dark Mode and Copilot Upgrades. Microsoft has more features, enhancements, and AI planned for Windows 11 users this year. A major update arriving later this year is set to introduce several noticeable upgrades. It will bring a new Copilot-powered Search, […]

Key Takeaways Hey, let’s learn about how to set maximum storage duration for recall snapshots on Windows 11. This policy setting allows you to control the maximum number of days that Windows saves snapshots for recall. Recall continuously captures snapshots of user activity. This policy helps to set a time limit for storing those snapshots. […]

Key Takeaways In this post we are discussing Manage Samsung Galaxy Firmware Versions to Improve Security and Compliance using Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Intune has received a new update that expands firmware management capabilities for Samsung Galaxy devices through Firmware Versionsintegration. This enhancement gives IT administrators more control over firmware and operating system updates, helping them […]

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss Prevent Dial-up Password from being Saved using Intune. The policy specifically targets the LSA (Local Security Authority) and dictates whether the Windows “Save Password” checkbox is available for dial-up and certain VPN connections. Prevent Dial-up Password from being Saved using Intune Dial-up Password from being Saved critical for hardening the Windows […]