APv2: Using a Device Name Template & Forcing a Reboot after the ESP (Autopilot Device Preparation)

Many of us have been testing the new Windows Autopilot Device Preparation Policies (or Apv2, whichever you want to call it). Don’t worry, this is not another blog on how to configure APv2. There are tons of those already out there. I’ve been testing this over the last week and my testing has been mostly […]

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Deploy the SonicWall Global VPN client + Configuration Settings with Intune

Yes, some organizations still rely on client VPNs for access to on prem resources. Hopefully, if you find yourself in this situation, you’re moving towards Entra joining your devices, and have a plan to eventually remove your on-prem AD reliant resources. Until then, you need to deploy a client VPN to your workstations. This post

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Easily set Entra Connect Password Writeback Permissions with PowerShell

I’ve configured password writeback dozens of times, but just recently, I stumbled upon the ADSyncConfig PowerShell module. If you don’t know how to configure password writeback, it’s a fairly simply process. You can follow the Microsoft Learn document for a tutorial. However, this post will look at making the permissions section much more efficient and

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Deploy the Cisco Secure Client with Umbrella Module using Intune

Several months ago, I made a post on how to deploy the Cisco Umbrella Roaming client with Intune. Well, just recently Cisco announced the end-of-life dates for the Umbrella Roaming Client, and April 2, 2025, is the end of servicing & support (End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client). The replacement software is the

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Disable BitLocker on Existing Devices with Intune

Before I get into this, no, I do not suggest disabling BitLocker or running with decrypted drives in production. BitLocker is good and should be used. However, sometimes clients have requests that we must fulfill. Perhaps they are moving to a third-party encryption solution, or they want to re-encrypt their devices using a stronger encryption

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