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If your organization is planning a massive PC hardware refresh or migrating users to newer builds of Windows 11, you know that preserving user settings and app configurations can be a significant headache. Microsoft recently introduced Windows Backup for Organizations, an enterprise-grade feature designed to streamline device transitions. By preserving user settings, preferences, and Microsoft … Read more
If you manage a modern workplace using Microsoft Intune, you are likely intimately familiar with the headache of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) scenarios. One of the most common helpdesk triggers happens when a user signs into a Microsoft 365 app like Teams or Outlook on their personal Windows computer. They are presented with the … Read more
I ran into an issue where several Windows devices stopped receiving feature updates, even though they looked completely healthy and continued to install security and quality updates without any problems. The tenant was managed using Intune update rings only. No feature update policies were assigned, and the deferral settings should have allowed the devices to … Read more
In this blog post, I will guide you through how to export named locations in AzureAD using PowerShell, as well as how to configure the required API permissions using app registrations in AzureAD. If your organization has many office locations and branches, you might have numerous IP addresses added to your named locations in Azure … Read more
If you work with data, chances are you’ve encountered CSV files. While they’re great for storing and exchanging data, they can be a bit time consuming to work with in certain situations. If you’ve ever needed to analyze or present CSV data in a more user-friendly way, you might have found yourself wishing for an … Read more
Filters provide a convenient and efficient way to target specific devices, unlike the traditional method of using “dynamic groups”, which can take time to update when new or updated devices are added. With filters, we can quickly and easily target devices without having to wait for membership lists to be updated. This makes filters a … Read more
Bitlocker is one of the most essential security features to deploy to your windows devices. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a security feature that protects against data theft or exposure on lost, stolen, or improperly decommissioned computers. It integrates with the operating system to provide enhanced protection for files and systems, making it difficult for unauthorized … Read more
In today’s blog I will quickly guide you through how to configure update rings for windows using intune. It is important to keep your organization’s Windows version up to date in order to reduce the risks and vulnerabilities that are constantly being discovered. By running the latest version of Windows, you can decrease the chances … Read more
You may want to proactively respond to events generated by your domain controller or other servers in order to quickly address potential issues or security threats. By monitoring events and taking appropriate action. You can modify the script below to your needs. In my example below i use the incidentID of a user account lockout. … Read more
External forwarding should always be disabled by default in any tenant, as it is commonly used by intruders to extract confidential emails from key individuals within the organization. Disabling this feature can help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information and protect your business from potential security threats. One example of these malicious inbox rules could … Read more