Jitesh Kumar

This post will show the features released in ConfigMgr 2105 Technical Preview. Microsoft released the latest technical preview, version 2105 of Configuration Manager. The technical preview introduces new functionality that Microsoft is working on and features that aren’t yet included in the current branch of Configuration Manager. Features in a previous version of the technical preview […]

Let’s discuss What’s New Improvement with SCCM Task Sequence Check Readiness Step | ConfigMgr. Starting in Configuration Manager version 2103, the SCCM task sequence check readiness step now provides additional information about the readiness checks. If the task sequence fails because the client does not meet the prerequisites configured in the Check readiness step, users can […]

Today, I will discuss how to Improve the SCCM Task Sequence Progress Bar End-User Experience | ConfigMgr. This post shows you how to improve the SCCM Task Sequence Progress Bar for the End-user experience. The task sequence progress window uses the existing text by default. If you make no changes, it will continue to work […]

Let’s see how to run SCCM Task Sequence with High Performance Power Plan. Starting in Configuration Manager version 1910, you can run a task sequence with a high-performance power plan. This option improves the overall speed and reduces the time to apply an Operating System Image by 20-50% of the task sequence. It configures Windows […]

Let’s learn how to deploy Windows 10 Feature Update using SCCM Task Sequence. Starting in Configuration Manager Production version 2103, you can also use a feature update. In this case, the OS upgrade package isn’t required.  You can upgrade a client’s Windows OS using a feature update deployed with a task sequence. This integration combines […]

Today, I will explore What’s New In SCCM Windows 10 Servicing Dashboard | ConfigMgr. Starting in Configuration Manager Production version 2103, Microsoft has simplified the Windows 10 Servicing dashboard to make it more relevant. The servicing plan and Windows 10 ring information were removed from the dashboard under the Windows 10 Servicing node. In SCCM, you […]

Let’s understand How to Run Device Actions with Intune for SCCM Clients Remotely. This post shows you how to run device actions via remote action from the MEM Admin portal. Starting in Configuration Manager, production version 2002, you can upload your Configuration Manager devices to the cloud service and take actions from the Devices blade in the […]

Key Takeaways How to Locate and Recover Managed Devices with Microsoft Intune! The Locate device remote action in Microsoft Intune helps IT administrators find the physical location of a managed device. This is especially useful in organisations where employees work remotely, travel frequently, or use devices across different office locations. Instead of guessing where the […]

This post will teach you about SCCM OSD SMSTS Log File Reading Tips with the built-in log reader tool CMTrace. The SMSTS.log is one of the critical SCCM log files that will help you troubleshoot installation issues related to Operating System Deployment (OSD). SMSTS.log contains a lot of redundant information, so learning to read It […]

In this post, you will learn about the process to create custom Windows PE Boot Image Using MDT with Configuration Manager Console. When you install configuration manager, provide two default boot images: one for x86 platforms and one for x64 platforms. If you want to create a custom boot image with the configuration manager console,, […]

Let’s discuss Deploy Windows 10 20H2 Using SCCM Task Sequence | ConfigMgr. In this post, I will cover all the steps for bare metal deployment (Windows 10 20H2) using the configuration manager. The bare metal scenario occurs when you have a blank machine you need to deploy or an existing machine you want to wipe […]

Let’s see how to Customize Windows Out of Box Experience using SCCM. In this post, I will explain the scenarios where you can display language and region settings for user inputs in Windows Out of Box Experience (OOBE) after operating system deployment using the configuration manager. The purpose of showing OOBE is to allow flexibility for […]

This post will guide you through deploying bare metal using the configuration manager (specifically for Windows 10 2004 using SCCM). The bare metal scenario arises when you need to deploy a new machine or when you want to wipe and redeploy an existing machine without preserving any existing data. A PXE server is required to […]

This post helps to manage the Operating System deployment with the configuration manager without any access to the network. Let’s see the fully Offline Standalone Media Using the ConfigMgr Creation Guide. Standalone media includes the task sequence that automates installing the OS and all other required content, including the boot image, OS image, and device […]

