https://chriswait.ing/tags/windows/WindowsHugoBlox Kit (https://hugoblox.com)en-usThu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://chriswait.ing/media/icon_hu_1c0e9cb08cfb822a.pnghttps://chriswait.ing/tags/windows/https://chriswait.ing/projects/intune-device-management/Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://chriswait.ing/projects/intune-device-management/<p>A modern endpoint management rollout for a nonprofit environment supporting onsite and remote users.</p> <blockquote class="border-l-4 border-neutral-300 dark:border-neutral-600 pl-4 italic text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 my-6"> <p>Public case study note: organisation-specific information, identities and internal configurations have been intentionally generalised.</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="objective">Objective</h2> <p>Improve the consistency and security of managed Windows devices through Microsoft Intune and Entra ID, while keeping the rollout manageable for users.</p> <h2 id="areas-supported">Areas Supported</h2> <ul> <li>Enrolment and support for Entra joined Windows devices</li> <li>Compliance policy rollout and device follow-up</li> <li>BitLocker configuration and recovery key processes</li> <li>Windows LAPS for local administrator control</li> <li>OneDrive configuration and user file transition support</li> <li>Hands-on assistance during device migration and rollout</li> </ul> <h2 id="my-contribution">My Contribution</h2> <p>I supported the rollout onsite, worked directly with users and devices during transition, helped validate expected policy behaviour and assisted with practical issues that surfaced once configuration met real-world use.</p> <h2 id="outcome">Outcome</h2> <p>The project helped move Windows endpoints towards a more consistent management model with stronger security controls and clearer support processes.</p> <h2 id="key-lesson">Key Lesson</h2> <p>Endpoint projects work best when technical configuration is paired with clear communication and hands-on user support.</p>https://chriswait.ing/projects/outlook-classic-intune/Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://chriswait.ing/projects/outlook-classic-intune/<p>A targeted application deployment completed for managed Windows devices requiring Outlook Classic.</p> <h2 id="requirement">Requirement</h2> <p>Users needed access to the Outlook desktop client through a straightforward installation process on Intune-managed devices.</p> <h2 id="solution">Solution</h2> <p>Configured <strong>Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise</strong> through Intune with Outlook selected as the required application, then assigned it as an available installation through Company Portal.</p> <h2 id="outcome">Outcome</h2> <p>The deployment provided a supported and user-friendly self-service installation option without adding unnecessary packaging complexity.</p> <h2 id="key-lesson">Key Lesson</h2> <p>A simple first-party deployment method is often the strongest option when it directly meets the requirement and is easy to support.</p>