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Key Identity and Access Management Features in Microsoft Entra Suite
Identity and access management (IAM) is a top priority for senior IT leaders seeking to enhance security without hindering productivity. The Microsoft Entra Suite offers a range of powerful tools for managing identity governance, securing access, and verifying user identity.
Mapping Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Intune
Mapping Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Microsoft Intune is essential for businesses transitioning to modern management for Windows devices. This article will break down the process, highlighting common scenarios, potential challenges, and the steps needed to import, assess, and configure GPO settings in Intune.
Key Considerations for a Smooth Transition from Jamf to Intune
The introduction of platform Single Sign-On (SSO) for macOS devices marks a significant advancement in device management for businesses using Microsoft Intune. The development is crucial and may influence many to migrate from JAMF to JAMF to Intune.
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Upgrading Devices From to Windows 10 to Windows 11 Using Intune
Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has become a must-do, especially with Windows 10 reaching its end-of-life on October 14, 2025. This means businesses have a shrinking window to ensure their fleet is secure, efficient, and equipped with the latest tools.
IT Spending Done Right: The Power of Planning, Control, and Modern MSPs
Managing IT budgets can be challenging, especially for businesses where IT is not a core focus. However, when every expense matters, overlooking or mismanaging IT costs can lead to overspending, inefficiencies, and reduced competitiveness.
Key Identity and Access Management Features in Microsoft Entra Suite
Identity and access management (IAM) is a top priority for senior IT leaders seeking to enhance security without hindering productivity. The Microsoft Entra Suite offers a range of powerful tools for managing identity governance, securing access, and verifying user identity.
Exploring Autopilot Device Preparation (AutoPilot V2)
Windows Autopilot Device Preparation (AutoPilot V2) is a breakthrough in this realm of modern endpoint management, offering a streamlined and enhanced approach to device deployment. The solution brings efficiency to device setup, reducing time and effort while enhancing user experience.
Mapping Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Intune
Mapping Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Microsoft Intune is essential for businesses transitioning to modern management for Windows devices. This article will break down the process, highlighting common scenarios, potential challenges, and the steps needed to import, assess, and configure GPO settings in Intune.
What is Microsoft Intune Deep Link Enrollment?
One powerful yet lesser-known feature within Intune is Deep Link Enrollment. In this article, we will explore what Intune Deep Link Enrollment is, how to use it, when to apply it, and its role in your overall endpoint management strategy.
On-Demand Webinar: From Chaos to Clarity | Critical Communication Strategies for Healthcare in a Multi-Device World
Tune in as Mobile Mentor’s Glen Stonehouse, along with BlackBerry’s Allen Dickson and Adam Sloan, delve into enhancing communication in healthcare during crises, focusing on insights from the 2024 Endpoint Ecosystem study. They explore the importance of integrating communication solutions into existing processes without necessitating major changes for users.
12 Key Features in the Windows 11 2024 Update to Boost Productivity and Security
The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as version 24H2, is just around the corner, and it's poised to deliver a wealth of exciting new features for users and administrators alike. From AI-powered assistance to improved endpoint management, this update promises significant enhancements that will transform the way your business works.
Mobile Mentor: Celebrating 20 Years of Empowering People
As of September 20, 2024, Microsoft has ceased investment in new capabilities and is no longer accepting feature requests for WSUS. While the existing functionality will remain available, the focus is shifting to cloud-native management tools, forcing businesses to rethink their approach to updating systems and maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex IT landscape.
WSUS Deprecation: Embracing Cloud-Native Management for Future-Ready IT
As of September 20, 2024, Microsoft has ceased investment in new capabilities and is no longer accepting feature requests for WSUS. While the existing functionality will remain available, the focus is shifting to cloud-native management tools, forcing businesses to rethink their approach to updating systems and maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex IT landscape.
6 Strategies to Avoid MFA Fatigue
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become a cornerstone in securing access to sensitive systems and data, adding an extra layer of protection beyond passwords. However, the increased reliance on MFA has introduced a new problem—MFA fatigue. When users are overwhelmed by frequent authentication prompts, they become frustrated, less vigilant, and may even seek shortcuts to bypass the process.
The Guide to Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview is a set of tools for data governance, compliance, and risk management. It works with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365, Azure, and other platforms.
How to Get the Most Out of Your M365 Licenses
Microsoft 365 (M365) is a transformative suite that offers a wide range of tools designed to enhance productivity, security, and IT operations. However, many businesses struggle to fully leverage the potential of their licenses.
Key Considerations for a Smooth Transition from Jamf to Intune
The introduction of platform Single Sign-On (SSO) for macOS devices marks a significant advancement in device management for businesses using Microsoft Intune. The development is crucial and may influence many to migrate from JAMF to JAMF to Intune.
Adapting to Change: Navigating JAMF’s 2025 End to Conditional Access Support
In January 2025, businesses using JAMF Pro alongside Microsoft Entra ID for Conditional Access will encounter a significant change that could impact their entire device management strategy. JAMF will discontinue its support for conditional access, a move driven by Microsoft's transition from the Partner Device Management Legacy API to the new Partner Compliance Management API.
What is Microsoft Entra and How Does it Work?
Microsoft Entra is a suite of identity and access management solutions designed to help businesses secure and manage digital identities in a modern, cloud-native environment.
Cloud PCs and the Future of IT Resilience
Microsoft has spent years perfecting the delivery of Cloud PCs, specifically the Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop offerings. They even introduced Microsoft Managed Desktops, which ran for several years, to build and refine the tools needed for efficiently managing remote Windows machines at scale from the cloud (this service was retired in July 2024).
Boost Your Microsoft License ROI: 7 Endpoint Management Approaches
Getting the most value of your Microsoft licenses requires a strategic approach, especially when managing endpoints. Effective endpoint management ensures that your business not only leverages the full potential of Microsoft solutions but also maintains security, productivity, and compliance.
MDM Migrations Suck
They suck for everyone! MDM migrations suck for everyone. For the IT team who needs to spend months migrating all the users from A to B, and for leadership who need to convince everyone this is a necessary [...]
Leveraging Identity Governance to Manage User Access and Protect Data
It is a crucial aspect of managing digital identities and access, providing a framework for controlling access rights, monitoring identity lifecycle management, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
How to Enroll a Device in Intune
Enrolling devices in Intune is essential for maintaining security and compliance in a modern workplace. Whether you are managing Windows, iOS, or Android devices, the process is straightforward.
Can Intune Wipe a Personal Device?
Microsoft Intune works as a powerful MDM tool that many businesses leverage to secure and manage devices accessing corporate data. A common question arises in this context: "Can Intune wipe a personal device?"
Understanding Microsoft Cloud PKI in the Intune Suite
The need for robust, scalable, and cost-effective security solutions is now more relevant than ever. An innovation that addresses these needs is the Microsoft Cloud Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) within the Intune Suite.
On-Demand Webinar: Unpacking and Exploring the Features of Intune Suite
Listen in as Microsoft's Steven DeQuincey, Dave Chomas, and the Mobile Mentor team unpack and demo the features of Intune Suite.