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Deploy Microsoft 365 apps with the Office portal
Introduction The recommended way to deploy Microsoft 365 in an organization is through the config.office.com portal. This site helps IT administrators deploy, manage, monitor, and secure...
Vincent Verstraeten
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When Local Administrator Protection and EPM Don’t Get Along
Microsoft recently announced the Local Administrator Protection feature, a powerful tool for securing local admin accounts by isolating privileges and preventing token theft. However, when paired...
Rudy Ooms
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Remove Built-In Windows Apps: Clean Up Without the Chaos
Removing the built-in (sometimes even unwanted) Windows Apps after an Autopilot deployment seems pretty straightforward. Just fire up PowerShell, run a few commands to uninstall the built-in Windows...
Rudy Ooms
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The Intune Management Extension: Uninstallation Protection
Have you ever wondered what keeps the Intune Management Extension (IME) secure from accidental or unauthorized uninstallation? If you thought certificates were just about enrollment and secure...
Rudy Ooms
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Windows 11 Hotpatch: RebootLess Updates
Microsoft has recently introduced a mind-blowing feature called Hotpatch AKA Rebootless for Windows 11 Enterprise (version 24H2) and Windows 365 Enterprise. This feature allows quality updates to be...
Rudy Ooms
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Improving Onboarding Experience: Automatically Launch the Company Portal
After Windows Autopilot enrollment, the Account setup page can often get stuck, leaving users waiting without clear feedback. Instead of relying on this process, what if I tell you that we can...
Rudy Ooms
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The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshoot Windows Autopilot Device Preparation
In this blog, I’ll walk you through some powerful troubleshooting techniques to help you tackle issues during Windows Autopilot Device Preparation (AP-DP), whether it’s application...
Rudy Ooms
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Intune Company Portal App Refreshed!
This blog will focus on the new look of the improved Intune Company Portal UI and examine how this refreshed look will also improve the user experience! Introduction The Intune Company Portal...
Rudy Ooms
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Unlocking OSConfig: Windows Server 2025 Security Baselines and Drift Control
If you’re running Windows Server 2025 (or if your servers decide to surprise upgrade to it), OSConfig is a tool you’ll definitely want to check out. Microsoft hasn’t made a huge deal about it,...
Rudy Ooms
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Get-AutopilotDiagnostics: Your Go-To Tool for Autopilot Enrollment Troubleshooting
Every admin knows that a smooth setup is the goal when managing Windows Autopilot deployments, but it’s not always guaranteed. From stalled profiles to apps that don’t install, deployment...
Rudy Ooms