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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP

@skotheimsvik.no
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Senior Cloud Consultant @cloudway.com | Microsoft MVP | International Speaker | Tech Blogger | skotheimsvik.no | msendpointmgr.com | MOD for reddit.com/r/MSIntune |

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IntuneFans @intunefans.com · 27/08/2026
Maggie Dakeva’s piece on device association for Autopilot shows how to confirm a device belongs to your org before enrollment and why that steadiness helps admins and users. intunefans.com/s?id=radar_1af64d5c7…
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Introducing device association for Windows Autopilot device preparation
By: Maggie Dakeva, Senior Product Manager - Microsoft Intune We’ve heard organizations want Windows deployment to be simple for employees and predictable for IT admins. But before a device enrolls, how does the organization know that the device is really one of its own - and how can IT make sure…
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IntuneFans @intunefans.com · 18/08/2026
Intune change spotted by Intune Sonar Starting with Intune 2609, the new single device experience becomes mandatory. The legacy device page is going away. No capabilities are removed, but admins will need to adapt. Follow IntuneFans to catch changes like this early. intunefans.com/s?id=radar_c...
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IntuneFans @intunefans.com · 14/08/2026
Simon Skotheimsvik’s deep dive explains how Remote Help’s advanced features move into E3/E5 and what that means operationally for support teams. Nearby reads: an admin guide for SSO prompt fixes and Patch My PC’s Patch Tuesday summary. intunefans.com/s?id=radar_69ca3834b…
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Intune Remote Help – The Deep Dive Now That It’s Included In Your E5
Microsoft Intune Remote Help is not a brand-new tool. It has been around for a few years as a standalone add-on and as part of the Intune Suite. What is new is that Microsoft is adding the advanced Intune Suite capabilities to Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, and the rollout started in July 2026. That…
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 03/07/2026
With EPM now included in your Microsoft 365 licenses, you have the license to kill local admin. Part 3 of the EPM series with @mmelkersen.bsky.social is now live. Learn to build EPM rules that survive in real-world production. msendpointmgr.com/2026/07/03/e...
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EPM Part 3: Writing Intune Endpoint Privilege Management rules for the real world: File hash, certificate, and when each one is the wrong choice - MSEndpointMgr
This is the third post in a series on Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management. In Post 1, we covered the architecture and the strategic case for EPM. In Post 2, we walked through audit mode, de...
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 30/05/2026
Grateful to have been part of the team behind Workplace Ninjas Norway and to help bring 41 amazing international speakers to Oslo. Even more special when so many of them are friends. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event! #WPNinjasNO
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Experts Live UK @expertsliveuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🎙️ Simon Skotheimsvik & Ståle Hansen are coming to #ELUK26. Mobile-first user onboarding — solved. QR auth, Viva Connections, Teams, Copilot & tackling shadow IT head-on. 📱 🎟️ eluk26.expertslive.co.uk#/tickets?lan...
