Category: ModernEUC

  • DaaS and VDI Steady Growth

    DaaS and VDI Steady Growth

    A very timely tweet by Ruben Spruijt pointed me to an article by Gartner in which they forecast a Worldwide Public Cloudn End-user spending to reach nearly $600 Billion in 2023 an $724Billion in 2024. The DaaS line item of this is about $3B with the big whale being SaaS with $197M Source: https://twitter.com/rspruijt/status/1651871105034997766 An […]

  • Microsoft 365 plans features table

    Microsoft 365 plans features table

    When meeting customers, I am often ask if there is a quick chart that shows what is included in the differnent Microsoft 365 plans, The following table is from Microsoft and lists the major features available for easy reference. I place the graphic here for easy reference, but you should check the full Microsoft documentation […]

  • Microsoft Intune Suite

    Microsoft Intune Suite

    On March 1, 2023 Microsoft announced Microsoft Intune Suite which consolidates its endpoint management and security solutions to streamline protection for cloud-connected and on-premises endpoints.  It includes: The new Intune Suite can be added all Microsoft Intune subscribers (including Microsoft 365 E3 and E5) which already include core Intune (now called Intune Plan 1) for an additional […]

  • Reminder: Exchange 2013 End of Support

    Reminder: Exchange 2013 End of Support

    Exchange Server 2013 will reach its end of support on April 11, 2023.  Although Exchange 2013 installations will continue to work, it is hightly recommended for you to migrate to  to Microsoft 365, Office 365 , or, if you must, Exchange 2019 as Microsoft will no longer provide: Microsoft has listed a particular requirement regarding Active […]

  • Bye Yammer – Hello Viva Engage

    Bye Yammer – Hello Viva Engage

    On the day before Valentine’s day 2023 Microsoft confirmed that Microsoft will remove Yammer from its product set and it will replace it with Viva ENGAGE In a Microsoft Community Hub blog post, Viva and Yammer chief vice president Murali Sitaram explains: “Over the last several months we’ve heard your feedback that having two apps […]

  • Endpoint Security Landscape Report

    Endpoint Security Landscape Report

    We all know that the security landscape is complex and very fragmented and this is especially true in the endpoint side of the house. I ran across a post from Francis Odum from Contrary Research on my Linkedin feed, which did a great job at detailing the current state of the ecosystem market. I must […]

  • Microsoft Intune News & Updates

    Microsoft Intune News & Updates

    A lot of things came out of the last Microsoft Ignite 2022 sessions regarding Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Management, Windows 365, Windows, and so much more. First, I should note the name changes: Microsoft Intune is now a family of its own! Today, we’re announcing that Microsoft Intune will be the name of the growing […]

  • Intune / Autopilot Expirations

    Intune / Autopilot Expirations

    What is the impact of of long-term storage of Windows Autopilot registered devices? A colleague of mine, Daniel Davilla, recently posted a very good explanation this common question we get ask all of the time. Very much appreciated and worth the read here. I will not tell here all of the details but a couple […]

  • OneNote: Microsoft Back in the Saddle

    OneNote: Microsoft Back in the Saddle

    After years of “challenges” , Microsoft has decided to focus on OneNote and it is consolidating the couple of aopps out there into a single application and refreshing it look and features so it will work with modern hardware and a better interface

  • Massive DDoS Attack

    Massive DDoS Attack

    Wow — That is a massive attack Incredible that the ability to execute this at this level exists. Hackers Launched Record DDoS Attack with 25.3 Billion Requests in 4 Hours (gbhackers.com)

  • Good Video- The Future of War

    Good Video- The Future of War

    If you have not seen it watch it 100% relevant for all of us in the cybersecurity space. Drones, hackers and mercenaries – The future of war | DW Documentary

  • Microsoft Security Baseline Understanding

    Microsoft Security Baseline Understanding

    Microsoft has been working hard in consolidating their security messaging and in the past 6- 12 months there has been a number changes to their product lines and names which has caused some confusion to customers and partners

