Category Archives: Intune

Microsoft Intune, incorporating Microsoft Intune standalone (cloud) and Microsoft Intune connected to Configuration Manager (hybrid)

How can I configure BitLocker settings on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune

Introduction Security is a big focus for many companies, especially when it comes to data leakage (company data). Encrypting data on Windows 10 devices using BitLocker means that data is protected. Microsoft Intune got yet more updates on June 30th, … Continue reading

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What is Windows Information Protection and how can I use it to protect Enterprise data on Windows 10 devices using Microsoft Intune ?

Introduction Windows Information Protection or WIP (formally known as Enterprise Data Protection or EDP) is explained nicely in Microsoft’s own words and i’ve included a quote of that below:-   Quote With the increase of employee-owned devices in the enterprise, … Continue reading

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How can I determine how long a blade loads in Intune Preview in Azure ?

Introduction On an MVP call we discussed page load times in Intune Preview and a ‘trick’ was mentioned to show how long various components take to render. Clicking on any link in Intune shows a corresponding blade. To get page … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1704 now available !

Introduction Another month has passed by and finally we get to play with the latest Technical Preview release of System Center Configuration Manager from Microsoft. There are two main versions (of Configuration Manager) available: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) … Continue reading

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How can I unlock Windows Holographic for Business features in Intune ?

Introduction I wanted to unlock Windows Holographic for Business features in Intune (in Azure) in order to enable kiosk mode, but kiosk mode requires something called Developer Mode. Developer Mode on a device that has been upgraded to Windows Holographic … Continue reading

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Intune Preview in Azure get’s a new look and Software Updates for Windows 10 !

Introduction If you’ve been using Intune Preview in Azure you’ll be familiar with the following set of blades in the azure portal, from Intune version 1702 (as explained in this blog post) That view has now been replaced with a … Continue reading

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How can I find out version info about Intune Preview in Azure ?

Introduction In the Microsoft Intune Legacy page, you get to see version info about your tenant such as shown here. But at present (Feb 2017) it’s not that easy to see that info in the Intune Preview in Azure unless  … Continue reading

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How can I check the status of my Intune service ?

Introduction If your users are complaining that they cannot enroll devices or are having related issues  you should do some initial troubleshooting, and one of those things you should check is the Service Health of the Microsoft Intune service to … Continue reading

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Public preview of the new Intune admin experience on Azure

Introduction In early calendar year 2017  Microsoft will be migrating their full admin experience onto Azure, allowing for powerful and integrated management of core EMS workflows on a modern service platform that’s extensible using Graph APIs. New trial tenants will … Continue reading

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Manage Windows 10 in your organization – transitioning to modern management

Introduction Use of personal devices for work, as well as employees working outside the office, may be changing how your organization manages devices. Certain parts of your organization might require deep, granular control over devices, while other parts might seek … Continue reading

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Updated Configuration Manager documentation on the new docs.microsoft.com website

Introduction We are all familiar with the Technet documentation about System Center Configuration Manager, such as this. Now however, Microsoft has released new, modern looking, easy to digest content about System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch) on the docs.microsoft.com website. … Continue reading

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System Center Configuration Manager 1609 Technical Preview now available !

Introduction System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview 1609 is now available, and it offers the following new features: Windows 10 Upgrade Analytics – Assess and analyze device readiness and compatibility with Windows 10 to allow smoother upgrades.  This is done … Continue reading

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New training on MVA covers Azure AD, Intune, Information Protection, Advanced Treat Analytics, and Cloud App Security

Introduction Microsoft have released a bunch of new training material covering Azure AD, Intune, Information Protection, Advanced Treat Analytics, and Cloud App Security on the Microsoft Virtual Academy site. The course is detailed and very well put together and covers … Continue reading

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New in Intune: Enhanced app management control for iOS 9.3 and Samsung KNOX devices

Introduction Unwanted applications such as those preinstalled on some devices can be a cause of concern for customers managing corporate-owned devices. Also, some organizations need to have specific control over which applications can be installed on their devices from public … Continue reading

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Ensuring mobile devices are up to date using Microsoft Intune

Introduction On August 25th, 2016 Lookout released research, conducted in partnership with The Citizen Lab (Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto), about a sophisticated, targeted, and persistent mobile attack on iOS that uses three zero-day vulnerabilities called “Trident.” … Continue reading

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