Author Archives: ncbrady

How can you use the Help Desk feature when MBAM is integrated within SCCM

Posted on October 6, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft recently released Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1909 which contained updates to the integrated MBAM functionality within Configuration Manager and I blogged about that here, those updates included Self Service and Help Desk abilities as well as Reporting … Continue reading →

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How can you use the Self Service feature when MBAM is integrated within SCCM?

Posted on October 2, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft recently released Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1909 which contained updates to the integrated MBAM functionality within Configuration Manager and I blogged about that here, namely Self Service and Help Desk abilities as well as updates to Reporting. … Continue reading →

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Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1909 is released.

Posted on September 30, 2019 by ncbrady

It’s not that long ago since Microsoft released 1908.2 but now at the end of September they’ve released another great Technical Preview, this time version 1909. To see what’s new and what features it introduces click here. Earlier this year … Continue reading →

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Using the new Message Administrator ability in SCCM Technical Preview 1908.2

Posted on September 1, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction The Engineering team at Microsoft (who work really really hard, and produce amazing software) , have released an update to SCCM Technical Preview 1908. This release is referred to as ConfigMgr Technical Preview 1908.2. So what’s new ? In … Continue reading →

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How can I create dynamic groups for different HoloLens devices in Microsoft Intune

Posted on August 20, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction In 2016 Microsoft released the HoloLens, a head mounted device running the Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10. It sold surprisingly well and Microsoft worked on developing the next version, the HoloLens 2. The HoloLens 2 was announced in … Continue reading →

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How to select an index when importing an Upgrade package into SCCM

Posted on August 7, 2019 by ncbrady

SCCM TP 1908 is out now and another cool feature that is worth noting is the ability to choose an image index when importing an operating system upgrade package. To avail of the new ability open the Operating Systems node … Continue reading →

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How to configure keyboard layout in WinPE in SCCM

Posted on August 7, 2019 by ncbrady

SCCM TP 1908 is out now and one cool feature that is worth noting is the ability to change the keyboard layout of a boot image in WinPE. To avail of the new ability right click on a boot image … Continue reading →

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Make your task sequences go faster with the Run as high performance power plan

Posted on August 7, 2019 by ncbrady

SCCM TP 1908 is out now and one of the really cool OSD related features is the ability to run an entire task sequence with a Power plan setting that delivers maximum performance (which means it will install the operating … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1908 is available now !

Posted on August 7, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft have released yet another Technical Preview for SCCM, this time version 1908. To see the new features in version 1908 see here. To get it you need to use the Technical Preview version of SCCM. Below you can … Continue reading →

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Got a Surface Pro 4 with a flickering screen, try these hacks.

Posted on July 28, 2019 by ncbrady

Update: Microsoft has confirmed the problem here. Introduction I’ve got a Surface Pro 4 and use it daily as it’s light and easy to work with, I bought it in Bellevue, Seattle. Problem The Surface Pro 4 has developed a … Continue reading →

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How can I upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager Current Branch version 1906

Posted on July 26, 2019 by ncbrady

Djam just tweeted the following and I’ve highlighted the important bits. This is the biggest release of #SCCM CB yet. More features that any previous release, more code checkins, and more bug fixes. Also more customers have deployed it already … Continue reading →

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How to fix: “Unable to find suitable Recovery Service MP. Marking policy non-compliant”

Posted on July 24, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft introduced on-premises BitLocker management using System Center Configuration Manager in SCCM Technical Preview version 1905. When enabling these MBAM capabilities in SCCM, you may notice the following error in the BitlockerManagement_GroupPolicyHandler.log. Unable to find suitable Recovery Service MP. … Continue reading →

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How can I use PowerShell to automatically deploy Windows 10 version 1903 with MDT

Posted on July 19, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction You are most likely familiar with the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and the recently released version of Windows 10 version 1903 (May 2019 Update). Now you can automate the installation of Surface Pro 6 using PowerShell and MDT. This … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 version 1903 rollout begins

Posted on July 17, 2019 by ncbrady

Microsoft has notified the public that it has started with rolling out Windows 10 version 1903 (or Windows 10 May 2019 Update…) to customers running earlier versions of Windows 10. Based on the large number of devices running the April … Continue reading →

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview version 1907 is available now !

Posted on July 12, 2019 by ncbrady

Introduction Microsoft have released yet another Technical Preview for SCCM, this time version 1907. To get it you need to use the Technical Preview version of SCCM. Below you can see SCCM TP version 1906. Click on Check for updates … Continue reading →

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