Ronni Pedersen, Cloud Architect at Apento
Microsoft endpoint management and security, from the field.
I help organisations secure and manage their devices and identities with Microsoft Intune, Entra and Defender. Microsoft MVP since 2008, today in Security and Windows, and host of Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark.

Topics
IntuneEnterprise MobilityIdentity and AccessSecurityWindows DeploymentConfiguration ManagerPowerShellCommunity
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New to the blog? These are the articles readers come back to most, plus my take on moving to the cloud.
- 2024Successful Adoption of a “Cloud First” StrategyHello, cloud enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to delve into the lessons learned from successful adoption of a “cloud…
- 2017Missing “UserType” attribute in Azure ADOver the years, I’ve created multiple labs, so that I can test different scenarios. One of my first “cloud only” Azure…
- 2016How to Access the MBAM BitLocker Recover Keys directly in SQLToday I was working with a customer that wanted upgrade MBAM from 2.0 to 2.5 SP1. It was a simple stand-alone…
- 2019Azure AD: Authentication Administrator Role is now availableMicrosoft has released a few new Administrator roles in Azure AD, one of them is the Authentication Administrator, that…
- ReferenceWMI QueryThe following WMI queries can be used as inspiration when working with driveres and other OS Deployment stuff…
Latest articles
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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Update 1 Beta 1 Now Available!
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 Update 1 Beta 1 is now available for download! This release expands the deployment capabilities with support for the latest software releases, including Windows…
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Awarded Configuration Manager MVP 2012
Today I received an email from Microsoft and I am delighted to share that I have been awarded “Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) 2012 for the fifth consecutive…
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Client Management Sessions from TechEd Europe 2012
Here’s a list of most of the available sessions about System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Intune from TechEd Europe 2012 in Amsterdam. System…
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Amsterdam here we come…
Later this afternoon, I’m leaving for Microsoft TechEd Europe 2012 in Amsterdam. This is one of the biggest events in europe for IT Pro’s. At TechEd some of…
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SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU7
Microsoft has released a new cumulative update package (CU7) for SQL Server 2008 R2. The build number is 10.50.2817.0. You can request the update here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2703282/. Normally Microsoft…
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ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 CTP Build 7743 ready for download
The Community Technology Preview (“CTP”) of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1, is now available on Microsoft Download. There a lots of great new features in…
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Windows Server 2012 RC (Build 8400) is now available
Windows Server 2012 RC is now available for download here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh670538.aspx The build number is 8400.
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ConfigMgr 2012 offline documentation is now available
CHM, DOCX and PDF versions of the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager documentation are now available for download: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29901 Enjoy.
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ConfigMgr 2012 Test Results Avalible on Prometric
After more than 3 months of waiting, I finally got my result on the Microsoft Test 71-243 “Administering & Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager”. Normally I don’t…
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Convert System Center 2012 from Evaluation to Full Product Version
This guide will help you though the process of converting a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (SCCM) Evaluation, to a Full Product Version. From the start menu navigate to…
Speaking and community
I speak at conferences and user groups across Europe, and host Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark, where admins share what works in real deployments.
Next up
- 13 November 2026Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark – November 2026Online
- 11 December 2026Workplace Ninja User Group Denmark – December 2026Online
- 9-10 February 2027ELDK27 – Experts Live DenmarkCopenhagen, Denmark
- Intune Master Class 9 Feb, 09:00
- Edge Management Service – the modern way to manage Edge 10 Feb, 11:30