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Good timing to bring attention to this. The June 2026 deadline is closer than many environments think, and a lot of estates still don’t have clear visibility of their Secure Boot chain state.

Assigning Process Accountability to Group Policy Refreshes. Hey All, Gaurav and Itay here with some updates to the Group Policy Service debug logging. What if you one day noticed that you had machines excessively reprocessing group policy? For a long time, GPSVC logging told you that a GP Refresh happened… but to many admins it was not clear why, not by whom, and not what process triggered it. Today we're going to talk about an update that addresses exactly that. We are adding several pieces of attribution data that make the logs dramatically more useful: Full Timestamps (now prints the date as well) Trigger Type (Command Line, API, etc.) Parent Process Path + PID GPUpdate PID (PID of GPUpdate.exe) Session ID User Account Context This behavior currently applies to Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, starting with the February 2026 preview updates or later. Note: When the Server operating system update becomes available, we... #techcommunity #azure #microsoft https://lnkd.in/etUXrv2n

CVE-2026-21525 | Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Denial of Service Vulnerability Quiet note for the Azure + Windows operators who live in the real execution context: CVE-2026-21525 is a Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RASMAN) Denial of Service condition rooted in a NULL pointer dereference a local trigger that can push availability out of its intended lane. Microsoft’s CNA scoring frames it at CVSS 3.1 6.2 (Medium) with AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H—so the story is availability under designed behavior, not drama. My lens is simple: treat it like a trust boundary + execution context verification event. If your RASMAN surface is reachable through operator workflows, the win condition is proof-first governance: fixed-state convergence, drift closure, and telemetry that can replay identity → session → boundary outcome—including how Copilot honors labels in practice when leaders ask for a compressed, custody-backed narrative. Read Complete Analysis | https://lnkd.in/gQwF543d #CVE202621525 #WindowsSecurity #RASMAN #RemoteAccess #DenialOfService #ZeroTrust #TrustBoundary #ExecutionContext #MicrosoftDefender #MicrosoftSentinel #SIEM #XDR #PatchManagement #ThreatHunting #CopilotSecurity

🔐 Is your Windows 365 or AVD device stuck on a Secure Boot certificate update? If you're seeing EventID 1795 in the system event log — you're not alone, and it's not your fault. Microsoft has confirmed a known issue affecting Secure Boot certificate updates on Windows 365 and AVD devices. Here's the short version: 👉 Both the host AND the VM need the March 2026 patch for the secure boot certificate update to succeed. The fix is coming — Microsoft has acknowledged it in a support ticket, though they couldn't share specifics on their infrastructure patching timeline. More details here 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e82UVWvW

Thinking about moving from SCCM to Intune but concerned about security, compliance, and losing control of your application estate? This upcoming session is especially relevant for organizations who need modernization without moving sensitive assets outside their own environment. We’ll be sharing our approach to migration where your apps never leave your infrastructure. Inside the live session you’ll see: • How the SCCM Utility scans Applications and Packages & Programs • How selective import reduces migration risk and operational effort • What secure, end-to-end content transfer actually looks like • How security scopes and logging behave in practice • What’s included in the GA roadmap Most importantly this is not a lift-and-shift to a third-party platform. Your app estate assessment, discovery, testing and migration all happen inside your Azure tenant. No external repositories. No app extraction. No exposure of sensitive application content. Your apps. Your workspace. Your control. No guesswork. No rebuilds. Just clarity. Save your seat 👇

Moving apps from SCCM to Intune sounds simple… until you look at the dependencies, old scripts, and packaging work behind it. We’re running a short webinar showing how to make that move faster and with less manual effort. If Intune is on your roadmap, it might be useful. #Intune #SCCM #EndpointManagement

Reliability is the currency of productivity. Windows 11 Build 26220.7859 signals a shift toward hardening the 25H2 core, reducing friction for enterprise users. Challenge: Validating OS reliability early to prevent 25H2 deployment bottlenecks. Executive Summary: - Stability: File Explorer fixes reduce latency and crash friction. - P2P: Enhanced Nearby Sharing streamlines hybrid data exchange. - Strategy: Key indicators for the stability profile of Windows 11 25H2. OTG Consulting acts as your strategic partner to translate technical signals into long-term infrastructure stability. Action Plan: 1. Deploy Build 26220.7859 to IT testing. 2. Document impact on legacy workflows. 3. Align 2026 hardware refresh with the 25H2 curve. Email to staff: "Review Windows 11 Build 26220.7859 reliability. Assess impacts on benchmarks and our 25H2 readiness timeline." Source: Microsoft (2026). Follow for more insights! #Windows11 #TechStrategy #OTGConsulting #ITInfrastructure 🗓️ Book time with Scott: https://lnkd.in/g-X9Uket Phone: (972) 483-9531

🔊Microsoft has introduced a powerful new report that gives better visibility into Windows feature update deployments. ▶️Instead of only seeing the final status (Installed, Failed, etc.), this report shows the full update journey from request to completion - helping admins understand what’s happening at every stage. ➡️Track the complete update process end-to-end ➡️View trends over the last 30 days ➡️Filter by policies and target versions ➡️Quickly identify and troubleshoot failures This report helps organizations move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive update management. Admins can identify issues early, reduce downtime, and ensure devices stay secure and up to date. Where to Find It ➡️Intune Admin Center > Reports > Windows Feature Updates > Feature update journey ➡️Trending and point in Time update state per Policy ➡️Target Release - Select the Target Version ➡️Policy - Select Version First ➡️Generate - Helps to generate the Report #MicrosoftIntune #WindowsUpdates #ITAdmin #DeviceManagement #Windows11 #Intune #HTMDCommunity

Windows 11 forcing Microsoft account during setup? In enterprise IT environments, we often need to configure devices using a local administrator account before domain join or MDM enrollment. Here’s the practical method I use during IT deployments: 🔹 Step 1: Disable Internet Connection At the Windows setup screen: 1️⃣ Press SHIFT + F10 (opens Command Prompt) 2️⃣ Type: ncpa.cpl 3️⃣ Press Enter 4️⃣ Disable Ethernet / Wi-Fi adapter This removes the internet requirement temporarily. 🔹 Step 2: Use OOBE Bypass Command 1️⃣ In Command Prompt, type: OOBE\BYPASSNRO 2️⃣ Press Enter 3️⃣ System will restart automatically After restart, you will see: “I don’t have internet” option Then choose “Continue with limited setup” 🔹 Step 3: Create Local Administrator Account ✔ Create local admin ✔ Complete setup ✔ Re-enable network adapter ✔ Join to Domain / Azure AD / MDM ✔ Apply security policies Why this matters? • Prevents personal Microsoft account linkage • Maintains corporate device control • Ensures compliance & governance • Supports structured IT asset management IT support is not just installation — it’s structured configuration. #Microsoft #Windows11 #OOBE #DeviceDeployment #ITInfrastructure #MDM #ITSupport #CommandPrompt #Troubleshooting #WindowsNT #TechLife #ITSupport #ITHelp #TechCommunity #ITProfessional #TechEducation #ITEngineer #ITLearning #DailyLearning #Upskill #KeepLearning #ComputerNetworking #NetworkingBasics

Microsoft 365 E7 has Arrived with E5 Security Copilot Agent 365 Entra ID Suite Defender and Intune - https://lnkd.in/gS96i-QF #Microsoft365 #M365E7 #MicrosoftE7 #HTMDCommunity