Let’s see Customizing UDI Wizard with UDI Designer Using SCCM. In part 1 of this series on User-Driven Installation (UDI), I explained how you can integrate MDT with SCCM | Configuration Manager and MEMCM to create a User-Driven Installation OSD task sequence for a better end-user experience. If you missed it, I recommend starting from […]

Let’s see how to Configure User Driven Installation UDI using ConfigMgr. In this guide, we will be covering how you can integrate MDT with Configuration Manager or MEMCM for creating a User-Driven Installation (UDI) in SCCM OSD to provide the various deployment configuration information before performing the deployment for getting a better end-user experience. This behavior […]

Let’s learn how you can allow or block Accounts to Add in Android Personally Owned Work Profile using Intune. Admins can manage whether users can add or remove work profile accounts in the Settings app. This feature is crucial for organizations to use their personal devices for work purposes while ensuring security. Android Personally Owned […]

Let’s learn how you get device hardware details from Intune Portal. Microsoft expanded device hardware inventory capabilities in Intune and added additional hardware properties to provide detailed information. Hardware includes many details about the device, like the device ID, operating system and version, storage space, and more information. Hardware inventory is refreshed in the Intune service […]

In this post, you will get SCCM Technical Preview 2303 new features details. It’s important to note that this is the third Technical Preview Version that has been released since the announcement of the SCCM 2211 Production Version. In terms of features, in SCCM 2303 Technical Preview, You will experience the extension of the dark theme to […]

This post will cover all the steps to deploy Windows 11 23H2 using SCCM. You will also get to know more details, If you are planning to deploy and manage Windows 11 version 23H2 using SCCM, including downloading Windows 11 23H2 ISO, importing Windows 11 into SCCM, and deploying from task sequence. The new Windows 11 […]

In this post, we will use Shell Scripts for macOS management using Intune. The purpose of using the Shell scripts depends on the organizations requirements, we will be utilizing the mechanism to enable screen sharing ability for communication apps used in the macOS. By using custom macOS Shell scripts, you can automate the configuration of […]

I have been recognized as a Microsoft MVP Most Valuable Professional – Windows and Devices for IT 2023 (aka Windows 365) and Enterprise Mobility. This is my second Microsoft MVP Award, and I am deeply humbled and honored. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the amazing individuals who have been awarded MVP today. I […]

In this post, You will get details of the Microsoft Intune 2401 January Update new features. Intune Service Release 2401 added more capabilities to App management, Reporting, Device configuration and security. With the Intune 2401 January update, The size limit of DMG and PKG apps that can be installed using Intune on managed Macs has been […]

In this post, you will learn to FIX SCCM Task sequence failed with error code 0x80220005. The task sequence error prompt during operating system deployment with Configuration Manager when it’s failed to execute step added to rename the device. The error 0x80220005 Translate SCCM Error Codes to Error Messages No result in CMTrace Error lookup. This task sequence […]

Microsoft released hotfix KB14978429 for ConfigMgr 2103 through 2207. KB14978429 connected cache update is to fix several issues and adding enhancement with the update. The installation of KB14978429 connected cache update is a bit different from a normal out-of-band hotfix. This hotfix KB14978429 replaces previously released hotfix KB12819689 Microsoft Connected Cache Update. If you are using early update ring […]

Let’s see how you can FIX SCCM Task Sequence Error 0x80004005. You might encounter a prompt message An error occurred while retrieving policy for this computer during Operating System Deployment with SCCM Task Sequence. The Task Sequence Error 0x80004005 is generic, and the solution could differ based on the details you get into the logs. In […]

Let’s learn how you can retire Noncompliant Devices from Intune portal. The Retire the noncompliant device action removes all company data from the device and removes the device from Intune management. Compliance policy configuration is an important design decision while managing devices with Intune. Intune compliance policies are the first step of the protection before providing access […]

Let’s learn how to display Featured Apps in Software Center. SCCM Software Center provides many application branding options for a better user experience. Starting with the SCCM 2211 version production release, Microsoft added the Featured tab in Software Center to display the featured apps. Using this option, the IT admin can mark apps as “featured” and encourage end users to […]