  • Microsoft Launches Security Experts

    Microsoft Launches Security Experts

    In early May 2022, Microsoft announced the launch of their Microsoft Security Experts Services  Security Experts is a new managed service category that combines expert-trained technology and product innovation with human-led services. Right now Microsoft is doing a lot of the work directly, but soon they will have multiple certified security expert partners  Video  introducing the […]

  • IT Security Modernization with Microsoft 365

    IT Security Modernization with Microsoft 365

    I was doing a bit o research for a session I am doing later this week and came across a great video from a Wayne Chapin that explains in great detail why is Microsoft 365 (M365) is vital for IT Security Modernization…. His audience, IT managers provides an explanation of security concepts and maps it […]

  • Deploy Same Windows Image to Multiple PCs

    Deploy Same Windows Image to Multiple PCs

    This blog post is not about deploying the OS using traditional management systems but instead it is about rapidly deploying the same image to many machines. This might be useful in deployments in school scenarios or call centers where every device is configured the same way and there is no user or configuration data to […]

  • Windows Autopatch

    Windows Autopatch

    A a few weeks ago Microsoft announced a new service called Windows Autopatch for business customers that provides the ability to keep Windows, Office, Teams and Microsoft Edge software on devices enrolled and managed by Microsoft Intune up to date automatically. The service is now on public beta and scheduled to be GA sometime at […]

  • Windows 11 Downgrade Option

    Windows 11 Downgrade Option

    Windows 11 (21H2 / Original Release) has been available since October 5, 2021. Microsoft is working on version 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) and although as of this writing, it has not been released yet, it is expected soon, very soon. Windows 11 is coming and is here to stay. Windows 11 21H2 entered the broad […]

  • Critical Patch affecting VMware Workspace One

    Critical Patch affecting VMware Workspace One

    No one is immune to critical patches… happens in the best of family trees – This time  it hit  VMware  and it is specific to Workspace One family of products : On May 18, 2022 VMware released a critical security advisory, VMSA-2022-0014 This is a pretty broad vulnerability and has a very high high priority — […]

  • Cybersecurity Podcasts News

    Cybersecurity Podcasts News

    I need to stay up to date with the cybersecurity topics and aside from several news sources i check on a daily / weekly bases I also listen to the following podcasts: I found a lot more at this site Other News Resources / Sites: https://cybersecuritynews.com/ https://thehackernews.com/ https://cisoseries.com/ https://www.cnbc.com/cybersecurity/ https://www.wired.com/tag/cybersecurity/

  • Microsoft Modern Work Webinars

    Microsoft Modern Work Webinars

    The Microsoft Cloud Acquisitions Team of Technical Specialists have has a new YouTube channel around the Modern Work stack and their first set of webinars is a  high-level overview of the Security Features available with M365. I particularly liked the Advanced Identity Concepts AD Premium Plan 2 one — very well presented and good content! Loved this Worth […]

  • Microsoft Security Name Changes

    Microsoft Security Name Changes

    A lot of changes to the Microsoft Security products line up . Looks like they are finally consolidating all of the products into some sort of logic sense… This is very good news, but it has created some confusion in the field — I am sure there will be more, so I will attempt to […]

  • Enabling Remote Assist with Intune

    Enabling Remote Assist with Intune

    As more and more customers move to modern device management and modern provisioning the question becomes how to can organizations support their remote workers. Also many organizations are paying 3rd party companies to provide tools to enable this across the board when you are able to do it with Microsoft native tools! Remote help is […]

  • Windows 11 Security Deep Dive

    Windows 11 Security Deep Dive

    We are just getting to know the amazing amount of work Microsoft focused on better securing their latest Windows 11 operating system.

