Kannan CS

This week, let me explain how to create AAD Groups based on Intune Device Categories. Device categories are often used to manage groups of devices in Endpoint Manager Intune. In addition, to make device management easier, Microsoft Intune Device Categories let you automatically add devices to groups based on the categories that the end user […]

This week, let’s talk about How to Configure Windows Update for Business Patching using Intune. Microsoft introduced Windows Update for Business in the middle of 2017. Windows Update for Business (WUfB) has been available since Windows 10 version 1511. Microsoft kept working on improving to provide IT professionals with greater control and deliver an enhanced […]

Let’s learn how to Create Custom XML File for Office 365 Intune Deployment. The additional MUI Language configurations for Office 365 pro plus will be discussed. In this blog, I have described how to deploy the Microsoft 365 applications in a specific language based on the OS primary language using Intune. Microsoft released new solutions […]

This blog discusses how to install an SCCM client using Intune for Autopilot devices. Many Organizations are still using Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM or SCCM) in their on-prem infrastructure, so most of the organizations will have a co-managed solution. Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Configuration Manager) has a lot of modern management adaption compared to SCCM; still, […]

In this post, let’s see how to set Computer Name during Windows Autopilot. This scenario will apply to both Azure AD, and Hybrid AD joined Autopilot deployments. In this post, I will rely only on the inbuilt functionality of the Autopilot Profile configuration. The main topic discussed in this post is the hostname or computer […]

Let’s learn how to manually import patches to WSUS and deploy them using SCCM and the Adobe Flash Player removal tool as an example. This method can be followed for any out-of-band patches not available in WSUS but on the Microsoft Update Catalog website. Let’s understand the Steps to manually import and deploy Adobe Flash […]

Let’s try fixing the WSUS Sync issue: Failed to Create Assembly Name Object Error = 0x80131701. The previous blog posts below provide more details about SCCM WSUS and SUP setup guides. While performing synchronization, a WSUS server acquires updates, including both update metadata and files, from an update source. Additionally, it obtains any new product […]

In this post, we will learn how to Configure ConfigMgr Preferred MP. You can also learn more about Preferred Management Points selection Criteria from the client’s perspective. Microsoft officially released Preferred Management points in SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 or SCCM 2012 SP2 version. Official description from Technet: Preferred management points enable a client to identify and communicate […]

Key Takeaways SCCM Software Update and Patching Basics with Troubleshooting Techniques Explained! Software update management in SCCM helps administrators simplify the entire patching process through a centralized and automated approach. Instead of manually updating each system, admins can efficiently deploy updates, monitor compliance, and generate reports from a single console. This reduces manual effort, minimizes […]

Let’s go through the Install New ConfigMgr Software Update Point Role Guide. In this blog, I have detailed steps to configure the First (Upstream) Software update Role (SUP) role installation for Configuration Manager. You must Install WSUS for the ConfigMgr Software Update Point Role. This guide explains how to set up a Remote SUP role […]

Let’s learn how to install SCCM update hotfix KB 4537079 (1910 Hotfix Rollup update). The Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 1910 rollup update is now available and has many fixes. It’s highly recommended to install the hotfix on your SCCM infra. Index How to Install 1910 Hotfix Rollup Update Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step […]

Learn how to Install Microsoft Edge Browser Using ConfigMgr. I have a blog post explaining how to deploy Microsoft Edge Patches with SCCM Software Updates. This is all about the chromium-based edge version. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 1910 introduces the new application model to support the Microsoft Edge (chromium) browser. You can deploy the Microsoft […]

Let’s learn about Patches Missing from SCCM and how to import them into WSUS manually. Whenever you have a Zero Day patch and don’t have the patches in WSUS, what are your options as an SCCM admin to patch your Windows 10 devices? Do you want to learn Intune? How to Fix the issue of […]

In this post, I will discuss with you the SCCM Step-by-Step Guide to Update Windows ADK and WinPE Version changes concerning SCCM admins. I will also share the best practices for updating Windows ADK and WinPE to the latest version on the SCCM server. The Windows 11 ADK version released now is for Windows 11 […]

How to Uninstall 7Zip without Package instead you can use SCCM powershell script deployment method to remove 7Zip app.

Let’s see how to perform SCCM WSUS Cleanup and FIX SCCM Scan Timeout Errors. I think this post will help you FIX the SCCM WSUS cleanup or maintenance issues. It will also help the admins who manage the SCCM infrastructure. I’m sharing my implementation experience with this post on several other blogs about the same […]

Let’s try fixing the WSUS Sync issue: Failed to Create Assembly Name Object Error = 0x80131701. The previous blog posts below provide more details about SCCM WSUS and SUP setup guides. While performing synchronization, a WSUS server acquires updates, including both update metadata and files, from an update source. Additionally, it obtains any new product […]

In this post, we will learn how to Configure ConfigMgr Preferred MP. You can also learn more about Preferred Management Points selection Criteria from the client’s perspective. Microsoft officially released Preferred Management points in SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 or SCCM 2012 SP2 version. Official description from Technet: Preferred management points enable a client to identify and communicate […]

In this post, I will share my experience with SCCM secondary site upgrade issue and how to fix it. Selecting the secondary server update issues is more difficult than the primary server. A secondary site is designed as a child site under a primary site, developing the primary site’s capacity to manage devices in locations […]

Let’s learn how to manually import patches to WSUS and deploy them using SCCM and the Adobe Flash Player removal tool as an example. This method can be followed for any out-of-band patches not available in WSUS but on the Microsoft Update Catalog website. Let’s understand the Steps to manually import and deploy Adobe Flash […]

Let’s see how to perform SCCM WSUS Cleanup and FIX SCCM Scan Timeout Errors. I think this post will help you FIX the SCCM WSUS cleanup or maintenance issues. It will also help the admins who manage the SCCM infrastructure. I’m sharing my implementation experience with this post on several other blogs about the same […]

In this post, let’s see how to set Computer Name during Windows Autopilot. This scenario will apply to both Azure AD, and Hybrid AD joined Autopilot deployments. In this post, I will rely only on the inbuilt functionality of the Autopilot Profile configuration. The main topic discussed in this post is the hostname or computer […]

How to Uninstall 7Zip without Package instead you can use SCCM powershell script deployment method to remove 7Zip app.

This blog discusses how to install an SCCM client using Intune for Autopilot devices. Many Organizations are still using Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM or SCCM) in their on-prem infrastructure, so most of the organizations will have a co-managed solution. Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Configuration Manager) has a lot of modern management adaption compared to SCCM; still, […]

In this post, I will discuss with you the SCCM Step-by-Step Guide to Update Windows ADK and WinPE Version changes concerning SCCM admins. I will also share the best practices for updating Windows ADK and WinPE to the latest version on the SCCM server. The Windows 11 ADK version released now is for Windows 11 […]

Let’s learn how to Create Custom XML File for Office 365 Intune Deployment. The additional MUI Language configurations for Office 365 pro plus will be discussed. In this blog, I have described how to deploy the Microsoft 365 applications in a specific language based on the OS primary language using Intune. Microsoft released new solutions […]

Let’s learn about Patches Missing from SCCM and how to import them into WSUS manually. Whenever you have a Zero Day patch and don’t have the patches in WSUS, what are your options as an SCCM admin to patch your Windows 10 devices? Do you want to learn Intune? How to Fix the issue of […]

This week, let’s talk about How to Configure Windows Update for Business Patching using Intune. Microsoft introduced Windows Update for Business in the middle of 2017. Windows Update for Business (WUfB) has been available since Windows 10 version 1511. Microsoft kept working on improving to provide IT professionals with greater control and deliver an enhanced […]