How Are Large-Scale Microsoft 365 Tenant Migrations Staged?
We recently migrated a company with roughly 50 users into our Microsoft 365 tenant. About 20 computers had to be wiped and re-enrolled, while another 16 new devices…
Autopilot
Can Entra Join and Intune Enrollment Be Limited to Corporate Autopilot Devices?
I'm trying to design two controls for corporate Windows PCs: first, only company-owned devices should be allowed to join Microsoft Entra ID; second, OOBE through Windows Autopilot should…
Is Intune currently experiencing delays with Autopilot, ESP, and license assignments?
Since earlier this week, several Intune operations in our cloud-native environment have become extremely slow or fail altogether. Autopilot deployments through the Enrollment Status Page can take a…
Why are Intune-managed Windows 11 devices not installing updates despite matching update policies?
I've been troubleshooting for nearly a year with Microsoft support because many Windows 11 devices managed through Microsoft Intune are not installing updates according to their assigned Windows…
Will Entra-Joined Autopilot Devices Prompt Users to Change a Temporary Password?
We run a hybrid Microsoft environment where users are created in on-premises Active Directory and synchronized to Microsoft Entra ID. I want to create each user with "User…
Are Recent Windows Updates Causing Domain-Joined PCs to Drift Out of Sync?
We've received several support tickets involving broken domain trust relationships alongside computer clocks being roughly two minutes off. Has anyone else noticed this after the recent July or…
What are the best self-paced learning platforms for Azure and IT administration?
My company is willing to pay for a self-paced learning subscription, and I'm looking for recommendations that would help me grow as a junior systems administrator. I'm especially…
Are Golden Images Still Relevant?
I'm curious if anyone here is still using golden images for deployment. Our department just received notice that we need to transition to Intune and Autopilot for managing…
How to Successfully Install cert-manager on a GKE Autopilot Cluster?
I'm facing a challenge deploying cert-manager to my GKE Autopilot cluster, and despite extensive searching, I can't seem to resolve the issue. I'm using the helm chart for…
Best Practices for Handling AutoPilot Laptops Blocked by Conditional Access
I'm trying to figure out the best approach for managing AutoPilot laptops that were shipped from Dell to end users but are getting blocked by our tenant's conditional…
How can I reclaim my Windows laptop that's still managed by my old company's IT?
I have a Windows laptop that was provided by my previous company, which is no longer in business. The laptop is still under the control of the IT…
Best Ways to Use Microsoft 365 Business Premium for Small Businesses
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice regarding Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses. We are a managed service provider in the UK assisting several small businesses that typically…
Changes in Intune Enrollment Status Page: Issues with Device Enrollment?
I'm managing remote teams and need to enroll devices in Intune from afar. Typically, my steps are: adding MFA to user accounts, using TAP to enroll the device…
TPM Errors on Lenovo ThinkBooks: Is This a Hardware Issue?
I'm having trouble with a fleet of Lenovo ThinkBooks running Windows 23H2. Despite the Device Manager showing that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is functioning normally, I'm seeing…
Using Autopilot with On-Prem Active Directory: What's Your Experience?
I'm curious about how many of you are utilizing Intune and Autopilot for machines that are joined to an on-premises Active Directory. Microsoft suggests avoiding this setup, but…
Can You Add a PC to Autopilot After Adding It Manually to Entra?
I'm curious about the process of adding a PC to Entra first and then putting it into Autopilot. Normally, you'd add a device to Autopilot first to let…
How is the user profile name generated in Autopilot devices for Entra users?
I'm trying to figure out what determines the username in the C:usersXXXX path for an Entra user account (which doesn't have an on-premise counterpart) when using Autopilot devices.…
How can I fix an Autopilot laptop that gets stuck on the first login?
I'm having issues with an Autopilot laptop during the initial login. Often, it either takes forever to complete the setup or freezes at the last step, requiring a…
Is Hybrid Join Autopilot Still Problematic?
Hey everyone! I'm curious about the current state of Hybrid Join Autopilot. I've come across a lot of opinions stating that it's not worth enduring, including some info…
Is EKS Autopilot the Better Choice Over Karpenter for Managing Multiple Clusters?
I've been using Karpenter for cluster management, but our small team is finding it tough to keep up with managing multiple upgrades across different clusters. I'm considering making…