Autopilot Manager with additional automation

New enhancements to Autopilot Manager are here. This time I focused on further optional automations of the import process based on customer feedback. Another year is gone and Autopilot Manager once again gets new features. Ironically last time I introduced new features (Evolving Autopilot Manager) was also ~1 year after the initial release. So here…

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Post ESP Intune Win32 apps installations

In enterprise environments, we have to deal with a lot of requirements when it comes to app management. One of the common challenges is to control the installation moment during enrollment. We already have some basic controls in place. If the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) is configured during the enrollment all device targeted apps are…

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Evolving Autopilot Manager

A year ago, I released the Autopilot Manager to support Autopilot hash imports during Windows OOBE via an approval process (if not already familiar with Autopilot Manager, please read here Introducing Autopilot Manager first) and the solution is used by a lot of companies in the meanwhile. This is quite some time to discuss about…

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Top 10 modern management posts of 2020

I thought it might be nice to end the year 2020 with a short collection of my most viewed blog articles in 2020. For me the number one is not a real surprise, measured on the feedback it is a real helper for many out there. My own guess would have predicted some other posts…

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Introducing Autopilot Manager

Autopilot Manager simplifies Windows Autopilot imports by using a small client program and an Azure app service. It provides end user feedback during import and has several modes to operate at. A self-service mode or an help desk approval mode.

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Enhance Intune Management Extension (IME) Logging

Everyone working with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) and using the Intune Management Extension (IME) has seen these log files: Here we find all relevant information about the processing of the Intune Windows Agent. We get deeper understanding what the agent is actually doing and it is the location to start troubleshooting Intune related error regarding…

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Cleanup Windows Autopilot registrations

How to cleanup Windows Autopilot device registrations via PowerShell script and Microsoft Graph.

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Windows 10 MDM client activity monitoring with SyncML Viewer

Do you ever wanted to know what is going on behind the curtain when clicking MDM Sync on Windows 10? Gaining insights how the SyncML representation protocol is used during device management of Windows 10 clients? With SyncML Viewer you have the chance to easily get deep insights now. I’ve written a small tool to…

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Ignite 2018 – My wrap up

First of all, what an amazing experience to attend Microsoft Ignite 2018 in Orlando. All started off with a keynote by Satya Nadella followed by general announcement sessions and technical deep dive sessions. The key message was about “Tech Intensity”. This is described by changing your cultural mindset and your processes. Ultimately leading to a…

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Automation of gathering and importing Windows Autopilot information

Complete process automation of gathering and upload of a device Autopilot information to the Windows Autopilot service with an Azure Automation Runbook.

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How to “Push-button reset” Windows 10

The “push-button reset” (PBR) is the way to do a “factory reset” on Windows 10. It constructs a fresh Windows 10 installation and we can start over again. Implementing a Microsoft 365 powered device mobility concept for a modern workplace with Windows 10, makes usage of Windows as a Service and provides new ways of…

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Gather Windows 10 Autopilot info in Azure Blob Storage during wipe and reload

UPDATE 22/07/2018: New blog post Automation of gathering and importing Windows Autopilot information The Modern Management strategy is based on Enterprise Mobility + Security and additional services like Office 365. Microsoft created a new SKU called Microsoft 365 for this. To complete the big picture we need some additional services: Microsoft Store for Business Windows Analytics Windows…

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