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IT administrator remotely managing Entra joined Windows computers through a secure cloud-connected environment

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November 10, 2024Andrei Arapov

How to Remotely Manage Entra Joined Windows Computers

If you’re reading this, chances are you're either managing a fleet of devices joined to Entra (formerly Azure AD) or are considering a shift to Entra-joined devices. You might be wondering whether you'll still be able to run remote scripts, access shared resources, or perform all the tasks you're used to on domain-joined machines. Don’t worry! With a few configurations and the right tools, you can still enjoy a smooth, effective way to connect and manage these devices remotely.

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Technical schematic illustrating secure local administrator account deployment through Intune-managed Windows devices

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November 9, 2024Andrei Arapov

How to Create Local Administrator Account Using Microsoft Intune

Hey there, fellow IT admins! Today, let’s dive into creating a local administrator account using Microsoft Intune on your Windows devices. This setup is essential for tasks like elevating UAC—especially crucial in a passwordless environment—along with troubleshooting, remote management, and overall device control. With Intune, you can configure local admin accounts across multiple devices, ensuring they’re secure and set up during Autopilot provisioning.

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Secure firewall architecture protecting remote management connections for Entra joined Windows devices

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November 8, 2024Andrei Arapov

Essential Firewall Configuration for Secure Remote Management on Azure AD Joined Devices

Often, when IT admins discuss remote management of Azure AD-joined (now Entra ID) devices, there’s a perception that achieving secure remote management is nearly impossible. The sentiment often goes, “Why would you want a ‘swiss cheese’ firewall on your public profile?” But is it actually possible to configure a firewall on Entra ID-joined devices to allow traffic like SMB, RPC, and WinRM securely, similar to domain-joined devices? The answer is yes! In this post, I’ll walk you through a secure approach to firewall configuration that keeps your Azure AD-joined devices accessible yet protected.

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December 15, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

How to Use the PowerShell AI Module

Today, we're diving into the realm of AI-powered scripting by exploring the PowerShell AI module—an innovative fusion of PowerShell's strength with the intelligence of OpenAI's technology. This blog post is intended to be your comprehensive guide, walking you through the process of setting up an OpenAI account, obtaining API keys, and integrating the PowerShell AI module into your workflow.

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Enable the WMI Firewall Rules for Client Accessibility in MPA Tools

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November 16, 2023Graham Lake-Johns

Enable the WMI Firewall Rules for Client Accessibility in MPA Tools

In this post, we will show you how to enable the WMI Firewall Rules for Client Accessibility in MPA Tools . After installing MPA Tools, you may find that there is no connectivity to your Windows clients. If this is happening in your environment, then you may need to check that the firewall rules for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) are enabled on your client computers. In this post, we would demonstrate how to enable the WMI Firewall Rules for MPA Tools client accessibility using the following methods:

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April 17, 2023Andrei Arapov

Create SCCM report in Two Clicks

Did you know that with MPA Tools , you can generate an SCCM Hardware Inventory Report in just two clicks —without needing any SQL queries or PowerShell scripting?

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August 9, 2020Andrei Arapov

Restart Multiple Remote Computers

Managing a network of computers can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to restarting multiple remote computers. In a situation where you need to perform this task, manually restarting each computer can be time-consuming and inefficient. In this blog, we will discuss some methods that can be used to restart multiple remote computers.

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