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Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap – Vol. 59
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Welcome to Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, Vol. 59
by Daniel Engberg
Hello!
November has arrived, bringing shorter days, chilly weather, and the countdown to Christmas. As always, there’s lots to do before taking some well-deserved time off. This month, our focus is on Microsoft Ignite 2024, held in Chicago, along with the latest updates from our endpoint management community. Microsoft Ignite was packed with announcements, focusing heavily on AI, enhanced security, and advancements in cloud computing. We also received some cool endpoint management updates.
The next update in December will wrap up the year.
Until then, enjoy this month’s recap!
– Daniel Engberg
Contents – Endpoint Management Recap
- Events and Conference News
- Microsoft Product Announcements
- Community Tools and News
- Recast Software Updates
Upcoming Events
Check out Recast Software’s Event and Tradeshow page for event details.
Microsoft Ignite 2024
This year, Microsoft Ignite brought the tech community together in Chicago for three content-packed days, showcasing Microsoft’s latest innovations and future directions, with a focus on artificial intelligence, improved security, and cloud computing. Ignite 2024 highlighted how technology continues transforming the way we work and connect.
Key Highlights
- Cross-Platform Device Inventory Expansion: Enhanced device inventory capabilities across operating systems in Intune.
- Advanced Analytics Enhancements in Intune: Improved insights and reporting tools for administrators.
- AI-Powered Copilot Updates: New capabilities designed to streamline workflows with generative AI.
- Windows 365 Link Launch: Introducing a new Cloud PC device that significantly bridges hardware and the cloud.
- macOS and ARM64 Device Support Updates: Expanded support for modern devices and architectures.
Microsoft Links
- Microsoft Intune news at Microsoft Ignite 2024 | Microsoft Community Hub
- Introducing Windows 365 Link – the first Cloud PC device – Windows in the Cloud
- Hotpatch for client comes to Windows 11 – Windows IT Pro Blogs
- Enhanced hardware inventory in Intune now generally available | Microsoft Community Hub
- Intune Cloud-native Management: Prepare for AI and Next-Gen Cloud PCs
- Introducing Microsoft Copilot actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT| Microsoft 365 Blog
- What’s new in Microsoft 365 Copilot in OneNote at Ignite | Microsoft Community Hub
Community Highlights
- Microsoft Ignite 2024 – Day 2 Recap – Thomas Naunheim (@Thomas_Live)
- Windows 365 Link: a new era for Windows Cloud – Niklas Tinner (@NiklasTinner)
Also, check out the recaps of all three days on the Recast Software blog:
- Microsoft Ignite 2024: Day 1 Recap and What’s Next – Recast Software
- Microsoft Ignite 2024: Day Two Recap and What’s Coming on Day Three – Recast Software
- Microsoft Ignite 2024: Day Three Recap and What We’ve Learned – Recast Software
Microsoft Product Announcement
This month, our focus is on developments unveiled at Microsoft Ignite 2024.
Key highlights, including updates to Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, and Copilot, are detailed in the Microsoft Ignite section above.
In addition to the Ignite announcements:
- Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) received a feature-packed Update Rollup for version 2403, introducing critical fixes and improvements.
- Microsoft Intune continues to push boundaries with new tools for cloud-native management and integration with Microsoft Graph and PowerShell.
If you missed any of these updates, you can check them out below!
