Anoop C Nair

Easy Access “Run” Commands for SCCM professionals. SCCM ConfigMgr commands are from the Windows RUN menu. Updated one – SCCM Shortcut Commands Windows Shortcut Commands (anoopcnair.com) Client ConfigMgr console Properties %windir%\System32\CCM\SMSCliUI.exe%windir%\SysWOW64\CCM\SMSCliUI.exe Run Advertised Program (x64 & x86) %windir%\System32\CCM\SMSRAP.CPL%windir%\SysWOW64\CCM\SMSRAP.CPL Task Sequence Progress Bar (x64 & x86) %windir%\System32\CCM\TsProgressUI.exe%windir%\SysWOW64\CCM\TsProgressUI.exe SMS Agent Host Restart (x64 & x86) %windir%\System32\CCM\CcmRestart.exe%windir%\SysWOW64\CCM\CcmRestart.exe SCCM […]

Today, I will discuss How to Find Out SCCM ConfigMgr WMI commands. WMIC – Take Command-line Control over WMI. Microsoft is creating many good reasons to make the command prompt in Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 family your home for systems management. One of those reasons is the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC), […]

SCCM ConfigMgr How to Remove Orphaned Collections. This one goes back several years to when I routinely wrote code using the ConfigMgr SDK. It was easy to run some buggy code that didn’t quite do what was intended so that ConfigMgr might be left in an odd state. How to Remove Orphaned Collections One example […]

They are enabling Debug Verbose Logging in ConfigMgr SCCM. Debug and Verbose provide additional information on error conditions for clients and servers. Editing this flag automatically triggers more details in the logs and does not require a reboot or restart of the system. Enabling Debug Verbose Logging in ConfigMgr SCCM To enable debug logging after […]

SCCM How to Resolve Duplicate or Conflict Record Issues ConfigMgr. I have seen many duplicate record-related issues faced by many people in the Forums. William Eriepa explained the problem in the TechNet thread below. Records that have the same name, different GUID, and various hardware IDs are called Duplicate or Conflict Records. This is usually caused […]

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 […]

SCCM The Best 2 Ways to Troubleshoot and Resolve SUP Sync Issues ConfigMgr Very Well Explained Article on Software Update Point synchronization work, the difference between manual and scheduled sync and why to use active and non-active Software Update Points. Manual Sync & Scheduled Sync are the two ways in Configuration Manager 2007 to start synchronization. […]

Let’s discuss SCCM ConfigMgr How to Resolve Optional Fields Act as Mandatory in Default Report in SSRS. In this post I will talk about how to resolve Optional fields are mandatory in SSRS’s default report. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is one of the requirements for the SCCM CB reporting services point. The SQL reporting […]

Let’s learn about the ConfigMgr SCCM Antivirus Scan Exclusion Recommendations. Please review all the information which I shared in this post specific to your systems for antivirus scan issues and workarounds. Some of the steps defined herein may increase your security risk. They may also make your computer or network more vulnerable to attack by […]

Let’s discuss the SCCM ConfigMgr Script to Add Packages to New DPs. I have seen a good script for adding DPs to a particular package. Test it in your lab before using it in the production environment. Script packages are simple containers that contain all the artefacts necessary to run a script. They are added […]

In this post, I will explore about SMS to SCCM ConfigMgr Migration Tool. 1E Migration Tool. This tool allows an SMS Administrator to Migrate all or selected packages and programs from his SMS environment into a System Center Configuration Management (ConfigMgr) environment. The Configuration Migration tool is used to moves configuration and test data from one […]

Today, I will discuss how the SCCM Software Update is not working through the OSD Task Sequence. Many complain that their software update is not working through the OSD Task sequence. Some challenges are that the client won’t know where to go for Windows updates, etc., but we can help it find those updates with […]

Let’s discuss SCCM ConfigMgr State Messaging in Depth. I have gone through excellent documentation on SCCM State Messaging. Understanding state messaging in ConfigMgr is essential—critical software update data relies on this system—but in v.next of ConfigMgr, understanding state messaging is even more vital as more components take advantage of it. That said, let’s explore how […]

SCCM IP Check Script When Troubleshooting client agent health issues at my current customer, I wanted to eliminate all of the stale systems from AD so I didn’t waste my time on them (and, of course, the customer was no real help here). I wrote a script to take a list of systems, check if […]

Today, I will use the SCCM Report to List the Not Rebooted Workstations. This beneficial report lists the workstations that have not been rebooted for a specific time period. SCCM custom report is used to find out which machines have been rebooted for a long time. SQL Query – Not Rebooted Workstations SQL Query (Change […]

SCCM High-level Architecture design diagram is available for download. I have another post (the latest one) about “SCCM Architecture Decision Making Guide For 2022 Or Later | Best Practices“. This post deals with I/O performance tests. Also, from the same post, you can get details of a sample scenario with 25k clients. For example, most […]

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 […]

Key Takeaways The updated Windows device sync experience in the Microsoft Intune admin center helps you provide live sync progress. It gives admins better visibility into every stage of the synchronisation process. Instead of waiting without feedback, admins can monitor each step in real time. It makes it easier to confirm that the sync is […]

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 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. […]

Let’s discuss how to Enable or Disable Device Delete Setting for Diagnostic Data in Windows using Intune Policy. Intune system settings let users manage device features by creating configuration profiles. These profiles control how devices act and ensure they follow company rules. The Disable Device Delete policy in System settings controls if the delete diagnostic […]

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 Multi-Zone Management Platform Architecture for Windows Cloud Solutions! This architecture highlights the core MicrosoftMicrosoft Azure components used to host and deliver Cloud PC services. To ensure high availability and reliability, the infrastructure is distributed across multiple availability zones within each region. This design helps protect the service from zonal outages and keeps workloads […]

Key Takeaways: Let’s discuss about How to Fix Windows Update Issues on Restricted or Firewalled Networks. Microsoft confirmed that customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. Affected systems show error code 0x80010002 when trying to update. Due to this issue, users cannot complete […]

Key Takeaways Ensuring Fast and Reliable Windows Device to Cloud PC Connections using Azure Front Door! When a user opens the Windows App to access Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop, the connection first goes to Azure Front Door. Azure Front Door is a global entry point for Microsoft cloud services and is available in […]

Key Takeaways BitLocker Prompt Issue After June Patch KB5094126 Secure Boot UEFI 2023 Certificate Update! After deploying the June 2026 Windows update (KB5094126), some HP EliteDesk 800 G6 devices began prompting for the BitLocker recovery key after every reboot. Based on our investigation, the Secure Boot UEFI 2023 certificate update does not appear to be […]

Hey there, let’s discuss on the topic how to fix text predictions missing or unavailable issue with Outlook. The real issue is that when we write an email text in Outlook Desktop, we expect to see suggested text, but this feature has stopped working. Text predictions in Outlook, a feature designed to save time by […]

Key Takeaways Microsoft Fixes 570 Security Vulnerabilities and 3 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in July 2026 Patch Tuesday! Microsoft fixed 3 zero-day vulnerabilities as part of the July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates. Two of them, CVE-2026-56164 (Microsoft SharePoint Server Elevation of Privilege) and CVE-2026-56155 (Active Directory Federation Services Elevation of Privilege), were actively exploited before the security […]