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Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap – May 2023
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Welcome to Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, May 2023 – by Daniel Engberg
Hello everyone. As we bid farewell to May, I wanted to share some exciting updates and reflections from the past month.
While I couldn’t attend this year’s Midwest Management Summit (MMS), I’ve heard nothing but praise from my friends in the community who were fortunate enough to be there. They returned with valuable insights and new connections, highlighting the importance of events like MMS in our professional growth.
In the realm of scripting, ChatGPT continues to revolutionize our tasks, making them more efficient and unlocking new possibilities along the way.
Don’t miss out on the ongoing Cloud Skills Challenge, offering you the chance to earn a free Microsoft certification. This exciting opportunity ends on June 20th, so make sure to seize it before time runs out!
A new version of Configuration Manager technical preview (2305) has been released, reinforcing its significance in enterprise environments. Despite its perception as a legacy product, Microsoft continues to invest in updates, ensuring it remains adaptable to the evolving needs of our field.
As we progress, let’s stay informed about the latest security alerts, including the Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes (CVE-2023-24932). We can safeguard our systems and ensure a secure environment by remaining proactive.
I extend my sincere gratitude to all the community members who generously share their expertise through blog posts, podcasts, and other platforms. Your contributions inspire us and foster a thriving knowledge-sharing community.
See you next month!
– Daniel Engberg
Contents – Endpoint Management Recap
Upcoming Events
- Microsoft Management User Group – Stockholm, Sweden – June 8, 2023
- SpiceWorld – Austin, TX – September 5-7, 2023
- Workplace Ninja Summit – Baden, Switzerland – September 27-29, 2023
- AppManagEvent – Utrecht, Netherlands – October 6, 2023
- Techorama – Utrecht, Netherlands – October 09 – 11, 2023
- MMS – Midwest Management Summit – MMS 2023 Miami Beach Edition – October 30 – November 1, 2023
Check out Recast Software’s new SysAdmin Event and Tradeshow page, which compiles noteworthy events for our community taking place around the globe.
The latest Configuration Manager Technical Preview version, version 2305, brings several exciting new features. These include introducing the Preferred Management Point (MP) option for PXE boot scenarios, allowing PXE clients to communicate with an initial lookup MP and receive the list of MP(s) for further communication. A new Site Maintenance task called “Delete Aged Task Execution Status Messages” is now available to clean up data older than 30 days on primary servers.
In other updates, Intune is preparing to introduce Windows driver and firmware updates, enhancing device management capabilities.
Furthermore, the highly anticipated feature of booting straight into a Windows 365 device is now available for deployment in the public preview.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments from Microsoft’s ecosystem of products.
Products
Microsoft Azure Active Directory [What’s New Page]
Microsoft ConfigMgr [What’s New Page] [Tech Community] [Virtual Hub][MS QA][Reddit][Feedback]
Microsoft 365
- Introducing the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program and new capabilities in Copilot | Microsoft 365 Blog
- Introducing the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program and 2023 Microsoft Work Trend Index – The Official Microsoft Blog
Microsoft Intune [What’s New Page]
- High-level architecture for Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Learn
- Updates to the Windows Autopilot sign-in and deployment experience – Microsoft Community Hub
