Audit messages for software update deployments in Configuration Manager
In Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, To monitor infrastructure and operations, we use the Monitoring workspace in the Configuration Manager console. One of the common ask in many forums is that...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Co-management enrollment issues–hybrid Azure AD join
I was troubleshooting the client issue for co-management and found that the device was not hybrid Azure AD Joined. Hybrid Azure AD joined (if your devices are on-prem) is one of the pre-requisites for...
View ArticleTechnical preview 2105 released for Configuration Manager
As part of the monthly release updates for Configuration Manager Technical Preview, this month has got Technical preview version 2105 for Configuration Manager is available with some cool features...
View ArticleReporting services – The request failed with HTTP status 503 Service Unavailable
The other day, I have powered ON my Configuration Manager lab after long a time to test something on the reporting and found that, the reporting URL does not work. Browsing the reports URL leads to...
View ArticleUsing Scripts to trigger software updates remotely from the SCCM console
A quick blogpost to trigger the installation of software updates (missing/failed/available in software Center) remotely from the console using built-in scripts feature. If you have deployed software...
View ArticleHow to fix duplicate reports with double underscore (__) in Configuration...
The other day, I was running the ConfigMgr reports in my lab, especially the asset intelligence reports for some hardware information. I tried to run the first report __ Hardware 01A – Summary of...
View ArticleWhat is new in Configuration Manager 2107 Reporting
Microsoft has released the update 2107 for Configuration Manager (Current Branch) which is now available as in-console update. You don’t need to run opt-in script. You can apply this update on sites...
View ArticleWhat is new in Configuration Manager 2111 Reporting
Microsoft has released the version 2111 for Configuration Manager (Current Branch) which is now available as in-console update and is currently via opt-in script. You can apply this update on sites...
View ArticleTroubleshooting co-management eligibility devices using scripts feature in SCCM
Intune has a Co-management eligibility report (currently in preview) which provides an eligibility evaluation for devices that can be co-managed. For devices to become co-managed, they must be running...
View ArticleSCCM Right click tools–find missing updates of a client
Managing software updates and creation of custom reports in ConfigMgr is OCEAN. You have so much data to visualize based on your needs. One of the very common requirements or reports is, find out the...
View ArticleSCCM Right Click Tool Managed workloads of co-managed device
Co-management (cloud attach) enables you to manage Windows 10 or later devices simultaneously by using both Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. For more information about co-management, please...
View ArticleHow to Add device to collection using task sequence- troubleshooting
I was recently looking for a solution to add a device to SCCM Collection using the Task sequence. During the search, I have found Trevor has a blog post on this. So before I use the code in the task...
View ArticleSCCM Collections for devices with pending reboot
Long ago, I wrote a blog post on a report for finding the devices with pending reboot, more information is available on...
View ArticleHow to deploy Microsoft Store apps (offline) using Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (ConfigMgr & Intune) allows us to configure and deploy the Microsoft Store apps. For more information, please read through ConfigMgr and Intune . In my recent engagement...
View ArticleSCCM Software Update installation failed with error code 0x87D00664
I was approached by a customer who had issues deploying the March 2022 windows 10 cumulative updates. The error code and the screenshot is provided below. The software updates are failed with error...
View ArticleDownload ConfigMgr builds while the evalcenter links are fixed
This is quick post on the recent inquiry on various forums such as Twitter, reddit and Microsoft forums about the download of configuration manager build (Evaluation) from the evalcenter. if you try to...
View ArticleUpdate scan failed due to Group policy settings were overwritten by a higher...
Few years ago, I have blogged about the client update scan failure due to GPO’s....
View ArticleRight-click installer tools unable to register correctly with SCCM console
I was installing the famous SCCM right-click tools from recast software (there are other right-click tools as well) on the freshly installed SCCM site for a customer, the installation of right-click...
View ArticleSCCM CMPivot query success but returns no data–account smsdbuser_ReadOnly...
I was recently working on an issue reported by the team on the CMPivot issue. CMPivot is a ConfigMgr tool that helps to get access to a real-time state of the devices in your environment. CMPivot tools...
View ArticleInvestigating SCCM Client Policy Request and Communication Status with a...
Introduction: As a SCCM Configmgr administrator, one of your key responsibilities is to ensure the health of SCCM clients for tasks like application deployment, software updates, and inventory...
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