CM1701 TP: Hardware Inventory Collets UEFI information

Overview Technical Preview 1701 for System Center Configuration Manager has just been released, and a new hardware inventory class (SMS_Firmware) and property (UEFI) are now available to help customers determine whether a computer is configured to UEFI mode. When a computer is running in UEFI mode, the UEFI property is set to TRUE (1). Computers …

MBAM Server version is not updated after applying the December Update

Last month Microsoft released a new update for the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack and for the Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM):https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3198158 This week I'm working with a customer on a new MBAM project, and after installing this update I noticed that the version wasn’t updated in the control panel, so I thought that something …

Notes from Microsoft TechTalks.fi 2016

Thanks to everyone who attended my sessions earlier today @ MS TechTalks in Helsinki. Here are the links that we used during the presentation. Recordings should be available on Microsoft Channel 9 (I don’t know when). Managing Updates in the Enterprise PowerShell Script: Add-CMUsersPrimaryDevicesToCollection.ps1:khttps://github.com/NickolajA/PowerShell/blob/master/ConfigMgr/Users/Add-CMUsersPrimaryDevicesToCollection.ps1 Changes to Software Updates on Down Level Operating Systems for ConfigMgr …

Now Available: Update 1602 for System Center Configuration Manager

Today, Microsoft has released the first update for the current branch of System Center Configuration Manager! The latest version of Configuration Manager is now 1602. Lots of cool new features and improvements: Client Online Status Support for SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups Windows 10 Device Health Attestation Reporting Office 365 Update Management New Antimalware Policy …

Microsoft Cloud Roadshow, Copenhagen here we come…

This week Microsoft are kicking off the Cloud Roadshow event in Copenhagen, where you have the opportunity to meet me and many of my co-workers. So if you plan to attend the event, don't miss the chance to visit our booth and talk to our experts about how we have helped our customers through the …

How to Access the MBAM BitLocker Recover Keys directly in SQL

Today I was working with a customer that wanted upgrade MBAM from 2.0 to 2.5 SP1. It was a simple stand-alone configuration with a two server setup. Deployed exactly like this example: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3046555. Great guide. The upgrade process is (normally) pretty straight forward. Basically, you need to back up the database, uninstall the old version …

Join me at the What’s new in Windows 10 IT Innovation Series Event

What’s new in Windows 10 Enterprise: Increasing Security, Predictability, and CompatibilityExperience the most innovative and reliable Windows yet! Windows 10 brings increased stability and predictability to your organization, while minimizing risk. Attend this free one-day training event to explore new servicing, security, and management features that enable corporate data access across devices and platforms while …

Windows 10 Innovation Series, Pictures, Notes and Links

Thanks to all attending the Microsoft IT Camps on Windows 10 Enterprise features and management. Here are some pictures and notes/links that we used during the workshop. Additional Resources: Here is a list of resources that was used during the IT Camps: Innovation Series Training for Windows 10:https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Innovation-Series-Training-for-Windows-10/ TechNet Evaluation Center:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ Active Directory Based Activation:http://www.ronnipedersen.com/2015/11/active-directory-based-activation-in-an-multi-domain-environment/ …

Microsoft IT innovation series: Windows 10 in the Enterprise

Hey Danes, November is your chance to get smart about Windows 10 in the enterprise. Join our deployment expert Ronni Pedersen as he tours our great nation to tell you all about why Windows 10 Deployment should be number 1 on your agenda. Bring your laptop, as this day will feature hands-on practical experience as …

Active Directory Based Activation in an multi domain environment

With the release of Windows 10, more and more customers are starting to move from the traditional KMS based activation model to Active Directory-based activation (ADBA). In a single domain environment, the setup process is really simple, and a complete step-by-step guide can be found here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn613828.aspx. But if you're using a multi domain setup, …