- Support tip: Windows Server devices will now be identified as a new OS platform in Microsoft Intune – Microsoft Community Hub
- Support tip: Removing and preventing the use of applications on iOS/iPadOS and Android devices – Microsoft Community Hub
- Reach users more effectively: organizational messages in Windows – Microsoft Community Hub
- Expanding IT value in Windows 11 Enterprise and Intune – Microsoft Community Hub
- Introducing Microsoft Intune integration with Zebra’s Lifeguard Over-the-Air service – Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft Windows [What’s New Page]
- Windows Client
- Windows 365
Security Alerts and Info [Microsoft Security Portal – Security Update Guide]
Other
- Public Preview: Token Protection for Sign-In Sessions – Microsoft Community Hub
- Completion Predictor v0.1.1 Release – PowerShell Team (microsoft.com)
- Tackling Tech: new podcast on the latest Microsoft capabilities – Microsoft Community Hub
Podcasts / Blog Series / Video Blogs
- Embracing change, accelerating adoption | Tackling Tech – YouTube – Harjit Dhaliwal (@Hoorge)
- PowerShellAI: The Ultimate Git Command Generator – YouTube – Doug Finke (@dfinke)
- Windows LAPS in 9 mins: Hackers DON’T watch this! – YouTube – Dean Cefola (@MSAzureAcademy)
- Quick thoughts from IT pros on Windows 11 | Tackling Tech – YouTube – Harjit Dhaliwal (@Hoorge)
- Windows 365 Frontline Deep Dive – YouTube – Jon Jarvis (@jonjarvis)
- Intune + Defender for Endpoint with @LorisAmbrozzo – YouTube – Niklas Tinner (@NiklasTinner)
Blog Posts
Intune
- Intune Dynamic Device Groups – theDXT – Daniel Keer (@theDXT)
- Manage ICloud App Backup Settings For IOS MacOS Devices Using Intune HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com) – Jitesh Kumar (@jitesh8092)
- Endpoint Privilege Management | Device Health Monitoring (call4cloud.nl) – Rudy Ooms (@Mister_MDM)
- Intune – Remote Help now supports Azure AD Conditional Access (hametbenoit.info) – Benoit Hamet (@benoit_hamet)
- A method to implementing an effective compliance policy design (endpointcave.com) – René Laas (@mr_helaas)
- Remote Help just became more secure – Mindcore Techblog – Mattias Melkersen (@MMelkersen)
- Prohibit Connection To Non-domain Networks Using Intune HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com) – Abhinav Rana
- Intune Remote Help – From Zero to Hero – EMS Route – Shehan Perera (@Shehanperera85)
- Introduction to the Microsoft Intune product family (oceanleaf.ch) – Niklas Tinner (@NiklasTinner)
- Using Conditional Access for Remote Help – All about Microsoft Intune (petervanderwoude.nl) – Peter van der Woude (@pvanderwoude)
- How To Disable Unencrypted Traffic Using Intune HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com) – Abhinav Rana
- Intune reporting with Power BI: list local admin accounts on your devices and who added them | Syst & Deploy (systanddeploy.com) – Damien Van Robaeys (@syst_and_deploy)
- Managed Apps Filters in Intune for MAM – Mr T-Bone´s Blog (tbone.se) – Torbjörn Granheden (@MrTbone_se)
- Simon does Master Work-Life Balance With Intune’s Revolutionary Quiet Time Policy (skotheimsvik.no) – Simon Skotheimsvik (@SSkotheimsvik)
- Secure Microsoft Edge Browser Using Intune Security Policies HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com) – Vidya M A
- App Protection Policies – Filter Edition (skiptotheendpoint.co.uk) – James Robinson (@SkipToEndpoint)
ConfigMgr
- Secure Wipe with SDELETE revisited – GARYTOWN ConfigMgr Blog – Gary Blok (@gwblok)
- Automatically update your Configuration Manager boot images for CVE-2023-24932 – Jose Espitia (@JoseEspitia_com)
- Debugging / Troubleshooting in the ConfigMgr Task Sequence – GARYTOWN ConfigMgr Blog – Gary Blok (@gwblok)
- ConfigMgr LogFile Opener 3.0.6 released – msitproblog – Simon Dettling (@SimonDettling)
- ConfigMgr TS Basics – Model Mapping Conditions – GARYTOWN ConfigMgr Blog – Gary Blok (@gwblok)
