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Let us learn about Monitoring Folders Files with SCOM OpsMgr. As an SCCM admin, I would love to monitor the Inbox folders of SCCM servers. SCCM CB inbox folders are not as critical as SCCM 2007. However, those folders are significant in identifying issues. Monitoring Folders and Files is also essential for other applications. I […]

Why do you need Multiple Recovery Options in Vembu? As an SCCM admin, I have experienced many DR plans and scenarios in my career. Most DR strategies are based on the SLA with LOBs. Your business should be ready to face any disaster, and the company should continue. Hence the DR scenarios are very important […]

What Made SCCM OS Deployment Easy with SCCM Online Portal ConfigMgr Device Management? I will brief you about OS deployment front-end application for Bare metal installation and reinstallation. Cireson Portal for Configuration Manager (CMP) added a new addition to the tool. I have a blog post about the SCCM online portal called the Cireson Portal […]

Let’s discuss Protecting Data from Ransomware. What is Ransomware? It’s a malware attack that encrypts the specified files in your computer and mapped drives! How is Ransomware getting spread? The most common way is via mail attachment. When you open the ransomware attachment from your mail, specific file types in your network drives and the local computer […]

Happy SysAdmin Day! Hi/Hello, SCCM/ConfigMgr, Intune, Hyper-V SysAdmins; Happy SysAdmin Day in advance. What exactly is SysAdmin Day? Friday, July 29, 2016, is the 17th annual System Administrator Appreciation Day. If you don’t know the purpose of this particular day, then here it is for you: “On this special international day, give your System Administrator something […]

Let’s learn how to Connect Data from SCOM Azure Nagios SolarWinds ServiceNow. You cannot miss the upcoming live online sessions that Savision will be hosting, which will introduce you to its newest Business Service Intelligence solution, Unity iQ. Unity iQ is an intelligent solution that allows you to aggregate and analyze dispersed data from systems like SCOM, Azure, […]

Download eBook Helps to Troubleshoot 5 Common Issues with HyperV? Altaro Software has a couple of excellent resources on Hyper-V. The first one is a Webinar, “What’s new in Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V,” organized on June 14th, 2016, at 4 PM CEST / 10 AM EDT. The second is the new Hyper-V eBook, “A Hyper-V […]

Let’s discuss how to Monitor Oracle Infrastructure with SCOM OpsMgr. An Oracle DBA’s job function is multifaceted, complex, and challenging. The job demands precision work, such as ongoing tuning of Oracle databases, administration of all database objects, including tables, clusters, and views, and managing the sharing of resources among applications. Some ‘pain points’ of the […]

Let’s discuss the Whitepaper on The Challenges of Managing IT in a Hybrid Cloud World. Today’s enterprise organizations face more significant competitive threats and operational challenges than ever. Most organizations have cloud SaaS and hybrid solutions with loads of “cloud to on-prem” connectors.  IT professionals will face many new challenges with these SaaS and Hybrid […]

Let’s discuss how to Download a Whitepaper and How to Monitor Linux Workloads with Azure Log Analytics. Monitoring is the most vital line of defense in any data center environment. IT professionals use many tools to build a complete monitoring solution to achieve the best result. Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS), powered by Microsoft’s Azure […]

How can the SCOM OpsMgr eMail Alert Storm be reduced? I don’t prefer to install and enable the SCCM management pack on the SCOM servers because of the fear of email alerts. SCOM is expected to generate hundreds of emails, most of which are informational. Is there any way to reduce SCOM email alerts/notification storms? Savision’s Live Maps Unity […]

Webinar and White Paper to Understand More About Scripting Automation Backup in Hyper-V? Altaro is Hyper-V and VMware VMs backup solution. More details about the latest version of Altaro can be found here. Altaro’s education series provides an excellent white paper to the community about “10 Essential Best Practices for Virtual Server Backups“. In this […]

How to Embrace the Cloud in an Enterprise Environment Cloud Adoption Tips? One more post about cloud and cloud is undoubtedly a buzzword these days. Last Friday, we had an open house session on cloud computing, and the turnaround of that session was super exciting. Cloud gives us loads of feeling on different topics “Job Security,” […]