  • Azure AD Free vs P1 vs P2

    Azure AD Free vs P1 vs P2

    Azure Active Directory (Azure AD or AAD) is Microsoft’s enterprise cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Azure AD (AAD) is the backbone of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 platforms. AAD is a core service of the Microsoft cloud platform. A quick refresher: Microsoft released Active Directory in Windows 2000 server, and it became a […]

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    The last couple of years (2020 & 2021) were particularly hard years for many organizations as it relate to cybersecurity. So many attacks in so many forms ranging from internal ones focused on getting specific data / information to highly organized ones focused on disrupting operations all the way to state sponsored ones focus on […]

  • News You can Use: December 2021

    News You can Use: December 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • Restrict Saving Files To Local Drives

    Restrict Saving Files To Local Drives

    A good question popped this week in my email. How do I prevent users from saving files to local drives, while still allow them to save to OneDrive folders? I think a lot of organizations would like ( or are doing it already) to do this, but the answer may have some complexity to it […]

  • Multiple Desktops Feature in Windows 11

    Multiple Desktops Feature in Windows 11

    Multiple Desktops feature in Windows 11 I is super helpful and it is becoming one of those essential pieces in my workflows.

  • Commit to Modern Device Management

    Commit to Modern Device Management

    Let’s face it, for many customers, the road to modern device management is a journey. Moving from 30+ years of legacy / traditional device management is not only a technical challenge but a cultural one. I have been talking to customers since the introduction to Windows 10 back in August 2012 (10 years ago as […]

  • Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 – Modern Workspace

    Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 – Modern Workspace

    Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 is coming next week (Nov 2 – 4) and this year is a virtual and free again ! It is loaded with Windows 11 (35 sessions) and Endpoint Management ( 86 sessions) topics this time around! Should a feast of information for most of us in the Modern EUC Management space […]

  • Users Adoption Management

    Users Adoption Management

    The value of the platform is not really fully realized until a certain level of feature adoption is obtained, and that is always a moving target BECAUSE new and improved features are always being introduced. I’ve said it many times before, and it is hard for users to keep up with the constant changes in […]

  • News You can Use: October 2021

    News You can Use: October 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • Windows 11  is Out and About

    Windows 11 is Out and About

    Yes! Windows 11 is out and about! Microsoft released released on Oct 5, 2021 and it has been interesting to read / listen to all of the reviews and comments out there. Introducing Windows 11 – A new Windows experience bringing you closer to the people and things you love. Explore Windows 11 OS, Computers, Apps, […]

  • Digital Transformation has CHANGED!

    Digital Transformation has CHANGED!

    Aside from the many spelling errors ( English UK !! ) I just read this GREAT new article on ZDNet that talks about the significant change that Digital Transformation has undergone in the past couple of years. I ** LOVE ** this quote from the Bob Parket Senior VP at IDC: “… digital transformation is […]

  • Microsoft Teams Updates – Wow

    Microsoft Teams Updates – Wow

    In the last few months Microsoft has released a number of updates to its entire suite, and in this blog post I will cover just *some* of the ones in Microsoft Teams, based on his videos.

  • Skype Here to Stay

    Skype Here to Stay

    ted and surprising blog post in the Microsoft Skype Blog yesterday, the Microsoft Skype Team said that “Skype is getting new features”

  • Windows 365 Cloud PC

    Windows 365 Cloud PC

    On June 24, 2021 Microsoft announced WIndows 11. Last week during their Partner conference, Ignite, Microsoft announced Windows 365. It will be launched on August 2, 2021. Securely stream your Windows experience—including your personalized apps, content, and settings—from the Microsoft cloud to any device with your Windows 365 Cloud PC. Windows 365 is a cloud […]

  • News You can Use: July 2021

    News You can Use: July 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • Setup Windows 11 on Hyper-V Virtual Machine

    Setup Windows 11 on Hyper-V Virtual Machine

    Had sometime and decided to check out Windows 11. I used a virtual machine using Microsoft’s Hyper-V manager on my Windows 10 device.

  • Ransomware Kaseya Attack

    Ransomware Kaseya Attack

    Ransomware is rampant these days.   The latest in the long list of of attacks is  the one on Kaseya, an PC management service provider, and it is notable because the incident not only affects Kaseya’s IT management customers, but also those companies’ corporate clients that have outsourced IT management to them.     The attack is reminiscent […]

  • Windows 11 is here

    Windows 11 is here

    Update 7/10/2021 Minimum hardware requirements further explained – A challenge for many! To run Windows 11, devices must have an Intel Core processor from at least 2017, or AMD Zen 2 processors from 2019 onward. Video of installation on a Hyper-V virtual Machine (my own test) Microsoft releases second public review – with ONLY minor […]