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 18/05/2026
Just published: 1PhoneMirror – a free screen-mirroring tool built for Intune admins 📱➡️💻 Perfect for documentation, screenshots, troubleshooting, and live demos/education. Simple, lightweight, and community-driven 🙌 msendpointmgr.com/2026/05/18/1... #intune #ios #android #windows
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/05/2026
My MEM Summit 2026 recap is a bit late, but finally done 🙂 Great to be back in Paris at a fantastic new venue, catch up with friends and fellow speakers, and meet PowerShell inventor Jeffrey Snover. Always inspired by this amazing community! #memsummit
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 24/04/2026
I am on day 3 at #memsummit and good content keeps coming from great speakers and fellow MVPs and community members, David Brooks, Rudy Ooms, Joost Gelijsteen, Nicklas Ahlberg, Florian Sak mann, Stefan Schörling, Jörgen Nilsson
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 23/04/2026
Day two of #memsummit has allready started with a keynote from Lior Bella and Sangeetha Visweswaran. Later today I have my session with Jan Ketil Skanke and a session with Sandy Zeng. It will be a great day in Paris.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 22/04/2026
It has been a full first day at #memsummit with an overload of great information from great friends in the community - Maurice Daly, Nickolaj Andersen, Anders Ahl, Joery Van Den Bosch, Jose Schenardie, Maxime Guillemin, and more.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 22/04/2026
Popular session with great interaction on browser management at #memsummit. Great delivery from Jörgen Nilsson and Ronni Pedersen. The browser is the company's most important app, and must be managed.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 22/04/2026
The session on Intune Automations with managed identities by Jan Ketil Skanke and Sandy Zeng is received by a standing room. #memsummit
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 22/04/2026
Day one of #memsummit and we allready had a great opening note by Mattias Melkersen Kalvåg followed by the keynote from the legendary Jeffrey Snover - the inventor of PowerShell. I loved to hear his history and how he sees the role of the IT Pro changing.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 06/03/2026
A week after #ELDK26 and I’m still reflecting on it. Following Experts Live Denmark through its 3-year journey has been impressive. It has quickly become one of the strongest community conferences in the Nordics. Very grateful to be part of this community. Great people, great discussions. 👌
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Devfender @devfender.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The pick of destiny! @skotheimsvik.no
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 25/02/2026
Windows First Sign‑in Restore went GA yesterday—and immediately hit Conditional Access roadblocks in Autopilot. Activity Feed Service was the blocker. Fix + details in the blog. msendpointmgr.com/2026/02/25/t...
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Troubleshooting Windows First Sign‑in Restore When Conditional Access Gets in the Way - MSEndpointMgr
A real‑world look at how Windows First Sign‑in Restore can fail during Autopilot when strict Conditional Access policies are in place. Learn how a blocked dependency, Microsoft Activity Feed Service, ...
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 09/02/2026
Honored to speak again at #ConnectMC2MC 2026 in Antwerp. Sold-out event with 420 attendees and an even higher bar in quality, content, and execution. Huge thanks to everyone who joined my #MSIntune session and to the incredible community for making MC2MC such a great experience! 👌 #MVPBuzz
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Nicky De Westelinck @nickydewestelinck.be · 05/02/2026
Getting on the #MSIntune Night Train with @skotheimsvik.no! 🚄 #MC2MC
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 23/01/2026
This #nomeetingfriday was spent fine-tuning some exciting new features in entra.cards, the #communitytool that began as a simple idea to make it easy to get contact cards onto my phone, as demonstrated in this video. The new stuff? I might share that later...
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 13/01/2026
Note to self for 2026: 👉The posts I doubt most are usually the strongest. Finish the drafts. Let them fly.👌 #sharingiscaring #mvpbuzz #neverstoplearning
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MC2MC @mc2mc.be · 08/01/2026
We’re pleased to announce that @skotheimsvik.no will be joining MC2MC Connect as a speaker on February 5th in Antwerp. 🎙️ Simon will present “The 2026 Intune Night Train - Your Fast Track to the Future.” 🎟️ connect.mc2mc.be #MC2MC #ConnectMC2MC #ConnectMC2MC2026 #Connect #Collaborate #Create
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 08/01/2026
New blog post ✍️ Testing in a separate lab or pilot environments can be misleading. This post shows why a firewall test worked in a lab but failed in the real tenant. Pilots matter most where policies actually apply💡 msendpointmgr.com/2026/01/08/w... #MSIntune #MSEndpointMgr
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Why Pilot Testing Is Different with Intune - MSEndpointMgr
Let's dive into why pilot testing is different with Intune. Is a separate pilot environment a good idea? This post follows a basic firewall troubleshoot session
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MEM Summit 2027 @endpointsummit.com · 17/12/2025
Speaker announcement! Simon Skotheimsvik is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized for his deep expertise in Microsoft 365, enterprise mobility and modern cloud management. Register today and join @skotheimsvik.no in Paris 🙏 #MEMSummit
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 05/12/2025
