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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Configuration Manager 2007 RC1 (Build 5831) available!
Configuration Manager 2007 RC1 (Build 5831) is now available for download! Download:https://connect.microsoft.com/Downloads/Downloads.aspx?SiteID=16 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is now supported for site server and site system roles,…
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SoftGrid 4.2 is now avaliable
This week Microsoft released the latest version of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance (MDOP) on http://licensing.microsoft.com, including the SoftGrid 4.2 Client and Sequencer which add Vista…
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BitLocker Drive Encryption Design and Deployment Guides
The Windows BitLocker Design and Deployment guides describe the various aspects of planning for deploying Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption for Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate computers…
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Upcomming SCCM 2007 Technet Chats
Deploying System Center Configuration Manager 2007Q&A with the SCCM 2007 Deployment Feature team.Add to CalendarJune 29, 200710:00 A.M. Pacific TimeAdditional Time ZonesEnterChatRoom Operating System Deployment with System Center…
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Upcomming SCCM 2007 Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Deploying System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (Level 200)Monday, July 02, 2007 – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Pacific TimeWally Mead, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporationhttp://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032343568&Culture=en-US TechNet…
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System Center Operations Manager 2007 Virtual Labs
System Center Operations Manager 2007: Introduction – http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032343974&EventCategory=3&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US System Center Operations Manager 2007: Advanced Topics – http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032343965&EventCategory=3&culture=en-US&CountryCode=US Monitoring Web Applications with the MOM 2005 Web Sites and Services…
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Windows Vista Pre-Build VHD available for download
Download the Windows Vista pre-configured virtual hard drive and get a head start on testing applications on Windows Vista. OverviewFor organizations with complex desktop infrastructures, whether large or…
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Configuration Manager pre-RTM setup switch
If you find yourself blocked by a required prerequisite when you’re running setup to evaluate Configuration Manager 2007 Beta 2 in your lab environment (or TAP production environment)…
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SoftGrid for Windows Vista
On July 1st, MS will release an update to SoftGrid that will add support for Windows Vista. SoftGrid, a part of the Desktop Optimisation Pack (Software Assurance customers…
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Windows Server 2008 Core
Windows Server 2008, when it ships later this year, will include an installation option called “Server Core” that allows admins to set up a minimal environment to run…
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