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Deployment & Imaging

Autopilot, WinPE, MDT, driver injection, provisioning

mid 8 min read

Why Intune Device Check-ins Are Getting Faster: The IC3 Protocol Shift

Microsoft quietly upgraded how Intune notifies Windows devices using the same real-time protocol that powers Teams. Here's what changed, what it means for your environment, and what firewall rules you need to update.

mid 9 min read

Managed Installer Now Runs During Autopilot Device Preparation: The April 2026 Fix Desktop Engineers Waited For

Microsoft finally resolved the managed installer gap in Windows Autopilot device preparation. Here's what actually changed on April 10, 2026, and how to rework your Win32 app deployment.

mid 8 min read

Windows Hotpatch via Intune: Deploy Security Updates Without Reboots

Windows Hotpatch is now the default for Intune-managed devices starting May 2026. Here's what it actually does, what your devices need to qualify, and how to configure it before Microsoft flips the switch.

mid 8 min read

Intune Windows Autopilot for Windows 11 Deployment

How to configure Windows Autopilot in Intune for Windows 11 deployment, covering device registration, profiles, Enrollment Status Page, and common failures.

senior 7 min read

SCCM vs Intune in 2026: The Hybrid Reality Guide

An honest comparison of SCCM and Intune for enterprise endpoint management in 2026, covering co-management, migration priorities, and what Configuration Manager still does better.

mid 10 min read

Microsoft Intune Explained for Desktop Engineers (2026 Guide)

Learn Intune architecture, daily workflows, and deployment strategy so desktop engineers can manage Windows endpoints at scale in 2026.

junior 4 min read

Windows Autopilot Part 1: Prerequisites & Getting Started

Learn what you need before starting with Windows Autopilot — from licenses to account setup.

junior 5 min read

Windows Autopilot Part 2: Register Devices & Create Profiles

Learn how to register devices in Intune and create Autopilot deployment profiles.

junior 6 min read

Windows Autopilot Part 3: Testing & Troubleshooting

Test your Autopilot deployment, verify device enrollment, and fix common issues.

mid 2 min read

Deploy Apps with Intune Win32

Complete guide to deploying Win32 applications in Microsoft Intune. From packaging to deployment, covered.

junior 1 min read

Deploy Printers with Intune

Deploy network printers to Windows devices via Intune. Printer provisioning scripts and group policy alternatives.

mid 4 min read

Fix Intune Access Denied Errors

Resolving Access Denied errors when managing Intune devices. Step-by-step troubleshooting for the most common permission issues.

junior 1 min read

Intune Device Wipe and Retire

How to wipe, retire, or factory reset devices in Microsoft Intune. Complete guide for device lifecycle management.

mid 2 min read

Fix Intune Enrollment Errors

Troubleshoot common Intune enrollment errors. Get your Windows devices enrolled and managed quickly.

mid 3 min read

Fix Intune Stuck in Sync Loop

Troubleshooting devices stuck in sync loops in Microsoft Intune. Get your endpoints back to a managed state quickly.

mid 2 min read

Windows Autopilot: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Windows Autopilot. From profile creation to device enrollment, covered.

mid 2 min read

Windows Update for Business Deployment

Configure Windows Update for Business in Intune. Manage feature and quality updates, deployment rings, and deferral.