Author name: Benoit HAMET

Azure – You can run (predefined) commands from the portal

I just found it but apparently it has been there for few weeks already; you can run predefined command from the Azure portal to the Azure virtual machine. The predefined commands you can execute are: RunPowerShellScript to executes a PowerShell script; the script must be saved in the virtual machine EnableRemotePS to enable remote PowerShell […]

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SCCM – You can now use Azure ARM when deploying Cloud Management Gateway and Distribution Point

With the latest update for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Current Branch (build 1806), you can now select and use Azure Resource Manager (ARM) when deploying Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) and/or Cloud Distribution Point (CDP); this should now be your preferred option for such deployment. Using the SCCM Console, go to the Administration workspace and

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SCCM – You can now use your cloud management gateway for content distribution

With the latest release of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Current Branch (build 1806), you can now use your cloud management gateway to distribute content. Previously you had to deploy 2 separate cloud roles: the cloud management gateway AND the cloud distribution point. To enable this option, go to the Administration workspace and reach out

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SCCM – Improvements for Azure AD Joined devices managed by SCCM

You may already be aware that the introduction of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) integration with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) starts reducing the certificate requirements. Well, this integration has been updated (with the current release – build 1806 – this is still a preview) to allow Azure AD Joined devices managed by SCCM to

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SCCM – You can exclude OU’s from the System Discovery

With the latest release of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Current Branch (build 1806), you can now exclude organizational units from the Active Directory System Discovery. To configure such exclusion(s), go to the Administration workspace of your SCCM console and reach out the Hierarchy Configuration\Discovery Methods to edit the Active Directory System Discovery Then edit

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Azure – Azure Management Groups is now available

A new capability feature has been released on Azure: Azure Management Groups. This new capability will help you managing and organizing your Azure subscriptions while ensuring compliance and governance is properly applied. By using Azure Management Groups you can now reduce the workloads and risks associated with user assignments; like granting access to multiple subscriptions

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SCCM – You can now view currently logged user on a device

With the latest version of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Current Branch (1806), you can now view who is currently logged on a managed device from the SCCM Console (this includes opened and disconnected session) From your Assets and Compliance workspace, select the Devices branch and right click on the list header to select Currently

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SCCM – New co-management options

With the latest version of SCCM Current Branch (1806), new options are available for the co-management capability: Mobile apps, to use Intune for mobile applications deployment while keeping your Windows client managed by SCCM Office Click-To-Run, to use your Intune for Office 365 Click to Run deployment

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SCCM – A new version of SCCM Current Branch is now available

The update 1806 for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Current Branch has been released and is now available for production customers. As usual the update is being delivered with the ‘in-console update’ (Administration workspace\Updates and Servicing) If the update is not yet available and you do not want to wait, a PowerShell script is available

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Intune – Third party certification authorities is now supported for SCEP

One of the important security management responsibilities of Microsoft Intune is the ability to issue certificates to devices using the Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP). Starting today, Intune now supports third party certification authorities for SCEP – starting with Entrust as first CA. Support of Active Directory Certificate Services is still supported of course Below

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