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Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune, MVP
Third-Party Patching Tips from ConfigMgr and Infosec Experts
Jul 10, 2019
IT pros are feeling anxious about third-party patching in today’s volatile threat landscape. In an ideal scenario, every application on every endpoint...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
New ConfigMgr MBAM Integration: BitLocker Management Gets Real
Jul 3, 2019
For those of you who are unaware of what MBAM is, the official name is Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring.

Tech Talk, MVP
E3 Podcast: Throwing WSUS Under the Bus, and Why ADRs Rule
Jun 19, 2019
In this podcast, MVPs Jordan Benzing and Bryan Dam break down why WSUS is a problematic relic—and why you can’t live without it yet. Plus, automating ...

Tech Talk, MVP
ConfigMgr Admins Can Own Patch Tuesday with Tips from Harjit
May 29, 2019
“I love patching. Patching is awesome!” – Harjit Dhaliwal. This podcast with Harjit turned out to be a master class on Patch Tuesday for ConfigMgr adm...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune, MVP
Windows 10 1903: ConfigMgr Admin’s First Look
May 21, 2019
It’s here! The seventh major update of Windows 10, and the first of 2019, is out. It focuses on improvements and fixes, rather than leading with new f...

Tech Talk, MVP
Just Say No to Expiring Passwords, IoT Horror Show at Your Door(Bell), Hackable Road Vehicles
Apr 30, 2019
This week’s security snacks:

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune, MVP
What’s New in CM 1902
Apr 4, 2019
It’s time for another release in the Configuration Manager as a Service model— the first release of the year, ConfigMgr 1902. The annual 02 release ha...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
Topology Optimization Delivers the Fewest ConfigMgr Servers For the Greatest Speed and Savings
Mar 28, 2019
In the past, one of the most expensive aspects of ConfigMgr software delivery has been server infrastructure. The costs go far beyond server hardware ...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune, MVP
ConfigMgr Boundary Groups Update Update
Feb 20, 2019
In ConfigMgr, boundaries define locations where our devices reside. We can define boundaries based on IP subnets, IP ranges, Active Directory sites, a...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
5 New ConfigMgr Features Sysadmins Need to Know
Feb 5, 2019
Common thinking among IT teams is that due to the rise of the cloud and trend toward modern management, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager ...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
MSIX and ConfigMgr: Freedom from Package Paralysis
Jan 14, 2019
MSIX is a new Microsoft packaging technology. It takes the best features from setup.exe, MSI, Windows ClickOne, App-V, and script.vbs and puts them to...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune, MVP
Custom Configuration Items: Maybe the Most Underrated Tool in Your ConfigMgr Kit
Nov 14, 2018
ConfigMgr has many little gems tucked away, underutilized, forgotten at times. Configuration Items (CI) is one of these gems.
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Practitioner Series
In these blog posts, we share what we know about managing endpoints. Stop by to hear from our own in-house subject matter experts. We are excited to discuss best practices, technical how-tos, and other topics we think you'll find valuable. Our solution architects, product experts, and own IT practitioners have seen and done it all. We are adding new content regularly and are happy to have you here.