Troubleshooting unexpected reboots caused by software center computer maintenance setting

In a recent transition from Citrix VDI to AVD (single and multi-session), the AVD devices are being efficiently managed by SCCM and Intune (co-management). As part of routine maintenance, we have implemented a weekly reboot schedule for our AVD devices to ensure optimal performance and security. To achieve this, I created a simple package with…
Using Intune Remediation – Monitoring New Microsoft Teams Installation and is default app or not

Introduction: Microsoft introduced an enhanced version of Teams (Teams 2.0) which was reimagined from the ground up for a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. For more information about new Microsoft Teams, please refer https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/new-microsoft-teams/ Microsoft has posted a notification in M365 admin center stating,  Classic Teams users to be updated to new Teams after…
Windows Update for Business (WUfB) Challenges in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with Microsoft Intune

Introduction: In recent weeks, I was working on a project to transition devices from Citrix VDI to the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) platform, managing all AVD devices using Microsoft Intune as the device endpoint solution. While the AVD devices had the SCCM (MECM) agent installed, I encountered a noteworthy issue with Windows Update for Business…
Configuration profiles Visibility in Intune – Unveiling Equivalent Tools to rsop and gpresult

Introduction: Microsoft Intune provides efficient way to deploy configuration settings across device fleets, offering reporting capabilities for successful, failed, or not applicable status for specific configuration profiles. However, understanding the applied settings on a per-device basis and identifying the governing configuration profile can be challenging. To see a list of configuration profiles that assigned to…
Troubleshooting Active directory users and computers mmc console on Entra (Azure AD) Joined devices

I have recently converted my hybrid Azure ad joined device to an Entra joined device (wipe the device and use autopilot) . While most tasks worked seamlessly, I encountered an issue with accessing the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC console. This blog post outlines the problem and provides a simple solution. After successfully converting…
Navigating the Windows Update for Business (WUfB) Maze: Unveiling Fun Facts!

If you've been following Aria Carley on Twitter (X), you're likely familiar with the intriguing world of #funfacts. Aria Carley, a Program Manager for Windows Update for Business at Microsoft, regularly shares insights about the realm of Windows Update for Business (WUfB). Her Twitter feed is a filled up with valuable information, and in this…
Managing Windows 11 Updates: Downgrading from 23H2 to 22H2 using remediation and Safeguard hold Policies

Introduction: Microsoft has recently rolled out Windows 11, Version 23H2, which is available as an enablement package for Windows 11, Version 22H2 OS. For more information https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-23h2 In this blog post, we'll discuss a scenario where a customer needed to downgrade from Windows 11 23H2 to 22H2 for internal security reasons. Additionally, we'll explore the…
Optimizing Content Delivery with Microsoft Delivery Optimization and Zscaler Proxy

Introduction: Microsoft Delivery Optimization (DO) is a powerful feature integrated into Windows 10 and Windows 11, designed to enhance the distribution of updates and applications across devices within a network Delivery Optimization (DO) leverages peer-to-peer distribution model and It basically serves to reduce the bandwidth usage by sharing the content with each other and speed…