- ConfigMgr Inventory SystemSKUNumber, Product & BIOSVersion for Device Mapping – GARYTOWN ConfigMgr Blog – Gary Blok (@gwblok)
Windows 11
Windows 365
- Tech preview of IGEL Windows 365 app -including IGEL boot to Windows 365, Cloud PC controls, Windows 365 Frontline support, and IGEL unique features are coming! – VirtualBrat – Fredrik Brattstig (@VirtualBrat)
- Retrieving Windows LAPS Azure AD Passwords with PowerShell | by Nicola | May, 2023 | Medium – Nicola Suter (@nicolonsky)
- How To Create A Custom Image For Windows 365 – techlab.blog – Dominiek Verham (@dominiekverham)
- Resetting the managed local administrator password when using Windows LAPS – All about Microsoft Intune (petervanderwoude.nl) – Peter van der Woude (@pvanderwoude)
- How Windows 365 Helps Achieve Sustainability – Thomas MarcussenThomas Marcussen (@MarcussenThomas)
- That Windows 365 guy – Session time limit for Windows 365 Frontline (olastrom.com) – Ola Ström (@olastromcom)
- What Is Windows 365 Boot HTMD Blog (anoopcnair.com) – Vidya M A
Cloud Security
- KB5025885: Dealing with CVE-2023-24932 via Proactive Remediation & Configuration Items – GARYTOWN ConfigMgr Blog – Gary Blok (@gwblok)
- KB5025885: Dealing with CVE-2023-24932 for your ConfigMgr boot images. – GARYTOWN ConfigMgr Blog – Gary Blok (@gwblok)
- PS Script to Update Boot images with CU-CVE-2023-24932 – CCMEXEC.COM – Enterprise Mobility – Jörgen Nilsson (@ccmexec)
- Azure Virtual Desktop – A new client has been published fixing a CVE (hametbenoit.info) – Benoit Hamet (@benoit_hamet)
- Getting started with Windows Local Administrator Password Solution – All about Microsoft Intune (petervanderwoude.nl) – Peter van der Woude (@pvanderwoude)
- Windows LAPS: the comprehensive guide (oceanleaf.ch) – Niklas Tinner (@NiklasTinner)
Other SysAdmin Info
- How ChatGPT Changes the PowerShell Scripting Process | ScriptRunner Blog – Doug Finke (@dfinke)
- ChatGPT + PowerShell -eq ‘Better Together’ – Doug Finke, Sat, May 20, 2023, 9:55 AM | Meetup
- HAADJ: Stop it, you’re making it worse for yourself (mostly)
- Teams – You can now enable profanity filter for Live Caption (hametbenoit.info) – Benoit Hamet (@benoit_hamet)
- Forms – You can allow responders to edit their response and receive a copy of their response (hametbenoit.info) – Benoit Hamet (@benoit_hamet)
- The Mysterious Life of PRT: The Beginning (skymadesimple.io) – Jonas Bøgvad (@JonasBogvad)
- How to Set up and Use ChatGPT in Windows Terminal using PowerShellAI | Researching the optimal; implementing the practical (dfinke.github.io) – Doug Finke (@dfinke)
- Start with Azure Automation & Managed Identities | scloud – Florian Salzmann (@FlorianSLZ)
We recently held a webinar titled Patch Management: Best Practices and Why It’s Important. You can watch the recording here:
In the webinar we covered:
- The reasons many companies overlook this crucial practice, and the consequences of neglecting it.
- The benefits of automating third-party patching.
- Best practices to successfully implement an efficient patching process.
In conjunction with the webinar, Recast Software recently released a pair of 3rd party patching assets. Read them here:
- Reduce Your Attack Footprint eBook
- Unpatched 3rd Party Software Exposes Companies to Risk infographic
Also, check out these new Recast Software blog posts:
- Removing Admin Rights Quickly, Easily, and Efficiently
- Transform Your SysAdmin Workflow with the Software Update Deployment Status Dashboard
Also:
- Follow Recast on Twitter @RecastSoftware to hear the latest.
- Read our eBooks, The Top 10 Most Used Right Click Tools and The Top 5 Endpoint Insights to Empower IT Teams, as well as The State of System Administration White Paper.
Thank you for checking out Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap – May 2023. Stay tuned for more helpful content coming your way in the new year.