  • Microsoft 365 protection against ransomware

    Microsoft 365 protection against ransomware

    With all of the ransomware news as of late, companies are asking what kind of protection and what to do in case the protection fails and the need presents to recover from a cyber attack. Many of the organizations I interface are using Microsoft 365 and / or Office 365 already. So the natural question […]

  • The Road to the next Windows version

    The Road to the next Windows version

    I think it is fair to say that this is very – VERY – different than any other Windows OS launch than in the past. Microsoft has kept a very tight lip on what the announcements contain, and details (or leaks) have not surfaced yet.

  • Today: Largest Password Leak of All Time

    Today: Largest Password Leak of All Time

    Today, cybercriminals have released over 8.4 billion passwords on the dark web. The largest collection of stolen passwords of all time. The 100GB text file includes usernames, email addresses and passwords. #cybersecurity #passwords #leaks #securitynews More info at: https://cybernews.com/security/rockyou2021-alltime-largest-password-compilation-leaked/

  • Cybersecurity: No One Is Immune

    Cybersecurity: No One Is Immune

    The uptick of recent cybersecurity incidents reported in the news as of late is up. The list is long and it has affected business of all sizes and in all industries. The sophistication of the attacks, and vulnerabilities they uncovered are only one side of the coin. Many of them are now truly affecting many lives, and livelihoods.

  • Microsoft Build: Build differentiated SaaS Apps

    Microsoft Build: Build differentiated SaaS Apps

    Session with a great introduction, of what industry verticalcization of SaaS apps means and why this matters to all of us was Build differentiated SaaS apps with the Microsoft Cloud with Charles Lamanna.

  • News You can Use: May 2021

    News You can Use: May 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • News You can Use: April 2021

    News You can Use: April 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – More

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – More

    I wrote about this product shortly after it changed names back in November 2020, but it is worth writing about it again. First let me say that I think Microsoft 365 is an incredible value to organizations. It not only contains not the Operating System, Productivity Tools and endpoint management tools but also, embedded by […]

  • Explained: EUC Cybersecurity Services

    Explained: EUC Cybersecurity Services

    I am so very happy I work at Dell Technologies! — Not only is a great company to work for, but the talent and focus within it keeps surprising me! This is specially true for my team in the services line of business. We hear from customers challenges a lot, and lately we have been […]

  • BIOS Device Driver Updates with MDM

    BIOS Device Driver Updates with MDM

    BIOS and driver updates are a very big challenge facing many organizations today. In fact, so many of them do not patch anything after initial deployment, and only if the device fails, they think of applying patches. This has never been a best practice, but with the introduction of Windows 10 and Windows as a […]

  • Zero Trust: What is it and MDM Role

    Zero Trust: What is it and MDM Role

    With the much needed renewed emphasis on security, and in combination with the always present topic of modern device management, I have been having lots of conversations about how to best secure customer’s environment. This is where the concepts and architecture of Zero Trust security fits so well. Zero Trust security is not a new […]

  • Windows Autopilot Security Risks

    Windows Autopilot Security Risks

    Enabling Windows Autopilot allows devices to be pre-registered to your organization in Microsoft servers. As of this writing, there is very little risk in enabling Windows Autopilot within an organization. The most recommended security concept to fight against malware for years has been to remove admin rights from end users. When Microsoft introduced Windows 10 […]

  • Windows Autopilot after Hardware Failure

    Windows Autopilot after Hardware Failure

    A couple of questions I often get are: How to get the Windows 10 image on to the device after a hard disk failure Will Windows Autopilot work after replacing the motherboard The those new to modern device management this is a concept that requires a mind-shift as with traditional methodology you reimage the device […]

  • Microsoft Modern Management Updates

    Microsoft Modern Management Updates

    Microsoft Ignite happened as a virtual conference in early March this year. A few things were said (or not said) that resonated with me that I wanted to mention. First and foremost – it was interesting to note that in the Microsoft published Event Book of News there was only a few a few times […]

  • News You can Use: March 2021

    News You can Use: March 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • Windows Virtual Desktop Introduction

