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Manually create Device Registration ServiceConnectionPoint (SCP)

Manually create Device Registration ServiceConnectionPoint (SCP)

Andres Bohren
Hi All, This Weekend i was involved in a Migration where configuration of Device Registration in AzureAD/EntraID was required. Due to the complex Setup, we could not use Configure Device Registration with Azure AD Connect. Alldough there exist a Documentation on how to Configure hybrid Azure Active Directory join manually it is missing a few important steps. That’s why i decidet to write this Blog Article. If you want to know more about how Device registration works go ahead and read the documentaion.
VMware Remote Console 12.0.4

VMware Remote Console 12.0.4

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Seems to be i’ve missed an important update for VMware Remote Console, that was already released two months ago. VMware Remote Console 12.0.4 (You need to login to Download) Currently i’ve installed 12.0.2 After extracting the *.zip File i’ve started the Installation. That ended up in a Bluescreen and restarting the Client. I had to uninstall and reinstall VMware Remote console to upgrade to the newest version. After the Upgrade i’ve started the VMware Remote Console…
Microsoft Remote Desktop for AVD and Windows 365 1.2.4419

Microsoft Remote Desktop for AVD and Windows 365 1.2.4419

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Microsoft has released the Version 1.2.4419 for Remote Desktop When you start the Remote Desktop Client, it checks for Updates and will inform you in the Notification Bar You can see also a green arrow, that indicates an Update Release Notes What’s new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows Installing the Update is simple. Click on the green arrow and select “Update available” Confirm to upgrade with “Update now”
PowerToys v0.71.0 released

PowerToys v0.71.0 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Yesterday Microsoft has released a new Version of PowerToys. I’ve seen the News in the Notification Bar Download an Release notes can be found here Release v0.71.0 Peek is a new Tool to preview the Content of Archive Files like *.zip Regards Andres Bohren Windows Logo
Demote Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller

Demote Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller

Andres Bohren
Hi All, I have to admit, that one of my Active Directory Domain Controller was still running Windows Server 2012 R2. According to the Support Lifecycle for Windows Server 2012 R2 it’s about time to get rid of it. Current Situation ICESRV01 Windows 2016 Domain Controller Domain Controller Global Catalog DNS Server ICESRV02 Windows 2012R2 Domain Controller Domain Controller Global Catalog DNS Server DHCP Server FileServer Azure FileSync Source WebServer Preparation In my case i had to do several things, before i could demote the Domain Controller
Microsoft Remote Desktop for AVD and Windows 365

Microsoft Remote Desktop for AVD and Windows 365

Andres Bohren
Hi All, You can use Remote Desktop client for Windows to connect with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) od Windows 365. What’s new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows Installation of the Client Default is only for user - i’ve changed it to all users for this computer Click on “Subscribe” Logon with your credentials Now you see the AVD or Windows 365 Machines assigned to you If you click on the Machine you have to login again
Windows Hello for Business - Hybrid Cloud Kerberos trust

Windows Hello for Business - Hybrid Cloud Kerberos trust

Andres Bohren
Hi All, In this Blog Article i show you how you can enable Hybrid Cloud Kerberos Trust. So you can use Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) to authenticate with Kerberos to your OnPremise Active Directory Resources. Overview An Architectual Overview can be found Here Enable passwordless security key sign-in to on-premises resources by using Azure AD Enable Cloud Kerberos Trust How SSO to on-premises resources works on Azure AD joined devices
Intune deploy Win32 app

Intune deploy Win32 app

Andres Bohren
Hi All, To install an .exe or *.msi with Intune you need to Prepare Win32 app content for upload and create a *.intunewin File To create the *.intunewin File you will need the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool In my example i run the IntuneWinAppUtil.exe interactive from a Windows Command Terminal. You will need to: specify source folder specify setup file specify output folder Microsoft Intune Admin Center > Apps > All apps
PowerToys v0.70.1 released

PowerToys v0.70.1 released

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Just let you know, that two days ago, Microsoft has released PowerToys v0.70.1 You will likely got a Notification in your Notifications Bar If you open PowerToys in the Taskbar you will already see the green bar that indicates an Update From the Main Window you can install the Update The Release notes will show you what’s new Et voila - the update has sucessfully installed Regards Andres Bohren
Intune Organizational Message is GA

Intune Organizational Message is GA

Andres Bohren
Hi All, Intune Organizational Messages where already announced in October 2023. End of May 2023 Microsoft announced the Organizational Messages to be Generally Available Organizational messages for Windows 11 now generally available Use organizational messages to deliver branded, personalized call-to-actions to employees. Select from more than 25 messages that support employees through device onboarding and lifecycle management, in 15 different languages. Messages can be assigned to Azure AD user groups, and delivered just above the taskbar, in the notifications area, or in the Get started app on devices running Windows 11.