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Ben Whitmore | MVP
@byteben.bsky.social
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Intune, ConfigMgr and a twist of PowerShell
#BlackBeltProblemSolver🥋
@PatchMyPC 💙
Serious proclivity for 🧀
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byteben.bsky.social
Tired of your PowerShell scripts crashing when pulling Intune reports? 😩
Learn how to handle Microsoft Graph rate limits like a pro.
🛑 Understand global vs Intune limits
🚦 Respect Retry-After
⏱️ Use exponential backoff
👉 msendpointmgr.com/2025/11/08/g...

#PowerShell #Intune #GraphAPI
A beginners guide to Microsoft Graph API rate limiting in Intune - MSEndpointMgr
Learn how to handle HTTP 429 rate limiting when working with Microsoft Graph API. Understand Retry-After, throttling limits, and exponential backoff for resilient PowerShell automation.
msendpointmgr.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
byteben.bsky.social
Most patch Windows. Few patch browsers.
Extensions = mini-apps with major risk.

🕵️ Audit permissions
⚡ Classify risk
🛡️ Block/allow with Intune

Stop “free coupon finders” from finding your data.
Take back control today! #Intune

msendpointmgr.com/2025/10/04/t...
October 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
merill.net
🚀 Tired of Microsoft Graph PowerShell module headaches? 🤯

Say goodbye to dependency conflicts & endless auth prompts! 👋

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

Get it now: uninstall-graph.meri...
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.
May 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
patchmypc.com
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 💪 Reserve your spot ⬇️ #PatchMyPC patchmypc.com/supersedence...
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...
patchmypc.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
byteben.bsky.social
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? 🔐

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

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

#EntraID #MicrosoftGraph
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...
msendpointmgr.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
byteben.bsky.social
🔍 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...
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....
msendpointmgr.com
February 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
byteben.bsky.social
Ever wondered how the Company Portal really works under the hood?
🌉 The secret lies in Jeff Bridges! (Yes, really!)
🧵 I dug deep, finding one answer is🧊 Igloo Water

🔎 Full deep dive: msendpointmgr.com/2025/02/09/c...
#Intune #ConfigMgr
February 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
byteben.bsky.social
Struggling with Graph API calls to the Intune Reporting Endpoint or jumping through filters of doom in the Intune Admin Center?

✅This script is for you!

github.com/byteben/MEM/...

#Intune #PowerShell #MicrosoftGraph #EndpointManagement #Automation #ITAdmins
January 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
patchmypc.com
Engineers @byteben.bsky.social @mauricedaly.com @call4cloud.nl will be hosting our session 🙌 Don't miss it!
January 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
byteben.bsky.social
Deep Dive: Microsoft Graph SDK Authentication Methods

🔑 Client secrets vs certificates
🏛️ Azure Key Vault
🤖 Automation with PowerShell
🌐 Cross-tenant & multi-cloud tips
🧀 Avoiding security "Swiss cheese"

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

#MicrosoftGraph #Intune #Automation
Deep Diving Microsoft Graph SDK Authentication Methods - MSEndpointMgr
Learn how to authenticate to Microsoft Graph using the Microsoft Graph SDK for secure automation workflows.
msendpointmgr.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
byteben.bsky.social
This is cool! 🎉 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. 🔐 #MicrosoftGraph #EntraID
December 26, 2024 at 1:57 PM
byteben.bsky.social
🚀 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? 🔐

#Intune #EntraID

msendpointmgr.com/2024/10/12/u...
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.
msendpointmgr.com
December 26, 2024 at 11:26 AM
byteben.bsky.social
🎄 Feeling festive? 🎅 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!

🔑 Authenticate securely.
📜 Use app registrations, delegated permissions, & cert-based auth.

youtu.be/ExGEvkYz45M?...
Simplifying Intune Automation with Microsoft Graph SDK: Exploring Authentication Options
YouTube video by MSEndpointMgr - Jungling the Cloud
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December 25, 2024 at 1:53 PM
byteben.bsky.social
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...
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.
msendpointmgr.com
December 24, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
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December 20, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
niehaus.bsky.social
It exists.
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2Pint Software - DeployR - Modern operating system deployment
2Pint Software specializes in advanced IT infrastructure solutions for large enterprises.
2pintsoftware.com
December 20, 2024 at 6:06 PM
byteben.bsky.social
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.
December 7, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
call4cloud.nl
💭 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
December 6, 2024 at 11:09 AM
byteben.bsky.social
Anybody else find themselves being polite to ChatGPT incase it becomes sentient one day and remembers who you are?
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November 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM
byteben.bsky.social
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.
November 22, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
liorbela.bsky.social
🎉 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! 🚀
aka.ms/DeviceInvent...
#MSintune #IntuneForMac
November 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
andycmc.bsky.social
Looking for a Quick reference to GREAT #Intune content providers. Here’s a list for you www.intuneqlinks.net/resources#cb...
November 14, 2024 at 10:20 AM
byteben.bsky.social
Blogs are queuing up. We dive into the Intune StatelessIWService soon to understand how the Company Portal impersonates the logged on user to populate stuff like app statuses and user device information. #MSIntune
November 14, 2024 at 7:56 PM
byteben.bsky.social
Come join us and learn all you need to know about the Company Portal - with a look at the Company Portal UI, nuances of co-management and a dash of packet inspection and bridges to our favourite MDM agents #MSIntune
patchmypc.com Patch My PC @patchmypc.com · Nov 14
What's your confidence level when using the Company Portal? Join us in our upcoming webinar on Nov. 20th 📆 where we'll unravel its mysteries and help clarify how it functions from install to the logs under the hood. Register 👇 We'll see you there! #PatchMyPC patchmypc.com/intune-compa...
Intune Company Portal Demystified Webinar | Patch My PC
Join us November 20 in unravelling the mysteries of the Company Portal from start to finish and help clarify how it functions, from installation to logs.
patchmypc.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Reposted by Ben Whitmore | MVP
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November 14, 2024 at 11:47 AM