    Windows Virtual Desktop Introduction

    Today I wanted to just highlight a great session I found on YouTube on Windows Virtual Desktop. The session is part of the IT Ops Talks: All Things Hybrid Event held early February 2021 Sarah Lean and Tom Hickling explore and explain Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), how organizations have been using it during the pandemic, […]

  • News You can Use: February 2021

    News You can Use: February 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • New Microsoft Stream

    New Microsoft Stream

    Launched in 2016, Microsoft Stream is a web app for creating, editing, managing, and discovering videos and playback videos. It was loosely connected to other Microsoft 365 apps and service, and videos were stored separately from it. Back in September 22, 2020, Microsoft published a blog post titled New Vision for Microsoft Stream. In it […]

  • RIP Microsoft Edge Legacy

    RIP Microsoft Edge Legacy

    On February 10, 2021, Microsoft reminded everyone that Microsoft Edge Legacy web browser (UWP-based) present on Windows 10 will end on March 9, 2021 (as expected) but it added that it will be automatically removed from your system with the April 13, 2021 Update Tuesday patch. The new standard, released back in January 2020, is Microsoft Edge […]

  • Non-Windows Devices with Microsoft Intune

    Non-Windows Devices with Microsoft Intune

    Organizations that have already moved their Windows devices management to into MDM tools are now looking to bring other OS platforms like into existing tools and take advantage of a holistic, single pane view of the end-user computing environment. Microsoft Intune provides this capabilities

  • Windows 10X Update

    Windows 10X Update

    A quick update on how Window 10X, originally a very targeted OS, is now a new streamlined version of Windows designed for security and performance and plans to launch in Spring 2021 on a new range of devices

  • Microsoft Cloud PC coming soon?

    Microsoft Cloud PC coming soon?

    Device as a Service (DaaS), PC as a Service (PCaaS), virtual desktop as a service and cloud-based desktops are not new to the industry. Now a potential service in this realm to be provided by Microsoft as part of their Microsoft 365 service offerings.

  • OneDrive Basics

    OneDrive Basics

    I just read an excellent series of 9 blog posts by Hans Brender (aka: Mr.OneDrive | MVP on Twitter) on OneDrive Basics. (I was planning on doing a simple series, but Hans had already done it – Kudos to him!) In the first post of his series he begins with the statement: OneDrive is more […]

  • Cloud Data Security Report

    Cloud Data Security Report

    Security threads are real and constant to every organization no matter how small or big they are. This weekend I just came across on of the best “easy-to-read” reports I have seen regarding securing data on the the cloud.

  • Windows Autopilot Group Tags

    Windows Autopilot Group Tags

    Windows Autopilot group tag refer to an optional field ( groupTag ) in the Microsoft device manager console (actually maps to the Azure AD device property  ) that can be use to help automate deployment and configuration of Windows 10 devices when used with Windows Autopilot process. Currently only one group tag is supported by Microsoft. […]

  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

    After rebranding Windows Defender as Microsoft Defender in early 2019, Microsoft has been consolidating most of their security-related products into their Microsoft Defender brand. In September 2020 they further announced the Microsoft 365 Defender cross-platform line to include: Microsoft 365 Defender (previously Microsoft Threat Protection) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (previously Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection) Microsoft Defender for […]

  • News You can Use: January 2021

    News You can Use: January 2021

    ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.

  • Brad Anderson Leaves Microsoft

    Brad Anderson Leaves Microsoft

    In a post on LinkedIn yesterday, Brad posted that after 17+ years at Microsoft he is leaving to to join Qualtrics as President of Product and Services. Brad Anderson was the Corporate Vice President of the Commercial Management Experiences team and in his 17 years at Microsoft he has been  responsible for shaping the direction of […]

  • Explained: Workforce Transformation

    Explained: Workforce Transformation

    Short 9-minute Explanation of Workforce Transformation

  • Configuration Manager  Update 2010 released

    Configuration Manager Update 2010 released

    This past Monday (November 30) Microsoft made available Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) update 2010 as the current branch.

