Troubleshooting unexpected reboots caused by software center computer maintenance setting
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by Eswar Koneti
1M ago
In a recent transition from Citrix VDI to AVD (single and multi-session), the AVD devices are being efficiently managed by SCCM and Intune (co-management). As part of routine maintenance, we have implemented a weekly reboot schedule for our AVD devices to ensure optimal performance and security. To achieve this, I created a simple package with a command line (shutdown –r –f –t 300 “Rebooting the device as part of weekly maintenance”) for rebooting the devices weekly. From the time, the weekly reboot job implemented, there were no issues until someone reported to team that AVD device was reboot ..read more
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Using Intune Remediation – Monitoring New Microsoft Teams Installation and is default app or not
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by Eswar Koneti
2M ago
Introduction: Microsoft introduced an enhanced version of Teams (Teams 2.0) which was reimagined from the ground up for a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. For more information about new Microsoft Teams, please refer https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/new-microsoft-teams/ Microsoft has posted a notification in M365 admin center stating,  Classic Teams users to be updated to new Teams after March 31, 2024 and classic Teams will not be functional. Ref link https://admin.microsoft.com/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC706396 Here is the detailed Microsoft documentation for bulk ..read more
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Windows Update for Business (WUfB) Challenges in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) with Microsoft Intune
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by Eswar Koneti
2M ago
Introduction: In recent weeks, I was working on a project to transition devices from Citrix VDI to the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) platform, managing all AVD devices using Microsoft Intune as the device endpoint solution. While the AVD devices had the SCCM (MECM) agent installed, I encountered a noteworthy issue with Windows Update for Business (WUfB) that led me to an interesting discovery and a solution. WUfB Delay Issue: Upon provisioning and enrolling AVD devices in Intune, I observed a delay in the WUfB scan, with the devices not reporting to the WUfB service (Log Analytics) for several d ..read more
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Navigating the Windows Update for Business (WUfB) Maze: Unveiling Fun Facts!
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by Eswar Koneti
3M ago
If you've been following Aria Carley on Twitter (X), you're likely familiar with the intriguing world of #funfacts. Aria Carley, a Program Manager for Windows Update for Business at Microsoft, regularly shares insights about the realm of Windows Update for Business (WUfB). Her Twitter feed is a filled up with valuable information, and in this blog post, I will compile a collection of the most interesting #funfacts she has shared over time. As we journey through this post,  I will continually update it with the latest and most intriguing #funfacts about WUfB. Some of these funfacts even in ..read more
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Managing Windows 11 Updates: Downgrading from 23H2 to 22H2 using remediation and Safeguard hold Policies
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by Eswar Koneti
3M ago
Introduction: Microsoft has recently rolled out Windows 11, Version 23H2, which is available as an enablement package for Windows 11, Version 22H2 OS. For more information https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-11-version-23h2 In this blog post, we'll discuss a scenario where a customer needed to downgrade from Windows 11 23H2 to 22H2 for internal security reasons. Additionally, we'll explore the steps taken to implement safeguard hold policies using Microsoft Intune for effective Windows device management. The customer utilizing Microsoft Intune for managing Win ..read more
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Addressing SCCM Software Update Deployment Challenges with PowerShell – Remote install
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by Eswar Koneti
4M ago
Blog post updated on 23 Oct, 2023 Problem: Few weeks ago ,colleague of mine was trying to perform patch management on bulk number of clients (servers) as monthly patching ,as part of it he made sure the maintenance window was in place, deployment was set rightly for software updates deployment. Maintenance window started ,patches started installing and after a while ,he logged in ( browse the reports ) to check the status for deployed patches (software update groups) using reports. He found that, 30-40% was compliant and rest of them non-compliant (majority) /unknown (very few) . By the time ..read more
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Powershell script – Extract the device inventory data in Intune using Microsoft Graph
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by Eswar Koneti
5M ago
In a modern organization, managing Windows devices can be a complex undertaking. Fortunately, Microsoft Intune offers a suite of powerful tools that streamline device management, ensuring your endpoints remain secure and compliant. However, the need often arises to retrieve specific data from Intune for a list of devices. For example, you might want to validate whether a set of devices exists in Intune, check their MDM status, assess disk space availability, or review their last interaction with Intune. While accessing this information for one or two devices can be done directly in the Intune ..read more
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Enhancing Troubleshooting with Verbose Logging in SCCM
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by Eswar Koneti
5M ago
Verbose logging is a powerful tool that provides a detailed record of events, actions, and errors, making it invaluable for troubleshooting, diagnosing issues, and monitoring activities. When enabled, verbose logging offers an enhanced view of what's happening within client, offering deeper insights that can prove essential for IT administrators and support person. By default, SCCM keeps verbose logging disabled. This conservative approach is to prevent generating extensive log files, However, when tackling complex problems or investigating unusual behavior, verbose logging becomes an essentia ..read more
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Enhancing End-User Experience in Windows Update for Business using Intune
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by Eswar Koneti
5M ago
If you are managing windows devices using SCCM, you know the level of control it offers for the reboot experience through the client settings and the timely notification of impending reboots. SCCM excels at ensuring users are well-informed about scheduled tasks, with toast notifications that are hard to miss. However, when transitioning your Windows patching tasks to Intune (windows update for business) or adopting Intune for device management, you may notice a difference in the reboot experience. The controls for end-user experience are limited (especially the remainders). In this blog post ..read more
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Troubleshooting Co-Management wufb Workloads and the WMI StateMsg Namespace
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by Eswar Koneti
5M ago
  Introduction: Organizations are continually seeking more efficient ways to manage and deploy Windows updates. Moving Windows Update for Business (WUfB) workloads from SCCM to Intune is a popular choice for achieving modern management and ensuring seamless updates. However, this migration process can sometimes reveal unexpected challenges. In this blog post, we'll explore an interesting issue that I have faced during the migration of WUFB workloads from SCCM to Intune. This issue pertained to client devices experiencing difficulties with WUfB workloads, as indicated by non-compliant erro ..read more
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