Endpoint management
Device management, Autopilot, compliance, app deployment and endpoint security with Microsoft Intune — field guides written from real production tenants.
27 field guides
Roll out attack surface reduction rules without breaking line-of-business apps: audit baselines, all 19 rules, exclusions that work, Intune deployment.
7 August 2026 · 36 min read
Troubleshoot Intune policy conflicts with a seven-step workflow covering precedence, assignment filters, reporting latency, targeting and Windows MDM logs.
3 August 2026 · 17 min read
Manage Macs with Intune in 2026: Apple Business enrollment, Platform SSO with Secure Enclave, DDM updates, app deployment, and the honest gaps vs Jamf.
13 July 2026 · 18 min read
Discover unsanctioned AI on company devices with Defender and Intune, block or warn with network protection, and protect sanctioned AI apps with Purview DLP.
13 July 2026 · 22 min read
Windows 10 ESU year two costs $122 per device from October 2026. The decision framework for IT teams: renew, migrate to Windows 11, or replace, with the maths.
10 July 2026 · 19 min read
Microsoft Secure Boot 2011 certificates expire from June 2026. Field guide: inventory, OEM firmware, 2023 cert family rollout, validation, monitoring.
26 May 2026 · 16 min read
Practical Group Policy to Microsoft Intune migration guide for 2026. Inventory GPOs, run Group Policy analytics, map to Settings catalog, decide co-management vs cloud-native, phase the rollout, validate compliance and Conditional Access, and decommission cleanly.
21 May 2026 · 17 min read
Practical Microsoft Defender for Endpoint onboarding guide for 2026. Deploy with Intune, enable the Defender connector, configure EDR in block mode, ASR, macOS onboarding, compliance risk signals and Conditional Access validation.
19 May 2026 · 14 min read
Practical Intune targeting guide for 2026 covering assignment filters, device categories, dynamic groups, static groups, exclusions, rollout models and troubleshooting. Includes a 10-input governance scoring engine, targeting decision framework, filter syntax guidance, naming conventions and 16 common targeting mistakes from real tenants.
11 May 2026 · 52 min read
Interactive Intune compliance policy builder for Microsoft 365. Decision tool with six inputs, ten baseline policies, platform-specific recommendations for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, rollout phases, and field-tested advice for connecting device compliance to Conditional Access.
5 May 2026 · 48 min read
Choose the right Intune app type for every scenario. Win32 packaging, detection rules, supersedence, MSIX, Microsoft Store, PSADT, the 32-bit trap, and a 12-point audit checklist.
23 April 2026 · 21 min read
Build a sustainable Intune operational rhythm with the right reports, automated Remediations, Endpoint Analytics and a weekly/monthly/quarterly maintenance schedule for SMBs.
2 April 2026 · 15 min read
Deploy Windows, M365 Apps and Edge security baselines via Intune, connect Defender for Business, and configure ASR rules — a layered hardening approach sized for SMBs.
2 April 2026 · 14 min read
Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps, Win32 packages and the Company Portal via Intune — without touching each device manually. Includes detection rules, silent switches and common mistakes to avoid.
2 April 2026 · 16 min read
Configure BitLocker, Windows Hello, OneDrive Known Folder Move, Edge hardening and Windows Update rings using Intune Settings Catalog profiles. Step-by-step for SMBs.
2 April 2026 · 15 min read
Learn how to build Intune compliance policies and Conditional Access rules that block untrusted devices from M365 — without locking out your users on day one.
2 April 2026 · 14 min read
Step-by-step guide to setting up Microsoft Intune with Business Premium. Covers licensing, MDM authority, enrolment groups and enrolling your first Windows device.
2 April 2026 · 10 min read
Learn how the Enterprise App Catalog in Microsoft Intune helps you deploy and update Win32 apps faster, reduce manual packaging work, manage supersedence, and understand the real limits before adopting it at scale.
30 March 2026 · 13 min read
Learn how to replace NDES and the Intune Certificate Connector with Microsoft Cloud PKI in Intune. Step-by-step guide for CA hierarchy, SCEP profiles, Wi-Fi, VPN, and BYOCA migration.
30 March 2026 · 15 min read
Microsoft is enabling hotpatch by default in Windows Autopatch for eligible Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 devices from May 11, 2026. Learn the impact, prerequisites, Intune checks, and when opting out makes sense.
20 March 2026 · 5 min read
Replace legacy imaging with Windows Autopilot, Intune and Pre-Provisioning. Learn how to modernize device onboarding, reduce IT overhead, and cut Time-to-Productivity from hours to minutes.
24 February 2026 · 10 min read
Protect corporate data on personal BYOD devices without MDM enrollment. Learn how Intune MAM (App Protection Policies) and Conditional Access prevent data leakage while preserving employee privacy on unmanaged devices.
23 February 2026 · 10 min read
A clear, practical guide to configuring Windows Update Rings in Microsoft Intune. Learn how to build a three-ring deployment strategy Pilot, Early Adopters, and Broad Deployment to stabilize updates, reduce risk, and keep your Windows devices secure, compliant, and always up to date.
18 November 2025 · 9 min read
Learn how to implement Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) in Microsoft Intune with this complete step-by-step guide. Includes auditing, elevation rules, best practices, Zero Trust alignment, and how to safely remove local admin rights without disrupting users. Ideal for IT pros and Microsoft 365 consultants.
14 November 2025 · 5 min read
Discover the latest Microsoft Intune (November 2025) updates that make endpoint management smarter and more secure. Learn about new enrollment reports, improved Endpoint Privilege Management, and automation tools that simplify Zero Trust protection without slowing productivity
8 November 2025 · 3 min read
Managing Windows updates is a fundamental pillar of security and efficiency in any organization. Keeping operating systems up-to-date protects against…
7 November 2025 · 4 min read
Managing local administrator access is one of the most critical steps in securing corporate Windows devices. By default, the first user who sets up a…
23 September 2025 · 2 min read