  • Cloud Attached is Your Future

    Cloud Attached is Your Future

    Danny Guillory created a series of blog posts and a video which resonated with me in a number of ways. Every person engage in device management within an organization should read this document. It is an excellent blueprint for devices management strategy.

  • Explained: Dell Client Managed Services

    Explained: Dell Client Managed Services

    This is part of a number of short videos I call Explained Series They are intentionally brief and focused so they can be quickly consumed while providing maximum informational value. This video provides an overview of: Dell Client Managed Services Duration: 9 minutes Video Content includes: – Overview Challenges Market landscape Dell Services/Solutions

  • Dell Command Update and MDM

    Dell Command Update and MDM

    it is imperative that device manufacturer’s system software, firmware and BIOS up-to-date. In this article we point to how to videos to install Dell Command Update with Microsoft Intune and Workspace One.

  • Michael Niehaus Leaves Microsoft

    Michael Niehaus Leaves Microsoft

    Many of you know Michael. He has been the Microsoft face of Windows Autopilot for many years and before that he was the Windows as a Service chief communicator. He announced that he leaving Microsoft.

  • Modern Device Management with Microsoft Intune (Oct 2020)

    Modern Device Management with Microsoft Intune (Oct 2020)

    A short 26 minute video overview of why modern device management with Microsoft Platform including Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot and Dell Technologies Services offering.

  • Windows Autopilot/Microsoft Intune Explained (High Level Overview)

    Windows Autopilot/Microsoft Intune Explained (High Level Overview)

    In this short 10 minute video I provide a high level low-technical overview of Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Intune and how as well as associated Dell Technologies service offerings.

  • Ivanti Acquires MobilIron

    Ivanti Acquires MobilIron

    Ivanti and MobileIron are very common device management tools out there. In an interesting industry consolidation move Ivanti moves to acquires MobileIron and Pulse Secure. Ivanti was founded in 2017 ( just three/four years ago ) from the merger of LANDesk and Heat Software which focuses on service management, enterprise endpoint security and patch management […]

  • WSUS or WUfB

    WSUS or WUfB

    Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and its predecesor (Server Update Servcices (SUS) has been around for 20+ years and has been the go to tool for many administrators to manage Windows updates. Windows Update for Business (WUfB) is a free “cloud service” hosted by Microsoft to keep Windows 10 devices up to date. WUfB is available […]

  • Microsoft Intune Video Series

    Microsoft Intune Video Series

    A great series of short videos that clearly explain Microsoft Intune from concept to configuration.

  • 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant: UEM

    2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant: UEM

    Modern Devices Management and Unified Endpoint Management has been on the fast lane given the remote work / work from home initiatives forced by the pandemic worldwide.

  • Microsoft Azure Active Directory Video Series

    Microsoft Azure Active Directory Video Series

    A great series of short videos that clearly explain Microsoft Intune from concept to configuration.

  • Enabling Remote Work with Microsoft 365 – Webcast

    Enabling Remote Work with Microsoft 365 – Webcast

    Back in April, Microsoft launched a new podcast – they call it Webcast — focusing on how the Microsoft 365 platform helps remote work. The webcast is hosted by Steve Rose Senior Product Manager on Modern Workplace. To-date, there has been six episode featuring interviews with Microsoft staff talking about their individual products . It […]

  • Azure Active Directory Connect

    Azure Active Directory Connect

    Azure AD Connect, commonly known a simply: Connect Sync, is a Microsoft service that addresses operations related to synchronize identity data between your on-premises environment and Azure AD. Released late 2014, Azure AD Connect sync is the successor of DirSync, Azure AD Sync, and Forefront Identity Manager. By default, Azure AD Connect syncs all objects […]

  • Windows Insiders:  New Channels

    Windows Insiders: New Channels

    Microsoft is transitioning Windows Insider Program from the existing frequency-based RING model to a channel model aligning to the Office release model to focus on quality .

  • Windows Autopilot is not only for Intune

    Windows Autopilot is not only for Intune

    Windows Autopilot does not imply customer must use Microsoft Intune. Window Autopilot is independent of the Modern Device Management tool used by the organization.

