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Optimizing Dell OS Deployment Using Configuration Manager

Overview If you’re using Microsoft Configuration Manager to manage Dell devices, you should use the Dell Command Integration Suite for System Center. This tool enhances the Configuration Manager console to include shortcuts and wizards to automate the process of preparing the necessary drivers, applications and task sequences you will need to support managing the lifecycle…
Upgrade to Windows 11 in the Enterprise Series – Part II

Series Overview In this series, I will cover multiple options for deploying Windows 11 upgrades in the enterprise leveraging native Microsoft tooling. While each part will serve as a step-by-step guide for leveraging different Microsoft solutions to deploy the upgrade, I assume you’ve already taken the necessary steps to thoroughly plan and pilot Windows 11…
Upgrade to Windows 11 in the Enterprise Series – Part I

Series Overview In this series, I will cover multiple options for deploying Windows 11 upgrades in the enterprise leveraging native Microsoft tooling. While each part will serve as a step-by-step guide for leveraging different Microsoft solutions to deploy the upgrade, I assume you’ve already taken the necessary steps to thoroughly plan and pilot Windows 11…
Configure Microsoft Cloud PKI: A Step-by-Step Guide

Overview Microsoft Cloud PKI is a new offering from Microsoft that debuted in February of 2024. The solution is part of the Intune Suite add-on SKU but can also be purchased standalone. No existing Microsoft 365 bundles include this solution so you must purchase it. The concept is to take the arduous task of deploying…
My Experience Deploying Microsoft Connected Cache Enterprise and Education (Standalone) for the First Time!

One of the more common concerns I hear from larger enterprises moving to modern device management is “how will our corporate network traffic be impacted?” since clients will now pull content and policy configuration from Internet-based content delivery networks (CDN) instead of internal servers. There is little reason for concern here however, as delivery optimization…
How To Guide: Deploying Windows Hello for Business Cloud Kerberos Trust

Solution Overview Windows Hello for Business is a solution that allows enterprise users to replace password-based sign-in with a more preferred strong authentication mechanism. Signing into Windows is simplified for the user as they can leverage fingerprints, iris, facial recognition or a pin code while the organization benefits from the increased security of a strong…