Windows 11 in-box apps
All of the following was tested with the Windows 11 Preview ISO version 22454. Subject to change with Official Release. Expect this post to be updated accordingly. One of our most popular blog posts...
Category: Deployment
Silently Encrypt Devices using MEM during Autopilot
If you go to the Microsoft Docs and look over which settings are required to silently encrypt devices, it may seem a bit confusing. The policy must not require the use of start PIN...
Deploy Windows 11 now using Intune and Windows Insider for Business
Quick note – Windows 11 is now out! There’s an update at the end of this article detailing the improved way to deploy Windows 11. Updated on 10/5/21 If you’re eager to start testing...
Using FIDO2 keys to deploy passwordless devices
This post makes frequent references to a previous blog post I wrote specifically on deploying passwordless devices: Deploy Passwordless Devices for New Users – Device Advice. I split out the FIDO2 key section because...
Prepare your devices for Windows 11 by enabling Secure Boot and Firmware TPM
If you ran the PC Health Check app from Microsoft and got an error stating that your somewhat new device can’t run Windows 11, it’s likely due to your motherboard not having the firmware...
Do Offline Store for Business apps update automatically?
Yes if they are pushed as required. But… no if they are set to available. When deployed as available, even though Offline Store for Business apps sync automatically with Intune, end users actually need...
Deploy Passwordless Devices for New Users
There’s a lot of great discussion going on these days about getting rid of passwords – because they’re unsafe, hard to remember, frequently reused, etc. In that spirit, I’ve been exploring just how to...
How to use Autopilot with Smart Cards
Your organization may have a hard requirement to use smart cards (or PIV, CAC, etc.) for authentication. Maybe they’re also using ADFS, disabling passwords, and really don’t want to let anyone have a temporary...
How to create pooled (shared) Windows Virtual Desktop environment
One of the key benefits of Windows Virtual Desktop is that it provides access to a special version of Windows 10, known as Windows 10 Enterprise for Virtual Desktops. As far as I know,...
AD FS Authentication Methods supported during Autopilot
If your organization is using AD FS, you may start running into errors when you try testing Autopilot. Reason being – not every AD FS authentication method works during the out-of-box-experience. Let’s take a...
