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🇼🇮🇳🇩🇴🇼🇸 🇸🇪🇷🇻🇪🇷 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟴𝟲: 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗠𝘀 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝟲 The backbone of any successful Multi-Site Active Directory deployment lies in its infrastructure and that starts with setting up your virtual environment. In this second installment of our 6-part series, we’ll guide you through creating the virtual switches and virtual machines (VMs) that will form the core of your lab setup. From domain controllers to routers and workstations, this step ensures your environment is ready to simulate a real-world multi-site deployment. I’ve created a detailed PDF guide that walks you through every step: - Creating Virtual Switches - Deploying VMs   - Primary Domain Controller (DC)   - Secondary Domain Controller (DR DC)   - Router VM: Simulates network connectivity between sites.   - Workstation VMs - Configuring Networking ✨ This guide ensures your lab environment is properly structured and ready for the next phases of the deployment. ╰┈➤ You can also find all previous Windows Server posts here: https://lnkd.in/gw7K5Her #ActiveDirectory #ITPro #TechTips #MultiSiteDeployment #Virtualization #LabSetup

Microsoft just shut the door on “local-only” Windows setup in today’s Insider preview builds. The known commands that let you create a local account during OOBE are being removed. Microsoft’s scope is those bypasses skipped critical setup screens and left some devices half-configured. Going forward, a fresh install must complete OOBE with internet and a Microsoft account—no exceptions in these builds. If you’ve been relying on those workarounds to speed lab images, kiosk builds, or quick break/fix swaps, this changes the rhythm. Your first-boot now requires network and sign-in before the desktop appears. That means staging machines without connectivity isn’t viable in the same way, and “we’ll add accounts later” stops being an option during setup. Also worth noting: OOBE now includes a supported way to set the default user folder name—handy, but it still ends with Microsoft account sign-in. Bottom line: treat this as the new normal... at least until the next work around is uncovered. Update the bench checklist—plug into network, have a Microsoft account ready (definitely not a burner account)—and if you still need a local admin, add it after first boot. Run a quick pilot this week, note the gotchas, and brief the team so nobody’s blindsided when this behavior lands for real. Follow me for field-tested Windows changes that quietly break old habits—and how to adapt without slowing down. #Windows11 #WindowsDeployment #OOBE #ModernWorkMindset

🚨 How are you managing local admins across devices today? Are you leveraging best practices such as: ✅ Just-in-time access ✅ A dedicated admin account that isn't insecurely shared across techs ✅ Unique, complex passwords that rotate automatically on a schedule ✅ Passwords stored in a secure, encrypted location If you aren't, you should check out Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) that lives natively inside Intune and Entra ID. 🎥 In my latest T-Minus365 episode, I walk through: ✅ How to enable and configure LAPS in Intune ✅ How to view or rotate local admin passwords securely ✅ The OS and licensing requirements to make it all work ✅ Real-world tips to transition users from local admin to standard users Blog: https://lnkd.in/gyk2M6SC If you’re still managing local admin passwords manually, this is the easiest win you’ll get all year. Deploy once and reduce your lateral movement risk overnight. 💬 Drop a 🔒 in the comments if you want me to break down LAPS for macOS next. #Microsoft365 #Intune #LAPS #EndpointSecurity #ZeroTrust #EntraID #TMinus365 #NickRoss #CloudCapsule #MSP

"🚀 Windows Autopilot – The Future of Device Deployment! 🔧 Imagine this: Your IT team receives 50 new laptops. No manual imaging, no touching each device. Just unbox, connect to Wi-Fi, and… boom 💥 — it configures itself! 🧠 That's the power of Windows Autopilot. It’s a modern deployment tool that allows: 📦 Zero-touch provisioning 🔐 Pre-configured security & policies ☁️ Azure AD + Intune auto-enrollment 💻 User-ready experience in minutes! 🎯 Why IT Teams Love It? ✅ Reduces deployment time ✅ No need for on-prem infrastructure ✅ Perfect for remote or hybrid teams ✅ Custom branding and seamless OOBE (Out of Box Experience) 🛠️ How It Works: 1️⃣ Register device ID with Microsoft 2️⃣ Assign deployment profile in Intune 3️⃣ Ship to user → they sign in → device configures automatically! 💼 Whether you're onboarding 1 or 1000 devices, Autopilot = Efficiency + Security + Simplicity. #WindowsAutopilot #ModernDeployment #Intune #AzureAD #EndpointManager #ITAutomation #Microsoft365 #CloudFirst #ZeroTouchDeployment #HybridWork #DeviceManagement #DigitalTransformation"

