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Tech Talk, Operations
Hello AutoPilot: Intro for ConfigMgr Admins
Jan 23, 2018
With the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709) Microsoft has introduced Windows AutoPilot Deployment. As part of the Microsoft vision for Modern Mana...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
What Is Co-Management with ConfigMgr and Why Use It?
Jan 3, 2018
Co-Management with ConfigMgr works with endpoints running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709). This feature provides a bridge from traditional ...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
ConfigMgr 1710: Admin’s Ramp-up Guide
Dec 6, 2017
The year 2017 flew by and ConfigMgr admins saw many improvements to the product this year. The final release of the year for everybody’s favorite syst...

Tech Talk, Security & Compliance
AppLocker: Why You Need It and How to Use It Wisely
Nov 20, 2017
A Quick Overview One of your company’s biggest cybersecurity risks lies in the one of the most common employee activities: running applications. More ...

Tech Talk, MVP
How to Deploy Surface Driver and Firmware Updates with ConfigMgr 1706
Oct 24, 2017
Ready for the latest version of Windows? The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update—aka 1709—is here! Below, I’ll give you a high-level view of (almost) ever...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
What’s New in ConfigMgr 1706
Sep 1, 2017
Our ConfigMgr deep dive webinar on August 28 was a hit. I presented a two-hour long session with my partner in crime and CTO of TrueSec Inc, Johan Arw...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
How to Use New Windows 10 App-V Features with ConfigMgr
Aug 10, 2017
App-V helps organizations deliver applications on-demand. An application is sequenced and delivered as a virtual app to endpoints. The method for sequ...

Patching, Tech Talk
SCUP Preview: New Third-party Patching Solution for ConfigMgr
Jul 25, 2017
System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) is a stand-alone tool used with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr / SCCM). It allows sys...

Tech Talk, Deployment
How to Avoid 5 Common Windows 10 Deployment Pitfalls
Jul 20, 2017
This year at the Midwest Management Summit (MMS), I co-presented a session with Johan Arwidmark covering the top ten issues we have seen in OS deploym...

Tech Talk, Security & Compliance, MVP
BitLocker Basics: Don’t Miss Out on Security
Jul 13, 2017
BitLocker disk encryption technology has been a part of the Windows operating system since Windows Vista. It didn’t really hit its stride until Window...

Tech Talk, SCCM/Intune
ConfigMgr 1706: PowerShell Wizardry and Script Magic
Jul 12, 2017
As we go full-speed ahead into the summer months, the ConfigMgr product team has released yet another technical preview version. Without a doubt, this...

Tech Talk, Security & Compliance
Busy Admin’s Guide to Device Guard and Credential Guard
Jun 21, 2017
In this post, we are going to look at Credential Guard by itself, then look at the full Device Guard suite.
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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.