Huge thanks to the #ESPC2025 team for having me in Dublin! 🙌 Honored to co-present with @stalehansen.coach and spend time at the Ask the Experts booth. Grateful for the amazing speakers, community, sponsors, and all attendees for the energy and great questions! #MVPBuzz
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 04/12/2025
Big update from Microsoft Intune! 🚀 Intune Suite will now be included with Microsoft 365 E3/E5. A fantastic move that boosts value and strengthens endpoint management for organizations everywhere. #MSIntune hashtag#IntuneMVP
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Microsoft 365 adds advanced Microsoft Intune solutions at scale - Microsoft Intune Blog
Microsoft 365 extends advanced security and AI-powered endpoint management to more customers  
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 04/11/2025
Had a great time at #MVPDagen Roadshow 2025 in Bergen! Presented on staying up to date with #Intune to a mix of consultants and future IT pros at Amalie Skram VGS. Inspiring discussions & great energy. Thanks to the organizers and fellow speakers! 💙 #mvpbuzz
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 29/10/2025
📌New Blog Post I have been playing with the sleek new solution in Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog to remove built-in apps for Windows 11 25H2. A modern solution replacing our community PowerShell methods! msendpointmgr.com/2025/10/29/h... #Intune #Windows11
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How to Remove Built-in Apps for Windows 11 25H2 - MSEndpointMgr
Discover the sleek new solution in Microsoft Intune to remove built-in apps for Windows 11 25H2. A modern solution replacing our community PowerShell methods!
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 22/10/2025
My #MVPDagen 2025 Oslo recap 🇳🇴 Fantastic day at Microsoft Oslo offices connecting with fellow MVPs, attendees, customers & ex-colleagues! Loved sharing real-world #Intune challenges and all the great discussions.👌 Thanks to all speakers & organizers! 👏 See you in Bergen! #MVPBuzz
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 16/10/2025
#MMSMusicCity nailed it! Great venue, seamless setup, and that perfect Nashville vibe just steps from it all. What really shines is the community: smart, generous, and genuinely fun. Grateful to be part of it, and hats off to the team that makes it happen! #MMSMOA #MVPBuzz
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 15/10/2025
Wrapped up our final #MMSMusicCity 2025 session! Grateful for the amazing engagement during me and @sandyzeng.com rerun session today. #MMSMOA
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
If you are at #MMSMusicCity, track me down if you want a real high quality guitar pick to stay #intune, and maybe also have an offline Intune chat😉
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
Attend #MMSMOA and be part of one of the most unique and inclusive communities in the field.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
Learn the secret to avoiding costly Security Copilot SCUs in this session with @sandyzeng.com and @jankeskanke.com at #MMSMusicCity. Discover how to leverage the power of KQL to hunt your data. #MMSMOA
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
Brilliant Conditional Access masterclass at #MMSMusicCity by @nathanmcnulty.com and @conditionalaccess.uk Your policy is as strong as its poorest exclusion #MMSMOA
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
I bought my self one of those awesome western style attendee shirts. Perfect match for my 🎸band session happening this Saturday back in Norway, and also a great opportunity to support charity. Thanks #MMSMudicCity #MMSMOA
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
Thanks to #MMSMudicCity for giving the opportunity to copresent with my friend @mortenknudsen.net on the topic of securing admin access the smart way. #goodtimes on stage for a high-end audience! #MMSMOA
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/10/2025
It's been a busy, but fun day at #MMSMOA delivering two sessions and six jam sessions with @sandy_tsang and @JankeSkanke. The #MMSMusicCity is delivering high on content and networking 👌
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 13/10/2025
This evening, the MMS Music City Edition kicked off with a welcome reception by the pool at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with community friends and meet new faces. Tomorrow will be a packed day with sessions 👌 #MMSMOA #MMSMusicCity
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 30/09/2025
#Windows11, version #25H2, spotted up in #Autopatch! Security baseline for 25H2, available here: techcommunity.micros... 25H2 will bring the following to your environment: - WiFi 7 support - Option to remove preinstalled store apps - File Explorer AI actions - Several Copilot+ additions
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 17/09/2025
- Just wrapped up #Teamsdagen 2025 in Stockholm. - I am honored to speak with @stalehansen.coach on enabling frontline workers using Intune + EntraID, Viva & Copilot. - Great event, great people, great conversations! 👌 #mvpbuzz #intune #entraid
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 01/09/2025
💡 Intune admins: Autopilot devices can silently fail compliance due to the “Enrolled User Exists” policy. If IT enrolls instead of the user, Conditional Access may block them. I break it down + how to detect it with PowerShell in my latest blog. skotheimsvik.no/the-hidden-i... #Intune #Autopilot
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Simon does The Hidden Intune Enrolled User Exists Check You’re Missing
In many organizations, Windows Autopilot is used to streamline device provisioning. But there's a common misstep: IT departments enrolling devices on behalf of users. While this might seem efficient, ...
