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Ben Whitmore | MVP

@byteben.bsky.social

Intune, ConfigMgr and a twist of PowerShell #BlackBeltProblemSolverπŸ₯‹ @PatchMyPC πŸ’™ Serious proclivity for πŸ§€

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Landing page of site with text: Clean Slate for Your
Microsoft Graph
PowerShell Environment
Completely uninstalls and removes all Microsoft Graph PowerShell modules from your system. Say goodbye to dependency conflicts and multiple authentication prompts.

Landing page of site with text: Clean Slate for Your Microsoft Graph PowerShell Environment Completely uninstalls and removes all Microsoft Graph PowerShell modules from your system. Say goodbye to dependency conflicts and multiple authentication prompts.

πŸš€ Tired of Microsoft Graph PowerShell module headaches? 🀯

Say goodbye to dependency conflicts & endless auth prompts! πŸ‘‹

I built Uninstall-Graph to completely remove all MS Graph PowerShell modules, giving you a clean slate. 🧼✨

Get it now: uninstall-graph.meri...

27.05.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Configuring Supersedence and Dependencies in ConfigMgr, WSUS and Intune Webinar | Patch My PC Join us on March 26 to dive into supersedence and dependencies in ConfigMgr, WSUS, and Intune. Gain practical insights on configuring app updates, managing dependencies, and optimizing deployments for...

Struggling with app updates? We’ve got you covered! Join our upcoming webinar to master supersedence & dependencies in #ConfigMgr, #WSUS, and #Intune so your updates run smoothly every time! Let’s make patching easier πŸ’ͺ Reserve your spot ⬇️ #PatchMyPC patchmypc.com/supersedence...

18.03.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Understanding OAuth: Coding the authentication flow yourself vs using an SDK - MSEndpointMgr Dive into Microsoft Graph authentication with PowerShell. In this blog we explore OAuth flows, PKCE security, and token handling. Learn how to build a secure auth flow from scratch and why the SDK mig...

I just published a deep dive on OAuth flows, from coding it yourself vs. using the Graph SDK. Do you know why PKCE is crucial? πŸ”

#Intune admins, sometimes understanding stuff means playing with code you don't have to right?

msendpointmgr.com/2025/02/23/u...

#EntraID #MicrosoftGraph

23.02.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Mini Dive into the Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module: An Intune Administrator's Perspective - MSEndpointMgr In this post, we'll analyse the Entra PowerShell module's authentication implementation and discuss whether it's necessary for your Intune automation needs if you're already using the Microsoft.Graph....

πŸ” New Blog: "Diving into the Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module"

Learn why #Intune admins might choose to skip it entirely.

#Intune #Entra #MicrosoftGraph

msendpointmgr.com/2025/02/15/a...

15.02.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever wondered how the Company Portal really works under the hood?
πŸŒ‰ The secret lies in Jeff Bridges! (Yes, really!)
🧡 I dug deep, finding one answer is🧊 Igloo Water

πŸ”Ž Full deep dive: msendpointmgr.com/2025/02/09/c...
#Intune #ConfigMgr

09.02.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Struggling with Graph API calls to the Intune Reporting Endpoint or jumping through filters of doom in the Intune Admin Center?

βœ…This script is for you!

github.com/byteben/MEM/...

#Intune #PowerShell #MicrosoftGraph #EndpointManagement #Automation #ITAdmins

22.01.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Engineers @byteben.bsky.social @mauricedaly.com @call4cloud.nl will be hosting our session πŸ™Œ Don't miss it!

21.01.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deep Diving Microsoft Graph SDK Authentication Methods - MSEndpointMgr Learn how to authenticate to Microsoft Graph using the Microsoft Graph SDK for secure automation workflows.

Deep Dive: Microsoft Graph SDK Authentication Methods

πŸ”‘ Client secrets vs certificates
πŸ›οΈ Azure Key Vault
πŸ€– Automation with PowerShell
🌐 Cross-tenant & multi-cloud tips
πŸ§€ Avoiding security "Swiss cheese"

msendpointmgr.com/2025/01/12/d...