Learn how to install Linux-based Machines as a Hyper V Guest. Microsoft started supporting Linux machines as Hyper-V guests long ago (Isn’t it?). Have you ever tried this? This post is for you if you tried and failed to work like me. The world is changing, and even Microsoft allows us to build or host […]

Is SCOM OpsMgr Still Relevant in the World of the Cloud? Cloudification is moving a service to the Internet (cloud). It’s not very simple to move a service to the cloud. Loads of decisions have to be taken.  Private cloud? Public cloud?Hybrid cloud? Where do you begin? Do you implement one of them, or do […]

Can I download Free Hyper-V Backup for Virtual Machines? Most Infra support people run labs on their workstations or laptops. Have you ever tried a backup solution to backup Hyper-V machines in the lab? Altaro Hyper-V Backup is FREE for 2 VMs forever. It’s straightforward to install and configure. It took only 15-17 minutes to install […]

The latest news is that SCCM CB Release has Changed 2 Versions per year in March (xx03) and September (xx09). This was expected and reported by HTMD Community with the post – Windows Client OS Release Cycle Getting Changed to 3 Years. Balasubramanian Delli announced via Tech Community post that the Release Cadence Changes to […]

Let’s see in this post: SysAdmin Day 2020 is Over, But You Can Still Win. Friday, 31 July 2020, was the day to appreciate System Administrators. However, you still have an opportunity to win a contest with your system admin success story. If you don’t know the IT technical jobs available in the market, try […]

Let’s quickly check a few points about the free version of Altaro’s The Backup Bible Part 2 eBook. The second part explains Backup Best Practices in Action. Altaro released the first part of The Backup Bible Part 1 a few months before. The Backup Bible is an ambitious project produced by Altaro and written by […]

Windows 365 community team is arranging an ASIA Windows 365 User Group event on 7th December 2022. Asia Windows 365 December user group event is an online event. You can join the free event from the Teams meeting link given in the below section. The HTMD community collaborates with Windows 365 ASIA User Group to […]

Let’s discuss the ” Something Went Wrong 1001 ” Outlook error in Microsoft 365 Desktop Applications. If you encounter the “Something Went Wrong 1001” error while trying to sign in to Microsoft 365 Desktop Applications, you can take a few steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. It would be best to start by checking […]

Exciting News! 2024 Cybersecurity Certifications for IT Professionals. In today’s fast-changing digital world, Cybersecurity is essential for businesses everywhere. There are now lots of certifications just for IT professionals. These certifications help IT professionals learn more about protecting digital stuff from hackers. They cover a range of skill levels and specializations within the cybersecurity field, […]

The HTMD Community Conference 2025 is finally here, and the excitement is at its peak! The Community is hosting the much-awaited in-person conference in Bengaluru, bringing together IT professionals, Intune admins, SCCM experts, and modern device management enthusiasts. This live post helps you stay updated with the evolving agenda throughout the event, ensuring you don’t […]

Let’s talk about the Post-auth Terminate Processes Feature. Windows LAPS, or Local Administrator Password Solution, got a helpful upgrade. Now, there is a new feature called “post-authentication-action,” and it is all about making your LAPS-enabled devices more secure. In the Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS), a new feature called “post-authentication actions policy” has been […]

Let’s discuss the Steps Recorder App, which will be removed from Windows soon. It’s time to check for alternative solutions for screen recording. However, what about the actual steps recording app, not just the screen recording app? One of the essential announcements with this release is the discontinuation of Steps Recorder. This feature, which has […]

Another issue with Outlook! Outlook Crashes when users attempt to View contact Card Information. Microsoft already confirms this issue. This issue is getting highlighted after Aug 2022 Office Patch Installation. As per the incident details, Some users’ Microsoft 365 apps may crash when users attempt to view contact card information. Outlook for Windows may crash […]

In a recent update, Discontinuation of Cloud Attachment Option for Email Links in Outlook announced. Microsoft’s Outlook platform has announced that it is discontinuing the cloud attachment option for email links. This significant change alters how users can attach files to their emails. When you put a link in an email, you can’t attach it […]

Key Takeaways – Strength and Weekness of Microsoft Intune by Gartner for 2026 Endpoint management tools are very important for managing and protecting employee devices such as laptops and mobiles. These tools also help employees work smoothly on their devices. IT and operations leaders can use this research to decide where to invest in endpoint […]