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 28/08/2025
🚨 New Blog! 🚨 First look at IntuneDiff by @sandyzeng.com, a community tool to compare security baselines & setting catalog policies in Intune. Can it make life easier for admins? Let’s see! msendpointmgr.com/20... #Intune #IntuneDiff #mvpbuzz
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First Look at IntuneDiff - MSEndpointMgr
In this post, we’ll take a first look at IntuneDiff, a community tool developed by our own Sandy Zeng. How can this tool make the process easier? Let’s find out.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 28/08/2025
MVP mug full, Spotify on, Intune dashboard ready. Thursday endpoint battles? Let’s go! #Intune #EndpointManagement #mvpbuzz
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Cloud Tech Tallinn @cloudtechtallinn.com · 20/08/2025
#CTTT25 had speakers from 20 different countries! Ranking both from first time speakers to those that have been standing on various stages for years like @skotheimsvik.no 😉 Submit your sessions today: ctttallinn.cloud/cfs #VisitTallinn #Community #Security #Intune
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 14/08/2025
🚨 New Blog Post! 🚨 Legacy registry settings silently blocked Windows Autopatch onboarding. I break down: - Root cause analysis - Intune remediation scripting - Ghost hunting with Security Copilot - Lessons for IT pros skotheimsvik.no/the-silent-w... #Intune #WindowsAutopatch #SecurityCopilot
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Simon does The Silent Windows Autopatch Killer
Silent Windows Autopatch killer strikes again. Join me for a drive through modern Intune tools and Copilot to fix the legacy settings that kep coming back.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 29/07/2025
Thank you team @cloudway.com for the beautiful flowers delivered to my door and for your incredible support of my MVP award. #mvpbuzz #community #mentorship
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 28/07/2025
📌New blog post 🤔Back from vacation to a head-scratcher: Intune local user group policies conflict with no clear cause. 🕵️Not much online, so I dug in. 👌If you're seeing local use group policy conflicts, this might help: skotheimsvik.no/intune-confl... #msintune #intune #windows #mvpbuzz
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Simon does Intune Conflicts on Local User Group Policies
Microsoft Intune lets you manage local user group policies centrally, but what happens when they conflict for no clear reason? Here's how to deal withit.
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 24/07/2025
In the beginning of my vacation I got approved for one more year as MVP. Now that I am back, I found this physical proof in the post box. I am really happy to be part of the global community of modern endpoint management👌 #mvpbuzz
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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP @skotheimsvik.no · 12/07/2025
Thrilled to be renewed as a Microsoft MVP in Security for #Intune! Even better, all my amazing colleagues at @cloudway.com were renewed too. Proud to be part of a 100% MVP team helping orgs stay secure and future-ready. 💪 #MVPBuzz #CloudWay cloudway.com/we-proudly-c...
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