Using Scripts to trigger software updates remotely from the SCCM console
A quick blogpost to trigger the installation of software updates (missing/failed/available in software Center) remotely from the console using built-in scripts feature. If you have deployed software...
View ArticleMicrosoft Intune – zscaler client connector connectivity issues cant reach...
Introduction: I was recently involved to setup Microsoft 365 POC (zero trust) and manage the endpoints such as windows, iOS, android using Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune). The windows devices were...
View ArticleHow to fix duplicate reports with double underscore (__) in Configuration...
The other day, I was running the ConfigMgr reports in my lab, especially the asset intelligence reports for some hardware information. I tried to run the first report __ Hardware 01A – Summary of...
View ArticleBuilding controlled user identity with AzureAD (OAuthOpenID Connect)
The reason behind writing of this blog is to share my view on how the traditional authentication/authorization can be modernized. Gone are the days of monolithic apps which shared a common security...
View ArticleCurious case of Exchange online on-premises high network utilization on TCP 444
In this blog post, i would like to discuss with you about a peculiar issue that I went through and had couple of reasons. a) Microsoft worked on this case for 2-3 days and they had all necessary logs...
View ArticleDesign scenario based Conditional Access Policies notes from the field
This blog has taken long to write as compared to the other blogs I usually write. I was unable to foresee how to write this as the topic is vast and the scenarios can be unlimited. However, I am going...
View ArticleQualys SAML integration with Azure AD
Note: This article was first published on www.procloudguru.com by Alpesh .Since the website is down, I am publishing the content here. This article is about Azure AD integration with Qualys which is...
View ArticleExchange Online and Azure AD Administrative Units (AUs)
Note: This article was first published on www.procloudguru.com by Alpesh .Since the website is down, I am publishing the content here. This post talks about the Administrative Units in Azure AD. I will...
View ArticleWhat is new in Configuration Manager 2107 Reporting
Microsoft has released the update 2107 for Configuration Manager (Current Branch) which is now available as in-console update. You don’t need to run opt-in script. You can apply this update on sites...
View ArticleWindows Autopilot stuck at account setup working on it-quick tip
Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies such as Azure AD, Microsoft Intune etc., used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. When working with windows...
View ArticleWhat is new in Configuration Manager 2111 Reporting
Microsoft has released the version 2111 for Configuration Manager (Current Branch) which is now available as in-console update and is currently via opt-in script. You can apply this update on sites...
View ArticleTroubleshooting co-management eligibility devices using scripts feature in SCCM
Intune has a Co-management eligibility report (currently in preview) which provides an eligibility evaluation for devices that can be co-managed. For devices to become co-managed, they must be running...
View ArticleSCCM Right click tools–find missing updates of a client
Managing software updates and creation of custom reports in ConfigMgr is OCEAN. You have so much data to visualize based on your needs. One of the very common requirements or reports is, find out the...
View ArticleSCCM Right Click Tool Managed workloads of co-managed device
Co-management (cloud attach) enables you to manage Windows 10 or later devices simultaneously by using both Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. For more information about co-management, please...
View ArticleHow to Add device to collection using task sequence- troubleshooting
I was recently looking for a solution to add a device to SCCM Collection using the Task sequence. During the search, I have found Trevor has a blog post on this. So before I use the code in the task...
View ArticleUsing filters to restrict security information registration from trusted devices
It has been a while since Microsoft has released the combined registration (security) feature that helps users to register for both MFA and SSPR can register once if the methods in the Azure AD...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to audit the Conditional Access Policies and alert via email
Conditional Access in Azure Active Directory needs no introduction. To read more information about Conditional Access, please refer to...
View ArticlePowershell script to audit all Azure AD app registrations and notify secret...
This week, I have another real-time use case about the audit of all azure AD app registrations and notify the application credential (secret key or certificate) near to expiration. Registering an...
View ArticleSCCM Collections for devices with pending reboot
Long ago, I wrote a blog post on a report for finding the devices with pending reboot, more information is available on...
View ArticleHow to deploy Microsoft Store apps (offline) using Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr & Intune) allows us to configure and deploy the Microsoft Store apps. For more information, please read through ConfigMgr and Intune . In my recent engagement...
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