#MicrosoftGraph #Intune #Automation

13.01.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man is looking through a glass door with an open sign on it ALT: a man is looking through a glass door with an open sign on it

😍

26.12.2024 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is cool! πŸŽ‰ Did you know Microsoft Graph exposes Base64-encoded device data via the alternativeSecurityIds property? You can decode it to compute and verify a device's public key for secure validation. πŸ” #MicrosoftGraph #EntraID

26.12.2024 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unpacking the Microsoft Intune MDM and Entra ID Certificate - MSEndpointMgr In this post we take a small deep-dive into the Intune MDM certificate and talk about OID's and how they can be leveraged to elevate your trust in the device identity.

πŸš€ Post Updated!
Are you looking for a detailed and systematic examination of cert attributes, extensions, and associated metadata to validate the authenticity of your Entra/Intune devices? πŸ”

#Intune #EntraID

msendpointmgr.com/2024/10/12/u...

26.12.2024 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Simplifying Intune Automation with Microsoft Graph SDK: Exploring Authentication Options
YouTube video by MSEndpointMgr - Jungling the Cloud Simplifying Intune Automation with Microsoft Graph SDK: Exploring Authentication Options

πŸŽ„ Feeling festive? πŸŽ… Dive into our latest video @msendpointmgr.bsky.social with @mardahl.bsky.social and I where we unwrap the magic of the Graph SDK auth for Intune automation!

πŸ”‘ Authenticate securely.
πŸ“œ Use app registrations, delegated permissions, & cert-based auth.

youtu.be/ExGEvkYz45M?...

25.12.2024 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fine-Tuning Azure Sentinel Log Ingestion for Intune Script Execution when using the Defender XDR Connector - MSEndpointMgr Learn how to fine-tune your data collection for Azure Sentinel when using Intune while carefully weighing the impact on security and compliance.

Warning - click bait heading here at its finest but also worth considering if you use Sentinel and Intune.

"Fine-Tuning Azure Sentinel Log Ingestion for Intune Script Execution when using the Defender XDR Connector" - MSEndpointMgr

msendpointmgr.com/2024/12/24/f...

24.12.2024 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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22.12.2024 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking to hire another Purview expert for our team! :)

$150-$200K base salary DOE
32 hour work weeks
100% remote work from home
100% employee health coverage
3% 401k (no contribution required)

If you love learning and helping people, check it out:
patriotconsultingtech.com/work-for-pat...

20.12.2024 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Sterling work 🍺🍺

21.12.2024 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2Pint Software - DeployR - Modern operating system deployment 2Pint Software specializes in advanced IT infrastructure solutions for large enterprises.

It exists.
2pintsoftware.com/products/dep...

20.12.2024 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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a cartoon of a woman with blue hair covering her face ALT: a cartoon of a woman with blue hair covering her face

Haha

09.12.2024 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The user isn’t using a privileged account?

08.12.2024 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you have 2016 DCs or higher?

08.12.2024 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows Hello for Business on-premises certificate trust deployment guide Learn how to deploy Windows Hello for Business in an on-premises, certificate trust scenario.

And this is all in place and correct for cert requirements?

learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...

08.12.2024 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you have KDCs (DCs) correctly configured in the AD site the user signs into?

08.12.2024 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha. The only thing non stick about non stick pans is the vendors promise that it’s non stick πŸ˜‚

07.12.2024 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Playing with timestamping today. It’s always been a thing of the dark arts but now it’s much clearer to me. It’s also useful to know which URLs are being used during your cryptographic operations.

07.12.2024 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’­ Thinking about removing built-in #Windows Store #apps after #WindowsAutopilot?

This blog will discuss the risks, rewards, and best practices for keeping your deployments clean and problem-free.

patchmypc.com/uninstall-bu...

#Intune #MSIntune #patchmypc

06.12.2024 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I started asking ChatGPT for JavaScript help and…our relationship changed. I could feel the personality shift in its responses πŸ˜‚

26.11.2024 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anybody else find themselves being polite to ChatGPT incase it becomes sentient one day and remembers who you are?

26.11.2024 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If anyone is still struggling with update detection applicability after MS decided to remove DisplayName reg value for Edge WebView2 to hide it in ARP…these PR scripts will restore the reg values.

github.com/PatchMyPCTea...

Thankfully MS have now backtracked on doing that in the recent version.

22.11.2024 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ We're thrilled to announce the general availability of Hardware Device Inventory for Windows! But that's not all - we're expanding support to cross-platform! Soon, device inventory will be available for Xplat! πŸš€
aka.ms/DeviceInvent...
#MSintune #IntuneForMac

19.11.2024 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm such a tease :D

16.11.2024 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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