Ricardo Barbosa
MVP | Microsoft 365 & Intune Specialist | Cloud Security Advocate
๐ Biography
With over 29 years of experience in IT and a strong focus on Microsoft technologies, I specialize in Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender for Endpoint, and cloud security. I’m passionate about simplifying complex concepts, mentoring professionals, and helping organizations achieve secure and efficient digital transformation. As a community contributor, I regularly share technical articles, participate in discussions, and provide hands-on guidance on modern workplace solutions. My goal is to empower others through knowledge and real-world experience, always staying updated with the latest in enterprise mobility, compliance, and endpoint protection.
โจ High-Impact Contributions 5
This article explains how to disable the Microsoft Office Online Repair feature using PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. It guides IT professionals through the creation and deployment of a custom script that prevents users from modifying or reinstalling Office without administrative approval. The content emphasizes the importance of configuration control in managed environments, helping organizations enforce compliance, reduce support incidents, and maintain consistency across all devices.
This article explores Autopilot v2 — also known as Device Preparation — in Microsoft Intune. It provides a full walkthrough of how to deploy Windows devices without relying on hardware hashes, leveraging modern provisioning templates and dynamic group assignments. The guide explains how this approach simplifies deployment, accelerates onboarding, and enhances control over policy and app distribution. IT admins will benefit from practical steps to modernize their provisioning strategy and reduce complexity in device rollout processes.
This article provides a practical guide on how to back up and restore Microsoft Intune configurations using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph. It walks IT professionals through the complete process — from connecting to Graph to exporting and restoring settings — enabling better control, disaster recovery, and configuration consistency across tenants. The content helps organizations avoid misconfigurations, speed up onboarding of new environments, and streamline their policy management strategy.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to block access to the Control Panel and Windows Settings using Microsoft Intune. It outlines the process of configuring this restriction through the Settings Catalog, helping IT admins enforce compliance, prevent unauthorized changes, and reduce user-induced configuration errors. By implementing this policy, organizations can improve endpoint security, maintain system integrity, and align with internal IT governance strategies. The content is practical, security-focused, and applicable across enterprise environments.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on configuring Hotspot Authentication in Microsoft Intune using the Settings Catalog. It explains how IT admins can enable secure, automated Wi-Fi access via the WISPr protocol, especially in public spaces like airports, hotels, and schools. The content highlights the value of this policy in reducing manual login prompts, improving end-user productivity, and enhancing wireless network security. Real-world implementation tips, log validation methods, and deployment best practices are included to support IT Pros managing both BYOD and corporate devices.