  • Windows 10 version 2004 Released

    Windows 10 version 2004 Released

    Windows 10 version 2004 was released to the public on May 27, 2020.

  • The Latest Case for Workforce Transformation

    The Latest Case for Workforce Transformation

    h the current events relating to the worldwide Corona virus outbreak many companies are gravitating towards virtual meetings , revisiting travel guidelines and their ability to provide their staff ways to work from home.

  • Windows 10X: A new Windows Version

    Windows 10X: A new Windows Version

    There is a new version of Windows 10 brewing in the distance. But are we really talking about a new version of Windows 10?

  • Script to Remove Bloatware from Windows 10

    Script to Remove Bloatware from Windows 10

    Following up from my previous post Windows 10 Generic Image / No Bloatware I would like to share a great open source script it was pointed to me which removes all “unnecessary” programs out of Windows 10 fresh install provided by Sycnex called Windows 10 Debloater The script gets updated by the gitHub community, but […]

  • The Next 46 Billion Devices

    The Next 46 Billion Devices

    This week Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella provided a rare glimpse at what they are focusing on as it relates to device management: A Strategy to manage and service 46 billion endpoints (devices including IoT sensors): The way I look at it is Windows is the billion user install base of ours. We continue to add […]

  • Map a Network Drive in Office 365

    Map a Network Drive in Office 365

    By configuring a network drive to a shared document folder in Office 365, you can set up better access to a drive and its content for you and any other authorized users. This allows for increased ease of use and access to files for those working remotely. Please note that Microsoft recommends to Sync a […]

  • News You Can Use: January 2020

    News You Can Use: January 2020

      Modern EUC Infobits:  January 2020  – News you can Use! There is so much change in the End User Computing space at the moment that many of us need help and guidance navigate the Workforce Transformation Journey. The change is not only about Windows 10 or Modern Provisioning but about the entire End User […]

  • Fairwell Windows 7 and Thank You

    Fairwell Windows 7 and Thank You

    Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 back in January 13, 2015, which meant new features stopped being added and at the time, entered its extended support phase, where only necessary patches and fixes were released. As expected, today, January 14, 2020, marks the official end of support for Windows 7. It has been 10 […]

  • SCCM Co-Management No More

    SCCM Co-Management No More

    As you are probably aware, the SCCM 1902 update rollup made a change in their co-management and coexistence compatibility capability: If an SCCM-managed device is enrolled into an MDM server other than Intune (i.e., Workspace ONE or any other third-parties), the SCCM agent reverts to a read-only mode which essentially  killed a  number of third-party co-management […]

  • Good 5G Podcast Episode with Jeff Brown

    Good 5G Podcast Episode with Jeff Brown

    As I have written many times before, 5G will be transforming the world we live in. This is especially true for Device Management. In a recent episode of the Glen Beck Podcast, Jeff Brown talks about how trans-formative 5G technology is across the many industry. The Glenn Beck Podcast, Episode 60: 5G and AI Everywhere: […]

  • WaaS Security / Compliance Risks

    WaaS Security / Compliance Risks

    Organizations need to stay up-to-date in their Windows 10 OS patching otherwise they introduce a lot of security risk and likely compliance governance issues.

  • Script to get OS version

    Script to get OS version

    I am surprised by the number of organizations still managing their many devices without a system management tool. It may not be the most efficient way, but over the years they have developed processes and procedures to manually (or semi-manually) keep up the environment running. With the introduction of Windows 10 these manual processes have […]

  • Windows 7 Beyond The Deadline

    Windows 7 Beyond The Deadline

    With less than 35 working days to the end of support for Windows 7, which means that no more updates or fixes, including security fixes after that date. Many organizations are realizing they will not be able to fully migrate to Windows 10 before January 14, 2020. Perhaps you are one of them, so now […]

  • Microsoft OneNote Returns

    Microsoft OneNote Returns

    To be fair it never left! It was just available as a Universal Window Platform (UWP) App. This was a BIG deal back in 2018 when Microsoft announced OneNote will no longer be a part of Office 365 and will instead be only available as in the Windows Store as a UWP app. Many of […]