🔧 Intune Device Health — Detection & Remediation Update Recently, we observed that some devices were getting removed from Intune due to issues related to enrollment GUID mismatch or missing Intune Device Certificates (as shown in the attached screenshot). To address this, we developed a detection and remediation script that: Detects devices with invalid or missing enrollment GUIDs. Verifies Intune Device Certificates and private keys. Checks registry consistency with the certificate thumbprint. Automatically remediates the issue by restoring valid enrollment and reinitiating sync. This helped us stabilize device connectivity and ensure consistent management compliance across endpoints — all without manual re-enrollment. Always satisfying to see automation fixing what used to require hours of manual effort. 💪((where I had spent almost 12 continuous hours debugging this) #Intune #Automation #DeviceManagement #EndpointSecurity #AzureAD #Remediation #Windows10 #Windows11

Windows Update stuck on 55 out of 100 devices? Here's how I troubleshoot it with Microsoft Intune. Recently, a client deployed a Windows Update policy via Intune targeting 100 devices. While 45 updated successfully, 55 remained stuck in “Pending” or “Failed” states. 🔍 I broke down the issue using a structured checklist: - Validated update ring settings and device assignments - Checked device compliance, connectivity, and readiness - Reviewed logs using Get-WindowsUpdateLog - Ran the Windows Update Troubleshooter - Reset update components via PowerShell - Forced update scan and install using PSWindowsUpdate - Verified network access to update endpoints - Leveraged Endpoint Analytics and Graph API for deeper insights 💡 This approach helped isolate root causes—ranging from policy conflicts to network blocks—and ensured a clean rollout across all devices. If you're managing large-scale deployments or want help building a remediation playbook, feel free to connect or DM me. Always happy to collaborate! #Intune #WindowsUpdate #EndpointManagement #PowerShell #ITConsulting #Troubleshooting #Microsoft365 #DeviceCompliance #TechTips #LinkedInCarousel #RizwanAhmedKhanKN

💡 Stop Wasting Time on Manual OS Deployment. Use SCCM. 💡 When you run an enterprise, efficiency isn't optional—it's survival. Relying on manual OS installs is a bottleneck that kills productivity. Here’s the straight truth on why Microsoft SCCM is non-negotiable for modern enterprise IT: ⚡️ Pure Speed: Deploy hundreds of machines automatically, not one-by-one. 🛡️ Ironclad Consistency: Every machine gets the same image, reducing errors and tightening security compliance. 📈 Effortless Scale: From 100 endpoints to 10,000, SCCM handles the workload without breaking a sweat. SCCM isn't just a tool; it's the framework for operational excellence in large-scale IT management. Stop managing OS deployment—master it. What’s the largest deployment project you’ve managed with SCCM? #SCCM #OSDeployment #EnterpriseIT #ITAutomation #ConfigurationManager

Microsoft Exchange Online: Remove-DkimSigningConfig cmdlet now available to tenant admins [MC1177179] - Message ID: MC1177179 [Introduction] To improve self-service capabilities and reduce support dependency, Microsoft has made the Remove-DkimSigningConfig cmdlet available to tenant administrators. This cmdlet enables admins to remove obsolete DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) signing configurations directly from Exchange Online PowerShell,… https://lnkd.in/et9bGF5H

🛠️ Remember when that Windows update crashed thousands of PCs last year? Finance systems failed. Airports stalled. Even gaming servers went dark. Total chaos 🫨 Microsoft clearly took notes. 💡 Their solution? A new Windows 11 feature called Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)—and it’s a game changer for business continuity. Here’s why QMR matters: If your PC fails to boot after an update, QMR will automatically launch the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), connect to the internet, and download a fix directly from Microsoft—no USB sticks, no IT scramble, no downtime. ✅ Autonomous recovery ✅ No manual repairs ✅ Less time lost, fewer headaches Right now, QMR is in early testing, but it’s coming soon—and could be a lifesaver for busy teams that rely on always‑on tech. Because in business, time is money. And no one wants to deal with a blue screen during payroll, meetings, or client calls. If your systems go down, will they bounce back—or break your day? Let’s talk about recovery that works before you need it. Let us manage your network so you can manage your business. #Windows11 #ITManagement #SystemRecovery #MicrosoftUpdates

Great post. This step-by-step guide is an excellent resource for mastering Hyper-V fundamentals. In production, features like Live Migration for high availability and VM Replication for disaster recovery are indispensable. They are the backbone of a resilient virtualized infrastructure. 👌🏻