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One of the tasks that often gets pushed to the wayside, but is very important, is managing devices in Active Directory (AD). As the Active Directory accumulates more Organizational Units (OUs), it’s easy to let objects become obsolete as time passes.
Did you know that Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr / MEMCM / SCCM) has over 500 built-in reports and dashboards? Yes, it is true! However, with so many to choose from and a lack of time for most to review all of them, finding the best SCCM reports can be challenging. So, I put together this list.
The User Manual for NT 3.1, published almost 30 years ago in 1993, explains that the security subsystem of the NT operating system is not built to withstand the use of local admin rights. Admins typically set settings and limited users can’t change them. When it comes to configuration, it’s supposed to work ...
Welcome to Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, October 2022 – by […]
Sami Laiho, a Microsoft MVP in Windows OS and a highly regarded security expert, recently collaborated with Recast Software to host a webinar, “Zero Trust with Sami Laiho.” Sami concisely made his case for Windows security in 2022.
Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr / MEMCM / MECM/ SCCM) didn’t always allow for Role-Based Administration (RBA) within reports. This feature was added with the release of System Center 2012 R2 (CM12 R2). This provided some more advanced control over who can see which objects (generally computers or users via collections) within reports based on their access as defined within the MCM console.
In enterprise environments, “privileged access” is a term used to […]
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MTrace is a real-time log file viewer for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM, formerly SCCM). I originally wrote a blog post about CMTrace back in 2014, so I thought that it was time to update it with new information about running it you can learn from.
There is a long story behind why I think Run […]
Why would you want to download Report Builder (RB)? I must admit that I don’t use the application an awful lot, but I find it particularly useful when I can’t access my own laptop. When this happens, instead of using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), I can use Report Builder to create a reporting project and make quick edits to an existing report or dashboard from another workstation.
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The "Local Administrator Password Solution" (LAPS) provides management of local account passwords of domain joined computers. Passwords are stored in Active Directory (AD) and protected by ACL, so only eligible users can read it or request its reset
Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), currently Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) formerly System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), is a Microsoft solution designed to enhance the management of Windows enterprise devices.
Welcome to Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, August 2022 – by […]
For our second Q & A with SysAdmin Superstars, we interviewed Sami Laiho, an 11-time MVP in Windows OS. Sami is a leader in the Privileged Access Management (PAM) space, and specializes in troubleshooting, security, Active Directory, and penetration testing.
With Right Click Tools, clearing outdated content from the CCM cache folder is super easy. However, before I show you how to do this, let me tell you about a situation I once faced. Maybe you can relate.
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Welcome to Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, July 2022 – by […]
This post is the first in a new series, Q & A with SysAdmin Superstars. We're excited to host Prajwal Desai for our first digital interview. Prajwal is an 8-time MVP in Enterprise Mobility and a vital content creator within the Configuration Manager / SCCM space.