Products
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) [What’s New Page]
Microsoft ConfigMgr [What’s New Page] [Tech Community] [Virtual Hub][MS QA][Reddit][Feedback]
Microsoft 365 [What’s New Page]
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint [What’s New Page]
Microsoft Intune [What’s New Page]
- Microsoft Intune Management – Connect securely to Intune with Microsoft Graph and PowerShell! | Microsoft Community Hub
- iOS/iPadOS app protection policy settings – Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Learn
- Enabling the future of IT with cloud-native management | Microsoft Community Hub
Microsoft Windows [What’s New Page]
- Windows Client
- Windows Server
- Windows 365
- Other
Security Alerts and Info [Microsoft Security Portal – Security Update Guide]
- 7 cybersecurity trends and tips for small and medium businesses to stay protected
- Zero Trust Workshop: Advance your knowledge with an online resource | Microsoft Security Blog
Podcasts / Blog Series / Video Blogs
- Master Intune Bulk Actions! ⚙️ Manage Devices with Ease – YouTube – Vinod Survase (@VndSrvs67)
- Podcast episode 282 (News Roundup) – Alexander Arvidsson & Simon Binder (@arcticdba & @Bindertech)
- Create Free SCCM Lab – Chander Mani Pandey (@Mani_CMPandey)
- Getting Started with Intune Part 4: Don’t Bring Your Garbage to the Cloud — Rubix – Steve Weiner (@getrubix)
- Getting Started with Intune Part 5: Two Paths — Rubix – Steve Weiner (@getrubix)
- Getting Started with Intune Part 6: The Apps — Rubix – Steve Weiner (@getrubix)
- Intune Bulk Enrollment: Create Provisioning Package Without Computer Name – Chander Mani Pandey (@Mani_CMPandey)
Blog Posts
Intune
- Dell Management Portal in Intune – Matt Aljanabi (@muthmsir)
- Under the hood of the IME: The ESP Phases Explained! – Patch My PC – Rudy Ooms (@Mister_MDM)
- Intune – Creation of new Administrative Template profiles will no longer be possible – Benoit Hamet (@benoit_hamet)
- All about Microsoft Intune | Updating Enterprise App Catalog apps – Peter van der Woude (@pvanderwoude)
- Intune Community Tools – 2024 Edition – Benoit Lecours (@benoitlecours)
- All about Microsoft Intune | Configuring Mozilla Firefox for usage with device-based Conditional Access – Peter van der Woude (@pvanderwoude)
- Hide Try the New Outlook Toggle using Intune and GPO – Prajwal Desai (@PrajwalDesai)
- Migrating Windows Update Workloads from SCCM to Intune: How to Verify Management Tool – All about Endpoint Management – Eswar Koneti (@eskonr)
- Keeping profiles under control with a remdiation. – Adam Laycock (@AdamMLaycock)
- Resolving Time Zone Problems After Autopilot Enrollment – Rudy Ooms (@Mister_MDM)
- Intune Settings Rundown – 2411 – James Robinson (@SkipToEndpoint)
- All about Microsoft Intune | Configuring Google Chrome for usage with device-based Conditional Access – Peter van der Woude (@pvanderwoude)
- Using Microsoft Intune to safeguard Windows: Associate certain file types to open in Notepad – imab.dk – Martin Bengtsson (@mwbengtsson)
- Encrypt your files located in Desktop, Documents and Photos in Windows 11 24H2 using Personal Data Encryption and Microsoft Intune – imab.dk – Martin Bengtsson (@mwbengtsson)
ConfigMgr
- Automatically Create 155 Operational SCCM Collections using this Powershell Script – Benoit Lecours (@benoitlecours)
Windows 11 & 365
- Boost your AVD and Windows 365 SSO deployment for hybrid devices – Morten Pedholt (@MortenPedholt)
- Investigating Safeguard Hold 54762729 for Windows 11 24H2 – Trevor Jones (@SMSagentTrevor)
- How to Setup Windows 365 Cloud PCs – Steve Weiner (@getrubix)
Cloud Security
- Microsoft Zero Trust workshop: Your security roadmap – Jóhannes & Lewis Barry (@jgkps & @ThatLewisBarry)
PowerShell
Tool Updates
Other SysAdmin Info
- Microsoft Connected Cache for Enterprise & Education (Public preview) Guide – Jan Mulder
- Create an ASR Rules Exclusion – VMLabBlog.com – Aad Lutgert (@alut82)
- The magic history of implementing ASR in the Environment. – Piesik.me – Jakub Piesik (@dzejzipl)
Did you miss the October webinar on our soon-to-launch Intune and Copilot for Security capabilities? You can watch the recording below.
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November Blog Posts
- App-V: End of Life or Not? What You Need to Know
- What to Make of the App-V End of Life?
- App-V Extended Support—The Saga Continues
- Welcome to Ignite Week! Microsoft Ignite 2024 – Day 1 Preview
- Microsoft Ignite 2024: Day 1 Recap and What’s Next
- Microsoft Ignite 2024: Day Two Recap and What’s Coming on Day Three
- Microsoft Ignite 2024: Day Three Recap and What We’ve Learned
- November 2024 Patch Tuesday: Key Security Updates and Vulnerabilities
- October 2024 Third-Party Patches
- Enhancing Workspace ONE UEM with Application Workspace Deployments
- How to Use Recast’s Product Suite in Your Complex Environment
Intune Blog Posts
- Automating Intune Tasks with Azure Automation: A Beginner’s Guide
- Simplifying Application Deployments and Updates in Intune
Thank you for reading Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap – Vol. 59. Stay tuned for more helpful content coming your way next month.
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