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Microsoft Intune Vs Windows Integrations - Table

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What is Microsoft Entra?

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Microsoft in  August 2023  started to replace the name for  Azure Active Directory  commonly known as  Azure AD  into  Microsoft Entra ID . Microsoft Entra  is more than just rebranding the  Azure AD , it’s a new  unifying brand  and  product family  for all  identity and network access solutions  There are  no changes  to any  Azure AD capabilities ,  APIs ,  login URLs ,  PowerShell cmdlets ,  Microsoft authentication library (MSAL) ,  developer experiences , or  tooling , only the  name is changing .  Azure AD Conditional Access  has become  Microsoft Entra Conditional Access ,  Azure AD MFA  has  become  Microsoft Entra MFA ,  Azure AD single sign-on  has become  Microsoft Entra single sign-on , and so on. Microsoft Entra  is as already mentioned a  product family name  for all  identity...

MECM Release Cadence - Changes

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 Microsoft has made significant changes to the release cadence of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), which will impact the frequency and timing of updates. Here are the key details based on the latest information: **1. New Release Cycle:**  After the release of a Configuration Manager baseline version in 2303, MECM is transitioning to a new release cycle, moving from three to  two updates per year.  This change is in alignment with Windows' move to a once-a-year update model, streamlining the update cadence to better align with Windows updates. **2. Impact on Update Frequency:**  Following this change, users can expect to receive two releases of Configuration Manager per year, with one in March (xx03) and another in September (xx09), instead of the previous release cadence of xx03, xx07, and xx11. This consolidation of updates will roll up enhancements into each release, reducing the number of deployments and providing more time for planning and te...

MECM CB 2309 Installation will not Progress - Fix

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MECM  upgrade to version 2309 gets stuck, here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: MECM CB 2309 Installation will not Progress - Fix CMUpdateReset Tool : Use the CMUpdateReset tool to reset an in-console update with download or replication problems. You can run the following command: <SCCM Install Folder>cd.latest\\SMSSETUP\\TOOLS\\CMUpdateReset>CMUpdateReset.exe -FDELETE -S <your SQL Server> -D CM_1 -P <package GUID Replace <your SQL Server> with your SQL server name and <package GUID> with the package GUID ODBC Driver Version : Ensure that you have the ODBC driver for SQL Server version 18.1.0 or later installed. This is a prerequisite for Configuration Manager 2309 SQL Connection Properties : Modify the SQL connection properties by changing “Force Encryption” from “On” to “Off” if needed Network Adapters on Modern Standby Devices : If you’re experiencing unexpected wake-ups and DHCP requests, disable the “Allow Network wake-up” ...