Mohammed M.

Implementation Guide: Windows Legacy to Modern Management

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) /

Introduction: The Great Windows Management Transformation The transition from legacy Windows management to modern management represents one of the most significant shifts in enterprise IT since the introduction of Active Directory. After guiding dozens of organizations through this transformation, I’ve learned that success depends not just on technical execution, but on understanding the fundamental differences […]

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Use Case: Planning a Phased Migration from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams

Remote Access & Collaboration /

Introduction: The Inevitable Migration As Microsoft announced the retirement of Skype for Business Online in July 2021, organizations worldwide faced the critical task of migrating their unified communications infrastructure to Microsoft Teams. This migration represents more than a simple platform switch—it’s an opportunity to modernize collaboration workflows, enhance security posture, and improve user experience across

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Beginner’s Guide: Apple Native Virtualization

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Introduction: Understanding Apple’s Native Virtualization When Apple introduced the Virtualization framework in macOS Big Sur and significantly enhanced it with Apple Silicon, it fundamentally changed how we think about virtualization on Mac platforms. As someone who has been working with Mac virtualization since the early days of Parallels and VMware Fusion, I can tell you

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Deep Dive: PowerShell Usage with Workspace ONE Profile

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) /

Introduction: Unleashing PowerShell’s Power in Workspace ONE PowerShell integration with Workspace ONE is where device management transforms from basic configuration to sophisticated automation. After implementing PowerShell-based solutions across hundreds of Workspace ONE deployments over the past decade, I can tell you that mastering this integration is what separates competent administrators from true automation experts. If

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Deep Dive: Workspace ONE UEM API Usage

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Introduction: Unlocking the Power of Workspace ONE APIs The Workspace ONE UEM API represents one of the most powerful yet underutilized capabilities in the platform. After spending years implementing API-driven solutions across hundreds of organizations, I can tell you that mastering the Workspace ONE API is what separates basic administrators from true automation architects who

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Use Case: Leveraging Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) to Personalize Non-Persistent Desktops

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Virtual Desktops & Apps (VDI) /

The Challenge: Balancing Efficiency with User Experience Non-persistent virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) represents the pinnacle of IT efficiency and security. Every session starts fresh from a pristine golden image, eliminating configuration drift, reducing security vulnerabilities, and simplifying management. However, this approach creates a fundamental user experience challenge: how do you maintain personalization when the desktop

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Implementation Guide: Deploying VMware Horizon 8 – A Step-by-Step VDI Guide

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Virtual Desktops & Apps (VDI) /

Introduction VMware Horizon 8 represents the pinnacle of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, offering organizations the ability to deliver secure, high-performance virtual desktops and applications to users anywhere, on any device. A successful Horizon deployment requires meticulous planning, proper infrastructure preparation, and a methodical implementation approach. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of

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Deep Dive: Workspace ONE Custom Profile Configuration

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Introduction: Mastering Custom Profile Configuration in Workspace ONE After implementing Workspace ONE across hundreds of organizations over the past decade, I can confidently say that custom profile configuration is where the platform truly shines. While the built-in profiles handle most common use cases, it’s the custom profiles that allow you to address those unique organizational

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Use Case: Designing a Resilient Unified Access Gateway (UAG) Architecture for Global Remote Access

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Remote Access & Collaboration /

The Challenge: Global, Always-On Access For any modern enterprise, providing secure and reliable remote access to internal resources is paramount. For a global organization with employees spread across North America, Europe, and Asia, this challenge is magnified exponentially. They needed an architecture for their VMware Horizon and Workspace ONE environment that could withstand a regional

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Implementation Guide: A Beginner’s Guide to Zero-Touch Deployment for Macs with Apple Business Manager and JAMF

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Introduction: The Magic of Zero-Touch Imagine handing a new employee a shrink-wrapped MacBook. They open it, connect to Wi-Fi, sign in with their company credentials, and watch as all their applications, settings, and security policies install automatically, without IT ever touching the device. This isn’t magic; it’s Zero-Touch Deployment, and it’s the gold standard for

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